Towbar Anderson Plug

[jimmy6]

Hi all,

New to the MQ Triton (and auto electrics!).

I just bought a camper trailer and need to fit an EBC which I have found some info on already. The camper dealer said I should also get an Anderson plug fitted to the (factory) towbar so I can run my fridge whilst towing. Anyone got any experience on this? IS there a way of splicing into the towbar wiring or do I have to run specific wires from the battery under the bonnet? I'm pretty sure I won't need a DC charger as that's included in the camper, so it's just the wiring and plug.

Thanks in advance,

Jimmy

[tigger384]

Hi Mate

If its any help I am in the same position but due to (cant be bother syndrome) getting an auto electrician to do it , Anderson plug, isolator and red arc brake controller supplied and fitted for $900 .

Regards

Steve

[NowForThe5th]

There's no way that those piddly little wires in the normal trailer connector can carry the current you need, so a separate circuit to the Anderson plug/socket is a must. If you have something in the camper to manage the flow then that's good, but make sure that you run your cable from the starting battery to a fuse before running to the rear of the vehicle. Install a fuse at the other end (next to camper battery) as well if it doesn't already have one.

[jimmy6]

Thanks for the replies guys, appreciate your help.

[mini]

Hi Jimmy,

Yes, Chris is correct. I have the MQ GLX+ and agree, run a new circuit,(2 wires, positive AND negative) all the way from the start battery to the towbar and you won't need a DC-DC charger as the alternator in an MQ is NOT a 'smart' alternator and so does NOT reduce voltage. DO put in a fuse at the starter battery end in the Triton and another fuse as close as possible to the aux, battery in the camper trailer and or tub. I do have a VSR with an option to bypass if required. I have a small LED indicator in the dash to tell me power is still on and batteries are connected. I run a 55 litre freezer in the tub and a 40 litre fridge in the camper, all works well.

Once a month or (before and after a trip), connect batteries to a smart charger in your garage. All my batteries at rest indicate 12.6 volts or better - that's where you want to be.


Mini