Does anyone have a diagram??

Submitted: Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 12:37

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Caravan & Camper Battery Charging

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Andrea11

Hello everyone,

Does anyone have a simple diagram on how to hook up an Anderson Plug from the motor to the back (outside) of our Landrover Disco. We want to be able to charge the battery in the caravan boot as we are travelling along. We also want the charging to cut off once the vehicle is turned off. So if anyone could help us with just a simple basic but safe method of doing this it would be very much appreciated.

Thanking you
Andrea

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Reply By: Member - Rod N (QLD) - Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 12:45

Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 12:45

Have a look here Tug to Van Wiring

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Follow Up By: Andrea11 - Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 12:47

Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 12:47

Thanks for that Rod I will get my husband to check it out now....

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Follow Up By: Member - Rod V (NT) - Saturday, Jun 04, 2011 at 13:43

Saturday, Jun 04, 2011 at 13:43

I just ran 6mm wires from the aux battery to the rear via a fuse works well as I charge the battery on the run

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Reply By: Member - John and Val - Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 14:42

Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 14:42

Hi Andrea,

Anderson Plugs are simple and easy, but only once you figure out how they go together! Like this:

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The recommended way of connecting and disconnecting the auxilliary battery from the main one is to use a voltage sensitive relay (VSR), also called a dual battery isolator, made specifically for the job. Have a look at the ABR Sidewinder website for details. These things connect the two batteries together once the engine is started and disconnect reliably when it stops.

This can be done manually using an Anderson Plug, but far better if it's automatic.

HTH

John

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Follow Up By: Andrea11 - Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 16:08

Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 16:08

Thanks very much John and Val for the information...

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Follow Up By: Dennis Ellery - Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 16:18

Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 16:18

Bit of an overkill using a Redard Isolator to disconnect the caravan battery.
I use a 60 amp automotive relay supplied by Jaycay – cost $15.
The coil of this relay is energised by the motor run circuit in the 4WD.
The contact is in series with the positive lead to the caravan.

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Follow Up By: Andrea11 - Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 16:37

Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 16:37

Thanks again John and Val I have passed the info onto my husband...

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Reply By: braggy - Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 16:25

Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 16:25

Hi Andrea,
Very good site for Land Rover electrics "Traxide" everything you want to know plus diagrams

Cheers Ken

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Follow Up By: Andrea11 - Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 16:38

Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 16:38

Thanks Ken,

Have told my husband about the Traxide web site.

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Reply By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 16:55

Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 16:55

Hi Andrea

On my website I have also put together some instructions on how to assemble the plugs.

Here is the link: crimporsolder

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Derek from ABR

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Follow Up By: Andrea11 - Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 17:09

Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 17:09

HI Derek and thanks for the Link.

My husband has been looking at your site and finds it really informative. And the kit is great value for what we need it for. I've no doubt from listening to him that he will purchase from you towards the end of next week...Thanks again Derek.

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Reply By: Member - Bruce C (NSW) - Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 16:59

Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 16:59

Ni Andrea11,

The following diagram is for fitting to an aux battery setup.

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The fuse set up at the aux battery is a safety feature just in case something is connected that does not have a fuse in line.

The use of auto fuses just simplifies the setup and makes it as safe as possible without the inconvenience of chasing fuses in the event of a minor mishap.
(Accidental short) Fuse will auto reset.

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Follow Up By: Andrea11 - Monday, May 23, 2011 at 08:17

Monday, May 23, 2011 at 08:17

Thanks so much Bruce,

I've passed the info and diagram on to my Bruce (Hubby)...LOL

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Reply By: ChrisK - Monday, May 23, 2011 at 09:42

Monday, May 23, 2011 at 09:42

Andrea,
Have a look at this website:- Dual Battery installation
I set mine up from these details including installing a redarc isolator. It all works a treat.

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