Anderson Plug Location - 120 Series

[johna Member Find all posts View Profile Close johna]

Hi all.

Have just come back from a 19,000k trip to Cape York and Arnhem Land. Three vehicles in the group had issues with Anderson plugs coming loose. My 120 series Prado, a 200 series Landcruiser and a Holden Jackaroo. Ended up replacing all three trailer/van plugs. All of us are looking to relocate the socket on the car to make it more secure. I have attached a spring with cable ties to hold the trailer plug in place and have taken the slack up with the trailer cable a bit by using a bungy to hold it in place.

The 120 series with their cast towbar is a bit restrictive for Anderson Plug mounting options. Is there a tried and proven bracket arrangement that could be recommended? Some photo's would be appreciated. Have mine mounted under a bracket housing the 7pin trailer socket beside the cast tow bar. Thinking about extending this bracket and angling it so the Anderson plug is separate from the 7 pin but at the same level.

Any thoughts?

Mounted here and bracket stops any water / mud entering the rear of female socket.

[mepvic Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mepvic]

Mounted here and bracket stops any water / mud entering the rear of female socket.

Thanks Johna. I have mine the other way around with the bracket bent upward. Trailer plug mounted on that with the Anderson plug underneath.
Do you have any issues with the trailer plug down so low?