Anderson Plug

Submitted: Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 12:04

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Had an Anderson plug fitted to the Paj, do they make a plug to to seal up the opening when not connected to the Van (keep all the dust and gunk out).

fergy

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Reply By: Member - Mike DID - Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 12:07

Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 12:07

Yes, you can buy rubber caps that seal the opening, but careful, you may just be sealing in dirt and water.

Make sure the cable entry side is fully sealed before fitting a cap.

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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 12:11

Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 12:11

www.sidewinder.com.au

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Follow Up By: Richard Kovac - Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 17:16

Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 17:16

Mike

They would be OK on main roads, but are crap in the bush.

I have one on the Troopy and on this years trip into the Gibson, it was always knocked off, got sick of putting it back on..

Cheers

Richard

The Tee handles sidewinder sells to bolt onto the plugs are a great thing.

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Reply By: Rockape - Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 13:41

Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 13:41

Fergy,
Anderson plugs are very robust in build and have a very simple design, dirt and dust are not a problem at all. All you have to do is hose them out.

All our underground mobile gear have them fitted for jump starting and battery charging, the machines operate in horrendous conditions and we have no problems at all.

Have a good one

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Reply By: sandk33 - Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 14:06

Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 14:06

Just get a piece of sponge 2" sq (50mm sq) push it in with a screw driver because of compression no dust or water simply pull out with the same screwy if you lose them pinch another piece of the washing sponge. The caps you buy $14 have to be put on before assembly of wires into plug. Either that or use the same trusty screw driver to get the connectors out put it on replug the connectors. Gee the sponge sounds simple.
Cheers

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Reply By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 17:04

Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 17:04

Stop caps and end covers are freely available.

We have just finished tooling on the new rear entry covers and they will be available in 30 days.

Regards

Derek from ABR

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Reply By: RV Powerstream P/L - Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 19:09

Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 at 19:09

Both safety boots and dust caps are available now at reasonable prices at www.powerstream.com.au
Ian

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Follow Up By: RV Powerstream P/L - Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 06:42

Monday, Sep 28, 2009 at 06:42

What I should have said was the original safety boot as pictured above by Sidewinder which comes from USA and is Patent pending is currently available from www.powerstream.com.au at reasonable prices.
Ian

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