towing electrics, 12N/S v. Euro 13

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 26-01-2009, 14:04

Well, with purchase of a van with a reversing light appears I'll need as 12S after all
and maybe just maybe wire up fridge and split charge too. Well i did run a couple
of HD live wires down truck few years back so much of work done.

So do I go the 12n/s route or euro 13 which I gather is a better design in terms of
condition of connections and damp sealing. What I have now noticed is the 13 is not
compatable with the 12n - as I'm sure it was once suggested the N would fit in the
centre of a euro to offer basic road lights. seems then i would still need a 13 to 2x7
adapter until rewire van too, Or retain a 12n for basic/older trailers.

Paul · 26-01-2009, 20:21

Thought about this when we got our new(er) van, having to replace the sockets on the mav, having looked around found it cheaper to go down the 12n/s route, also can still tow anyone elses caravan if needed.

scott301004 · 26-01-2009, 20:58

I fit towbars and toi be honest I would recoment the 12 s/n route just on the basis that too much euro influence has allready done enough damage to this country

26-01-2009, 14:04	#1
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	towing electrics, 12N/S v. Euro 13 Well, with purchase of a van with a reversing light appears I'll need as 12S after all and maybe just maybe wire up fridge and split charge too. Well i did run a couple of HD live wires down truck few years back so much of work done. So do I go the 12n/s route or euro 13 which I gather is a better design in terms of condition of connections and damp sealing. What I have now noticed is the 13 is not compatable with the 12n - as I'm sure it was once suggested the N would fit in the centre of a euro to offer basic road lights. seems then i would still need a 13 to 2x7 adapter until rewire van too, Or retain a 12n for basic/older trailers. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

26-01-2009, 20:21	#2
Paul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West Vehicle: 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB Posts: 1,961	Thought about this when we got our new(er) van, having to replace the sockets on the mav, having looked around found it cheaper to go down the 12n/s route, also can still tow anyone elses caravan if needed. __________________ 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB..

26-01-2009, 20:58	#3
scott301004 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Burton on trent Vehicle: Range Rover DSE Posts: 242	I fit towbars and toi be honest I would recoment the 12 s/n route just on the basis that too much euro influence has allready done enough damage to this country