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. Perfect for bike carriers. The additional pins in the 13-pin plug are used for the reversing lights and the rear mist light, among other things.

Can you change a 7 pin towbar to a 13 pin?

If you have 7 pin electrics fitted on your car: A 7 pin to 13 pin adapter is most commonly used when you have a towbar fitted with 7 pin electrics for a trailer, but you want to attach a cycle carrier which has a 13 pin plug. It can also be used to plug in a caravan which has a 13 pin plug.

What is a 13 pin trailer connector?

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.

Will a 7 pin trailer plug fit a 13 pin socket?

If your car has a 13 pin electrics plug but your caravan or trailer has a 7 pin electrics plug, then you will need a 13 pin to 7 pin adapter. This would be suitable for towing a bike rack or standard trailer or you would need a 13 pin to twin socket adapter to tow an older caravan with twin electrics.

Do I need a 13 pin plug to tow a caravan?

The 13 pin socket is the one to go for if you are towing a new caravan. The 13 pin socket has been used as standard across most of Europe for many years, with the UK getting on board too back in 2008.

Can I plug a 7 pin plug into a 12 pin socket?

Many vehicles come with a 7 pin socket as standard, which for most people is all you need for basic towing. For example, a 7 pin plug (on a caravan) can fit into a 12 pin socket (on a vehicle) but it be done in reverse.

Can I tow a caravan with 7 pin electrics?

7 pin electrics provide the normal or legal lighting requirements for towing. A 7 pin towbar plug will provide brake, indicate and tail light functions on your bike rack, trailer or caravan and is suitable for simple towing.

Can you plug a 7 pin plug into a 12 pin socket?

Can you tow a caravan with 7 pin electrics?

Are all 7 pin trailer plugs the same?

Question: Are all 7 way blade connectors the same? Yes, there is only one type of 7-way blade connector.

Will a 7 pin plug fit into a 12 pin socket?

The flat 7 Pin plug can be plugged into a flat 12 pin plug on your caravan or car.

What does a 13 pin tow bar plug do?

Wiring diagram for a 13 pin tow bar socket and plug Pin Colour What it does 7 Black Left Tail Light 8 Pink Reversing light 9 Orange +ve from battery 10 Grey Fridge – only active when the engine is

What kind of electrics do you need for a towbar?

7 Pin Towbar Wiring 7 pin electrics provide the normal or legal lighting requirements for towing. A 7 pin towbar plug will provide brake, indicate and tail light functions on your bike rack, trailer or caravan and is suitable for simple towing.

Where are the electrics sockets on a tow bar?

If you don’t require any further power to your towing counterpart, the single 7 pin electrics socket will be your main choice. Pin locations are from rear of socket. Twin electrics is a 2 plug system which combines the single 7 pin 12N electrics socket with a 12S electrics socket.

What’s the difference between single and twin towbar electrics?

What is the difference between single and twin electrics? There are 3 types of towbar electrics plugs, including single 7 pin electrics, single 13 pin electrics and twin electrics.