What electrics do I need for my towbar?
What electrics do I need for my towbar?
There are 3 types of towbar electrics plugs, including single 7 pin electrics, single 13 pin electrics and twin electrics. Single electrics use one plug to connect your vehicle and trailer electrics, whereas twin electrics require two 7 pin plugs, which is usually necessary for towing older caravans or trailers.
Do I need 7 pin or 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.
What kind of wiring do I need for my towbar?
WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 12S TYPE 7-PIN Grey socket & plug for caravan & trailer interior power. Looking at the Socket towards the plug. Looking at the Plug towards the socket. Because the Swift Hitch is completely wireless, it can be used on both the front of your vehicle for hitching up your Watling Front Towbar as well as for your rear towbar.
What makes a tow bar a twin socket?
Single electrics, known as 12n is a single socket which supply the rear lights and rear indicators for trailers, cycle carriers and caravans. Twin electrics, known as 12n 12s is a twin socket which has the 12n single electrics on it but also another socket, the 12s. This is what makes it a twin electrics as you have two sockets instead of one.
How long will it take to fit my tow bar?
All towbars we supply require no welding. How long will it take to fit my tow bar? The time it takes to fit a tow bar varies depending on many different factors such as your vehicle, the type of towbar to be fitted and which type of electrics you are having fitted.
Can you fit a tow bar on a cycle carrier?
Certain towbar electrics can damage your vehicle management system. The best way to avoid this is to fit one of our 7 way bypass relays. This ensures your management system and tow bar electrics are kept separate. I only want to tow a horse box or cycle carrier, can I get a lighter tow bar?
What kind of electrics do I need for a tow bar?
There are 3 types of towing electric sockets to choose from depending on your personal preference and towing needs, they are single 7 pin electrics (12N towing electrics), twin 7 pin electrics (a combination of 12N and 12S towing electrics) and single 13 pin electrics. After you have chosen a type…
Do you need a 12S socket on a tow bar?
If you are installing a towbar yourself, need to check that the electrical sockets on your tow bar or caravan are wired up correctly then this page should help you check everything works ok and is wired up correctly. You will also find this helpful if you find that your 12S socket or plug has been damaged and needs replacing.
Do you need a 13 pin plug for a towbar?
If your towbar has a 7 pin electrics plug but your caravan has a 13 pin plug, then you will need a 7 pin to 13 pin adapter. This will only extend the 7 pin functions – it won’t provide the additional functions you would have with a 13 pin plug.
How many electrics are in a towbar caravan?
This is the continental style electrical connection. Both 12N and 12S electrics are contained within the socket which has 13 pins rather than 7. This socket is used in mainland Europe and from 2008 all caravans manufactured in Europe will be wired up with 13 pin plugs.
