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  1. 18th November 2018, 11:42 AM #1
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    Caravan electrical connections

    Have just taken delivery of our td6 HSE and looking to get it ready to tow our caravan. A MY 18 built dec 17.

    What is the wiring configuration of the factory supplied 12 pin connector? Dealer cannot tell me.

    Auto elect said it also needs an adaptor to enable the vehicle towing system to detect when the van is connected because the van has LED lights which apparently may not draw enough current for the disscovery to detect when the van is connected.

    Any experience feedback would be helpful

    Thanks
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  2. 18th November 2018, 02:25 PM #2
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    There is some good info on trailer plug wiring at the top of this section, I am still waiting for my TD6 HSE Lux was held up due to changes in the emission testing by the government so hopefully rocking up soon as I am also going to wire up a brake controller cradle which will take my Tekonsha controller.

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  3. 18th November 2018, 06:10 PM #3
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    If I were you I would check that your car detects the trailer with LED lights. Mine is a MY18 and it does detect a trailer with LEDs, so no need to add resistors. This does not appear to work on MY17 models however there is someone on the UK forum with a MY17 that also correctly detects a trailer with LEDs.
    So before spending any money, check it out.

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  4. 18th November 2018, 07:56 PM #4
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    Ours is a 2017, apparently MY16.5, and it is fine with the LEDs on our van.
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  5. 18th November 2018, 08:16 PM #5
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    Did they do a MY16.5 D5 ?
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    That’s what it says
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    Ok, interesting to see that your 2017 car does recognise the trailer, as many don't.
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    I take it all back IndusD4! Mine doesn’t read the van, but it will soon!
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  9. 21st November 2018, 10:23 AM #9
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    Does yours need a separate Anderson plug to connect to the battery charging system in the van, or does it also go through the 12 plug?
    On our Defender the bottom six plugs are standard trailer wiring and also work on our box trailer, however the charge for the camper battery goes through a 7th plug on the top row.
    Some caravans come with a separate Anderson plug for the battery charging.
    Your sparky should know.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoMick View Post
    Does yours need a separate Anderson plug to connect to the battery charging system in the van, or does it also go through the 12 plug?
    On our Defender the bottom six plugs are standard trailer wiring and also work on our box trailer, however the charge for the camper battery goes through a 7th plug on the top row.
    Some caravans come with a separate Anderson plug for the battery charging.
    Your sparky should know.
    I have a separate plug for charging the van batteries through a Redarc M30. I need resistors in the indicator and brake light lines to meet LR’s specified resistance.
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