Mounting Anderson Connector

[orange150]

This may be an over analyzing induced question, but are there any tricks to keep in mind when mounting Anderson connectors?

I think on the front I’m going to mount it vertically rather than horizontally. This will be for the winch and for some jumper cables or anything else.

On the rear I think I’m going to use one of these

Trailer Vision 350 Amp Anderson Connector Plug Cover 350A Dust Cover Assembly Panel or Surface Mount Fitting UV Insulated Protection with LED Indicator for Tow Truck Tractor Campers Caravan (350 Amp)
And cut it into the Warn bumper on the drivers side, fuel fill is on the passenger side.

 

[Bebop]

Mount it wherever you want.

 

[WARRIORWELDING]

Hanging the open end straight down is my preference. But the cover and some dielectric goes a long way.

 

[orange150]

Mount it wherever you want.

Kinda what I thought. Thanks!

 

[thecj3man]

I have an Anderson connector ran to the back of my truck to run a winch, mainly on a car trailer, but I have used it in the receiver also to recover my dad from prime fishing hole that he got to close too. It is the SB 175 sized with 2/0 wire. I just let it hang free, sometimes I will tuck it up out of site. I used an environmental boot on mine to keep it sealed up when not in use.

SB175 Environmental Boot with Cover, Source Side

Soft shell boots provide water, dirt, chemical and UV protection to SB connectors. Rated to IP64 when mated or unmated when the integrated cover is used. Customizable cable legs can be trimmed to fit various gauges. Both AWG and mm2 sizes are referenced.

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[orange150]

I have an Anderson connector ran to the back of my truck to run a winch, mainly on a car trailer, but I have used it in the receiver also to recover my dad from prime fishing hole that he got to close too. It is the SB 175 sized with 2/0 wire. I just let it hang free, sometimes I will tuck it up out of site. I used an environmental boot on mine to keep it sealed up when not in use.

SB175 Environmental Boot with Cover, Source Side

Soft shell boots provide water, dirt, chemical and UV protection to SB connectors. Rated to IP64 when mated or unmated when the integrated cover is used. Customizable cable legs can be trimmed to fit various gauges. Both AWG and mm2 sizes are referenced.

powerwerx.com

Not a bad idea!

These are the only style they have for SB350 though

Corrosion Proof Safety Boot for SB350 Amp Housings

Provides strain relief for cables and protects from corrosion, acid, chemicals, salt, dirt and water. Adjustable cable ports cut to fit cable gauge.

powerwerx.com

 

[AdamH]

Hanging the open end straight down is my preference. But the cover and some dielectric goes a long way.

Agreed. That’s how I have mine on the back of my Ram up under my bumper. I use it to power my trailer winch and jumper cables

 

[LBarr2002]

Mine is just wrapped around the tow hook and stuffed in the valance. It does have a cover on it.