Professional Trailer Plug Supply & Installation

There are many types of trailer plugs available in Australia for towing your caravan.


The main purpose of the trailer plug is to transfer electrical power to the lighting system and electrical brake system of the towing vehicle(trailer, caravan, camper). 


How each pin connects to the wiring will be different according to the type of plug and its manufacturer's diagram.


The most common trailer plugs in Australia are:

  • The 7 pin trailer plug - small round and the 7 pin flat trailer plug (the latter used mostly on late model vehicles). There are also large round 7 pin plugs, usually suitable for heavy machinery and trucks.
    The 12 pin trailer plug performs the same functions as the 7 pin trailer plug PLUS the ability to wire accessories. (See more info HERE)
  • The Anderson trailer plug is used to charge your caravan or trailer battery while you are driving (See more info HERE)


The 7 pin trailer plug is the standard solution for passenger cars when basic towing is applied. This means traditional box trailers, small boat trailers and situations where no other auto electrical accessories are needed other than the brake/tail and indicator lights.


The 7 pin trailer plug is used to connect the following between your car and the towed vehicle:

  • Left-Hand Turn
  • Reversing or Auxiliary Signal
  • Earth Return
  • Right-Hand Turn
  • Service Brakes
  • Stop Lamps
  • Rear Lamps, Clearance and Side Marker Lamps


Our team of expert auto electricians can help you select the correct trailer plug for your vehicle and have it professionally installed for your next road trip.

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The 7 Pin Trailer Plug

  • Small round (for older vehicles)
  • 7 pin flat (for late model vehicles)

Caravan 12 Pin Trailer Plug

12 pin flat plug and socket diagram

12 pin trailer plugs enable all connections for the 7 pin plug to tow a caravan, plus the ability to wire 4x4 accessories.

  1. Left-hand turn indicator
  2. Reversing Signal
  3. Earth return
  4. 4. Right-hand turn indicator
  5. Service Brakes
  6. Stop Lamps
  7. Rear Lamps, Clearance and Side Marker Lamps
  8. Battery Charger/Winch
  9. Auxiliaries/Battery Lead
  10. Earth Return
  11. Rear Fog Lamp
  12. Auxiliaries
12 Pin Plug and Socket Cable Entry Diagram

The 12 pin rectangle trailer plug consists of a row of 7 pins and a row of 5 larger pins.


The row of 7 pins transfers electrical power to run the towing vehicle’s lighting system and electrical braking power.

Anderson plug installation to run the vehicle lighting system

The larger pins are used for higher current most common to run power to a 12 volt fridge or to charge a battery system on a towing vehicle (caravan or camper trailer.)

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