What is the difference between 7 pin and 13 pin electrics?
The difference between a 7-pin and 13-pin plug is that a 13-pin plug has more functions. A 7-pin plug only supplies in basic lighting, such as blinkers and brake lights. The additional pins in the 13-pin plug are used for the reversing lights and the rear mist light, among other things.
What is 13 pin trailer plug?
A 13 pin plug is used when towing objects, such as your caravan or an advanced trailer, boat trailer or horsebox. This plugged gives you all the light functions including reverse, it can also supply the permanent and fridge feeds. This plugs into the 13 pin socket mounted on the tow bar.
Can 13 pin convert to 7 pin?
A 13 pin to 7 pin adapter is used when you have 13 pin caravan electrics on your car, but you want to tow a standard trailer, or use a cycle carrier which has a 7 pin plug. This is because the electric socket on most detachable towbars folds away when not in use, so there is no room to fit twin sockets.
How many types of trailer plugs are there?
There are two different types of 7-way connectors, one with flat pins (blades) and one with round pins. The round pin connectors are very uncommon, while flat pins are common and often found on newer SUVs and trucks that come from the factory rigged with a trailer hitch.
Why have twin electrics on a tow bar?
Twin electrics (the second socket is a 12S socket) provides you with two 7 pin sockets at the rear of your vehicle. This allows you to tow any trailer or caravan as your entire road legal lighting (including reversing lights) are provided.
What is a 12 pin trailer plug used for?
12-pin connectors are typically required when towing caravans, which may require refrigerators and other accessories to be run whilst on the go. Additionally, heavier applications such as large fishing boats may also require an electronic braking system or stability control system to ensure safety when on the road.
How are the pins on a 13 pin Euro trailer plug wired?
Below is a diagram of a 13 Pin Euro trailer plug with coloured pins as they are wired. On the rear of the pins the numbers are marked in the plastic next to each pin. The pins usually have a small screw to retain the wire on the back.
Do caravans have 13 pin Euro plugs?
The 13 pin Plugs and sockets have become more popular over recent years as Caravans have come with 13 pin euro plugs fitted as standard since 2008 and in 2012 the introduction of type approval for trailers has brought the need for reverse lights on braked trailers meaning that a 7 pin plug is no longer suitable for these trailers.
What size Euro plug do I need for a trailer?
Most braked trailers are now been manufactured with 13 pin Euro plugs fitted as standard with an 8 core cable. For information on wiring a 13 pin Euro plug / socket on your trailer , Caravan or tow Vehicle please use the link below.
Where to buy the best trailer plugs and accessories?
Here at Repco, we are proud to stock the best trailer plugs and accessories range that the industry has to offer. So when looking for a trailer hitch, a trailer plug, or a trailer adapter, you can rely on Repco to provide you with a product range that follows standards plus an extensive line of options coming from the best brands.