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Re: Trailer socket wiring loom diagram
Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 11:28 am
by Mcnoogle
Thanks,
Will add it to my to-do list for Sunday, I still need to also apply my banner sticker.
I am thinking of mounting my socket straight onto the bumper, as that means it can stay on when I take my tow-bar extension plate off.
Has anyone here done this themselves (It would be a very basic job) just wast to know if there are any issues with mounting on the bumper.
Re: Trailer socket wiring loom diagram
Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 3:26 pm
by tonton
Mcnoogle wrote:...I am thinking of mounting my socket straight onto the bumper, as that means it can stay on when I take my tow-bar extension plate off.
Has anyone here done this themselves (It would be a very basic job) just wast to know if there are any issues with mounting on the bumper.
I can't see any problem with this. In fact, I think they should have come out that way.
Just make sure your trailer's cable is long enough, and that the plug doesn't get into the way of the atriculation of the hook.
Anton
Re: Trailer socket wiring loom diagram
Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:35 pm
by Mcnoogle
Hi Anton,
Its actually going to move about 50-80mm back, so length is no issue, only slight worrying factor is that I'll be drilling 4 holes into the bumper. (Not that I could really be worried about resale value at this point
I'll see if I can get it all done this week-end, and hopefully take pics and post them on monday.
Re: Trailer socket wiring loom diagram
Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:54 pm
by tonton
...And with a spacer between the body and the towbar (which will also prevent the spare touching in articulation), you should be able to plug in without interference.
Anton
Re: Trailer socket wiring loom diagram
Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:57 pm
by Mcnoogle
I hear you,
But I think with the 'lowering' plate that comes standard, this shouldn't be a problem.
The next thing I also need to do is learn how to reverse with a trailer.
Cant do it at the moment.
Re: Trailer socket wiring loom diagram
Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:09 pm
by tonton
Mcnoogle wrote:I hear you,
But I think with the 'lowering' plate that comes standard, this shouldn't be a problem.
The next thing I also need to do is learn how to reverse with a trailer.
Cant do it at the moment.
The drop plate is good for a "Ventertjie", but you may want to "drop" the drop-plate if you plan to tow a "real" trailer.
As far as reversing is concerned - it's all in the head! If you can SEE the trailer, it is easy. My Ventertjie is barely visible behind the truck, and that is quite difficult to track.
Anton