NATO Plug Questions

[Third From Texas]

1) Is the single pin plug on the LMTV 24v only?

2) If I wanted to add/mount separate 24v and 12v plugs (to run my own sets of custom jumper cables, 12v to my crane, etc) what gauge should I make my leads coming off the batteries to the plug mount location if I add new ones (is 1 awg needed to be run to the plug or can I get away with smaller cable)?

3) What gauge should I make my jumper cables (doing about 20' cable sets)?

 

[gimpyrobb]

Well, you need to see what amp draw you will be using and size the cables accordingly. The plugs are rated at 500amp.

 

[Third From Texas]

I'll be using new plugs (one for 12v and another for 24v). I'll be mounting this type of connector (*see image)



My little electric crane wench only draws 50-70 amps at max load and I was thinking that a set of 6 AGW cables would do for a 20' run (that should reach all four bed corner points).

The jumper cable will likely be 1 gauge pair (there are a few sets on Amazon that fit the bill as cheap as I could make my own). (*see second image)

If I go this route, I'd have one plug for 12v and another for 24v and the jumper cables could be used for either.

 

[tobyS]

If you crank very long you may smoke #1. I don't know if the connectors will take the load either. Military uses 4/0 for the NATO style. I used 2/0 welding cable and a tig hose cover. Here is mine (partly assembled).