Adapter Availability 13 Pin European to 4-Way US Trailer Connector
Updated 03/06/2017 | Published 03/04/2017
Question:
Hello etrailer, I have a German Thule bike carrier with turnsignals, brake- and back-up lights as well as a fog-light. The unit comes with a round 13/8 pin 8 of the 13 pins are used plug. What do I need to do to make the assembly work with a standard US trailer hitch with ball for a 2016 Ford Escape? Is there an adapter for a standard US receptical? I purchased a round 13 to 7 pin adapter, which apparently is useless, because only flat adapters are available in the US. Thank you,
asked by: Christian S
Helpful Expert Reply:
Unfortunately we do not have an adapter to go from a European 13-way trailer connector to a U.S. style 4-way trailer connector. European trailers typically have separate brake light and turn signal circuits, but U.S. trailers use a combined wiring system that use one wire for the turn signals and brake lights.
You could make an adapter using a universal 4-way flat tail light converter like part # 119130, but you would need to find a European trailer side 13-way connector that can be rewired. Simply connect the blunt cut wires from the Tow Ready Converter # 119130 to the corrosponding pins on the 13-way connector. The functions of the wires from the Tow Ready converter are listed below.
Red Wire - Brake Lights
Yellow Wire - Left Turn Signal
Green Wire - Right Turn Signal
Brown Wire - Tail Lights/Running Lights
White Wire - Ground
