Description
Overview:
This 12N 7-pin trailer socket (MPN 763 068) is a standard towing electrical connector used for road-lighting circuits on trailers, plant trailers, caravans and light commercial transport. It features a durable plastic body with nickel-plated contact pins to provide reliable conductivity and resistance to corrosion in everyday fleet and site conditions. Designed for 12V systems, the socket accepts a matching 7-pin 12N plug and is commonly mounted to a towbar socket plate or bracket on the rear of a vehicle. A spring-loaded protective lid helps keep the contacts clean when not in use and provides basic weather protection. Screw terminals inside the housing enable straightforward wiring using standard 7-core trailer cable. Suitable for new installations or as a direct replacement for worn or damaged sockets across workshop, fleet and hire operations.
Key Features:
- 12N 7-pin socket for 12V towing road-lighting circuits
- Plastic body for low weight and corrosion resistance
- Nickel-plated terminals for improved conductivity and durability
- Spring-loaded protective lid to shield contacts when not in use
- Screw terminal connections for simple wiring and servicing
- Rear cable entry suitable for standard 7-core trailer cable
- Fits standard towbar socket mounting plates on cars, vans and 4x4s
- Compatible with standard 7-pin 12N trailer plugs used in the UK and Europe
Typical Applications:
Mounted to a towbar socket plate on cars, vans and 4x4s to provide 12N road-lighting power to trailers, plant trailers, car transporters and light utility trailers. Also used on caravan A-frames and trailer lighting boards as the vehicle-side connector. Suitable for replacements during towbar servicing or when upgrading corroded sockets in fleet and hire vehicles.
Also known as:
12N 7-pin towing socket
7-pole trailer lighting socket
Plastic 7-pin trailer socket
12V road lighting socket
N-type trailer socket
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 763 068 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
