Thread: Anderson plug spring-loaded cover

I've been after something like this. I'm looking at a spot between the towbar and the passanger side of the vehicle attached to the section of flat under the bumper. Anywhere external to the vehicle has the potential to be hit but that's the risk when going over rough terrain.

Seem to be available cheaper via Batteries Direct.

http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/sh...65/sb50mk.html

I use this adaptor mounted to the flat of the bumper panel, next to the towhitch mount, with the top of the plug pretty much on the crease where the panel goes vertical. Has not been knocked yet.

I have one on my D1 great bit of kit no probs at all

Hi Ashes,

I bought 2 Anderson Plugs & that cover for $29 delivered from the same seller

He also supplied my Tekonsha P3 & Intervolt Programmable Isolator.

Your link is for 2 covers only, he has a single cover for $14 + $5 for delivery.

Most items above that price have free Australia post delivery.

I am thinking of removing my white 7 pin plug & mounting a right angle Narva 7 pin socket bracket in its place to mount my Anderson outlet.

Cheers

Ive got one and they're good quality.

Me too.....works well and keep the dirt out.

Brett....

I did not think to have an Anderson plug installed when the auto electrician installed the electronic brake controller. However, a short time later I spoke to Land Rover service person and was told that you could not install an Anderson plug (on the D4) to charge the caravan while travelling, as the vehicles electrical system would not support it, as only enough (voltage?) was generated just for the vehicle.
Now I am not mechanical, so the above is a paraphrase of what he was saying.
My question are -

1. are there any problems installing an Anderson plug to charge the caravan while travelling?
2. is there anything that an auto electrician needs to be aware of when installing it on a D4?
3. is a second battery required in the D4?
4. how and where did you attach the plug to the vehicle?

Best wishes
Bruce

I think you will find plenty of people are charging additional batteries from the D3 and D4.

caveat...my understanding only..

Possibly the service persons advice related to charging directly from the car cranking battery to the caravan battery which could be a problem if you connect up to a relatively flat battery while the car is not running. A large imbalance between the batteries will drain the cranking battery quickly (which they don't like). This is also why you keep the engine running if you are using a winch or compressor hooked up to the main battery.

Most people would charge the van battery indirectly via a 2nd battery and have an isolater between the 2nd car battery and the cranking battery. The 2nd battery and caravan battery would usually be deep cycle batteries which handle frequent charging and discharging better. The isolator should ensure the cranking battery does not discharge.