Anderson plugs
Submitted: Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 13:17
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Member - noelene/peter b (NSW)
I know you won't believe this but we have replaced 7 Anderson plugs in 2 years (or 40,000Kms) Nissan Patrol + Cub offroad camper. Sometimes the plug disconnects and is demolished, we then secured them with string to prevent them from hitting the ground. Recently they have simply disintegrated in situ on both trailer and car side. They become quite expensive the further you are from
home!
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Noels
Reply By: ben_gv3 - Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 13:22
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 13:22
Which brand/supplier are you using?
I've bought ones from Jaycar and I "think" they are of a different brand to the original ones. I think the Jaycar ones are lower quality but I'm not 100% sure.
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Reply By: River Swaggie - Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 13:32
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 13:32
I suggest you buy from Derek,
Mine have been through the wringer and have never,chipped, cracked etc etc...He has plenty of options to protect the plug too.
Sidewinder
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Reply By: B1B2 - Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 13:53
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 13:53
G'day Noels,
I use the orignal red anderson plugs. You can't plug a 50A red into a 50A
grey.
I don't think they are any better as I have replaced a couple that have cracked. Also I was using one to connect my caravan mover to the batteries and it stopped working. I had my van in the middle of the road at the time. It turned out to be a bad connection at the anderson plug. Hard to believe as it is spring loaded.
I think just carry a couple of spares. Derek's prices are pretty good. I like the balnks he has to cover them as
well.
Cheers,
Bill
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Follow Up By: Member - thekettles - Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 20:37
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 20:37
Hi B1B2,
Do you know any outlets that sell these blanks.
I had a feeling they had to be out there some where, but have not come accross any.
Thanks in advance.
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Reply By: Member - Phil H (NSW) - Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 15:34
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 15:34
Noels,
Yes have seen and had problems with Anderson plugs myself. Fine on sealed roads , but proned to dust and particals seperatiing contacts causing hot spots and failures. You can buy covers that help. I make sure the connections are soldered and when travellin oin dirt roads I just tape up with electrical tape. Takes a couple of minutes to put on . Cut in between both plugs when you need to remove trailer , then just tape up again when you break
camp.
Phil H
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Follow Up By: Oldman - Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 15:55
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 15:55
Hi,
I have had one demolished as
well. A guy driving by pointed to my van and when I stopped and looked I saw the bare wires sparking all over the place. Scary.
Not sure why they fell out but was concerned recently because they did not seem to click together.
Now for the embarrassing part I took in to an auto electrician who had a quick look and set the one on my car was full of mud.
Once cleaned out all was
well and they click together again.
May be not your problem but worth checking it out.
Richard
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Reply By: Member - Serendipity(WA) - Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 16:00
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 16:00
I purchased some Anderson plugs from eBay. 12 plugs for $28 including delivery.
Seem to be the same as what I have bought elsewhere.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280665633942
Serendipity
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Follow Up By: Crazy Dog - Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 19:22
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 19:22
Yep - I'll second fleabay.
Bought 10 gen ANDERSON 50 ampers for $17 delivered..Cannot beat that.,. Here in
Cairns they are selling 1 for about $19 at
BCF..
Grrr!!!
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Follow Up By: lancie49 - Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 19:41
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 19:41
I've had a coupla batches of those as
well and the only issue I've had is not pushing the two 1/2 units
home correctly, and one dropped out.
Buggered the fitting but no other damage.
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Reply By: Member -Pinko (NSW) - Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 17:10
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 17:10
Anderson Plugs (genuine)
Try this site for the genuine article. Anderson name cast into the fitting. I to had failures until I used these.
Stan
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Follow Up By: Member - Greg A - Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 18:52
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 18:52
Yes, I'll second that. Only buy genuine with the name cast in..
Greg..
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Follow Up By: Member - Ed C (QLD) - Wednesday, Sep 07, 2011 at 22:35
Wednesday, Sep 07, 2011 at 22:35
Yep, there's (genuine) Anderson plugs, and there's "Anderson style" plugs..
The business referenced in Pinko's link (above) also has an ebay presence >>
dc-power-man
For a comprehensive range of Anderson plogs, Power Poles, and a full range of access-ories for same, tools, & lots of other "neat stuff" you may wish to
check out >>
Powerwerx
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Reply By: CSeaJay - Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 17:17
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 17:17
I found a tip on this
forum or another -
Simply tie the Anderson plug at the back to the trailer lights plug (usually these are right next to another)
It removes the strain on the plugg
CJ
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Reply By: willawa - Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 18:16
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2011 at 18:16
Noels
have you thought of fitting a 12pin plug?
Could be the answer to your worries.
Google "12 pin trailer plugs" you'll find wiring diagrams etc,that will give you heaps of info.
Cheers
Ed
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Reply By: Tim Owen - Wednesday, Sep 07, 2011 at 21:17
Reply By: two_ks - Wednesday, Sep 07, 2011 at 23:47
Wednesday, Sep 07, 2011 at 23:47
Hi all
try dielectric silicon from Derek, end of contact probs, also cover all open plugs,
we use about 15 sets on our total rig, all from Derek
twoks
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