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Hi all,

I've done a quick search but couldn't find the answer to my question. We currently have a towbar with single elctrics for our camping trailer. We used to have a caravan a few years ago and our car at the time had twin electrics.

We have now decided to get rid of the tent and go back to a caravan. Is it ok to just tow with the one socket - will the leisure battery get charged from the site mains when we are there ?

Thanks

Quote: Originally posted by iscacamper on 23/8/2012

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I think you'll also find the reversing light on the van won't work without the extra socket, but otherwise it's just for the fridge and battery charging whilst driving. Yes, the battery should charge from the site mains.

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Thanks for that we thought we had a problem with our reversing lights on the caravan.

People complained years ago that they couldn't keep their leisure battery charged whilst towing plus a refridgerator would also be an extra needed requirement if possible. They invented such luxuries to make life much easier for us all so there is no reason why we shouldn't benefit from progress that was invented in the interest of all campers alike. I personally wouldn't like to be without a fridge or battery being charged whilst towing any distance as the benefits far outweight the cost of an extra socket and plug. The link below shows what is operated by both the 12N (black) & 12S (grey) socket. Hope this helps. 

http://www.westerntowing.co.uk/acatalog/Trailer_Caravan_12N_12S_wiring_diagram.html

Quote: Originally posted by alpiner on 23/8/2012

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when it comes to reversing ive always had someone guide me back, how many times do you do it in the dark, please dont answer that one.

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