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Towing socket fitting

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  • 06-05-2023 2:48pm
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    barongreen
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭


    My IX35 has a tow bar when I bought it and I am looking at buying a caravan though there is no socket for trailer lights. I would rather get someone to install. Any advice on where I can get this done?

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    #2
    Del2005
    Registered Users Posts: 18,915 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    Any auto electrician can do it and most competent mechanics should be able.



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    steinbock123
    Registered Users Posts: 609 ✭✭✭steinbock123


    Make sure your tow bar has a compliance plate on it. Odd that someone fitted one with no lighting socket, Mine has one that folds up under the bumper. You have to pull it down to use it. It’s not ordinarily visible.



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    funkey_monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 8,090 ✭✭✭funkey_monkey


    Get an auto electrician to install the socket so that it is set up correctly for integration with the canbus.



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    barongreen
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭barongreen


    Anyone got recommendations for the north louth area. Thanks



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    db
    Registered Users Posts: 1,079 ✭✭✭db


    make sure you get a 13 pin socket fired. It is better than getting two 7 point sockets and will have power for the fridge and charger. you can always get an adapter of the caravan has 7 point sockets. 13 pin has been standard since 2013.



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