Question 1

Universal Towbar Wiring Kit

Accepted Answer

Universal wiring kits will provide all of the lighting functions required to keep your vehicle legal while towing your trailer or caravan. However they does not provide the additional benefits of vehicle specific towbar wiring.

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Question 2

Vehicle Specific Towbar Wiring Kit

Accepted Answer

Vehicle-specific electrical wiring harnesses by ERICH JAEGER are perfectly tailored to each particular vehicle type. Dedicated kits interface with the vehicle’s systems in the same way as the vehicle manufacturer intended. Due to the complexity of dedicated wiring, this kit is more expensive than the alternative universal option. The advantages are:

- simple installation
- reduced installation times
- exactly adjusted equipment for each vehicle
- components approved by the auto industry
- control devices conform to all EU Directives
- installation manuals based on pictograms

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Question 3

Towbar 7 Pin Electrics

Accepted Answer

Towbar 7 pin electrics, also known as 12N towing electrics are needed to power the lighting on a trailer, caravan, cycle carrier or anything you're towing. (The single 7 pin electrics power left and right indicator and taillights, fog lights and brake lights.) If you don't require any further power to your towing counterpart, the single 7 pin electrics socket will be your main choice.

Question 4

Towbar 13 Pin Electrics

Accepted Answer

Towbar 13 pin electrics are the most modern style of towing socket, all EU caravans post 2008 will be fitted as standard with a 13 pin electrics connector. The 13 pin electrics will power everything that a single electrics system powers plus reversing lamp, battery, power supply and fridge.

Bosal Detachable Towbar For Octavia Combi 2012 Onwards

€280.99

Item code: 3442854

To fit on skoda OCTAVIA Combi

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Overview

Universal Towbar Wiring Kit

Vehicle Specific Towbar Wiring Kit

Towbar 7 Pin Electrics

Towbar 13 Pin Electrics

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