Towbars & Electrics part of your MOT

[Trailer Guy]

I'm sure most of you are aware that your towbar has been tested, as part of your MOT, for a few years now:

http://www.compasstrailers.com/TowbarsMOT.pdf

However, your electrics became part of the test in March of this year:

http://webarchive.nationalarchives.g...RCH%202013.pdf

Only 13pin sockets are tested, so most boat owners won't need to be concerned, as the majority are 7pin (single) socket electrics. However, for those of you that run 13pin electrics, check them before your MOT, as you don't want an 'easy' fail.

[Festinghouse]

cheers for the heads up

[mick]

Doh I converted mine to 13 pin

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by mick

Doh I converted mine to 13 pin

good choice Mick

[steco1958]

Originally Posted by mick

Doh I converted mine to 13 pin

Why ?

Unless you towing caravan, not necessary.

[paddlers]

Mine currently has two sockets as that's how I bought it but no caravan ! Basically if I chop off the caravan socket I'll be in the clear then ??

[steco1958]

Originally Posted by paddlers

Mine currently has two sockets as that's how I bought it but no caravan ! Basically if I chop off the caravan socket I'll be in the clear then ??

Your in the clear now, as you have two 7pin plugs !!

[Nick Hearne]

Originally Posted by paddlers

Mine currently has two sockets as that's how I bought it but no caravan ! Basically if I chop off the caravan socket I'll be in the clear then ??

If you have two sockets with 7 pins each you are ok, it's the single 13 pin one you have to worry about, but hay you want it working which ever one you have

[paddlers]

I never was any good at maths.....

[C-NUMB]

My trailer lights(old fashion 7 pin ) used to work perfect on my 2009 model car.
Changed this summer to a new opel zafira tourer , now the fog light does not work as it should anymore. Technically, trailer lights work ok, but not with the new socket.

I wonder should I change somehow the wiring in the trailer or is it something that has to be done with the car....

[mick]

Originally Posted by steco1958

Why ? Unless you towing caravan, not necessary.

Well its on my 130 and I take the tow bracket off so I can drop the tail gate down and the 12 n plugged in behind the rear wheel ( useful ) and got corroded so wired the 13 pin back in the loom and now I have both to play with 12n or 13 pin

[Crusher]

Originally Posted by steco1958

Why ? Unless you towing caravan, not necessary.

IMO the 13 pin plug and sockets are far superior than the 7 pin type. Think you get a lot less bad connections!!