I'm not very technical but have some limited knowledge. Would appreciate yours views on the following:
I have a 50 AMP Anderson Plug on my tow vehicle that supplies charge to the batteries in my van. (Heavy duty cable wired by an Auto Electrician many years back)
I also have a 50amp Anderson Plug on the van which is wired to the 12V section of my three way fridge.(Anderson plug with heavy duty cable was already fitted when I purchased the van)
I have purchased A heavy duty wired double adapter Anderson Plug.
Can I plug this into the vehicle and run power to both my caravan batteries and fridge whilst driving; would this be an issue.
My question would also be; should I have an auto electrician install a separately wired 50amp Anderson Plug on my vehicle just for the fridge.
I haven't tried with the double adapter because I am somewhat hesitant in case I cause any electrical damage.
Would appreciate your views.
PS Yes I asked a auto electrician and his answer was, "should be ok". Didn't make me feel confident. (I live in a small country town so not a lot of choice for advice.)
My first van was wired that way , a loop was wired between the fridge supply and to batteries, same as your proposal. Worked well, fridge always cold n batteries charged when arriving at destination.
So our new van has been wired same way, no problems. Just make sure your start battery in car is protected by a VSR (voltage sensing relay) and you need to remember to turn the fridge over to gas or off when you stop or it will quickly discharge the van batteries.
-- Edited by The Travelling Dillberries on Tuesday 22nd of February 2022 04:56:29 PM
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Chris & Sharyn.
Tea Gardens. NSW.
2015 VW Touareg V6 Air suspension, 2012 Jayco Sterling 21.
Hi Bob, I started a thread a couple of days before you, you may want to read that, what you are asking will depend on what size the heavy duty cable is on your tug.
Ian
