Caravan electrical socket test included in revised MOT

Paul · 03-02-2012, 18:23

http://www.caravantimes.co.uk/news/t...rce=newsletter

makeitfit · 03-02-2012, 18:43

Good

(RIP) PLANK · 03-02-2012, 18:58

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.

hillbillie53 · 12-03-2012, 19:49

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

kwondo · 12-03-2012, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by hillbillie53

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 · 12-03-2012, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by hillbillie53

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 · 12-03-2012, 21:04

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 · 12-03-2012, 22:21

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

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 12-03-2012, 23:16

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.

03-02-2012, 18:23	#1
Paul Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North West Vehicle: 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB Posts: 1,961	Caravan electrical socket test included in revised MOT http://www.caravantimes.co.uk/news/t...rce=newsletter __________________ 2002 Terrano 3.0 Di LWB..

12-03-2012, 23:16	#9
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	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. __________________ 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!

03-02-2012, 18:43	#2
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Good

03-02-2012, 18:58	#3
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	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.

12-03-2012, 19:49	#4
hillbillie53 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: northwest Vehicle: terrano 11 2.7TDI Posts: 14	Think the test is only for the "new" 13pin socket used on trailers built after 2008.

12-03-2012, 21:04	#7
rayf3262 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Norfolk, Poringland NR14 Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2002 Posts: 1,549	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.

12-03-2012, 22:21	#8
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	as I said when mine was tested just over a week ago, they tested the 7 pin socket using a plug in tester