Anderson Plug Jumper Cables

[CycloSteve]

Thanks to NLXTACY for planting the seed in my head to get this done at some time. For some reason the original thread was closed.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/234463-how-worlds-most-expensive-jumper-cables.html

My setup is definitely much less expensive and simple, but in the end I am very happy with the results.

1. Three feet of marine-grade 2GA wire directly connected to Neg on the battery, and three feet to my cut-off switch for the Winch. BlueSea 3/8" eyelets, soldered, and sealed with waterproof self-sealing shrink tube

2. Anderson SB175 plugs - one for the 2GA on the vehicle-side, and one for 4GA on the cable side.

3. Cut off and soldered on the Anderson connector to a set of 4GA cables that I have had for at least 10 years.

4. Installed the vehicle-side plug to one of the captive nuts used originally for the AC Dryer (since relocated). High up, and behind the Slee Shortbus, so well protected.

5. Installed a dust-cover vehicle side.

6. Installed a handle on the cables to make it easier to engage, and remove.

I have likely no more than $40 in the whole setup since I already had the cables, and most of the tools, and have already thought about making a hard-wired battery tender plug.



Steve

 

[Rwhat]

Pretty sweet setup Steve. Been thinking about the same thing.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Here's mine

Rear mounted connector so I don't have to pull a U-Turn on the highway:

2-Gauge welding cable and 1000amp clamps:

Switched 500amp solenoid (700amp peak)

 

[Otamiway]

I have had mine through 4 truck. So much easier to use..

 

[Otamiway]

Snake, where did you get "2-Gauge welding cable and 1000amp clamps" I need to upgrade mine. They have taken a beating over the years.

 

[Otamiway]

Thanks to NLXTACY for planting the seed in my head to get this done at some time. For some reason the original thread was closed.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/234463-how-worlds-most-expensive-jumper-cables.html

My setup is definitely much less expensive and simple, but in the end I am very happy with the results.

1. Three feet of marine-grade 2GA wire directly connected to Neg on the battery, and three feet to my cut-off switch for the Winch. BlueSea 3/8" eyelets, soldered, and sealed with waterproof self-sealing shrink tube

2. Anderson SB175 plugs - one for the 2GA on the vehicle-side, and one for 4GA on the cable side.

3. Cut off and soldered on the Anderson connector to a set of 4GA cables that I have had for at least 10 years.

4. Installed the vehicle-side plug to one of the captive nuts used originally for the AC Dryer (since relocated). High up, and behind the Slee Shortbus, so well protected.

5. Installed a dust-cover vehicle side.

6. Installed a handle on the cables to make it easier to engage, and remove.

I have likely no more than $40 in the whole setup since I already had the cables, and most of the tools, and have already thought about making a hard-wired battery tender plug.



Steve
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Steve

Nice setup. I have a liberal amount of dielectric grease in my connectors.

Cheers
Stu

 

[Rwhat]

Genuinedealz is a EBay seller has great deals on cables and other stuff. Free shipping too.

 

[NLXTACY]

Interesting that my thread is closed. Had no idea

This is still one of my most used mods. I think I've passed the 25 mark now on jumped vehicles.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Snake, where did you get "2-Gauge welding cable and 1000amp clamps" I need to upgrade mine. They have taken a beating over the years.

Cable, connectors, heatshrink and snakeskin all came from a local electronics surplus store (SkycraftSurplus)

1000amp clamps came from FleaBay

 

[CycloSteve]

I purchased some of the Anderson bits locally, but also some from Scrubbercity on eBay (definitely less expensive, and everything in stock).

Stu, thanks for the tip on the di-electric grease, as I have a tube in the tool box.



Steve

 

[Otamiway]

Thanks for the info Snake. NP Steve.

I used my this morning...

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

After a few weeks flopping around in my rig, I picked up the nifty little cable bag

 

[NLXTACY]

That IS nifty, what is the brand? I would love round pouch.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

That IS nifty, what is the brand? I would love round pouch.

Bucket Boss (PN: 06009)

Amazon.com: Bucket Boss 06009 Jumper Cable Bag: Home Improvement


Looks small, but it swallowed up my 17ft. of 2Ga. cables with ease

I'd say it's perfect for 20ft of 2Ga with a set of clamps and an Anderson connector

 

[asutherland]

Silly question, you guys are running a relay high up in the engine bay right? So those connectors on the bumper are not live?

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Silly question, you guys are running a relay high up in the engine bay right? So those connectors on the bumper are not live?

Correct

My solenoid is right behind the driver's side battery and has two main leads...

One lead goes to the front winch and the other goes to a rear distribution block that splits to the rear winch and rear mounted Anderson connector, so neither winch nor the connector sees power until the switch is flipped

 

[NLXTACY]

Silly question, you guys are running a relay high up in the engine bay right? So those connectors on the bumper are not live?

If you read my thread I have a solenoid and switch to turn it off and on

 

[CycloSteve]

Manual 300A BlueSea switch mounted to the battery box. Live only when I want it live.



Steve

 

[asutherland]

If you read my thread I have a solenoid and switch to turn it off and on

Yup, I sure did man.. thanks for the good write-up. I was just asking everyone else generally.