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Kent_keith



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Is there a permanent live and earth in the towing socket
Can't find my tester so if anyone knows I'd appreciate it. 2005 TD5 90 CSW XS
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JAY BOY



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This is the seven pin.
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And 13 Pin
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Kent_keith



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So no then as I have the 7 pin, ok thank you for that Thumbs Up 2005 TD5 90 CSW XS
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The 7 pin towing socket is the 12N socket. No permanent live. But you can add a 12S socket, which does have a permanent live. If you do a search on here for 12S, you will find plenty of info about that. Thumbs Up
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What would the purpose be for asking?
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Kent_keith



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ericvv wrote:
The 7 pin towing socket is the 12N socket. No permanent live. But you can add a 12S socket, which does have a permanent live. If you do a search on here for 12S, you will find plenty of info about that. Thumbs Up
Eric


Does it have 8 pins then? 2005 TD5 90 CSW XS
Post #394960 1st Feb 2015 9:11pm
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JAY BOY



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No Keith its a different configuration. I will find one for you
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There you go mate.

This one is for a caravan. in the old days you would have 2 plugs when towing. One for the trailer lights etc and one for the caravan electrics.
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Kent_keith



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custom90steve wrote:
What would the purpose be for asking?


I'm going to fit a waterproof steel lockable yellow box on to my drive, attach a chain as a land anchor to the back of the defender also with an added security alarm that takes its supply from the towing socket with battery back up that will activate when it's unplugged or the wire is cut. 2005 TD5 90 CSW XS
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Kent_keith



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JAY BOY wrote:

There you go mate.

This one is for a caravan. in the old days you would have 2 plugs when towing. One for the trailer lights etc and one for the caravan electrics.


Oh right I keep the 12n and add a 12s 2005 TD5 90 CSW XS
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Keith

you could also add a charging circuit from a Ctek charger so you can keep your battery in tiptop condition. Thumbs Up
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JWL



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What about a DIN plug and socket and if the worst comes to the worst it will pull out with no damage if you forget and go to drive away, it will still sound your alarm but is less prone to ripping plugs and sockets apart.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Pin-DIN-Hi-Fi-...1395432695
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Can see the point if he's using the yellow box as a ground anchor. he will be going no where Shocked
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Kent_keith



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JAY BOY wrote:
Keith

you could also add a charging circuit from a Ctek charger so you can keep your battery in tiptop condition. Thumbs Up


Then I would have to get 240v supply out there too, would be nice to have at a future date though. 2005 TD5 90 CSW XS
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