Caravan electrical socket test included in revised MOT

[Paul]

http://www.caravantimes.co.uk/news/towcars/caravan-electrical-socket-test-included-in-revised-mot-$21381010.htm?source=newsletter

[makeitfit]

Good :lol

[(RIP) PLANK]

I agree! I mean it's not rocket science sorting out your 7 pin socket is it?

But the amount of people who collect a trailer or caravan from me and then try to blame me for the disco lights on the back makes me think it is a very good idea. :thumb2

[hillbillie53]

Think the test is only for the "new" 13pin socket used on trailers built after 2008.

[kwondo]

Think the test is only for the "new" 13pin socket used on trailers built after 2008.

maybe, but its definatly for the 7 pin socket and not the auxillary one

[(RIP) PLANK]

Think the test is only for the "new" 13pin socket used on trailers built after 2008.

nope, for the seven pin one on your car! I had mine tested a the MOT a week or so ago. They are advising on them until April and failing after that, the sockets fixing and security as well as it's function!

[rayf3262]

Extract from MOT inspection manual found on caravan website:

Method of Inspection:
Check the condition and security of all visible electrical wiring.
On vehicles fitted with a towbar, check the condition and security of the trailer electrical socket.
Note: This check applies to both 7 pin (12N) and 13 pin electrical sockets.
On vehicles fitted with a trailer 13 pin Euro-socket, use an approved device to check that the socket is wired to correctly operate the trailer:

Position lamps
Stop lamps
Direction indicators
Rear fog lamp
Reason for rejection:
Electrical wiring:
a.
insecure or inadequately supported so that it is likely to become damaged
b.
damaged or deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to cause a short circuit or become detached
c.
insulation damaged or deteriorated to the extent that bare wiring or connectors are exposed.

3.
A trailer electrical socket:
a.
insecure
b.
damaged or deteriorated to the extent that the connecting lead could not be securely connected.
A trailer 13 pin Euro-socket not operating the trailer lamps as intended.

[(RIP) PLANK]

as I said when mine was tested just over a week ago, they tested the 7 pin socket using a plug in tester :thumb2

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

might confuse tester for next time by moving my 12n and 12s up onto
the step bumper to the right of the spare, and mount a euro13 to left!

well if just swap to e13, will need an e13 to 2x12 adapter....more £s lol

I know, I'll just move the 12n/s.