Ace Wiring A 13 Pin Trailer Plug

Most of us aren t electricians but that doesn t mean wiring a trailer or replacing corroded wiring is beyond us.

Wiring a 13 pin trailer plug. A 7 way plug connects your trailer and tow vehicle and provides the required lights turn signals brake power battery hot lead reverse lights and ground. 13 pin euro trailer wiring diagram. All of this is in one plug with a secure twist lock.

12v ignition on battery charging or fridge. Right tail side light. 13 pin trailer caravan plug socket wiring is not too difficult as the first 7 pins follow the old 12n n type wiring with 5 additional wires for reverse a switched and a live power supply.

We ll walk you through the wiring process it s easier than you think. 13 pin towing electrics are the most modern style of towing socket all eu caravans post 2008 will be fitted as standard with a 13 pin electrics connector. Joining the pins for right and left tail lights 58r and 58l can cause problems on german cars.

Many caravans built after 2008 have the new 13 pin connector for the electrical connections to the car. 12v permanent power for battery. In these cases exclude connection for right tail light 58r and rear fog light 54g and connect the tail lights only to pin for left tail light 58l.

Wiring diagram for a 13 pin tow bar socket and plug. Whilst coupling up the 13pin plug to the connector takes a bit of getting used to as it requires a twist connection it does offer a few advantages. 13 pin towing are more adaptable for detachable tow bars that have a spring mounted single socket plate that can be folded up behind the bumper so that it s invisible.

The connection is secure and the lead is. If you don t follow this your trailer or tow vehicle can t be used with any other implement. Brake stop light.