Fridge Fusing Using 12v Dash Socket

[algled]

Hi folks,

Does anyone know the max load of the 12v socket (I only have one socket next to gear stick)?

I have a Waeco TROPICOOL Classic TC-21FL (it's 12years old, there is a similar one by Dometic now) and if I plug it in to my T6 it fuses the 15amp fuse...

According to the data sheet, it pulls on average 60watts on 12volts... so should be ~5amps.

Why is it fusing?

(It works fine on my T2 camper)

 

[Loz]

Startup surge?
Can you plug it in switched off and it not blow? And then blows when you turn it on?

 

[Dellmassive]

65watts is fine, think you go up to 90watts odd on that socket.

so as @Loz says it must be drawing a big startup surge blowing the fuse.

the only way of knowing for sure is to use a DC clamp meter and connecting the fridge up to a "socket-battery clamps" adapter and metering out the power the fridge is trying to pull.

have a look at this meter . . .

 

[algled]

Thanks @Loz and @Dellmassive
I will get a clamp meter (I could do with one anyway) and meter the power

(I only intend to use the Waeco between now and when I convert so not a biggie if i can't easily solve...)