Fordsabroad Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I am collecting my new Fleetwood 640 on Friday and it has ATC which I don't currently have. Is there any way I can check before hand if the car sockets (12 N & 12 S not 13 pin) are wired for it? Fordsabroad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaramanga Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 As long as the 12s socket on pin 4 has a permanent 12v output then the ATC will operate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordsabroad Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Swift answer and just what I needed to know. Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WispMan Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Also as you plug in the grey 12S socket the ATC light will come on, you will hear some awful noises and the light should stay on a constant green. You do NOT want to see a steady red light, flashing red light or flashing green light. This happens regardless of whether the car is running or not. It also happens everytime the 12S socket is plugged in. Quote Graham Unless otherwise stated all posts are my personal opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alecsmart Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Flashing green light is fine. It will go steady green as soon as there is forward motion. Fixed red usually means that the system memory is full and not an indication of any major problem. This can be reset by leaving the power connected for 12 hours. (Not really an option when buying I guess!) Quote Kia Sorento GT Line Bailey Unicorn Madrid 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadly Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Also check your car wiring and fuses are man enough as when ATC operates it can blow 15amp fuses. Quote An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind. Mahatma Gandhi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipbroker Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 . ...............I didn't want one but was offered for something else as compensation. ......must admit rather pleased I have it now. geoff Quote Kia Sorento KX-1 CRDI 4WD towing an Elddis Affinity 530 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders53 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 You will need adapter from 2x7-pin to 13 pin. .. for the new caravan. May be worth getting the car changed to 13-pin by a qualified towbar electrics installer (e. g. NTTA) who could check out the wring cross-sectional areas and fuse ratings at the same time. They should be conversant with the ATC requirements. Probably only a little more than the cost of troublesome adapter lead, and may even be less? Quote 2012 Bailey Pegasus 2 Rimini towed by 2019 Ford Galaxy Titanium X, 2.0 EcoBlue, 8 speed auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaramanga Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) You will need adapter from 2x7-pin to 13 pin. .. for the new caravan. May be worth getting the car changed to 13-pin by a qualified towbar electrics installer (e. g. NTTA) who could check out the wring cross-sectional areas and fuse ratings at the same time. They should be conversant with the ATC requirements. Probably only a little more than the cost of troublesome adapter lead, and may even be less? The OPs first post states its not 13 pin. ATC was fitted to some vans with the 12N & 12S plugs. Edited August 23, 2014 by Scaramanga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders53 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 The OPs first post states its not 13 pin. ATC was fitted to some vans with the 12N & 12S plugs. Doh! I saw NEW caravan (and forgot Fleetwood went bust 5 years ago!) Mind OP only mentions the CAR has 7-pin ---- but probably the 'new to him' old caravan has, too. Quote 2012 Bailey Pegasus 2 Rimini towed by 2019 Ford Galaxy Titanium X, 2.0 EcoBlue, 8 speed auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaramanga Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Doh! I saw NEW caravan (and forgot Fleetwood went bust 5 years ago!) Mind OP only mentions the CAR has 7-pin ---- but probably the 'new to him' old caravan has, too. Thats alright. Makes a change for me to pull someone up. Its normally me whos being corrected and sent to the naughty corner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipbroker Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Mine has 12n & S plugs and was fitted by Al-Ko own engineer last year. geoff Quote Kia Sorento KX-1 CRDI 4WD towing an Elddis Affinity 530 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtrailman Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 You might be interested in buying the remote ATC monitor so you can see some information in the car while towing. https://www. obelink. nl/technische-accessoires/chassis/al-ko-atc-display. html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCloughie Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 You might be interested in buying the remote ATC monitor so you can see some information in the car while towing. https://www. obelink. nl/technische-accessoires/chassis/al-ko-atc-display. html Pity its in Dutch, I have found another site in German. Cannot find English, even at ALKO UK. Is this available anywhere? Perhaps someone is a better searcher than me. John Quote Volvo V70 D3 SE (was Peugeot 4007, SsangYong Korando), Pulling a Lunar Clubman SI 2015. If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WispMan Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 When I click on the link, Chrome gives me a choice to translate from Dutch to English. Quote Graham Unless otherwise stated all posts are my personal opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadly Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I'm gonna make my own. Quote An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind. Mahatma Gandhi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seesaw Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 WispMan, on 23 Aug 2014 - 7:49 PM, said:When I click on the link, Chrome gives me a choice to translate from Dutch to English. And? For those of us who don't use Chrome!!! Quote 2012 Swift Conqueror 630 towed by Toyota Hilux Invincible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadly Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 And? For those of us who don't use Chrome!!!Firefox Quote An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind. Mahatma Gandhi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seesaw Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 dreadly, on 23 Aug 2014 - 8:27 PM, said:Firefox Thanks. But what did it when translated? Quote 2012 Swift Conqueror 630 towed by Toyota Hilux Invincible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtrailman Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I'm gonna make my own. Then make one for me. Pity its in Dutch, I have found another site in German. Cannot find English, even at ALKO UK. Is this available anywhere? Perhaps someone is a better searcher than me. John Using explorer with a google tool bar I have the translation box on the top rhs. I also have Chrome downloaded which I sometimes use when I read my Gmail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommanderDave Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Also check your car wiring and fuses are man enough as when ATC operates it can blow 15amp fuses. As said you might find it needs a bigger fuse. Dave Quote Jeep Commander 3. 0 V6 CRD Isuzu D- Max Utah Auto Elddis Crusader Storm 2000 Kgs, Unipart Royal Atlas Mover . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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