Hook-up Cable

[mpill990]

Sorry if this is already covered elsewhere on the forum but can anyone recommend a decent hook-up cable please?

Ours is fine in the summer but in the winter it gets super stiff and is a real chore to roll up.

I've struggled with it for 4 years and I've finally had enough of it.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations. I'm fine with either loose or on a caddy, needs to be about 25m I'd say

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[dennfo]

I got fed up with my cable recently - in my case it was because the old cable was getting really difficult to undo from the Van - I was worried that I was going to pull the Van plug off, it was so stiff. Found this one that’s VW specific to fit (slightly smaller than Moho fitting apparently) VW fitting. Really pleased with it - it’s more expensive than some, but the cable and build is quality. https://toughleads.co.uk/products/1...ble-hook-up-cable?_pos=1&_sid=acd5c78a5&_ss=r

 

[mpill990]

I got fed up with my cable recently - in my case it was because the old cable was getting really difficult to undo from the Van - I was worried that I was going to pull the Van plug off, it was so stiff. Found this one that’s VW specific to fit (slightly smaller than Moho fitting apparently) VW fitting. Really pleased with it - it’s more expensive than some, but the cable and build is quality. https://toughleads.co.uk/products/1...ble-hook-up-cable?_pos=1&_sid=acd5c78a5&_ss=r

Great thanks! That looks perfect

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[CaliforniaCylus]

I made mine up using two lengths of Arctic 1.5mm cable. Yes at 25m and 16a it's only just got the capacity but I don't see myself using 16a in the Cali.

https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CA1dot5ART3Yslash50.html

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Knightsbri...&qid=1741635150&sprefix=jb0011,aps,278&sr=8-1

I then use these connectors to join my two cable lengths together (11m and 14m) and to attach the 16a connectors. I also have a short length for reversing the polarity.

Much easier to handle than 25m of hook up cable.

 

[Hawthorn37]

Great thanks! That looks perfect

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Wow ! At near £100 for a 25m cable it must be pretty special. I’ve found rubber cables are heavier than pvc - how does this one fair?

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Store it in the engine bay then it will keep warm and then it won’t stiffen up.

 

[dennfo]

Wow ! At near £100 for a 25m cable it must be pretty special. I’ve found rubber cables are heavier than pvc - how does this one fair?

Yes it is heavier, but I like that. I got the 20 metres, which is more than enough for me. Happy it works for what I need, yes, it’s not cheap, but I’m also happy the quality is much better than the one that I’ve just binned.

 

[Hawthorn37]

Agreed the standard 2.5mm pvc sheathed cables can be a little bit of a pain when it’s cold, but I guess it’s a trade off in terms of weight, overall ‘coil’ size and flexibility. We got our standard 25m cable from the club shop 3 years ago and it’s okay - so long as you observe the “right way” to coil it back up. It’s the way the cores are twisted that gives issues when coiling it. I’ve a cable on a leaf blower however that’s got a hard pvc outer sheath - now that it a real pain!

My take is - buy a decent (branded) pvc cable and you should be okay, accepting that you might need to replace it when it gets old. And, there’s been a few sites where we’ve needed every one of the 25 metres we have!

 

[Ch1pbutty]

We have an orange one that came with our van, it’s ok but needs a bit of encouragement when cold. Also have a blue artic DIY one on the driveway - this always coils easily - rubber is softer:

TLC sell good quality cable by the meter, get the 2 ended plugs on eBay / Amazon.

2.5mm² 3 Core Arctic Flex Blue - Cut to length - (Max 100Mtrs)

GENUINE 16A 230V 3PIN IN-LINE... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07P2M8336?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[CaliforniaPhil]

I have been using my Bailey caravan ehu. The only reason I say this, is because it's got a 90º connector, van end. Its very neat, can't think of any disadvantages.