Anderson plug for trailer power - AUSJEEPOFFROAD.COM Jeep News Australia and New Zealand

Go Back   AUSJEEPOFFROAD.COM Jeep News Australia and New Zealand > JEEP GARAGE > WK WK2 Grand Cherokee
Reload this Page Anderson plug for trailer power
Register Forums Trading Your Jeep My Garage Mark All Read

Post New Thread  Reply
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
  #1  
Old 24-03-2013
GeoffV  GeoffV is offline
Established Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Perth
Posts: 126
What Jeep do I drive?: WK
Likes: 7
Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts
Default Anderson plug for trailer power
Hi All

Has anyone installed an anderson plug connection (50amp) for trailer power supply on their 2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee? Just looking into it now. If anyone has tips, photos of their install that would be much appreciated.

Cheers
Geoff
  #2  
Old 25-03-2013
Numb Thumbs's Avatar
Numb Thumbs  Numb Thumbs is offline
Full Flexer
  
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1,220
What Jeep do I drive?: WK2
Likes: 46
Liked 158 Times in 112 Posts
Check out my Ride(s)
Default
I cheated and got the pros to do it...

The cables run from the battery terminals through the trim - the installer removed virtually all the interior trim! - to the tow hitch receiver and the plug is on the passenger side of the hitch.

I got him to install a second on into the rear boot space at the same time so i can charge my second battery.

Cheers
Numb Thumbs
__________________
2017 Grand Cherokee Limited with Off-road Pack - Quadra-Lift, Quadra-Drive and Bash Plates.
  #3  
Old 26-03-2013
JnK  JnK is offline
CrawlerStar
  
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Gold Coast QLD
Posts: 369
Likes: 27
Liked 144 Times in 90 Posts
Default
I'm sure there's plenty of info in amongst aux battery threads here, might take a bit of searching but there have been quite a few posts relating to the current model.
On ours I installed a Piranha 140a battery isolator and this fitted neatly down beside the main battery and cables to the back went out under the carpet. The second battery in my fridge and drawer module is fed by another cable with an anderson plug connecting to a DC-Dc charger.
For info on trim removal look here...http://www.wk2jeeps.com/wk2_interior_trim.htm
If you haven't prowled around the wk2jeeps site then you have a lot to look forward to.
john
__________________
2015 Laredo CRD with QL - that replaced our 2012 Laredo CRD Bright Silver with QL
  #4  
Old 27-03-2013
GeoffV  GeoffV is offline
Established Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Perth
Posts: 126
What Jeep do I drive?: WK
Likes: 7
Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by JnK View Post
I'm sure there's plenty of info in amongst aux battery threads here, might take a bit of searching but there have been quite a few posts relating to the current model.
On ours I installed a Piranha 140a battery isolator and this fitted neatly down beside the main battery and cables to the back went out under the carpet. The second battery in my fridge and drawer module is fed by another cable with an anderson plug connecting to a DC-Dc charger.
For info on trim removal look here...http://www.wk2jeeps.com/wk2_interior_trim.htm
If you haven't prowled around the wk2jeeps site then you have a lot to look forward to.
john
Wow, thanks for the link. I'll definitely have a look through that site, cheers!
  #5  
Old 27-03-2013
pmac's Avatar
pmac  pmac is offline
Lowranger Shocker
  
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Sunny Coast
Posts: 1,500
What Jeep do I drive?: WH
Likes: 2
Liked 1 Time in 1 Post
Default
Not having a WK2 (sadly) I can't check, but is there any reason why you can't run the wiring tucked up out of the way underneath the car from the battery to the towbar? I did that once in a Nissan. Saved a heap of messing around - or is the battery inside the car??
  #6  
Old 28-03-2013
Numb Thumbs's Avatar
Numb Thumbs  Numb Thumbs is offline
Full Flexer
  
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1,220
What Jeep do I drive?: WK2
Likes: 46
Liked 158 Times in 112 Posts
Check out my Ride(s)
Default
WK2 battery is in a well under the driver's seat so the cables usually run inside the vehicle.

Cheers
Numb Thumbs
__________________
2017 Grand Cherokee Limited with Off-road Pack - Quadra-Lift, Quadra-Drive and Bash Plates.
  #7  
Old 28-03-2013
turbomart's Avatar
turbomart  turbomart is offline
SwampDigger
  
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Adelaide
Age: 55
Posts: 3,530
What Jeep do I drive?: WJ
Likes: 0
Liked 12 Times in 9 Posts
Default
How do you access the battery ,remove the seat ?
__________________
I used to be indecisive but now Im not so sure!!!
Post New Thread  Reply
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »


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 08:56 AM.


Advertisements


www.ausjeepoffroad.com - Archive - Top


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=