Rear Fridge Connector

**RobA** · 29th January 2018, 05:45 PM

The best plugs are Hella Marine screw ins. Cost around $50 for the pair and never ever have a problem with them pulling apart. Been using them in our 4WD's for around 20 years and not an issue ever. Push in plugs are nowhere near as reliable IMHO and experience

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**DI5CO** · 31st January 2018, 09:52 PM

I didn’t want to put mine on the top there either as I thought it would interfere with the blind, also I wanted it on the LHS as that’s where I put my fridge. I put mine in this spot that way if I wanted to change anything it was cheaper to buy a little blanking plate than a whole side section. It’s also closer for the kids to use if they need extra power. I have also changed the factory 12v plug to the 2nd battery power. While I was there, I tapped into the power and ran this LED light and switch.
Dave.

**AnD3rew** · 31st January 2018, 10:37 PM

Here’s what I did for mine

New rear load space addition to my Traxide system

**loanrangie** · 2nd February 2018, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by DI5CO

I didn’t want to put mine on the top there either as I thought it would interfere with the blind, also I wanted it on the LHS as that’s where I put my fridge. I put mine in this spot that way if I wanted to change anything it was cheaper to buy a little blanking plate than a whole side section. It’s also closer for the kids to use if they need extra power. I have also changed the factory 12v plug to the 2nd battery power. While I was there, I tapped into the power and ran this LED light and switch.
Dave.

Thats where i plan to put my sockets, i also prefer the fridge on the LH side. What sockets did you use ?

**DI5CO** · 2nd February 2018, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Thats where i plan to put my sockets, i also prefer the fridge on the LH side. What sockets did you use ?

Hi Loanrangie
I used merit plugs. 1 was supplied with the dual batt kit and the other I had at home. The only issue I find is when you pull the plug out the plate comes out too as it’s not that well held in lol. I just hold it down as I pull the plug out.
Dave

**l00kin4** · 2nd February 2018, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

I also prefer the fridge on the LH side.

I didn't really think about that too much but as a matter of interest any particular reason for the LHS preference?

Mine's on the RHS only based loosely on the logic that if the fridge is on the right then when using it we're on the LHS, so if stopped on a road / track access is all away from passing traffic...

David

**loanrangie** · 2nd February 2018, 03:08 PM

I just prefer the left side for no particular reason apart from thats where I had the sockets in my d1.

**orville** · 2nd February 2018, 05:33 PM

trying this setup. Engel plug and CIG.

testing the charging with solar panel through each plug. Pins ,3 and 4 go to main battery.

**loanrangie** · 5th February 2018, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

I just prefer the left side for no particular reason apart from thats where I had the sockets in my d1.

Well um, i didnt quite have enough cable so i put my sockets on the right for now and will replicate it for the left blanking plate.
Ended up with 1 merit and 1 cigi socket, routing the cable was easier than expected thanks to the channel in the sill that is just the right size for 6mm twin core.

**Eric SDV6SE** · 7th February 2018, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by rocket rod

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.

Hands down the best way for secure Anderson plugs, I’ve done all mine on my camper that way.

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