7 Pin 12N Trailing Socket - Plastic Body, 12V Trailer Lighting Connector

This 7‑Pin 12N Trailing Socket is a reliable plastic‑bodied connector used to link a tow vehicle’s 12V electrics to a trailer, caravan, boat trailer or utility trailer. Built to the standard UK/European 12N road‑lighting format, it carries power for indicators, tail and side lamps, stop lamps, rear fog and number plate illumination.

Featuring a durable plastic housing in a compact round design, this trailing socket is ideal for everyday towing duties, workshop replacements and DIY lighting repairs. A protective flip‑cover shields the contacts from dirt and weather, while the clear internal pin layout ensures easier wiring and quick fault finding.

Key Features

• Standard 7‑pin 12V (12N) layout for UK/European trailer lighting systems
• Durable plastic body designed for frequent towing and handling
• Protective cover helps keep contacts clean and shielded when not in use
• Clear, consistent pin arrangement for easier wiring and diagnostics
• Compatible with cars, vans, 4x4s and light commercial towing electrics
• Provides reliable power to indicators, brake lamps, fog, side/tail and number plate lamps
• Lightweight and compact for new installations or replacements
• Supplied individually so you can replace exactly what you need

Typical Applications

• Renewing or installing 7‑pin trailer lighting connections
• Caravans, utility and plant trailers, boat trailers and horseboxes
• Workshop or fleet maintenance where 12N sockets are routinely replaced
• Restoring legal, visible road lighting on any towed equipment

Also Known As

7‑pin 12N trailer socket, towing electrics socket, 12V lighting socket, N‑type 7‑pole socket, 7‑way trailer socket (12N), caravan lighting socket, ISO 12N female socket, trailing socket.