what a great idea! I defo need todo this as mine wont be used that often.
19th Feb 2022 1:04 pm
Bigdog
Member Since: 19 Aug 2010
Location: Penarth
Posts: 46
Battery charging socket adapter
Hi Martin ,,,
Any ideas when the tow socket battery chargers will be available ..?
Or if I can get the bits and make my own .
CheersDisco 1 Gone
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13th Apr 2022 7:41 am
Green Land Rover
Member Since: 21 Oct 2017
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Links back to an article on here.Discovery 4 HSE - Aintree Green
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Location: Penarth
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Fab thanks for that , it’s really great .
I’ve been using a Ctec charger on my defender, I wired a fused tail lead from the batter to the back door for easy connection.
Guess what I’m doing this weekend.👍🤣Disco 1 Gone
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14th Apr 2022 4:52 am
alfapat
Member Since: 10 Jul 2022
Location: Elgin
Posts: 15
Was interested in this idea as I have a ctex.Unfortuneately I would ve to remove a cver to reveal the 12s on the Range Rover Sport so I just open the bonnet.
14th Jul 2022 12:46 pm
Apache
Member Since: 16 Oct 2011
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 692
@martin
Any appetite for selling these again? Anyone know the connections for the 13 pin caravan plug?
10th Dec 2023 11:10 pm
Deejay K
Member Since: 23 Apr 2023
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 50
+1 👍
11th Dec 2023 9:04 am
faulksy
Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
Posts: 329
[quote="M3DPO"]You have not got split charge, it is an aftermarket fit, but with SS you have two batteries, the second small battery will not be charged via the tow socket, do not let this put you off buying the tow bar socket adapter as it is absolutely indispensable for convenience.
A new charger will come with croc clips as standard, which can be used on the small battery without disconnecting it if needed, the small battery does not need topping up as often as the cranking battery. I use my tow bar adapter every week in winter once a month in summer, just plug it in and leave overnight, you cannot overcharge a battery no matter how long you leave it connected, a fully charged battery life is twice as long as a battery that is under charged and for this reason alone it is worth buying the adapter.
If the SS light comes on to say it is not available the small battery needs charging, is SS does not work with no warning light on the main battery is under charged, if the SS does not work after charging overnight the battery needs replacing.
Any of the chargers will do the job, the lower the amps the longer it takes to charge the battery, the 7amp is a good compromise, neither will overcharge regardless of how long they are connected even days. [/quote
i know this a old thread. do all the discos have 2 battery's ?
thankshad a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12
You need to edit that and re-instate the "]" at the end of long they are connected even days. Thumbs Up[/quote !!
You only got a 2nd battery if you had stop/start ... which all (?) the later cars had but, as you have a HSE, itr's possible (IIRC) you have it.
Happy to be corrected if wrong. (has been known )
14th Jan 2024 5:51 pm
faulksy
Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
Posts: 329
no start stop. so probaly not then. didnt want to miss anything. thanks mate
mikehad a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12
14th Jan 2024 7:06 pm
faulksy
Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
Posts: 329
i have the ctek mxs 5.0
i dont have start stop should i set it to agm for top up or condition
thankshad a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12
15th Jan 2024 7:17 pm
kim0785b
Member Since: 12 Feb 2021
Location: London
Posts: 141
Where can I buy a tow electric charging connector for a NOCO charger and discovery 4 tow electric socket?Discovery 4
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9th Oct 2024 8:57 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18560
I may have a NOCO one left over, 13 pin or 12S (white/grey 7 pin)?06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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10th Oct 2024 6:46 am
kim0785b
Member Since: 12 Feb 2021
Location: London
Posts: 141
Not sure which one I need, SDV6 2016 with Ad BlueDiscovery 4
Oct 2015, 2016 build
SDV6 Santorini Black SE
New engine at 42k
Car camper
10th Oct 2024 7:03 am
Martin Site Admin and Owner
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Depends what electrics socket you have got fitted.06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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