The 13 pin euro type plug and socket is now fitted on most caravans to supply power and all the road lights. European 7 pin to us 4 way flat trailer wiring adapter for a land rover defender.
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European trailer plug wiring diagram. Can a european 7 way trailer connector be converted to a us. This has now been replaced by 13 pin euro plugs on all new caravans. There is a noticeably larger gap between 1 and 6 on this plug though some trailer places rotate this connector that the yellow is at the top. However you cannot go by wire color because it always varies from trailer to trailer. Wiring us 4 pole trailer connector 2014 ford f150 to for trailer with european 7 way. This type of connector is normally found on utvs atvs and trailers that do not have their own braking system.
Complete with a color coded trailer wiring diagram for each plug type this guide walks through various trailer wiring installation solution including custom wiring splice in wiring and replacement wiring. The 13 pin version being phased in is newer provides more services than the 7 pin a more positive locking and also better protection against moisture and contamination. In europe both 7 pin iso 1724 and 13 pin iso 11446 are common. Note that this type of 4 pin connector is less common that 4 pin flat connector. 13 pin trailer caravan plug socket wiring is not too difficult as the first 7 pins follow the old 12n n type wiring with 5 additional wires for reverse a switched and a live power supply. Parts needed to flat tow a 2016 ford f 150 king ranch with led tail lights behind an rv.
You will want to trace the wire back to where it leads on the trailer to determine its function and then make the connection in the trailer connector as needed. Socket and plug are keyed. The 7 pin n type 12n plug will still be used on o1 trailers and many towbar fitters will still offer the 7 pin socket as the cheapest alternative. A colour coded trailer plug wiring guide to help you require your plugs and sockets. Wiring diagram for a 13pin euro trailer plug. Trailer connectors between the trailer and passenger car light truck or heavy trucks with 12v systems.
This supplies power to the road lighting of your trailer or caravan. Below is a diagram for the original plug and socket showing the functions of each pin. Plug size is similar to an australian 10c coin. Above we have describes the main types of trailer wiring diagrams. 13 pin trailer caravan plug socket wiring. Below is a diagram of a 13 pin euro trailer plug with coloured pins as they are wired.
The 7 pin n type plug and socket is still the most common connector for towing. Includes guides for 7 pin 6pin 5 pin 12 pin 13 pin pin and heavy duty round plugs and sockets. Small 7 pin round qld identifying. If your vehicle is not equipped with a working trailer wiring harness there are a number of different solutions to provide the perfect fit for your specific vehicle. If you have a european 7 way then it will be a little different. Below is the generic schematic of how the wiring goes.
All diagrams are as viewed from the cable side see example above. 4 pin trailer wiring diagram.