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Andy

Member Since: 24 Feb 2009
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2938

Converting twin towing plugs to single

Hi guys

I need to convert my twin electrics to a single 13 pin plug. Has anyone done this and what’s it like to do?
I have the new plug ready to go on

Thanks

25th Aug 2018 1:52pm

stu1

Member Since: 06 Dec 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 276

2007 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Java Black

I did it on our old RR (which just had a single 7 pin) and had to buy the complete kit including new electrics box that goes in the boot.

As you already have the twin sockets, I don't know if you'd need to change the electrics box or whether you can just wire up the plug, sorry.

Our current one has two 7 pin sockets and we just use a converter cable that works perfectly:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Socket-Caravan-Mo...ng+adaptor

As we just use an adaptor, which is exactly the same as just wiring up a 13 pin socket, I think you're probably going to be OK if you can get the wiring diagrams.

25th Aug 2018 3:31pm

Alistair

Member Since: 11 Feb 2011
Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra
Posts: 7898

2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

Re: Converting twin towing plugs to single

If you have to ask, then it might be tough..... and if you get it wrong, it’s an MOT failure.

Andy wrote:
I have the new plug ready to go on

I assume you mean you have a socket ?

The individual cables are colour coded and there are plenty 0f wiring diagrams on the net - but it’s pretty fiddly to do.

It might be easier just to buy an adapter

25th Aug 2018 3:38pm

AJGalaxy2012

Member Since: 11 Jun 2018
Location: Gainsborough
Posts: 1464

2012 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 V8 Bonatti Grey

Ive just done it, Im just making up the details etc into a document, I'll upload it later.

My wiring had been on fire!! (before I owned the car). BMW i3 Electric Car
2012 Full Fat RR 4.4 TDV8 (now gone)
2006 VW Touareg 3.0 TDi V6

25th Aug 2018 4:05pm

Weegie

Member Since: 09 Jun 2014
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 3223

2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

P.F. Jones sell appropriate adapters:

https://www.pfjones.co.uk/towbar-electrics-guide.html John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold

25th Aug 2018 7:32pm

AJGalaxy2012

Member Since: 11 Jun 2018
Location: Gainsborough
Posts: 1464

These are the connections I traced out, dead simple job to wire.

BMW i3 Electric Car
2012 Full Fat RR 4.4 TDV8 (now gone)
2006 VW Touareg 3.0 TDi V6

25th Aug 2018 8:47pm

Andy

Member Since: 24 Feb 2009
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2938

That’s great. Thanks

26th Aug 2018 6:31pm

AJGalaxy2012

Member Since: 11 Jun 2018
Location: Gainsborough
Posts: 1464

Because the wiring just behind the 12s plug had been on fire on mine I used a short piece of 12 core cable and then spliced it onto the plug, All worked out well in the end. BMW i3 Electric Car
2012 Full Fat RR 4.4 TDV8 (now gone)
2006 VW Touareg 3.0 TDi V6

26th Aug 2018 7:37pm

Andy

Member Since: 24 Feb 2009
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2938

It appears the missing wire in my loom is the blue/pink that goes to pin 9. I don’t have that one.

8th Oct 2018 5:20pm

AJGalaxy2012

Member Since: 11 Jun 2018
Location: Gainsborough
Posts: 1464

The plug in the nearside boot looks like this, kthe constant live is here

BMW i3 Electric Car
2012 Full Fat RR 4.4 TDV8 (now gone)
2006 VW Touareg 3.0 TDi V6

8th Oct 2018 5:58pm

Andy

Member Since: 24 Feb 2009
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2938

That’s a different plug to mine. Mine has BMW electrics.

8th Oct 2018 6:02pm

AJGalaxy2012

Member Since: 11 Jun 2018
Location: Gainsborough
Posts: 1464

Ah I didnt realise. BMW i3 Electric Car
2012 Full Fat RR 4.4 TDV8 (now gone)
2006 VW Touareg 3.0 TDi V6

8th Oct 2018 6:18pm

Andy

Member Since: 24 Feb 2009
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2938

Sorted. All working as it should. Thanks for all the help

9th Oct 2018 5:33pm

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