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Topic: Tow Bar Advice

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salfordmb

20/1/2009 at 8:03pm
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I currently tow a trailer tent from a towbar with 1 socket, can I pull a caravan with this, I am assuming the other socket i've seen is for the eletrics in the caravan. Am i correct.

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Yep......................And The Reversing Lights On The Caravan If Fitted!

yung

20/1/2009 at 9:02pm
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And for keeping the fridge cool on the move.

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09 Mondeo 2.0 TDCI,07 Senator Virginia
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michael

20/1/2009 at 9:23pm
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yes we did for years,

Trailer Wiring I

Socket and plug wiring instruction
12N Normal Socket		12S Supplementary Socket
1)	Left indicator	1)	Reverse
2)	Fog	2)	Battery Charge **
3)	Earth	3)	Earth
4)	Right indicator	4)	Power feed
5)	Right side light	5)	Spare
6)	Brake	6)	Fridge **
7)	Left side light	7)	Earth for pin 6 (1998 on)

**NB It is essential that pin 6 is wired through a split relay from 1998 on!!

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salfordmb

20/1/2009 at 10:29pm
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cheers all, off to buy a van......

michael

20/1/2009 at 10:51pm
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to be safe find one 85% of your cars kerb weight.

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