12v accessory plug is too lose

Hi,

first of all, i wish this had anything but a 12v accessory out and had any other type of plug. that being said, i’m trying to find something that will actually stay in. i’ve tried several different plugs and they all just slide out to the point of the center pin barely making contact. i’ve tried bending the ground tabs to make it tighter and to no avail. the female receptacle itself just feels so smooth that there is absolutely nothing for it to grab onto. its super slick. i hate running fridge off 110v as its a waste of power. hopefully someone on here knows a good plug solution. i’ve even ordered several off amazon and none of them seem to stay inserted.

lastly and i’m sure its a warranty void but has anyone converted that port to an anderson, xt60, etc? i absolutely LOVE this unit except for that one single 12v output.

Not all cig plugs are the same. I have some that are loose and others that are very tight fitting. The same applies to sockets, they vary also, especially re quality.
My AC70s came with a cig plug to XT60 plug, primarily to charge the power station from a vehicle. This plug fits very well into the 12V output port of the AC70 and can be used as an output cable.
My suggestion is cut the fridge cig plug off its cable and replace it with an XT60. Then connect it to the Bluetti cable and into its 12V outlet.
If you don’t have the Bluetti Cig Plug to XT60 cable, they are available as an optional extra. Using both cables will still allow the fridge to be connected via cig plug from other cig outlet sockets.
As an aside, I have an Engel 12VDC/240VAC fridge in my 4x4, plus an auxiliary battery. The first thing I did was to cut the cig plug off and replace with Anderson plug. The outlet board from the Aux Bat, I made up, has 6 Anderson plugs, input and output. They do not shake loose and are also individually fused relative to load.
This means that I do not use the Bluetti 12VDC outlet when mobile, only for static camping. I do use the 100W USB-C when mobile, to power Starlink Mini. It does not shake loose. :grin:

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believe me, i wish the elite 200v2 had something besides the aux plug be it a xt60, anderson, etc. all my fridges use anderson plugs. all i need for this is a tighter fitting 12v socket plug. i did watch a video of disassembling the unit so i may try that and replace it with a connector without so much voltage drop. those 12v sockets are horrible for efficiency, hence the heat they produce.

i’m assuming you meant this item:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CMM2GM1R?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

by the looks of the male 12v cig plug it looks the same as several i’ve already tried.

i run my starlink off USB-C as well. that works totally fine. its just the lack of a quality 12v output that has me frustrated. everything else on the unit is exceptional!

Hi @ndamico, Thank you for your attention to BLUETTI.
We truly value your feedback. Normally, we don’t recommend customers modify the connectors themselves, but we have seen cases where users successfully made modifications using tape and adapters.
@Mandp’s response was very professional and insightful!
If you’d like to arrange out-of-warranty repair, please message us and provide your order details — we’ll then apply for a repair discount on your behalf.

Hi,

What do you mean by an out of warranty repair and repair discount? I’m sorry I’m not following you.

For my setup I found that a zip tie to fill the gap in the socket creates a secure connection for my lights, fan, and 12V fridge in my Moonlander. The 3 way adapter I use is a Chinese generic brand called “Unique Bargains” from Walmart. I tugged on adapter to feel how loose it was before and after applying the zip tie hack. I could definitely feel the difference, atleast in my specific combination of adapter/sockets. You’ll notice that some adapters work better than others. For example when I purchased my AC70 recently the out of the box 12V to XT60 adapter it comes with actually fits in very nicely into the socket without any modifications needed. It’s the third party sockets with varying sizes you have to accommodate for.




thanks, i’ll try the chunk of zip tie!

Hi @ndamico, When an order is out of warranty or not covered under the warranty policy, we do need to charge a repair fee, which includes both parts and labor. Additionally, the shipping cost would need to be covered by the customer. However, we can apply for a repair discount for you.
Thanks to @sealy1986 for the helpful suggestion — it looks promising. We recommend giving it a try, as it will likely be much more cost-effective than going through the repair process.

By the way, please note that if you need my assistance, please @BLUETTI_CARE, otherwise, I might not see your message and be able to help you promptly.