This is the standard uk wiring of a the normal socket and plug otherwise known as 12n. The 13 pin version being phased in is newer provides more services than the 7 pin a more positive locking and also better protection against moisture and contamination.
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Trailer socket wiring diagram uk. Trailer connectors between the trailer and passenger car light truck or heavy trucks with 12v systems in europe both 7 pin iso 1724 and 13 pin iso 11446 are common. If your truck has a built in 7 pin socket but you only need 5 of the pins. The 7 pin n type 12n plug will still be used on o1 trailers and many towbar fitters will still offer the 7 pin socket as the cheapest alternative. The 7 pin n type plug and socket is still the most common connector for towing. 12n 7pin trailer caravan lighting wiring diagram. Use the 7 pin connector anyway see below and just leave out the last 2 wires.
In the trailer wiring diagram and connector application chart below use the first 5 pins and ignore the rest. This supplies power to the road lighting of your trailer or caravan. The diagram below shows the view from outside the vehicle socket under the flap and from inside the trailer or caravan plug. You will need twin electrics if you require more power than what a single 7 pin socket can provide on a pre 2008 manufactured uk caravan post 2008 uk caravans are fitted with 13 pin connectors. Twin electrics is a 2 plug system which combines the single 7 pin 12n electrics socket with a 12s electrics socket. Below is a diagram of a 13 pin euro trailer plug with coloured pins as they are wired.
Below is a diagram for the original plug and socket showing the functions of each pin. Wiring diagram for a 13pin euro trailer plug. This has now been replaced by 13 pin euro plugs on all new caravans. 1st august 2017 by western towing.
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