Anderson Plug

[Macca01]

I have NT Paj with an Anderson plug on rear to power caravan battery/fridge.
I also have an Evakool fridge in rear of vehicle powered by a battery pack under floor in rear seat well which is plugged into rear power socket. It has worked well for the past 9 years. Battery holds it charge...currently showing 12.6v.
My question is can I tap into the rear Anderson plug and run a cable to another Anderson plug in the third row seat well....then connect battery.....and the cable from battery to fridge.
I realise the battery would only be charging when vehicle running ... same as now. If possible what is the simplest way to put cable inside? Are there any holes already there I can use?
Thank you

[Jasonmc73]

There is that bung on an NX above muffler back corner.

3rd row seat well has couple large bungs back side of it though if any use to you.

Fridge won't pull that much extra just depends on how big your wiring is adding to an existing etc.

It will share the available power if it is in series, but it's above my brain power to give a great answer
I presume in this fashion it is in series both earthed to body?

I'm doing similar BCDC wired & compressor wire T's of that both sides earthed back to body.

ButI have no requirement to run both items together at full tilt, i'll probably give it a crack though to see what happens
There will be no fires large enough cables & midi fuses at available power sources.

[Macca01]

Thank you for advice.I've had a look and found the bung above exhaust, so will give that a go. Cheers and hope your mods go well

[Jasonmc73]

Thank you for advice.I've had a look and found the bung above exhaust, so will give that a go. Cheers and hope your mods go well

Worked a treat,
I just love it when you flick the switch & everythning actually works

Doesn't "appear" to get hot at all above muffler? Although my theory being plastic bumper doesn't melt?
It will get hotter obvioulsy allowing for hilly terrain or beaches with 40 degree amibient as example
I also put split tubing over it after it comes out of hole & insulation taped harness of 5, I have 5 wires coming out there, including Anderson plug 4b&S wires x red & black.
The earth for anderson is terminated to the 3rd row seat hinge bracket, nice clean anodised looking bit of steel with perfect size bolts for the job about 8mm, its out of the road as well.
Earth to body not to battery post as you have a smart alternator or a really dumb one however you want to look at it
I zip tied the wire to the car body upstairs & put a peice of split tube around the hole upstairs where i zip tied, its sharp edged.

Hole above exhust once all zipped tied up out of way i siliconed it up. It's all quite rigid won't move around & rub is the plan.

If its the only wire your running through the hole where it goes through hole i would put 10 layers of tape first.
If you can be bothered Clark Rubber sell grommets & with only two wires i could have fitted a grommet, but i had 5. I tried but no chance , hence silicone
It is a sharp hole on the edges.

I'm a bit anal about wires rubbing as well as sharp edges, i make sure taped into harness/ split tube where it makes sense to outisde car & zip tied.