ARB fridge stopped working off battery???

[TexasTJ]

Going to ask the obvious here, did you check status of low voltage cutout setting on the fridge making sure it's not on HIGH?

Tryed on all three setting. But this is not the problem. Even if it was in the high settings it would still turn on, it would just fault. Right now their is a voltage drop when I plug the fridge in so it won’t even turn on To give the fault.

 

[TexasTJ]

I really do think the problem is the ARB issued plug that goes from the fridge to the power port. However beefing up the whole harness will be a benefit in the long run.

 

[WOODY2]

Have you tried bribing a fellow off roader with adult beverages to try their chord till hey consume the aforementioned beverage?

 

[TexasTJ]

My friend all have National Lunas. I’m the only sucker that got an ARB. ? is it the same plug?

 

[WOODY2]

My friend all have National Lunas. I’m the only sucker that got an ARB. ? is it the same plug?

Don't quote me but I think so

 

[67cj5]

My friend all have National Lunas. I’m the only sucker that got an ARB. ? is it the same plug?

I have been power testing my ARB 47 and the 78L they are just as good and for many years ran the same compressor, N/L are really good and stylish but are a bit too expensive to go bashing around in the bush with, The ARB's were specifically made for 4x4 use not Touring etc and they were tested out in the Aussie Bush not in a Lab somewhere. You have a fridge that is just as good just different.

 

[TexasTJ]

I have been power testing my ARB 47 and the 78L they are just as good and for many years ran the same compressor, N/L are really good and stylish but are a bit too expensive to go bashing around in the bush with, The ARB's were specifically made for 4x4 use not Touring etc and they were tested out in the Aussie Bush not in a Lab somewhere. You have a fridge that is just as good just different.

Yeah my ARB 50 is 10 years old. It is good for sure.

 

[67cj5]

Yeah my ARB 50 is 10 years old. It is good for sure.

Mine is 5 years and 1 month today ( 4th of March 2016 is when it was delivered )

 

[TexasTJ]

Would anyone have advice on what inline fuse I should get? The ARB harness as a 15 amp inline but I cant seem to find one like it for 8 gauge.

 

[WOODY2]

Amazon or Napa is your best bet. There are other fuse configs that would work as well.

 

[67cj5]

Would anyone have advice on what inline fuse I should get? The ARB harness as a 15 amp inline but I cant seem to find one like it for 8 gauge.

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To be honest, If you are not going to use the 2 Pin section of the ARB lead that came with the Fridge you won't need one because there is a 15A fuse in the plug on the lead and a 4A fuse in the back of the fridge,

If you are going to put the fuse close to the fridge end of the wiring then the one you have will be fine.

 

[TexasTJ]

If you are going to put the fuse close to the fridge end of the wiring then the one you have will be fine.

So if I just cut it out and Solder the fuse holder I have into the 8 gauge at the female side of the plug it should be Okay? Making sure I understand you right.

 

[WOODY2]

@Verkstad has it right, the fuse in question needs to be as close as practical to battery to protect from issues in the run of the new wire.

 

[TexasTJ]

Well that’s a little bigger than I need! Do they even make a 15 amp fuse for this big boy. ???

 

[TexasTJ]

I have good voltage now at the spot where the drop was. I just need to get the right fuse for the 8g wire. The one I just got on Amazon is to big and dose not ever nave a 15 amp option only 20. Should I just use that or should I find a new fuse holder?