ARB threaded power outlet- what kind of plug and where to get another one?

[zimm17]

I have my Jeep wired with the ARB threaded outlet (ARB 10900027). I'm planning the best way to run a Lithium battery bank to power the fridge, then use the ARB outlet to charge the battery while driving. I'd rather drain the lithium than my Jeep battery. Is there anywhere in the industry to buy that style of plug? Or should I just buy a replacement fridge cable and cut the end off and make a charge cable? I want to use the ARB outlet because I have 8 gauge wire already run and fused, so it'll work better than the 12VDC outlet back there.

 

[smbisig]

I would just stick with the ARB cord and keep it simple.

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[shays4me]

I have my Jeep wired with the ARB threaded outlet (ARB 10900027). I'm planning the best way to run a Lithium battery bank to power the fridge, then use the ARB outlet to charge the battery while driving. I'd rather drain the lithium than my Jeep battery. Is there anywhere in the industry to buy that style of plug? Or should I just buy a replacement fridge cable and cut the end off and make a charge cable? I want to use the ARB outlet because I have 8 gauge wire already run and fused, so it'll work better than the 12VDC outlet back there.

Are you planning to use some form of dc to dc charger for the lithium batteries? I installed a terminal board before my fridge receptacle so I could run a second receptacle outside. Maybe you could do something like that.

 

[Umbrarian]

Or should I just buy a replacement fridge cable and cut the end off and make a charge cable?

That is what I have done.

 

[dstefan]

I don’t know for a fact what the fridge DC power cord guage is but mine looks relatively thin. Might need to check that. That cord/outlet may be a weak link?

 

[zimm17]

Are you planning to use some form of dc to dc charger for the lithium batteries? I installed a terminal board before my fridge receptacle so I could run a second receptacle outside. Maybe you could do something like that.

I was planning to use an all-in-one lithium battery thing (I hate calling them "solar generators") like a bluetti or Anker.

I don’t know for a fact what the fridge DC power cord guage is but mine looks relatively thin. Might need to check that. That cord/outlet may be a weak link?

Good point, I wonder if the plug can be opened and upgraded to 8 gauge wire.

 

[ntsqd]

Sounds to me like you should rethink this. If you need 8ga. wire are the contacts in the ARB parts going to be able to handle that much current? I'm doubting it. Anderson Power Poles and SB connectors are a much better idea. Were it me, I's convert the fridge's power cord to one of those options instead of over-driving the ARB connector with too many amps.

 

[Josie'slandcruiser]

At what rate (amps) does the lithium battery pack recharge at 12 volts?

I believe the ARB refrigerator power port kit comes fitted with a 7.5 amp fuse.

 

[emulous74]

I have found that most ready made battery packs like goal zero, EcoFlow etc limit the input on cigarette style dc input to 8 to 10 amps, so I would check the unit you plan to buy before rewiring a fridge plug with 8 gauge wire as it would be overkill.