I have a somewhat similar problem. Between my 'van and ute I have my Anderson plug and 12 pin plug and separate CCTV plug. All these cables are so heavy and we recently had our Anderson plug fall out and drag along the road. Fortunately, the Dealers auto electrician who did all the wiring, did a really good job of wrapping the cables and we only wore off the plug itself before we found it on the next rest stop.
Even better, an auto-sparkie in Karratha came to the caravan park we were staying in (about 5 mins after I phoned him) and replaced it and the cable covering all for just $50 (which included a spare plug I case it happens again)
Many trucks have a wire hanger to support the cables running between the tow and trailer units - has anyone done the same for their 'van and tug and if so would love to see some photos of what you have done. My tow vehicle is a DMax which doesn't have a suitable hanger or bracket etc to hook onto.
I don't think hanging the cables onto the tow ball hitch will work as the cables will then be too short on a turn
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I have a somewhat similar problem. Between my 'van and ute I have my Anderson plug and 12 p. plug and separate CCTV plug. All these cables are so heavy and we recently had our Anderson plug fall out and drag along the road. Fortunately, the Dealers auto elec. ician who did all the wiring, did a really good job of wrapping the cables and we only wore off the plug itself before we found it on the next rest stop.
Even better, an auto-sparkie in Karratha came to the caravan park we were staying in (about 5 mins after I phoned him) and replaced it and the cable covering all for just $50 (which included a spare plug I case it happens again)
Many trucks have a wire hanger to support the cables running between the tow and trailer units - has anyone done the same for their 'van and tug and if so would love to see some photos of what you have done. My tow vehicle is a DMax which doesn't have a suitable hanger or bracket etc to hook onto.
I don't think hanging the cables onto the tow ball hitch will work as the cables will then be too short on a turn
We just secure the lot by hitching them all up with an occky cord. Done that for years and never had a problem. Had the hitch jump off last year (guess who forgot to lock the hitch on !) While driving out of Millstream NP WA. Cables all survived without any damage to plugs or Wires.
I have a somewhat similar problem. Between my 'van and ute I have my Anderson plug and 12 pin plug and separate CCTV plug. All these cables are so heavy and we recently had our Anderson plug fall out and drag along the road. Fortunately, the Dealers auto electrician who did all the wiring, did a really good job of wrapping the cables and we only wore off the plug itself before we found it on the next rest stop.
Even better, an auto-sparkie in Karratha came to the caravan park we were staying in (about 5 mins after I phoned him) and replaced it and the cable covering all for just $50 (which included a spare plug I case it happens again)
Many trucks have a wire hanger to support the cables running between the tow and trailer units - has anyone done the same for their 'van and tug and if so would love to see some photos of what you have done. My tow vehicle is a DMax which doesn't have a suitable hanger or bracket etc to hook onto.
I don't think hanging the cables onto the tow ball hitch will work as the cables will then be too short on a turn
Have you got a fuse on the cable at the battery in the van? If not, I suggest you get one.
Graham we just use the pin supplied with the Nissan tow bar, it does have some play but does not cause problems when towing. That's to say there is no clunking between power on and power off when driving.
We just have the standard lockable hitch pin. There is a slight movement both laterally and up and down but only about 1mm or so. Never noticed any noise from movement while towing.
