Small polarised 2/3 pin connector

[RonA]

I run a solar panel on my caravan when touring during the summer. The van also has a 1500W 12 to 230 V inverter which gives me the freedom to use pitches without hook up.
The panel is set up on the floor in the best position to catch the most of the sun during the day.
Whilst travelling the panel is stored inside the caravan.
What I need is a small discrete polarised plug & socket to easily detach/attach the panel before setting off/arriving on site.
At present I use one of those cable connectors you use to attach your lawn mower but it's a bit on the bulky side & could do with something smaller.
The panel turns out a maximum of 125 W @ 17V which feeds into a controller & then into the 12 V battery, so relatively low power.
Had thought of those PCB connectors but not sure if they're mechanically rugged enough.
Any suggestions for something better to fit the bill.

RonA

 

[HughF]

does it need to be waterproof to ip44 when connected?

 

[RonA]

Hi Hugh,
No it would be in the caravan battery box which has a rubber seal against water ingress.
RonA

 

[AndyStobbs]

Either look at the new AMP / Amphenol type kits available on eBay, or get to a breakers yard and cut out of a car.

 

[Parm]

Neutric Power Con are good too, you can get a range of in line and chassis mount options, highly favoured by the mobile disco fraternity

 

[Wedg1e]

Radio control car battery connectors, 2-pin and can handle a lot of current. Maplins do them...

 

[Johnseat]

What about small Anderson connectors?

 

[Robotstar5]

I use the 2 way "T" form version of these for similar applications, but @Wedg1e suggestion from Maplins sounds good.

 

[RonA]

I use the 2 way "T" form version of these for similar applications, but @Wedg1e suggestion from Maplins sounds good.

Hi Robostar,
Your link takes me to google maps & an electrical factors in Ilkeston rather than a product is that correct?
Of the suggestions so far the Amphenol & Neutronic connectors look solid & very mechanically sound albeit a little more expensive than I was expecting to pay. The Anderson connector & R/C battery connectors look a more affordable option but I await Robostars clarification of his suggestion.
Thanks for the suggestions so far.
RonA

 

[clift_d]

The Anderson connectors get used fairly frequently for leisure battery stuff.

 

[Robotstar5]

Hi Robostar,
Your link takes me to google maps & an electrical factors in Ilkeston rather than a product is that correct?

Just tested the link and it worked OK so not sure what happened. Sounds like the right company - Vehicle Wiring Products, try following this: Home » Connectors » Multi Connectors - Multi Connectors 6.3mm

 

[oilcooled :)]

http://www.indexmarine.co.uk/900.html any good?

 

[Johnseat]

The problem with the tiny connectors and pins is that they don't like to get wet or humid as they corrode very easily, I know as I change them all the time on heavy vehicles.
Anderson connectors use very large terminals and aren't as susceptible to the corrosion of outside weather, they also take way more ampage than what your are producing and take a beating.

 

[RonA]

Just tested the link and it worked OK so not sure what happened. Sounds like the right company - Vehicle Wiring Products, try following this: Home » Connectors » Multi Connectors - Multi Connectors 6.3mm

Hi Robostar,
Finally tracked the connectors you mentioned, definitely another good solution for what I'm after.
RonA

 

[the snooper]

I think for what you are using them for some 4 pole speakon plugs and sockets would work a treat, they are really pa speaker plugs but will handle your 125 watts easily, the plugs are around 4-5 quid each, parm mentioned the mains version of the neutrik plugs