13 PIN CARAVAN PLUG PROBLEMS

Problem With 13 Pin Plug - Bailey Caravans - Caravan Talk
Feb 01, 2012Seems that the manufacturers are using cheap and nasty 13 pin plugs. Luckily I had stripped another 13 pin socker on a previous occasion so sort of knew my way around, but it was still a hassle to get the new 13 pin plug back together again. No more problems once it had been screwed back together correctly. Edited February 1, 2012 by Surf01Hitching up today at Chatsworth after a great three nights stay and days spent walking in brilliant countryside and then the 13 pin plug would not..I had exactly the same problem and had to file off the lugs to get the plug in. I have now managed to obtain a new plug and with it came a green se..Ours did it, the dealer replaced it under warranty, but the new one did it too! Easy to fix-as you describe! I put a thin screwdriver blade down be..Hold the plug with the pins facing you. Holding the outer of the plug place a large coin such as a 50p in between the pins. Gently turn the coin an..I think Matt's last point is the most important one - because it is possible to remove the plug just before the outer sleeve has fully rotated it w..I always put the green cap on mine straight away after disconnecting from car, and it has never been a problem re-connecting as the cap locks it to..Be everso careful shoving metallic items into the pins - You might find a live one (is pin 9 connected to the van battery?) - only use a non-metall..Thanks for the advice everyone. I had never heard of the "green cover" or setting tool and will be searching for one on the internet. BobIf you find one separate green cover please post the link to the site as a few of us have trawled the net trying to find one (a discussion on here..To open the Euro socket you simply open the flap and push the connecters inside until they drop out of the back of the socket. To open the plug you..13 pin connector - Caravan Electric13 pin plug problem - Bailey CaravansSee more results
13 Pin Socket – Basic Fault Finding | Caravan Chronicles
The 13 pin plug on the trailer has a link between Pin 12 and Pin 3 (road light earth) so when you plug-in the trailer or caravan, it ‘shorts’ pin 12 on the towing vehicles socket to earth and the vehicle’s ECU detects this and activates any Trailer Stability Program on the vehicle.
The 13 Pin Plug Puzzle | Caravan Chronicles
The photo above shows the three bit’s that come in the packaging when you buy a new plug. Now if you have bought your caravan and it already had a 13 pin plug fitted, there is a fair chance you have never seen the green bit on the left.
Practical Caravan: 13 pin plug problem (1/1)
We have a 13 pin plug on our van and a 13 pin socket on our car. Our problem is that sometimes the inner and outer sleeves of the plug become misalligned and it's the devil's own job to get them in the correct position for when we want to hook up again. Has anyone got any idea about what might be causing this problem and what is..Practical Caravan: Further 13 Pin ProblemsPractical Caravan: 13 Pin Connector Problems (1/1)See more results
13 Pin Plug Wiring Problems - Bailey Caravans - Caravan Talk
Jul 13, 2014Caravan: awaiting replacement Posted July 13, 2014 Our Unicorn Cordoba has a twelve core tow cable but the colour coding for the 12 cores is different to the european standard, has anyone come across this before and more importantly does anyone know which core goes where.
7 Pin/13 Pin Problems - Towcar Talk - Caravan Talk
Mar 09, 2013Hi, recently picked up new caravan which has a 13 pin plug. I am using an adaptor to connect to 7 pin plugs on car (2005 Ford Mondeo). Checked out our local tow bar fitter and they have quoted around £75 to replace 7 pins plugs with 13 pin. May have to bite the bullet and get it
How to realign your 13 pin caravan towing electrics plug
Click to view on Bing2:04Apr 19, 2013Tutorial on how to realign your 13 pin caravan towing electrics. Venture guide you through this process in an easy to follow step by step video. There are different manufacturers of 13 pin socketAuthor: Venture CaravansViews: 159K
Practical Caravan: 13 pin plugs (1/2)
A 13 pin plug needs to start its location to the socket with the flat disc at the 9 o'clock position which means the flat face of the disc is vertical. As it engages with the socket it turns the flat disc to the 12 o'clock poition which means the flat face of the disc is now horizontal and the socket cover comes down and rests on the flat face of the plug.
Alignment Tool (Suits 13 Pin Plugs) - Caravan and Camping
A cap that ensures the correct alignment of a 13 Pin Plug and protects against the weather. Plug not included. Ideal for when the caravan is in storage or parked Also protects against the weather Plug
How to open up a 13 pin trailer plug socket and repair
Apr 12, 2017Learn how to unscrew or open up your 13 pin trailer plug and carry out repairs. They are prone to corrode the pins behind the plug face. We hope this helps fellow trailer plug problem