The Tycab Brown 6mm Single Core cable is the sort of wiring you throw into a touring rig when you want known numbers like a 50A rating and a proper 6mm conductor size. With 57 fine strands at 0.32mm each, it bends around canopy corners, battery boxes and fridge slides without fighting you. Sold per 1m, it lets you buy just enough for the run from battery to fuse block.

This gear runs a PVC sheath rated to 90°C, so it handles hot days and tight installs near chargers in Aussie conditions. The brown insulation keeps circuits easy to ID when you have multiple 12V lines stacked together. A full roll is 100m, built for consistent diameter and current capacity across every cut. It is single core, so you match it with a return cable sized to the same 50A duty.

• Tycab brown 6mm single core cable
• Sold per metre for custom lengths
• 6mm conductor size for medium loads
• Rated to carry up to 50A
• 57-strand copper conductor at 0.32mm
• PVC insulation rated to 90°C
• Brown sheath aids circuit identification
• Suitable for 12V and 24V wiring runs
• Flexible construction for canopy and trailer installs
• Full drum length is 100m (reference only)

Q: Is this Tycab 6mm single core cable multi-strand or solid?

This cable is multi-strand. It uses 57 individual copper strands at 0.32mm each, which makes it flexible for routing through canopies and panels. Multi-strand cores cope better with vibration in vehicles and trailers. The fine strands also help when you need tight bends without stressing the conductor. Solid-core cable is more common in fixed building installs, not mobile setups.

Q: What temperature can the insulation on this cable handle?

The insulation is rated to 90°C. That rating lets the cable sit near chargers or in warm cabin spaces without the PVC sheath softening under normal use. It is still important to keep it away from direct exhaust or turbo heat where temperatures can go well beyond 90°C. Using the temp rating as a guide helps with routing choices in engine bays and caravans.

Q: How is this Tycab 6mm cable supplied when I order online?

This cable is sold per metre. If you order 5 units you receive one continuous 5m length, not five separate 1m pieces, unless the length ordered is longer than available remaining stock. Continuous lengths are easier to run in a single piece from battery to accessory. You can then cut it to exact size once you have laid out the path.

Q: What sort of current can this cable carry in a 12V setup?

The listed current rating for this cable is 50A. That rating is a general guide for typical automotive and marine environments. Actual current capacity can change with run length and installation method. Longer runs can suffer more voltage drop so heavy loads may need a larger size. Always size the cable to the highest expected load and route length for your setup.