12 pin Trailer Plug help - AUSJEEPOFFROAD.COM Jeep News Australia and New Zealand

Go Back   AUSJEEPOFFROAD.COM Jeep News Australia and New Zealand > JEEP GARAGE > WK WK2 Grand Cherokee
Register Forums Trading Your Jeep My Garage Mark All Read

Post New Thread  Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
  #1  
Old 27-08-2019
CRD-01  CRD-01 is offline
Senior Newbie
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Yackandandah Vic
Posts: 80
Likes: 54
Liked 19 Times in 10 Posts
Default 12 pin Trailer Plug help

Hi All

I have just purchased a new van (yet to pick up) and it has a 12 pin plug for all its wiring ( no separate Anderson Plug). Pins 8 & !0 are the normal Anderson plug wires. My concern is , my current 7 pin and Anderson plug have been what I use on my current van. So, to fit a new 12 pin plug to the GC appears to be the next thing that I have to do. It appears to me that I may need extra hot wires that require to be run because of the break away system and van battery charging (i think) . Has anyone fitted a 12 PIN to their GC and what should I be aware of. Hope that this makes sence
  #2  
Old 28-08-2019
drover's Avatar
drover  drover is offline
MonsterMoose
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: QLD
Age: 70
Posts: 8,848
What Jeep do I drive?: WK2
Likes: 4,394
Liked 3,929 Times in 2,319 Posts
Default

I would just remove the 12 pin from the van and fit a 7 pin, the pins ( I forget the numbers ) that are for the fridge or 12v power to van just fit an Anderson plug to them. I used a 12pin for years with no drama then one trip it had a meltdown because of a poor contact, now just have a 7 with an anderson for fridge power and all is good.

With my recently aquired WK2 it has a 7 pin and I have just added an Anderson from the jump terminals under the bonnet to the hitch for the van fridge, the van originally had a 12 pin.

Dependng on your van wiring, some will run van 12v and fridge power from the one feed off tug, best to seperate fridge supply to heavy cabling like 8 B&S and adding a fridge switch if one isn't fitted to tug or van.

Of course if you haven't picked it up yet ask the dealer to wire it up as a 7 pin with anderson they should come to the party..
__________________
2015 WK2 CRD Laredo( ZG, WG 2.7 )

Your Never Too Old To Learn Something Stupid.
  #3  
Old 28-08-2019
layback40's Avatar
layback40  layback40 is offline
Grumpy Old XJ Dsl Owner
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Northern Victoria
Posts: 13,839
What Jeep do I drive?: XJ
Likes: 4,611
Liked 6,577 Times in 4,355 Posts
Default

I would stay well away from an plug that you cant purchase from a hardware/auto shop. It sounds like they have put lots into the 12 pin. An Anderson plug is a must. A couple of 6 or 7 pin plugs would be the answer. One of each would prevent mixing them up. The 7 could be a standard 7 pin wiring so that you could use it for a trailer (hire). The 6 could have the brakes & any other quirky stuff specific to your van & the anderson for heavy loads.
__________________
98&01XJVMs,06&07KJCRD's,No longer question authority,I annoy it.More effect,less effort.10000Club
  #4  
Old 28-08-2019
drover's Avatar
drover  drover is offline
MonsterMoose
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: QLD
Age: 70
Posts: 8,848
What Jeep do I drive?: WK2
Likes: 4,394
Liked 3,929 Times in 2,319 Posts
Default

Problem with 12 pins is the 5 HD pins for higher currents can melt if not located in socket firmly or the pins close up also if you use decent size cable for the fridge ie: 8 B&S the cable won't fit........
__________________
2015 WK2 CRD Laredo( ZG, WG 2.7 )

Your Never Too Old To Learn Something Stupid.
Likes: (1)
  #5  
Old 28-08-2019
CRD-01  CRD-01 is offline
Senior Newbie
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Yackandandah Vic
Posts: 80
Likes: 54
Liked 19 Times in 10 Posts
Default

Thanks for all your efforts in helping me with my issues. However I have contacted the van manufacturer and they will wire a seven pin plug in plus an Anderson plug which will suit my existing arrangement. I don't see any problems now. Thanks to all once again.
Likes: (3)
Post New Thread  Reply



Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On





All times are GMT +10. The time now is 05:18 AM.


Advertisements




AJOR does not vouch for or warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any message, and are not responsible for the contents of any message. The messages express the views of the author of the message, not necessarily the views of AJOR or any entity associated with AJOR, nor should any advice be substituted as technical advice replacing that of a mechanic. You agree, through your use of this service, that you will not use AJOR to post any material which is knowingly false and/or defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, religious, political or otherwise violative of any law. You agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyright is owned by you or by AJOR. The owner, administrators and moderators of AJOR reserve the right to delete any message or members for any or no reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold harmless AJOR, the administrators, moderators, and their agents with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). The use of profile signatures to intentionally mislead or misdirect any member on this forum is not acceptable and may result in your account being suspended. Any trip that is organised through the AJOR forum is participated at your own risk. If you or your vehicle is damaged it is your responsibility, not that of the person that posted the thread, message or topic initiating the trip, nor the organisers of AJOR or moderators of any specific forum. This forum and associated website is the property of AJOR. No user data is harvested and no information supplied in your registration will be sold for profit.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

AJOR © 2002 - 2024 AUSJEEPOFFROAD.COM. All corporate trademarked names and logos are property of their respective owners. Ausjeepoffroad is in no way associated with DaimlerChrysler Corporation or Fiat Jeep.
www.ausjeep.com www.ausjeep.com.au www.midlifemate.com ausjeepforum.com www.r9kustoms.com
vB Ad Management by =RedTyger=