Rear Fridge Connector

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Originally Posted by Markf

Absolutely. Power Poles are the way to go. In the amateur radio world power poles are king and all of my 12V stuff has been changed to power poles.
Easily, cheaply and quickly got from Anderson PowerPole 15/45 Red Black Pair w 30A Contacts. [pp30rb] - $1.82 : Anderson Power Connections, Genuine Anderson - no junk here

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Amazing - never even knew about these!
The joys of learning things on a great forum!

I put a hella and Engel type plug under the edge here. Out of the way and the Engel plug screws in so never comes loose. Perfect.

Do note the blanks I had to put in the holes ARB Thornleigh made next to the factory socket. I specifically asked them not to put them there!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...18/01/1022.jpg

I have a lead with an Anderson plug running to under the rear of the drawers where my second battery is located, hidden behind the rear seat, and connected to another Anderson plug. All hidden from sight. This is in a Defender.

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Originally Posted by morgiemorganson

I put a hella and Engel type plug under the edge here. Out of the way and the Engel plug screws in so never comes loose. Perfect.

Do note the blanks I had to put in the holes ARB Thornleigh made next to the factory socket. I specifically asked them not to put them there!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...18/01/1022.jpg

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When connected, do the plugs get in the way of opening the access panel? Im looking at doing the same thing as presently my fridge jams the plug into the socket. I want to relocate the socket to the top of the side panel, never thought of the position underneath, looks very neat.

Hey, they would get in the way but for the very few times I need anything from that panel it is worth it.

I added an extra lead with Anderson plug, spliced into the Traxide cable where it crosses the boot under the carpet.
The lead lives inside the storage cubby when not in use.
I dremmeled an almost invisible recess into the removable panel so it still sits flush when the cable is out
The fridge lead was changed to Anderson to suit.
I use the cig socket supplied with the Traxide kit for lights and charging phones when in camp.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...18/01/1036.jpg

Scott

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Originally Posted by l00kin4

I followed Tim’s advice above- this is the position of the socket

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...18/01/1013.jpg
Works perfectly for me as I have my fridge set up on that side.

Pic with the plug (reinforcing point about quality plugs above - this cheap plug was a bit unreliable and has since been replaced with a better Narva plug) in:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...18/01/1021.jpgIMG_9433 cropped by David Byrne, on Flickr

I’ve also mounted one on the other side but under that position:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...18/01/1014.jpg

David

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That one on the top.. it stops you being able to store the cargo blind when in 7 seater mode [emoji6]

Good point Tombie, i do like the top mounting though. There are a couple of raised circular bits in the plastic just in front of the bins that would work well for a socket on either side.

This is my solution. I always use Anderson plugs where possible. I fill up the Anderson connectors with solder and use a blow torch to melt it then plunge the wires in. Works a treat.

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Originally Posted by Tombie

That one on the top.. it stops you being able to store the cargo blind when in 7 seater mode [emoji6]

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Thanks Tombie, good spot.
I didn’t notice this as I don’t use the cargo blind but I did just check it and although it does foul slightly, the blind still clips in and sits fine.
David
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...18/01/1057.jpg