tow bar electrics

Following on from this thread, I am trying to get to the bottom of my trailer electrics problem. Short version - no problems at all until I pulled a trailer at the end of January 2024 (we had owned the van 10 months by then). After disconnecting the trailer, the headunit still shows a trailer...

Westfalia Towbar Fitting Instructions No. 322074300: electric wiring kit for towbars 13 pin / 12v

PF Jones Towbar Fitting Instructions No. 19270522: electric wiring kit for towbars 7 pin / 12v / ISO 1724

PF Jones Towbar Fitting Instructions No. 29270547: electric wiring kit for towbars 13 pin / 12v / ISO 11446

**UPDATE* I now have the instructions, kindly supplied by Paynewright and are visible below. Has anyone got the instructions for fitting the tow bar electrics fuse panel, 000055212A, that fits under the passenger seat. I have the genuine kit but it didn't come with instructions. Specifically...

I bought my T6 back in April and it came with a 7-pin socket wired in, but I wanted a 13-pin to connect properly to my caravan so I got a local towbar specialist to change it to 13-pin and add the relevant wiring. However, he only used the existing universal controller and I wanted a dedicated...

I fitted a genuine westfalia detachable towbar and wiring kit to my 2022 6.1 when i first got it, never really used the towbar until recently and now found that disconnecting the trailer while the van is locked does not set off the alarm ! The trailer in question is a large modern car...

T6 Kombi van 2018 - converted to full camper. Just noticed a problem when towing my caravan, the right indicator isn’t working and instead flashes both brake lights on the caravan. The brake lights don’t come on when depressing the brake pedal. I bought one of those cheap towing electric...

Morning all. After a chat with my local independent vw garage as to whether or not my van is towbar prepared. They checked my serial number codes and reckoned it is. So, ordered a Tow Trust unit from PF Jones as Westfalia units out of stock since February with the towbar prep loom. This has...

Hi all, have searched thoroughly but cannot find the answer so hopefully someone knows My left hand side trailer indicator does not work. I have a 2019 Caravelle with a factory fitted towbar and 13 pin socket. I have tested the trailer and there is continuity on the indicator, I have checked...

Hi, I know T6.1 is different, but not on my problem (I hope) I bought complete kit for retrofitting telectroc par of railer hitch assist on my T6.1 on the kit I got -front cable -controler -rear cable as I'm 1D0, I don't have the harness from D-pillar to passenger seat. do you confirm...

This much needed and never present function can be now be done without running additional cabling :cool: This is the list of requirements:- VCDS (possibly could be done with other software tools, but I used VCDS) 13 pin OEM towbar electrics (I have full OEM towbar install not just towbar...

I have for sale the non factory prep towbar cabling for a T6.1 part number VW25213U. This is brand new in the box. I paid over £193 plus postage, looking for £170 posted

Hi, just purchased 2022 t6.1 converted to camper. There seems a huge range of (not van preped) 13 pin wiring kits, any advice regarding manufacturers, price, ease of fitment etc. In other vehicles (7 pin) have just used relays and spliced into the tail light wiring again have members done this...

Hi im just wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to get a live and a switched live feed from the interal fuse box for caravan 13 pin electrics. I currently have the bypass relay spiced into my wiring and to upgrade to the 13pin electrics i need a live and a switched live if anyone has any...

Hi all I have just tried to connect my caravans electrics for the first time to my factory fitted removable tow bar electrics and got no power, I have looked through the manual and there is no fuse diagram for me to check if the fuse has blown, so not sure where to look. I bought this van a...

Hi is this IG positive trailer relay j941 only energised when a trailer is connected? Tried to search but didn't bring up what I needed and don't have a trailer I can check with.

I have VW trailer wiring on towbar and led lights on boat trailer. The warning symbol comes on with "check left tail light". I know this is triggered by led lights and vw sell an adapter to rectify , but it is quite expensive. As all my lights are working correctly on van and trailer when...

Hi all, I've searched the forum but cang find a definitive answer. Does anyone know the coding required after installing a tow bar and loom kit. I'll be using VCDS. Thank you!!!!

So i've got a T6 2019 Highline but it doesn't have any tow bar prep, What the easiest way to get 12V to the tow bar 7 pin electrics ? I've got LED rear lights so I'm assuming there is no 12v feed to these but I do have a rear tailgate with heated rear screen and wiper...could I possibly tap...