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Jimb1978



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England 2002 Defender 110 Td5 Black LE Java Black
Fridge power connector
Hi all,

I run a waeco cf fridge in the back of the defender which receives power through its standard cigarette socket. This can sometimes gets dislodged and puts the fridge into error mode. Are there other types of power connectors available that I could replace this with?

Ta

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LandRoverAnorak



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Replace both the plug and socket with male and female Hella or DIN connectors. They have a much more definite connection. Darren

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zsd-puma



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Hella connectors;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HELLA-POWER-DIN...rmvSB=true

You could use a small Anderson connector (total overkill)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-X2-ANDERSO...rmvSB=true

SAE Connectors;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAE-Plug-Connec...1910550824


There are also more specialist connectors, which have greater water resistance, but they're less standard so, you would have to have adaptors made up to connect anything else.
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I had exactly the same problem. I replaced the plug and socket for a decent sized anderson connector. No problems since. Thumbs Up Cheers, Vincent
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zsd-puma



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If you ran large battery cables through to the back, an Anderson connector does give you an extra location for jump starts etc.
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Vogler



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I used a 'Magcode connector':



I think it's a german system, I purchased it at Landreiziger: https://shop.landreiziger.nl/componenten/connectoren/magcode.html

Main reasons to choose for Magcode is that they make a 90 degree angle and sit relatively flush. The pro version is lockable and can handle 25A continuously.
They're also quite shallow, giving more possibilities in locations to choose from. You see it from the back installed in the top of the rear corner cover here:


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They take no effort to connect.
Not cheap though but worth it, I think it was 40 euro for a male/female pro set.

Greetings,

Joris
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jackl



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Just been having the same problem so have ordered these to try As they look good.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=ht...2505156126

I like the way you lock the connection.
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Jimb1978



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Thanks for the responses everybody. I’ll research the links and recommendations and I’m sure I’ll have some more questions. 2002 110 td5
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The Waeco 12v power lead is compatible with Hella sockets. That might fix the problem without cutting the plug off the lead, but you'll still need a Hella socket.
Remove the red part of the plug by turning it anti-clockwise then pull it off.



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Jimb1978



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My hella socket arrived today so I'm going to give that a go. It was only £9 so the cheapest and easiest option to try first.

Thanks all Thumbs Up 2002 110 td5
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