Electrics Explained

7 Pin electrics

7 pin towing electrics are the most common type of wiring system in the UK.
Mainly used to tow trailers, 7 pin electrics could also be compatible with bike carriers and some caravans.
Can be used with the 13 pin electric system with the use of an adapter.

13 pin electrics are becoming the increasingly popular choice of system in the UK, widely fitted on trailers, bike carriers and caravans.
13 pin offers more features than 7 pin including a reversing light, and also power to the caravan's interior lights, battery, and fridge.
It can also used to charge a leisure battery fitted on a tipper trailer, caravan or trailer tent.
Can be used with the 7 pin and twin electric system with the use of an adapter.

Twin electrics are suitable for use on older caravans, tipper trailers and trailer tents.
It also offers use of a reversing light and is similar to the 13 pin system.
Can be used with the 13 pin electric system with the use of an adapter.