Fitting a 13 Pin Plug

[stu658]

hi everyone, sorry if this is a repeat and has been covered before. i would just like clarrification on one matter please. i have just picked up my new car which has a factory fitted towbar with 13 pin socket. my van has 12 s&n on it. is it just a matter of buying a 13 pin plug and changing the 12 s&n wires to it from the van, or do i have to remove the old cables and rewire the van with 13 strand cable??? thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Simon_374455965]

No you dont need to swap the old cables, Its just a straight forward re-wire into the 13 pin socket. If you get stuck details are on http://www.western-towing.co.uk/acatalog/Caravan_13_pin_Wiring_Diagram.html

 

[David_374242465]

If you do not wish to rewire, then you can buy a 13pin to 2x7pin short adaptor cable from any good caravan accessory shop.

 

[stu658]

thanks for your replys gents, i had considered the adaptors but i prefer a nice and easy one plug and less dangling on the ground. A 13 pin plug and electricians screwdriver it is then!!!!

 

[SimonB]

I changed the plugs and the cables for neater job, You will probably find the cables only go to a jointing box just inside the caravan anyway. You might aswell do a proper job.