Nova Caravan 12 Pin Plug Wiring Diagram
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Nova caravan 12 pin plug wiring diagram. A 12 pin plug is sometimes an alternative to an anderson plug if the caravanner wants just one electrical connection between car and van. The most popular anderson plug size is the 50a plug. The large pins on the narva 12 pin plug are rated at 35a. There have been slight variations over the years as most newer caravans control the battery charging in the caravan rather than from the towing vehicle.
The 12 pin flat plug have a second row of 5 larger points which will accept up to 6mm auto cable. The sterling has only a 7 pin plug and obviously fitted into the 12 pin to tow home. This is the standard uk wiring of a the supplementary socket and plug otherwise known as 12s. Just traded my jayco heritage van and update to a sterling.
The 12 pin plug can only take a 6mm diameter wire so it will not provide the charge of an anderson plug system. Put in a breakaway monitor and tow vehicle and heritage were wired with 12 pin plugs. However i would suggest you have a heavy duty 7 pin round plug socket and use the anderson plug for heavy current. A colour coded trailer plug wiring guide to help you require your plugs and sockets.
Trailer plug wiring diagrams use the correct size cable for the plug socket most standard plugs will accept up to a 4mm auto cable easily.