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Title: 7 pin to 12 pin
Post by: tezzablue on August 31, 2016, 08:43:17 PM
Hello all first post I have recently purchased a second hand Goldstream Storm which has a 7 pin plug plus anderson plug to battery I need to change it to a 12 pin to match the car,, My question is I know number 8 on 12 pin is battery do I need to run the earth wire number 10 rerouting the wires from anderson to 12 pin

Thanks
Tezza
Title: Re: 7 pin to 12 pin
Post by: rags on August 31, 2016, 09:17:23 PM
Only just came in from outside rewiring my 12 pin plug after forgetting to unplugging the van before moving the car bugger. A quick google I found this. Just make sure you follow the plug or socket which ever is appropriate , in my hast I got it wrong on first attempt.
Link
http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/wiring-diagrams (http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/wiring-diagrams)
Title: Re: 7 pin to 12 pin
Post by: Herks on August 31, 2016, 09:23:30 PM
IMHO I would leave the Anderson plug on, better current rating. I have seen far too many 12 pins burn out.
Ta
John
Title: Re: 7 pin to 12 pin
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on September 01, 2016, 11:25:18 AM
A normal 7n pin plug should sit in a 12 pin socket without a hassle, that's the way they are made.
Don't know why you would handicap yourself by reducing the capacity of the wiring for charging the equipment in your camper.
The smaller the wiring the longer it takes to transfer the same amount of juice.
The smaller wiring will also heat up significantly more.
That's why people had the 6B&S discussions.
Title: Re: 7 pin to 12 pin
Post by: Andy_Q on September 01, 2016, 11:39:51 AM
I made up a short adaptor for the occasions where I tow with the falcon. A 12 pin plug connects to a 7 pin and Anderson.
Something like this might be suitable for what you need.
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Title: Re: 7 pin to 12 pin
Post by: HEM19X on September 01, 2016, 02:03:38 PM
I have a 12pin on the tug - for the van but the trailer is a 7 pin... no probs