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Subject Topic: Is my towbar ok? Post Reply Post New Topic
Personshinealite
17/9/2013 at 12:03pm
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Hi, I have just got a caravan after over 20 years of tenting, and I am just curious about my existing tow bar. I have a single electric towbar which I have used for towing my trailer, will this towbar be ok to tow a caravan and is there some kind of adapter to turn the single into double electric?

thanks in advance

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PersonGrampian91
17/9/2013 at 12:42pm
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A towbar is a towbar. They will all be capale of towing the cars max limit.

Adding the 2nd 7 pin socket is fairly easy. An hour or 2 at the most.

Or even swap to the new 13 pin socket.

Its not essential to have the 2nd socket. I never use mine. Battery is always charged before the holiday and i don't run the fridge on the journey.
So no need for the extra 7S socket.


Personflufftec
17/9/2013 at 1:21pm
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My caravan only has the 7n plug (black one) the other one is used for chilling my fridge so I wouldnt bother unless you are driving ling distances to camp sites

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PersonJack+Jon
17/9/2013 at 3:12pm
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The caravan will have twin cables but only the black cable is needed to be plugged into your car for the road lights to work & be ok to tow. You can park the grey cable out of the way & just use the black cable.

If you want your fridge to work & caravan leisure battery to charge while driving then you will need to get a second 12s socket fitted to your car which involves extra wiring to car battery & a relay being fitted. Any towbar fitter can do this.

Post last edited on 17/09/2013 21:09:49

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Personshinealite
17/9/2013 at 8:28pm
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thanks for the reply's, much appreciated

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18/9/2013 at 4:31am
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You need to check what type of hitch your caravan has. If it has the bulky type alko hitch with built in stabiliser, you will need a relevant tow ball.
These type require sufficient clearance which is provided by most swan neck types and also alko's own extended tow ball


Personmichael
18/9/2013 at 10:28am
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with old caravan only used one plug for years without a problem,for fridge we used freezer packs.

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PersonPetemate
18/9/2013 at 1:17pm
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How modern is your towcar? Has it got Canbus electrics? You will need a dedicated loom if so, to ensure safe operation of the stability control etc.



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