13 core Euro Cable

[GrahamF.]

Could any one point me in the direction of the correct 13 core euro connection cable (10 x 1.5 + 3 x 2.5). Reading previous postings Western Towing, Tandridge Towing are mentioned but having contacted both the can only supply 12 x 1.5 + 1 x 2.5

Is this OK to use as connector between car and caravan or should I persevere and try and find the correct cable or is it not available in the UK.

Graham F

 

[Lutz]

I would persevere because it would not be a good idea to use 1.5mm leads for earth (terminal 3), 12 volt fridge connection (terminal 9) or the battery connection (terminal 10).

 

[rob_jax]

Graham,

I'd look at the manufacturer links on the NTTA (National Towing and Trailer Association) web-site www.ntta.co.uk

Then you'd find manufacturers like:

Maypole Ltd.

54 Kettles Wood Drive

Woodgate Business Park

Birmingham

West Midlands

B32 3DB

Tel: 0121 423 3011

Fax: 0121 423 3020

They may or may not sell direct to the end-user, and should be able to direct you to a retailer.

Robert

 

[Guest]

I agree one should try to use the cable with the heavier wires. However, if this has already been fitted as part of a manufacturer supplied item, is there an easy way of telling that you have the stronger version? My tow bar is wired for 13 pin but I would really like to know if the fridge cable is up to the job. Digging into the back of the socket does not look that easy.

 

[GrahamF.]

Graham,

I'd look at the manufacturer links on the NTTA (National Towing and Trailer Association) web-site www.ntta.co.uk

Then you'd find manufacturers like:

Maypole Ltd.

54 Kettles Wood Drive

Woodgate Business Park

Birmingham

West Midlands

B32 3DB

Tel: 0121 423 3011

Fax: 0121 423 3020

They may or may not sell direct to the end-user, and should be able to direct you to a retailer.

Robert

Thanks Robert, tried them but back to the same problem, only supply cable with 1 x 2.5.

Must be someone selling the right stuff!

Cheers Graham

 

[GrahamF.]

I would persevere because it would not be a good idea to use 1.5mm leads for earth (terminal 3), 12 volt fridge connection (terminal 9) or the battery connection (terminal 10).

Any ideas, in any Europe of on-line suppliers would help a great deal as I'm still drawing a blank.

Cheers

Graham

 

[RayS]

Vehicle Wiring Products tel for catalogue 0115 9305454 no website supply 13 core ref TC13 @ 4.40/m +PP plus lots of other goddies.

No connection (excuse the pun) other than as longstanding and satisfied customer.

 

[rob_jax]

Hi Graham,

Yes someone must because I've looked at the cable (in the waterproof connections box) on our Eriba (13 pin plug to match the MB E-class socket) and that has the 3 heavy duty wires (two returns and one fridge power).

The cable and plug are marked with the Hella brand name - but I doubt that Hella make the cable.

Robert