Towbar Electrics
May 20th 2012, 9:49 am
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Towbar Electrics
What type of electrics do i need to make my Kluger a trailer friendly car?
Just a small trailer will be used, big enough to cart the camping stuff in
Just a small trailer will be used, big enough to cart the camping stuff in
May 20th 2012, 9:21 pm
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Re: Towbar Electrics
You will need a socket on the back of the Kluger which connects to tail lights, indicators and brake lights. Reversing lights are not required.
Sockets are either five, six or seven pin round, or 7 pin flat (see the diagrams here). 12 pin flat is for more complex systems. Flat sockets are neater and less conspicuous. If you ever hire a trailer the hire place will have a box full of adaptors to suit any socket you have.
You won't need the electric brake connection as your trailer will not be over 750kg - if you think you may load it above this level, get one with a mechanical or hydraulic override brake.
Sockets are either five, six or seven pin round, or 7 pin flat (see the diagrams here). 12 pin flat is for more complex systems. Flat sockets are neater and less conspicuous. If you ever hire a trailer the hire place will have a box full of adaptors to suit any socket you have.
You won't need the electric brake connection as your trailer will not be over 750kg - if you think you may load it above this level, get one with a mechanical or hydraulic override brake.
Last edited by KJCherokee; May 20th 2012 at 9:24 pm.
May 20th 2012, 10:43 pm
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Re: Towbar Electrics
You will need a socket on the back of the Kluger which connects to tail lights, indicators and brake lights. Reversing lights are not required.
Sockets are either five, six or seven pin round, or 7 pin flat (see the diagrams here). 12 pin flat is for more complex systems. Flat sockets are neater and less conspicuous. If you ever hire a trailer the hire place will have a box full of adaptors to suit any socket you have.
You won't need the electric brake connection as your trailer will not be over 750kg - if you think you may load it above this level, get one with a mechanical or hydraulic override brake.
Sockets are either five, six or seven pin round, or 7 pin flat (see the diagrams here). 12 pin flat is for more complex systems. Flat sockets are neater and less conspicuous. If you ever hire a trailer the hire place will have a box full of adaptors to suit any socket you have.
You won't need the electric brake connection as your trailer will not be over 750kg - if you think you may load it above this level, get one with a mechanical or hydraulic override brake.
You have been a great help, the chick at Toyota had less of a clue than me. 7 pin flat sounds just the job
May 20th 2012, 11:48 pm
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Re: Towbar Electrics
You're welcome. Just make sure they wire up to the correct pins - you don't want a unique set-up that no other trailer will work with!
May 21st 2012, 1:38 am
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Re: Towbar Electrics
Oz Wiring standards in big pictures. I would have thought whoever is doing the towbar will also do the electrics if you were going after market.
http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/Tec...n_Plugs_How_To
Did see a set on email for the whole setup
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-TOYOT...-/290650787055
http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/Tec...n_Plugs_How_To
Did see a set on email for the whole setup
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-TOYOT...-/290650787055
May 21st 2012, 11:43 am
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Re: Towbar Electrics
While ranting why have a multitude of flat & round combinations? Surely a standard 10 pin flat would suit any conceivable situation
May 23rd 2012, 12:51 pm
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Re: Towbar Electrics
If you have a tow bar, a trailer harness should already be fitted as this is standard when fitting the bar. The electric brake is different though. If you stay in queensland, give black Toyota a call.
Jun 14th 2012, 1:15 pm
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Re: Towbar Electrics
How much did you guys pay to have towbars installed?
Thinking about getting a light duty one put on one of my hatches for bike rack/small rubbish trailer use. Won't be pulling any barges...
Thinking about getting a light duty one put on one of my hatches for bike rack/small rubbish trailer use. Won't be pulling any barges...
Jun 15th 2012, 12:13 am
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Re: Towbar Electrics
We got a tow bar, no electrics, just for your same needs, was a while ago but i'm sure it was round about $400
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