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  1. 2nd July 2016, 02:48 PM #1
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    Has any one fitted a 12 pin flat with kaymar bar

    Hi
    I have to get a 12 pin plug fitted.

    I Currently have the standard 7 pin round.

    What complicates it is that I have a Kaymar bar and a Mitch hitch, which makes it very tight.

    Has any one had to do this and if so how hard is it

    I used to find connecting my van up to the 7 pin round awkward, not sure if doing the 12 pin will be easier or harder.

    Is it possible to have an extender fitted or have the new plug fitted elsewhere and leave the 7 pin round as well or fit the 12 pin on some extended wire So it hangs lose and not fixed.

    Hope all the makes sense


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  2. 2nd July 2016, 03:12 PM #2
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    Why not get an adapter made up and use the black and white factory sockets with a 12 pin socket on the end?

    Generic pin details for the factory sockets here, not 100% sure if the black is wired the same with Aus spec Discoverys. Towbar Wiring Guides : Electrical Wiring Guide for Towbars : Watling Engineers UK
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  3. 2nd July 2016, 08:07 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by kelvo View Post
    Why not get an adapter made up and use the black and white factory sockets with a 12 pin socket on the end?



    Generic pin details for the factory sockets here, not 100% sure if the black is wired the same with Aus spec Discoverys. Towbar Wiring Guides : Electrical Wiring Guide for Towbars : Watling Engineers UK

    Exactly what I have - simple - had an auto spark mate make it up for me while sharing a 6 pack at the time we were installing the tow pro & traxide kit
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    Any chance of a pic of what you are talking about?

    I think I may have seen it but can't find to again.


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  5. 3rd July 2016, 04:28 PM #5
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    Meken,using that set up,can you charge the batteries in a camper or van through the 12 pin plug?
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  7. 3rd July 2016, 08:06 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by scarry View Post
    Meken,using that set up,can you charge the batteries in a camper or van through the 12 pin plug?


    Yes.

    See the 5 pin that's got switched and permanent power coming to it from the vehicle.

    If you have high current requirements then a 50a Anderson is really a necessity.
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  8. 3rd July 2016, 08:22 PM #8
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    I have an Anderson to charge the campervan battery (from tim's traxide dbs) the van fridge runs off the switched 12v in the white socket
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  9. 4th July 2016, 04:28 AM #9
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    I removed my original socket and replaced it with a flat 12 on my D3 I used the power from my traxide kit rather than the white plug though. The D3 had a Kaymar bar and a Mitch hitch.
    I used the mounting holes from the original socket and made a bracket for the flat. I got it in there but it was very tight.
    On my D4 I just made an adaptor lead from the socket to the 12 pin flat and run power through an Anderson 50A. Much easier.
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  10. 4th July 2016, 11:56 AM #10
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