Anderson plugs

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I've bought from here a few times, happy customer

http://australia.rs-online.com/web/p/anderson-power/2906124/

Very good bulk prices.

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