CampStewart
Observer
I am going to be putting together a few chords and need to buy some male plugs. Usually my go to is Blue Sea, but I think their male design leaves a lot to be desired. Are there other brands with a better design?
Male Cigarette Plugs
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Pacific Northwest yetti
Expedition Medic
Id just search Amazon, and read reviews. No shortage of options.
RangeDrive
Observer
I think 12v cigarette plugs in general, leave a lot to be desired. If at all possible, try and work your way out of using them all together
dstefan
Well-known member
These are interesting — either cigarette or Hella (much more secure) connections. I have one I was gonna use and never did. Started to wire it and it was more fiddly to attach the wires (its a tiny set of screws inside) and I ended up going a different direction (Anderson plugs). Think the Andersons or Hellas are better, but if you just have a cigarette female . . .
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Universal Combo Plug
This Combo Plug has a removable tip which allows it to be used for both Hella and cigarette lighter sockets.
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mep1811
Gentleman Adventurer
This type of plug does not work well in most cig plugs. I have one on my little Engle fridge and I have to tape the plug in so it stays in. I'd love to change it out but move that fridge between three different vehicles.These are interesting — either cigarette or Hella (much more secure) connections. I have one I was gonna use and never did. Started to wire it and it was more fiddly to attach the wires (its a tiny set of screws inside) and I ended up going a different direction (Anderson plugs). Think the Andersons or Hellas are better, but if you just have a cigarette female . . .
Universal Combo Plug
This Combo Plug has a removable tip which allows it to be used for both Hella and cigarette lighter sockets.
Josie'slandcruiser
Observer
Which devices and how much is the amp draw? There are better choices than a "cigarette lighter" style plug.
CampStewart
Observer
If I was interested in changing connector styles I would have posted that. I am hoping to find cigarette style plugs with better designed wiring connections. Sorry if my initial post was confusing.
86scotty
Cynic
Agreed, I hate them. I've cut off a couple.
My cheap, easy fix for lousy plugs is to hard wire pretty much everything. Especially 12V chest fridges, which is the only thing in my rigs that might require occasional removal/swapping to a different vehicle. I can't recommend enough running dedicated 10 gauge fused wire to as close to the appliance as you can and then using a solid, old school connector to said appliance's cord. As stated above I'm cheap but I have no problem with weather shielded blade connectors.
SBSYNCRO
Well-known member
Look at the Marinco style locking units if you can control both the male and female sides. Generally they are compatible with non-locking (automotive) receptacles and plugs, but have the advantage of being more secure when used together.
They also make a connector called "ConnectPro" if you don't need compatibility with regular automotive receptacles.
They also make a connector called "ConnectPro" if you don't need compatibility with regular automotive receptacles.
dstefan
Well-known member
I agree, it’s not a great cig plug. I was interested in it for the Hella connection since I do have a Hella outlet available on my NL DCDC Powerpack. It does have a very secure physical connection to the Hella outlet. However, in the end I just hardwired my ARB wiring loom (the 10 guage, 10 foot cord with the screw in, not the small cord from the fridge itself) directly into my battery through an Anderson plug with the clip securely attached, bypassing all the supplied outlets. Much better peace of mind that it’s not coming detached no matter how rough the trail