Guide to Trailer Plugs: Towing & Charging Solutions | Accelerate Auto Electrics & Air Conditioning

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Confused about what trailer plug you need? Our simple explanation explains all.

Hi, I'm Briohny from Accelerate Auto Electrics & Air Conditioning on the Sunshine Coast. Some of the most common questions we get asked as auto electricians are, what the different types of trailer plugs are, and what each one is used for.

Today we're gonna take a look at the most common options for trailer plugs, the five pin, seven pin, twelve pin, and also the Anderson plug.

They're called five, seven, and twelve pin plugs because they connect five, seven, or twelve wires on your car to your caravan or trailer, i.e if you turn the indicator on in your car, the first pin connects the signal in the car to the trailer indicator and makes the trailer indicator work.

When it comes to getting your vehicle wired up to tow a trailer or caravan, there are few things we recommend. If you plan to tow a caravan, we usually suggest getting an Anderson plug installed, especially if you want to charge your caravan's battery from your vehicle.

Twelve pin plugs are not designed to hold a charge feed and will usually melt when exposed to that much current. If you have any other questions about the plugs, your car, caravan, or trailer needs, comment below, or call us at 1300 227 353, or email [email protected].