This Battery Link Anderson Style Plug Cover 175 Amp caps the contact face of most 175 amp Anderson style plugs so your gear stays cleaner between hook ups. The cover blocks dust reaching the twin pole cavities on tow rigs and battery boxes that pull around 12V loads through Anderson connectors. The strap keeps the cap tethered to the plug so it is still there after a few thousand kilometres of road grime and corrugations. The flexible body sits over the standard Anderson housing that measures roughly 50 mm long and about 36 mm wide. The low profile suits tight runs near battery trays with only 20–30 mm spare clearance around the plug. The lanyard wraps around the shell so the cap hangs off to the side while the 175 amp plug is in use. The kit is a smart buy for touring power leads and workshop chargers that cop regular connect and disconnect cycles.

• Brand: Battery Link
• Suits most 175 amp Anderson style plugs
• Acts as a protective cap for unused plugs
• Helps shield contact face from dust
• Helps limit light condensation at contacts
• Lanyard style strap keeps cap attached
• No extra brackets or tools required for use
• Compact low profile cap suits tight spaces
• Handy accessory for touring and towing power setups
• Supports cleaner connectors on battery boxes and vehicle leads

Q: Will this cover fit genuine and aftermarket 175 amp Anderson style plugs?

Yes it suits most standard 175 amp Anderson style housings. The cap pushes over the front of the twin pole body and the strap loops around the rear of the shell. That means it works with common grey 175 amp housings used on tow vehicles and battery boxes. If your plug follows the usual 175 amp footprint it should fit.

Q: Can I leave the cover on an outdoor plug full-time when it is not in use?

Yes the cover is intended to stay on unused connectors. The cap helps block dust and light condensation when the plug sits outside on the drawbar or rear bar. You still need to inspect the contacts now and then like any open connector. The cover simply cuts down the amount of grime that can reach the contact face.

Q: Does the lanyard strap interfere with cables coming out of the plug?

No the strap is sized to loop around the back of the housing without pinching the cable tail. The elastic style loop sits behind the strain relief section on a standard 175 amp plug. That keeps the cap attached without forcing the cable to bend sharply. You can still route the lead through trays and brackets as normal.

Q: Is any maintenance required on the plug cover itself?

Basic cleaning is all that is needed. You can wipe dust or mud from the cap with a damp cloth after a trip. If grit builds up on the inside face you can rinse it and let it dry before refitting. Keeping the inside surface clean helps the cover do a better job of protecting the Anderson contacts.

• Suits most standard 175 amp Anderson style plugs
• Fits directly over exposed Anderson style connector housing
• Lanyard strap loops around plug body to retain cap
• No extra brackets or hardware required for fitment