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Subject Topic: Camper van fridge - 12v issue Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonLianne1978
08/4/2018 at 11:23am
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We have to switch the plug for our fridge from 12v to 3pin when switching to hook up.
When we unplugged the 12v plug thingy it basically fell to pieces and we can’t find all the bits.
Do I get a new plug or do I have to get a complete new lead?

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PersonPickled Onion
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It depends on your set-up. Can you take a photo of the offending item that you could add to your Gallery Images for us to have a look?

Dave.

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PersonLianne1978
09/4/2018 at 12:26pm
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I have added the images to my gallery if you could have a look please??

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PersonHacksaw Bob
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If you can access the 12v connection on the fridge easily I think it would probably be simplest to just replace the complete lead?


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09/4/2018 at 4:57pm
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Its a standard 12v accessory plug available from Halfords, loads on line. Check the fuse that was in there, and check the new plug has the same rating.


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PersonLianne1978
09/4/2018 at 5:15pm
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Thank you

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PersonLianne1978
16/5/2018 at 7:39pm
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sorry to re-instate this thread. I cant figure this out still.

do I cut the plug off and re-wire a new one on - like you would with a 3 pin plug at home?

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The 12v plug should come apart, probably a screw holding the two halves together, there should be a fuse in there as well. What it looks like is the screwed fitting at the end has come off and contact has gone walk about.
How to wire a plug Here Get one with a fuse I suggest

Post last edited on 16/05/2018 23:00:41

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Looks like the end of it overheated and melted by drawing too much current.

You can replace as said, but you may want to get the current draw checked to ensure you don't have another failure or even worse a fire.


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17/5/2018 at 8:51am
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I'm no electrician but I could never quite fathom out why after all of these years,these "cigar lighter" type sockets/plugs have remained the "norm" for powering accessories..?

Some (many?)seem to be a bit "vague" in use ..and some of the *cheaper and nastier ones, are very sloppy and probably dangerous too.
(*I'm not saying that the OP's was in that category)

Having said that, IF the OP's plug isn't damaged as such(melted), then the missing pieces(collar/centre contact pin..spring?) couldn't have gone that far?..and being bright/shiny should be easy enough to find?
(that's assuming that it all conveniently fell apart in the van..and not on the driveway or way from the garage/shed/spare bedroom? )


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Personnavver
17/5/2018 at 8:06pm
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The sockets started out life in cars as cigarette or cigar lighters which would run for about a minute so would not get very hot. They were rated at 10Amps

Using them as a power supply for a heavy current user like a fridge and then using it continuously causes them to heat up.

Some cars have accessory sockets which are the same but rated at 20 Amps. These at much better for powering fridges.

Both types seem to accept the same plugs.



Personchrisn7
18/5/2018 at 2:02pm
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These plugs don't usually have screw fittings inside to secure the wires, but have soldered connections, with the centre spring pin being the positive/red wire, and the side being the black/ground wire.

Even if you buy a pre-wired socket, its highly likely that the other wire ends will have to be soldered to the coolbox


PersonLianne1978
04/6/2018 at 10:05pm
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Had to get my dad to help - sorted the new plugs by soldering the wires in place! All works fine now.

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