Wiring cig socket for fridge

[Bigmark]

Hi does anyone know the best place to tap in to wire
Socket for engel fridge in cargo area. Is there provisions already behind the
Panels or do I cut in, or do I wire straight to battery. Any help appreciated before I start pulling things apart and start drilling holes

[austastar]

Hi
I doubt existing wiring will suffice. I would be lookingat new heavier wiring, fused at the battery, and running through some sort of dual battery isolator.
Cheers

[Bigmark]

Cheers for that, i have taken your advice. Put new 20 amp twin core to battery.

[landrover dave]

Older Engel fridges can draw up to 60amps momentarily on start up. Havent had anything to do with newer Engels. Any fridge with a Danfoss will draw about 40-50amps on start up. A standard cigarette socket is not heavy enough, A Merret plug is far better. I would personally put 60-80amp wiring in due to current drop over the distance from battery.

[Doc130]

An Anderson plug is the way to go for a fridge if you intended on going offroad