OscarBoy
Member
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.
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.
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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.