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Quote: Originally posted by Octavia4x4 on 03/2/2013

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If you order a factory fit towbar from Skoda/VW, you will get a 13pin socket on the car, but it is only wired for the caravan road lighting and no extra wiring for the caravan supply / battery / fridge, you need to check this with Toyota.

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Quote: Originally posted by rayjdyer on 03/2/2013

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To do it the other way round is messy as the adaptor to step up from a 7 pin to 13 pin socket is usually a short section of loom with the different connectors on each end. This necessitates taking it off after using it each time.

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Quote: Originally posted by rayjdyer on 03/2/2013

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If the Hilux is being used as a workhorse I'd go with the old style 7 pins as most trailers have those. I have an L200 with a single 7 pin socket, and use a simple adaptor on my van to step down from the van's 13 pin to my 7 pin. I leave the adaptor permanently on the van.

To do it the other way round is messy as the adaptor to step up from a 7 pin to 13 pin socket is usually a short section of loom with the different connectors on each end. This necessitates taking it off after using it each time.

Hope that makes sense and helps!

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