Car-caravan lighting and auxiliary extension lead

EuroTrotters replied on 07/02/2022 21:43

Posted on 07/02/2022 21:43

Hi, 

Only my Second post here. So please bear with me. 

Our new to us Hymer 470 has the usual two leads to plug into our Car. 

The Car, a 2012 Range Rover has the two sockets for the leads with the factory fitted tow bar (removable ball). But the leads do not reach from the Caravan to the car.  

A friend has loaned me a Y Splitter lead that I can use this weekend as we are only going local. However, I cannot find small extension leads for both. I can buy the plugs and cable, make a couple up. But was just looking for something easy.

Does anywhere know where I can buy ready made up please?

 

 

Wolfie1 replied on 11/02/2022 21:33

Posted on 11/02/2022 21:33

So what your after is 1 of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13-to-7-Pin-Adaptor-Trailer-Extension-Lead-Caravan-Trailer-N-S-Type-Socket-/254670612402?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

and 1 of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13-Pin-to-7-Pin-Adaptor-Trailer-Extension-Lead-Caravan-Towing-Socket-Plug-Board-/115134904079?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

EuroTrotters replied on 12/02/2022 11:21

Posted on 11/02/2022 19:08 by commeyras

Have our suggestions helped you Eurotrotters?

Posted on 12/02/2022 11:21

just using a y splitter for now.

 

dealing with other issues 

 

Damp

Gas (lost rubber bullnose washer for pigtail that is the only type for safe fill). We had an empty Calor Lite with standard pigatale. When I eventually found a Calor outlet with standard 6kg, they would not swap. No Gas, no cooker so went to the pub.

Next day, went to David Smithsons in KIdsgrove. We needed some Oxygen and Nitrogen for work so picked up a rubber washer along with a second safe fill. 

Porch awning beam has a leak, keeps deflating like a bouncy castle.

Sides coming apart on caravan. Gap in wardrobe.

And to top it all, I forgot to unhitch the break away cable. Snapped it, schoolboy error.

commeyras replied on 12/02/2022 13:12

Posted on 12/02/2022 13:12

Lost me.  Thought you had 7 pin connectors on BOTH car and caravan as indicated in your original post!  Ah well, you can manage without a reversing light and the  fridge not working whilst driving.

EmilysDad replied on 12/02/2022 21:56

Posted on 12/02/2022 13:12 by commeyras

Lost me.  Thought you had 7 pin connectors on BOTH car and caravan as indicated in your original post!  Ah well, you can manage without a reversing light and the  fridge not working whilst driving.

Posted on 12/02/2022 21:56

... Lost me.  Thought you had 7 pin connectors on BOTH car and caravan

Likewise ... .🤷‍♂️

EuroTrotters replied on 13/02/2022 16:57

Posted on 12/02/2022 21:56 by EmilysDad

... Lost me.  Thought you had 7 pin connectors on BOTH car and caravan

Likewise ... .🤷‍♂️

Posted on 13/02/2022 16:57

I have twin 7 pin on the car.

MY Hymer cable will not reach.

I have used. Y adapter as a short term measure.

 

I was looking for extensions for both leads,

EmilysDad replied on 13/02/2022 20:46

Posted on 13/02/2022 16:57 by EuroTrotters

I have twin 7 pin on the car.

MY Hymer cable will not reach.

I have used. Y adapter as a short term measure.

 

I was looking for extensions for both leads,

Posted on 13/02/2022 20:46

the 'Y adapters' allow you to plug a 13 pin car or caravan into a 12N/12S car or caravan.  We thought you had 12N & 12S (ie black & grey 7 pin) sockets on your car with the same on your caravan and the leads were not long enough to reach between the two. You've confused us both if you say you are now using an adapter in the mean time.

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