Nato 12-Pin to 7-Pin Adapter

Hi All,

I looked for one of these for some time a few years back but gave up on the idea after not really finding much at all. I did find some adapters but they were not quite what I needed as I just want to tow a standard trailer using the NATO electrics. I did fit a standard 7-pin socket at the tow ball, but I've cracked it a few times after hitting it whilst going over some deeper ruts, so I will be removing it and using this adapter from now on.

I have managed to get hold of some new stock NATO 12-Pin sockets and I've 3D printed some adapters for the cable bung and wired it up for a 7-Pin socket. I've also printed up a bung for a dual cable 7N+7S configuration as well so I can use it for towing a caravan. The wiring is definitely going to be a bit more challenging when cabling for the 12 wires needed (1 unused on pin 12) in a 13-pin trailer connection as space is at a bit of a premium inside the plug despite its large size.











I have maybe rightly or wrongly assumed that because I wanted one other may also want one as well. I thought I would put this post out there to actually see if there would be any level of interest from others for these? If there is enough interest I could purchase the components and put together a few more.

Just a couple of things.

welcome.
Edit your postcode to somewhere close.
You have done a fantastic job on that.
But sadly you shouldn't try and sell your tat (however good it is on your first post) until you have chatted a while with fellow madhouse occupants .

J

marjon said:

Just a couple of things.

welcome.
Edit your postcode to somewhere close.
You have done a fantastic job on that.
But sadly you shouldn't try and sell your tat (however good it is on your first post) until you have chatted a while with fellow madhouse occupants .

J

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Thanks, the postcode has been updated to town instead.

Sadly, I feel you have misinterpreted my post.

I am not selling "tat" or anything else on my first post... At no point did I mention selling anything. It was a problem for me for ages and if others were interested then I am simply trying to help others solve the same problem by sharing an experience.

By asking if there was enough interest then I would probably go through the hassle of writing up a "how to" guide with wiring diagrams, sending them the supplier details I used so they can source parts, and me providing STL files so they can print the parts. I wasn't going to waste time doing this if no one was interested.

OscarBoy said:

I could purchase the components and put together a few more.

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Sorry but it was this line that said to me you were going to try to sell something.

OscarBoy said:

By asking if there was enough interest then I would probably go through the hassle of writing up a "how to" guide with wiring diagrams, sending them the supplier details I used so they can source parts, and me providing STL files so they can print the parts. I wasn't going to waste time doing this if no one was interested.

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As you say I am sure you are not alone and there would be many interested in a how to guide.

J

To clarify the parts are sourced in Europe and not everyone wants the hassle of importing these and not everyone has access to a 3D printer, I would help with this if there was a suitable level of interest, otherwise, I am happy to supply all the details. I will put together a how-to guide if more than a few people show any interest.

OscarBoy said:

Hi All,

I looked for one of these for some time a few years back but gave up on the idea after not really finding much at all. I did find some adapters but they were not quite what I needed as I just want to tow a standard trailer using the NATO electrics. I did fit a standard 7-pin socket at the tow ball, but I've cracked it a few times after hitting it whilst going over some deeper ruts, so I will be removing it and using this adapter from now on.

I have managed to get hold of some new stock NATO 12-Pin sockets and I've 3D printed some adapters for the cable bung and wired it up for a 7-Pin socket. I've also printed up a bung for a dual cable 7N+7S configuration as well so I can use it for towing a caravan. The wiring is definitely going to be a bit more challenging when cabling for the 12 wires needed (1 unused on pin 12) in a 13-pin trailer connection as space is at a bit of a premium inside the plug despite its large size.

I have maybe rightly or wrongly assumed that because I wanted one other may also want one as well. I thought I would put this post out there to actually see if there would be any level of interest from others for these? If there is enough interest I could purchase the components and put together a few more.

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I like this good job mate, another 40 posts & you could sell em on here. I re-wired my sankey with leds & reworked the original loom to suit the 7 pin plug.
to suit. Bit of a faff but