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What are the options for the Nato plug in the back?

I see it's over a year since I posted in this thread. Time flies.

If it runs on 12v DC at less than 350A continuous you can power it from the NATO Socket. A reminder that the switch is labelled as 500A but the fuse is 350A.
Just remember that Ineos does not endorse use of the NATO socket for anything other than the removable rear winch so you're on your own if it goes up in smoke.

Aside from sending power to a trailer or caravan:
Portable or briefcase compressor
Camp lights
Charger for devices or power tools (with or without a small inverter)
Drone charger, maybe?
12v rattle gun
.....

You just need to add a NATO plug and an adaptor to whatever format you will connect through. I'm using an SB50 Anderson (posted above) because that's what my camper and portable compressor have.
While I'm rehashing; you also need to reconfigure the Albright solenoid so it stays closed when you want to use the NATO socket. Mine is triggered by an ignition feed so it's live when the key is turned ON. I run the engine when I use the compressor and the solenoid opens when the ignition is off so it doesn't drain my battery when I am connected to my camper (DC-DC charger) without the engine running.
I have a slight variation on this. When engine is running the NATO plug is powered. I will also install a bypass switch so that for low current draws the NATO can be used. Bypassing the 80 klm speed cut out is essential.
 
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