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Old 25 January 2018, 14:14   #21
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13 pin lighting board

I have just ouchased a 4 ft board with reversing light , red triangles and numerplate and stop & indicators etc with 13 pin as my merc has 13 pin electrics , the 7 pin does not allow for reversing lights
Try ebay liesure mart they may have a larger 6 ft board
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Old 26 January 2018, 11:17   #22
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Speaking from experience, 7 pin connectors are a nightmare whilst the 13 pin connectors work, every time. The 7-13 pin adapters introduce another point of failure so avoid.

As for light boards in general - I hate them. The ones you buy are fragile and prone too damage to easily.

I've just bought some LED lights from ebay with twin reverse and twin fogs. Will be getting some suitable board and making my own up.

Will also be fitting the light board with its own integral 13 pin male connector, allowing the long cable to be disconnected. I hate having a long cable permanently attached to the light board.

I also have a two A-Frame's on my trailer, and will be fitting lights to the top of the rear frame. I accept that they will not be legal on their own (too high), however, at least I will have some permanent lighting fitted for that short run when I cant be arsed to fit the light board or when the light board is broken for whatever reason.
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Old 26 January 2018, 18:26   #23
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May be being dim (bit like trailer board lights) but why bother with the extra pins designed for caravan electrics if you don't need tgem for a simple lighting board. I have no intention of ever hitching my car to a caravan!
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May be being dim (bit like trailer board lights) but why bother with the extra pins designed for caravan electrics if you don't need tgem for a simple lighting board. I have no intention of ever hitching my car to a caravan!


I used the split charge output from the 13pin to charge the auxiliary battery for the trailer winch. You could also use it to charge the boat battery whilst you were towing if so inclined.
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