12s auxiliary socket quick check.

Lazylabs said:

Hi All

Now I've read through the multiple of posts on here about the 12s caravan socket and I'm just as confused haha.

I already have 12n electrics connected on the rh side of car. I need to add the 12s wiring and upgrade to 13 pin as van has 13 pin.

I have the connector on the lh side behind the cd changer. I also have the official cable amr3007 towing harness that plugs into this connector. My understanding is this gives me reversing lights. Switch live for fridge and battery charging and a ground connection?

So my question. Do I still need to run a live feed from battery, fused and through a relay to the perm live pin on the 13 pin socket?

Yes If you want power to the fridge IMO. The switch live is not for the fridge but interior lights and charging the caravan battery, at least it is on my caravan. The fridge might draw more than 10 amps so normally needs a seperate supply. Check your caravan wiring diagram. I have put in a separate 6mm supply in with a relay to isolate it when the engine is off to avoid flattening the P38 battery.

I only want to have the fridge and battery on charge while towing.

If you still need the direct feed from battery what's the point of the prewired connector on the car? Rave says its a 10amp supply?

As above

What's the difference between the pre wired 10amp supply and the likes of a split charge relay? Is it just providing a greater supply?

If I put the split charge relay in can I put a auxiliary socket (cig lighter socket) in the boot?

Ok so maybe more than one question haha. That's p38's for u.

Cheers in advance.

Al

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