Charging through towing socket
Contents
Introduction
Rather than lifting the bonnet and removing the battery cover, vehicles can be charged using the tow electric socket, if you have either twin 12N/S electrics (with two 7 pin sockets) or the 13 pin socket.
The wiring between the 12V positive pin below and the battery feed is fused on the vehicle but it is recommended to add an additional fuse in your electrics wiring for maximum safety. Choose a fuse with a rating a little over the maximum output of your charger but below the 15 amp rating of the tow electrics fuse (mounted in the left hand boot cubby).
Ready Made
Ready made adapters are now available from the site shop:
Pinout
12S
The 12S socket is the 'caravan' socket with the white cover:
Pin 3 (31) Ground (Negative)
Pin 4 (R) 12V (Positive)
13 Pin
Note: Pin numbers in the diagram are looking at mating (pin) side of the PLUG or wiring side of the SOCKET
Pin 9 12V (Positive)
Pin 13 Ground (Negative)
