Concept Caravan 12 Pin Plug Wiring Diagram

A 12 pin plug is sometimes an alternative to an anderson plug if the caravanner wants just one electrical connection between car and van.

Concept caravan 12 pin plug wiring diagram. The full feature appeared in caravan world 536 april 2015. The 12 pin plug can only take a 6mm diameter wire so it will not provide the charge of an anderson plug system. However there is an important downside. So that we tried to get some good 12 pin caravan plug wiring diagram photo.

Whilst there are no formal standards for the 12 pin plug configurations ces believe that the above table offers the best solutions for both car and caravan compatibility whilst towing. The most popular anderson plug size is the 50a plug. Trailer plug wiring diagrams use the correct size cable for the plug socket most standard plugs will accept up to a 4mm auto cable easily. The 12 pin flat plug have a second row of 5 larger points which will accept up to 6mm auto cable.

There have been slight variations over the years as most newer caravans control the battery charging in the caravan rather than from the towing vehicle. Voltage drop is an issue to be considered and it s for that reason that the conventional round or flat plugs which work well for items such as running lights and trailer brakes are not acceptable for battery charging. This is the standard uk wiring of a the supplementary socket and plug otherwise known as 12s. Plug in wire diagram flathead electrical wiring diagrams seven in 12 pin caravan plug wiring diagram image size 397 x 340 px and to view image details please click the image.

This needs to be sourced from the ignition or alternator.