The Prototype is a NATO to 120 amp Anderson plug (not 50 amp). After seeing it I can understand why CTLAS did that. There are real risks adapting a high amp NATO plug intended to run a winch into a 50 amp Anderson.
The build quality is amazing. All quality components, crimped properly, rugged and suitable for offload use. In summary, military grade.
If I owned a large caravan with a large decent battery bank, I would upgrade the caravan to a 120 amp Anderson (plug and wiring). I would fuse the circuit in the van and use the adapter. It would be ideal for someone with this setup, using the NATO plug to power your Lithium batteries in the van. I would prefer not to have the winch on in order to power the circuit, so I would ask the auto-electrician for a solution - some have been posted on the forum.
A lot more work to do before any final opinions. My initial thoughts for me (offroad trailer, not caravan), is to run a 50 amp Anderson circuit from the main battery to an Anderson on the rear and leave he NATO as is. I would run it off the busbar if there is a spare stud, otherwise off the battery terminals with an inline MIDI fuse.
The NATO circuit to drive a rear winch, the 13 pin Euro plug poses real issues for Australian users - plus not all common towing tongues fit into the INEOS towbar. Not sure INEOS thought these out properly. It is something INEOS need to do in any revised model. In the meantime, owners will need to find the solution that best suits them. I am hopeful this will work for some van owners.
I will be asking the dealer to find an owner who can test a 120 amp Anderson on their caravan. Mine are all 50 amps Anderson plugs.
The build quality is amazing. All quality components, crimped properly, rugged and suitable for offload use. In summary, military grade.
If I owned a large caravan with a large decent battery bank, I would upgrade the caravan to a 120 amp Anderson (plug and wiring). I would fuse the circuit in the van and use the adapter. It would be ideal for someone with this setup, using the NATO plug to power your Lithium batteries in the van. I would prefer not to have the winch on in order to power the circuit, so I would ask the auto-electrician for a solution - some have been posted on the forum.
A lot more work to do before any final opinions. My initial thoughts for me (offroad trailer, not caravan), is to run a 50 amp Anderson circuit from the main battery to an Anderson on the rear and leave he NATO as is. I would run it off the busbar if there is a spare stud, otherwise off the battery terminals with an inline MIDI fuse.
The NATO circuit to drive a rear winch, the 13 pin Euro plug poses real issues for Australian users - plus not all common towing tongues fit into the INEOS towbar. Not sure INEOS thought these out properly. It is something INEOS need to do in any revised model. In the meantime, owners will need to find the solution that best suits them. I am hopeful this will work for some van owners.
I will be asking the dealer to find an owner who can test a 120 amp Anderson on their caravan. Mine are all 50 amps Anderson plugs.
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