Towbar Electrics Fitting Leicester

Proper towbar electrics are essential for safe, legal towing. Leicester towbar specialists fit both 7-pin and 13-pin electrical systems, including vehicle-specific wiring that integrates with your car's electronics. For a detailed comparison, see our 7-pin vs 13-pin electrics guide.

Types of Towbar Electrics

7-Pin Electrics

Basic lighting functions suitable for trailers and bike racks:

• Indicators (left and right)
• Brake lights
• Tail lights
• Rear fog light
• Earth connection

13-Pin Electrics

Full functionality for caravans:

• All 7-pin functions
• Reversing lights
• Permanent 12V power
• Switched 12V power
• Earth for additional circuits

Vehicle-Specific Wiring

Modern vehicles require dedicated wiring kits that:

• Integrate with the car's CAN-bus system
• Maintain warranty compliance
• Preserve parking sensor functionality
• Enable trailer stability assist (where fitted)

Coding Requirements

Many modern vehicles (especially German brands) require software coding after towbar fitting to:

• Activate towing mode
• Enable trailer lighting checks
• Adjust parking sensors
• Enable trailer assist features

Our Leicester fitters have the diagnostic equipment to code most vehicle makes and models.