12 volt screw together socket

Boating supply shops like Bias Boating
have one that sounds right.

ARB installed my dual battery system
and they used these for a socket in the back.

I got some extras to make an extension lead

timothyDefender Extreme

If you are after the mating one for an Engel fridge, you can get them from TJM, ARB, Boots Camping etc. They are not cheap though, around $ 35.00 from memory. Part No. is ' S-PAN ' this is for the socket attached to about 250mm of cable and an inline fuse. They also do a long cable version and one with a switch, but these are even more expensive.

I think the ones you are talking about are the 12v marine plug and socket made by Hella and around $30.00. I have been using these on my Engles for a few years now but in hindsite would have used the two pin 12v plug similar to the household 240v type(cant remember their correct name) they can be bought from any electrical supplier and are half the price. I have had a few problems with the marine type with the pins wearing and loosing contact You wouldn`t think that would happen as they are a good quality plug but I have had to build two of the prongs up with solder to keep them contacting.

I use the hella ones. http://www.hella.com.au/cgi-bin/catalogue.pl?flcmd=prodver&flrecid=327

I've got the 4951 and 4918. The advantage of these over the others is that they are dual purpose meaning you can still use it as cigarette lighter socket. If you are looking for the other type I'm pretty sure they are called merit plugs.

Cheers
Jeepy

The most reliable plug/socket arrangement for a car fridge is to use a "polarised extra low voltage" plug top and surface mount socket. They are available at any electrical wholesaler. They won't vibrate out and will easily handle the current draw of your fridge.

So Andy,
are you feeling confused
or have we sorted that out

: )

Defender Extreme

The type of 2 pin plug you are talking about are made by clipsal and are a 32 low voltage plug with 2 pins positioned like a T
I use them on all my accesories and also Trailblaza fridge came fitted with them
Available from electrical wholsalers like Lawrence and Hanson , Middys etc
I have had no problems with them travelling through all sorts of rough conditions

Regards,
Mark

Andi

my engel is fairly old and when I unscrew the plug the front bit comes off revealing 2 flat pins. All I use is 2 automotive lugs that slide right on to the pins. cost couple bucks.

wizzer

All

Save the hassle - buy the correct lead made by Engel, with the inline fuse. It is about $30. You've got a $1200 fridge, silly to be cheap on the one thing that will keep it going. They are easy to obtain.

And yes, it doesn't vibrate loose, as it is all locked together.

Don't use cigarette plugs for vital connenctions.

You know then Engel genuine socket is expensive when ARB can sell one which is cheaper!. And we all know how much markup goes into their products.....

Cheers,
Glenn.