Plug options for new TruckFridge

[donks2]

Just ordered our 12v TruckFridge, super excited! What have you done for wiring them in. I hear not great things about the cig plugs which they come with, so I'm looking at options. Thanks for your thoughts and experiences!

 

[Ronin]

Based on previous info I read on these forums I cut the cigarette plug off and hard wired the power cord on my TF. This eliminates possible current fluctuations powering your TruckFridge. I'm sure other folks can give you a technical explanation for it.

 

[donks2]

Hey Ronin, Thanks for you input. We don't want to hard wire, as we may use the fridge in other ways. So I'm hoping to get some ideas on a better plug system. Have you had good luck with your TruckFridge?

And looks like we're neighbors, hi from GV!

 

[roverjohn]

Just about any polarized plug will work as long as you remember to tell people not to plug it into a socket just because it 'fits'.
An Anderson connector would probably make the most sense as it's used for DC.

 

[Ronin]

Hey Ronin, Thanks for you input. We don't want to hard wire, as we may use the fridge in other ways. So I'm hoping to get some ideas on a better plug system. Have you had good luck with your TruckFridge?

And looks like we're neighbors, hi from GV!

TruckFridge has been great. I usually have to re-adjust the temp setting once or twice on a trip depending on the ambient temps. You may want to look at Powerwerx/Anderson connectors as Roverjohn has suggested. Yes to being neighbors - I'm 10 miles south of town off Dog Bar Road!

 

[jimjxsn]

I purchased a second plug from TruckFridge and hardwired it in the camper. That way I have both options.

 

[Dphillip]

Our Truck Fridge is rotated between the camper and the Jeep. Just like jimjxsm I ordered an extra 12 volt cord which was pretty inexpensive. In the Jeep I have the Fridge hard wired to a dedicated circuit with a 15 amp fuse. I do monitor the temp occasionally because sometimes the silly thing will completely shut down requiring a unplugging from the power source. I really don’t know why this happens but it could be from bouncing around in the back of the Jeep. It’s never shut down in the camper or parked Jeep. I also ordered a nice soft sided cover from Amazon that was inexpensive and helps keeps the cool in. We really like ours and believe you will too.

 

[donks2]

As always, really helpful advise, thanks All! I've gone ahead and ordered a second plug and will hard wire it. What kind of monitor are you using to keep an eye on the temp? I'm thinking of putting a reflextix cover together, but would be interested on the cover you found on amazon, Dphillip.

 

[Dphillip]

It was actually on EBay that I found the cover. Here are a couple of options.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dometic-Cool-Freeze-Protective-Cover-for-CF-50-IC-CF-50/362635873176?epid=1023649323&hash=item546ec84b98:g:~7gAAOSwt7ZXpKpi

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dometic-CFX-IC35-Portective-Cover-for-Portable-Refrigerator-Freezers/322925843092?epid=824680348&hash=item4b2fe15294:g:utsAAOSwH3haKAXq

There is a digital meter on top of the fridge that shows the inside temp. I don’t think it’s super accurate but at least it shows you it’s working to keep your provisions cold.

 

[WyoIDI]

It was actually on EBay that I found the cover. Here are a couple of options.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dometic-Cool-Freeze-Protective-Cover-for-CF-50-IC-CF-50/362635873176?epid=1023649323&hash=item546ec84b98:g:~7gAAOSwt7ZXpKpi

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dometic-CFX-IC35-Portective-Cover-for-Portable-Refrigerator-Freezers/322925843092?epid=824680348&hash=item4b2fe15294:g:utsAAOSwH3haKAXq

There is a digital meter on top of the fridge that shows the inside temp. I don’t think it’s super accurate but at least it shows you it’s working to keep your provisions cold.

What model truck fridge do you have? I'm wondering how well a dometic cover will fit on the corresponding size truck fridge. I have the TB51A. Thanks!