Say, what is this silver socket on my dash.....

Hah, no, I think that question has been well covered. I actually have a
question ABOUT the silver socket that I can't find an answer to. My Dometic
RC3000 portable refrigerator/cooler has a standard 12V plug with a removable
tip that converts it to "silver socket" size. I have a standard 12v socket,
but the contact surface for the plug tip is just too small. The Dometic
draws 6 amps, and the tip contact gets HOT, hot enough to cause a nice 2nd
degree burn!

So my question is, does the design of the silver socket make for a better
contact at the positive pole? The shape of the male half suggests that maybe
the female half contacts at the sides rather than the very tip like the
"regular" lighter socket. Does anyone know if the silver socket might carry
more amperage, saving me from another blistered hand?

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John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"