The 2 Tops Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 For the first time, having just bought my new car, I have the 13-pin electrics fitted. The towbar, fitted by the dealership, is a Westfalia unit with detachable towball, and the 13-pin socket swings down on a pivot pin when required to be used. The pivot pin that holds this socket is riveted in positon, and cannot be removed without dismantling the rear bumper and towbar assembly. For this reason, I need to keep the socket clean and maintained to the highest possible standard. Is an ocassional spray with WD40 sufficient? For the 12N/12S plugs and sockets I have usually cleaned these with WD40 and smeared them with petroleum jelly. The more compact arrangement of the 13-pin plug/socket indicates that this treatment could result in gungy mess that would be difficult to clean away. Any advice from caravanners with experience of the 13-pin system would be greatly appreciated. Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beejay Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) For the first time, having just bought my new car, I have the 13-pin electrics fitted. The towbar, fitted by the dealership, is a Westfalia unit with detachable towball, and the 13-pin socket swings down on a pivot pin when required to be used. The pivot pin that holds this socket is riveted in positon, and cannot be removed without dismantling the rear bumper and towbar assembly. For this reason, I need to keep the socket clean and maintained to the highest possible standard. Is an ocassional spray with WD40 sufficient? For the 12N/12S plugs and sockets I have usually cleaned these with WD40 and smeared them with petroleum jelly. The more compact arrangement of the 13-pin plug/socket indicates that this treatment could result in gungy mess that would be difficult to clean away. Any advice from caravanners with experience of the 13-pin system would be greatly appreciated. Regards. Silicone spray. ..Lidl 99p. Pins are nickel plated and not prone to rusting and the flap has a rubber seal. When engaged with the socket the twist action locks the plug onto the socket sealing ring. Edited March 16, 2009 by beejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 2 Tops Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Thanks, beejay. Never thought of silicone spray. I believe i actually have some that I used for the awning rail. Time to search the shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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