NATO Slave Cable stealth install.

[Taz6056]

Got an early XMAS gift, a friend of mine came into some old military gear, one of which is a 20 foot long slave cable, which is how our troops jump start vehicles, work lights, generators etc. I have seen the receptacles on eBay and from other various sources, I think the idea of one connector is awesome, and idiot proof, so I'm debating on adding it to the envoy, but I'd like to hide the receptacle, just for peace of mind, anyone have any ideas on where to install the box? I know that the Chevy way to install them was cut a hole in the grille, but that's not very stealth so I'm asking for help, where can I/ should I mount this piece of equipment?

Marc

 

[djthumper]

I would think that any place that you placed it that would make it stealthy is not really conducive to to the intended use. If you stick it under the hood then you should just go ahead and use jumper cables. and you would have to have an adapter to use the other end on another vehicle as well. The bulk of the cable is enough to not want to tote them around all of the time anyhow.

 

[Taz6056]

With the addition of some Anderson connectors I can have any number of attachments, jumper cables, an impact wrench, or work light for example.


I agree the more well hidden the connector the less ease of use there is.

The best location I could come up with so far is in the wheel well, having to fabricate my own brackets, and inner fender to accept it.

 

[The_Roadie]

Offroaders are using Anderson Powerpole connectors, Also some winch manufacturers. I have Andersons front and back for jumper cables and my relocatable winch. Offroad interoperability has great value. The military connectors don't enjoy widespread use. Their only benefit in your case seems to be they're cheap.