How to wire a trailer plug or socket?
Our trailer wiring diagram is a colour coded guide designed to help you wire your trailer plug or socket. Or why not make your DIY installation easier with our ‘Plug and Play’ solutions. Select your trailer plug & socket type from the dropdown menu and click on the product link to view the range.
What do you need to know about trailer wiring connectors?
While some vehicles may not be equipped with a standard trailer wiring connector, they may have a special socket specifically intended for installing wiring, provided by the vehicle manufacturer. A custom wiring connector uses a single plug to plug into this factory socket and provide a standard trailer wiring connector.
What are the ISO standards for trailer wiring?
These standards are effectively identical to International Standards ISO 1724 (12N) and ISO 3732 (12S). TUBES PINS 5 3.3 1 September 1998 to 1 September 2008 Caravans These are built to European standards, one of which defines the 12V wiring, and results in changes to the 12S system. (The 12N system remains the same.)
What are the pins on a towing socket?
The yellow wire, pin 1, connects to the car’s reversing light circuit. Blue and black wires, pins 2 and 7, are not used. The brown wire, pin 5, is used for a warning light supplied with some caravans for dangers such as lowered support legs and handbrakes. To wire the red and green wires, pins 4 and 6, see sideline.
Our trailer wiring diagram is a colour coded guide designed to help you wire your trailer plug or socket. Or why not make your DIY installation easier with our ‘Plug and Play’ solutions. Select your trailer plug & socket type from the dropdown menu and click on the product link to view the range.
While some vehicles may not be equipped with a standard trailer wiring connector, they may have a special socket specifically intended for installing wiring, provided by the vehicle manufacturer. A custom wiring connector uses a single plug to plug into this factory socket and provide a standard trailer wiring connector.
What kind of wiring is used in a gooseneck trailer?
6-Way trailer connectors are often used on gooseneck trailers, but can be used for other types such as utility, boat trailers and 5th wheels. 6 way connectors include the basic connection of running lights, brake lights, turn signals and a ground wire.
Where does the white wire go in a trailer?
The White Wire is the “Ground” or “Negative” wire connecting to the vehicle battery “minus” side. The trailer wiring diagram shows this wire going to all the lights and brakes. Also, it must connect with things (if included) that use the Aux Power and Back-up lights too.