Anderson, Deutsch & 12V Accessory Sockets in Perth

The 50A Anderson (SB50) is the de facto Australian standard for connecting fridges, DC-DC chargers, solar blankets and portable batteries. Genderless, colour-coded, rated 50 continuous amps, and cheap enough that every touring vehicle should have three or four of them. Grey is the general-purpose colour; red and black covers designate polarity or use case.

Deutsch DT and heavy-duty connectors are what the vehicle manufacturers use because they seal properly, don't corrode, and lock positively. Where an Anderson is right for a swappable accessory, a Deutsch is right for a permanent loom join — under the bonnet, behind a bumper, up a canopy pillar. The 2-pin kit on this page is the touring workshop starter.

Qvee, Powerhouse and KT Cables cover the panel-mount side — flush-mount USB dual chargers for phones and tablets, Engel-style locking sockets for fridges, Merit sockets for accessories, and combined triple panels that give you Anderson, cigarette and USB in one plate. Cleaner than piggybacking three separate sockets across the dash.

Fridge and inverter runs: Anderson SB50. Permanent loom joins: Deutsch DT or DTM. Dash accessories: Qvee panel-mount USB and Engel socket. Trailer power: 50A Anderson mounted at the tow-bar in a covered enclosure. If in doubt, size up on the current rating — a connector running near its limit heats up and fails.

An Anderson or Deutsch connector is only as good as the crimp behind it. We stock the [hydraulic and ratchet crimpers](/collections/automotive-tools) to do it right, and we fit connectors, sockets and full canopy plug plates at our Bayswater workshop. Bring us the cable and we'll build the loom properly.