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90roy



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Towbar electrics
Hello,
I'm fitting a towbar, do I need a relay box for the electrics or can I just connect the 7 pin plug upto the existing wiring?

Thanks

R 300tdi 90 1996.
Post #981158 3rd Feb 2023 7:51pm
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rallysteve



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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green
Assuming you are only fitting lighting then no need for any relays.

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Post #981160 3rd Feb 2023 8:08pm
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90roy



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Thanks Steve.
It's just for an old caravan, so just the usual ,brakes, indicators, side lights etc. No charging unit or anything like that. 300tdi 90 1996.
Post #981161 3rd Feb 2023 8:14pm
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What model/engine/year?  1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top
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I'd hazard a guess at a 1996 300tdi 90 Wink







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Post #981176 3rd Feb 2023 10:27pm
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90roy



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Martin wrote:
What model/engine/year?



Yeah, 1996 300tdi, originally a hard top, but converted to have rear windows/seats now. 300tdi 90 1996.
Post #981178 3rd Feb 2023 10:36pm
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TexasRover



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Not sure what model year this started but my Td5 has a plug in the rear wiring harness for the trailer wiring. In which case you can buy a harness and just plug it in

You will only need a 7 pin connector (Europe). The 13 pin connector adds features which are not needed for driving (fridge power etc)
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106Lad



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Same in the puma.

There's a plug left to plug in the towbar electrics in the rear driver footwell
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