2 x 7 pins connectors on caravan

[Caravan newbie]

Hi All,

Quick question. Our caravan has 2 x 7 pin connectors, one is for the lights ect and the other I can't remember for the life of me what that's for. Does one charge the battery and one for the electrics? Trying to figure out with having a new battery should I get an adapter for both.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Dustydog]

This will help you. Have a read and feel free to ask more questions

Tow Bar Electrics

Information regarding Tow Bar Electrics what is a bypass relay, what is the difference between universal and dedicated electrics

www.pfjones.co.uk

 

[Woodentop]

Given the currents involved if you have a fridge, it is a good idea to link pin 7 (fridge earth) and the otherwise unused pin 5 to spread the earth load of the fridge. It is very common on the 12S for the centre pin (7) of the socket to overheat and cause melting of the mount.

 

[IanB1485]

This will help you. Have a read and feel free to ask more questions

Tow Bar Electrics

Information regarding Tow Bar Electrics what is a bypass relay, what is the difference between universal and dedicated electrics

www.pfjones.co.uk

Nice diagrams

 

[audiorob]

The 13 pin is so much more reliable in use and the common fitment now on wiring installations - why not use the 13 pin on the towcar and rewire the caravan electrics to a 13 pin plug. Rather more future-proof and the wiring diagrams were on the link that Dusty supplied!