Power plug/receptacle

[boatbuilder]

Ok, looking for a nice clean, flush mount receptacle (not a house outlet), only two prong to connect power to my Eagle. A power wire and a ground wire is all I need. Not a fan of the 7way plug and the 4 ways don't carry the load. The problem seems to be finding one that will carry a large enough wire size. I like the SMH forklift plugs but they only come in plugs not a flush mount. So, what is everybody using to power/charge their batteries from the truck alternator/isolator?

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

FWC uses the Attwood 3 prong trolling motor connector. I found them at Wallmart for $20.

 

[fish more]

I used a seven pin from Ford for my Hawk, Flush mounted to the left side inside bed panel. It's Ford's fifth wheel wiring and plug. On my first installation on my F150 I used the Marinco Marine plug. My new Super Duty had a direct plug in for the seven pin. Both applications work well.

 

[boatbuilder]

Thanks guys. The 7 way is not going to happen. If I already had it wired that way and it was in the truck already maybe. The Attwood idea is possible. Two 8 gauge wires (nice!), a covered female, flush mount receptacle. Sierra 2 wire trolling motor plugs look like they might do the trick.

 

[ETAV8R]

What kind of truck do you have?
I have the female trolling motor plug mounted in the cubby of my tacoma.

 

[boatbuilder]

2012 Tacoma and you did exactly where my mind is going. I just bought the Sierra 2 wire connector set on Ebay cheaper than I can get them for as a boat builder. Drivers side about 1/3 of the way up the panel?

 

[BFH4N]

These folks sell high-current connectors, including panel mounts:

www.powerwerx.com

Check the accesories page.

 

[billharr]

These folks sell high-current connectors, including panel mounts:

www.powerwerx.com

Check the accesories page.

This is what I was looking for. Next time I have the camper off I might upgrade or if I go to a new truck I will install. I have #6 wire with high current connectors but the one on the truck is not in a panel mount.

 

[ntsqd]

I think it was these: Anderson Power Products SB120 SB Series 120 Amp Connector Kit that I used (too lazy to find my old post about it). The one on the truck side is bolted to the bed-wall. The camper side is on a ~2' long 6ga. cord of Anchor Marine Duplex wire.

 

[PaulT]

Those are Anderson PowerPoles. Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) has standardized on them so that we can hook up our radios easily if we go to a new location in an emergency situation. I've bought .from Powerwerx and other vendors like dcpwr.com.
If you do many connections, a ratcheting crimper is easily worth the price because the crimps are perfect and the connector isn't deformed. I have used manual crimpers but they are less consistent.

Paul

 

[Fyreman]

+1 on the crimper. I love mine