tow bar pins

**antowens** · 12th February 2013, 14:40

Hi lads
How many pin connection do i need i have found sone 13 and some 7 apparantley 7 is old style and 13 is the new style so does anyone have any idea what is more common ???

Cheers lads

**antowens** · 12th February 2013, 14:47

I only will be using this for towing a trailer not a caravan ?? Dont know if this helps like

**Inner Zone** · 12th February 2013, 14:55

Towing electrics?

12N was the old standard for towing electrics, 7 connectors usually black plug / socket
12S was the old standard for supplementary electrics, 7 connectors usually grey or white plug / socket, i.e. caravan fridge and reversing lights

13 pin is the European standard as of September 2008.

You can get converters to go either way if necessary.

**antowens** · 12th February 2013, 15:01

So which one is my best bet to get that most trailers fit to ?

Originally Posted by Inner Zone

Towing electrics?

12N was the old standard for towing electrics, 7 connectors usually black plug / socket
12S was the old standard for supplementary electrics, 7 connectors usually grey or white plug / socket, i.e. caravan fridge and reversing lights

13 pin is the European standard as of September 2008.

You can get converters to go either way if necessary.

**Inner Zone** · 12th February 2013, 15:04

Originally Posted by antowens

So which one is my best bet to get that most trailers fit to ?

12N but what's on the trailer?

**antowens** · 12th February 2013, 15:07

I havent got a trailer yet didnt think there was a difference between them all thought they were all standard

**MARTIN FROM LLAN** · 12th February 2013, 15:24

If your just going to tow a small trailer without electrical items like fridge interior lights ( as you would have in a caravan ) I would just go for the 7 pin set up, but buy the Vauxhall electrical kit, its about £50 and a ten minute job. Probably the easiest tow bar and electrics I've ever fitted

**antowens** · 12th February 2013, 15:38

Cheers mate have you got a part numner for.it but ye just a trailer to power brake lights and such not as i say not a caravan

Originally Posted by MARTIN FROM LLAN

If your just going to tow a small trailer without electrical items like fridge interior lights ( as you would have in a caravan ) I would just go for the 7 pin set up, but buy the Vauxhall electrical kit, its about £50 and a ten minute job. Probably the easiest tow bar and electrics I've ever fitted