12V DC Anderson Powerpole outlet on the front of Curiosity

[Steve Morris]

Some may recall my plans to add an Anderson Powerpole 12V DC outlet to the front of Curiosity. My plan was to drill through the front of the propane housing, low, behind the front basket. 

I started that project today. The plan was to tie into the front jack wiring to supply power. But then I thought it might be easier to run the positive wire down from the jack switch terminal, avoiding cutting into the jack’s feed wire. 

When I pulled off the jack cover, I discovered the is a lot of extra room inside the cover. So, instead of drilling through fiberglass, I drilled through an inexpensive replaceable part. Easy peasey!

All that’s left is the wiring (along with wiring the two outlets I added under the flip-up table next to the door.)

EDIT: Yes, I will add an inline fuse, and not rely on the jack’s 30A slo-blow fuse. 😉

 

 

Edited May 14 by Steve Morris

[Jason Foster]

5 hours ago, Steve Morris said:

Some may recall my plans to add an Anderson Powerpole 12V DC outlet to the front of Curiosity. My plan was to drill through the front of the propane housing, low, behind the front basket. 

I started that project today. The plan was to tie into the front jack wiring to supply power. But then I thought it might be easier to run the positive wire down from the jack switch terminal, avoiding cutting into the jack’s feed wire. 

When I pulled off the jack cover, I discovered the is a lot of extra room inside the cover. So, instead of drilling through fiberglass, I drilled through an inexpensive replaceable part. Easy peasey!

All that’s left is the wiring (along with wiring the two outlets I added under the flip-up table next to the door.)

EDIT: Yes, I will add an inline fuse, and not rely on the jack’s 30A slo-blow fuse. 😉

 

 

I dont have a power pole but I could add a nice USB plug for those times I want to charge my phone and leave it on the trailer tongue. 
 

edit: looked up powerpole thinking it was some kind of powered flag pole or mount for a Starlink satellite. Looks like it is just another type of dc connection.   I guess for an additional freezer in the front basket?

Edited May 15 by Jason Foster

[topgun2]

8 hours ago, Jason Foster said:

for those times I want to charge my phone and leave it on the trailer tongue. 

Why do I see a lost phone in the future?

[Jason Foster]

10 minutes ago, topgun2 said:

Why do I see a lost phone in the future?

Exactly. 

[Steve Morris]

8 hours ago, Jason Foster said:

I dont have a power pole but I could add a nice USB plug for those times I want to charge my phone and leave it on the trailer tongue. 
 

edit: looked up powerpole thinking it was some kind of powered flag pole or mount for a Starlink satellite. Looks like it is just another type of dc connection.   I guess for an additional freezer in the front basket?

It is for my National Luna 90L fridge/freezer in my tow vehicle while at camp. It uses an Anderson plug for DC power.

We head to the Adirondacks June 1, where we’ll have no hookups or much sunlight for nine days. So I’ll use Curiosity’s giant battery to power the truck fridge instead of the 700W Bluetti power station I typically use, but only lasts 24-36 hours using the freezer.

Anderson connectors of various sizes are widely used in DC systems. Most DC to DC setups use them, and you’ll see them on semi trucks, forklifts, golf carts, etc. They’ve been the industry standard high amperage connection for about 75 years. 

[Ollie-Haus]

I’ve picked up an EcoFlow dc/dc charger that’s going to be installed in the truck for the purpose of fast charging the EcoFlow lithium battery we keep in the truck for the same refrigerator purposes. For us redundancy is a necessity. 👍

[Jason Foster]

43 minutes ago, Steve Morris said:

It is for my National Luna 90L fridge/freezer in my tow vehicle while at camp. It uses an Anderson plug for DC power.

We head to the Adirondacks June 1, where we’ll have no hookups or much sunlight for nine days. So I’ll use Curiosity’s giant battery to power the truck fridge instead of the 700W Bluetti power station I typically use, but only lasts 24-36 hours using the freezer.

Anderson connectors of various sizes are widely used in DC systems. Most DC to DC setups use them, and you’ll see them on semi trucks, forklifts, golf carts, etc. They’ve been the industry standard high amperage connection for about 75 years. 

Thanks. I didn’t know about this connection. I apparently live in the RV stone age where the only DC connection is a cigarette lighter plug in. I’ve only recently found out about USBs in dc operations. In my defense, I don’t sctually own a portable powered freezer.  Mine uses ice. 

[MAX Burner]

On 5/15/2025 at 8:30 AM, Jason Foster said:

Mine uses ice. 

Same here.