#TRAILER CONNECTOR TYPES ISO#
The 13 pin socket is essentially the two 7 pin sockets merged in to one.Īll caravans manufactured in the UK from 2008 are fitted with an ISO 13 pin connector as standard. This is replacing the 2 separate socket currently used in the UK. According to Wikipedia, in Europe, both 7-pin and 13-pin are common.
New caravans now use the 13 pin standard socket shown below.ġ3 Pin Electrics have been standard in most other European countries for some time. This type of socket has been replaced on caravans built after 2008 in the UK. The plugs and sockets have 1m tails so you can. The extra grey socket provides power to operate the interior functions of the caravan such as the interior lights, run the fridge and charge the battery while you are towing. It will not match our CAB011S medium duty trailer link or the CAB730S types of multi-camera trailer links. Right: A chart showing typical trailer wiring configurations and wire colors. Four-way wiring is quite common and is suitable for most light-duty trailers and boat trailers. These four types of wires together constitute what is known as four-way wiring. Twin 7 Pin Electrics, also known as 12(S), are fitted in addidtion to single 7 pin electrics if you're going to use your towbar for towing a caravan built prior to 2008. White is ground, and brown is for the trailer’s taillights. You would need an adaptor if your caravan has 13 pin electrics.Įven if you will only be using the towbar for a cycle carrier we recommend that you still have a single electric socket fitted so that you can power a light board over the bikes. You can tow a caravan using only single electrics, but the interior functions of the caravan, such as the fridge, wouldn't have power to them. If you're only going to be towing a trailer this is all you need. They provide power from the towbar to the lights on a trailer or caravan. Single 7 Pin Electrics also known as 12(N), are fitted as standard with any towbar. If you are towing a caravan with 13 pin electrics and also tow a trailer with 7 pin electrics there are adaptors available HERE.
It is a legal requirement to have lights on the rear most point of your vehicle. Whether you are towing a large caravan, or just using your towbar to support a cycle carrier, you will need some electrics with your towbar. The type of socket that you need depends on what you are towing. These are Single 7 Pin electrics (12N), Twin 7 Pin electrics (12N & 12S) and Single 13 Pin electrics. 7 Way RV type plugs are now the most common and the diagram below will help you wire the trailer or tow vehicle correctly. Harness plugs into your existing 4-way and hardwires for other pins on. There are 3 types of towing electric socket used in the UK. There are two different types of 7-way connectors, one with flat pins (blades) and one with round pins. This kit converts your vehicles 4-way flat trailer connector into a Quick-Install 7-way, RV-style connector. When ordering a towbar to be fitted you need to decide which type of towing electrics that you will need.
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