Product details
Lissek car and trailer adapter – 13 pin to 7 pin
Got a trailer but the sockets don’t match? The Lissek 13-to-7 pin towbar adapter is a neat, no-nonsense bit of kit that sorts it in seconds. It lets you plug a 7‑pin trailer, bike rack or small caravan into a car’s 13‑pin socket with no faffing about. Compact and well made, it has a weather flap to keep rain and muck out, so you can leave it fitted for long journeys or while parked without worrying.
key benefits
What makes it useful: it’s small, straightforward to use and built to the familiar ISO standards, so it’ll work with most European cars and trailers. The coupling is designed to keep lever force low — no wrestling on a windy forecourt — and the sealed flap helps cut down corrosion. There’s no extra paperwork or registration needed just to use the adaptor, which is handy when you’re swapping trailers or lending a bike rack.
typical uses and scenarios
- Fitting a 7‑pin trailer to a modern car with a 13‑pin electrics socket — quick and reliable.
- Connecting bicycle carriers, small caravans or horse boxes that use a 7‑pin plug.
- Borrowing or hiring trailers without having to rewire the vehicle — very handy on holiday or for weekend jobs.
- Leaving the adaptor on the car for regular use — the seal helps it cope with British weather.
practical details and things to check
Check your vehicle and trailer paperwork to confirm the plug types — this adaptor converts ISO 11446 (13‑pin) to ISO 1724 (7‑pin). It adapts the physical connector and standard lighting circuits; it’s not a power converter or replacement for bespoke wiring on specialist trailers. If you need extra functions (for example, additional power feeds, trailer brakes or auxiliary circuits), double-check compatibility first or have a mechanic take a look.
technical specifications
- Manufacturer: Lissek
- Standards: ISO 11446 (13‑pin) to ISO 1724 (7‑pin)
- Manufacturer part number / item model number: 4251053204952
- Item weight: 100 g
- Package dimensions: 10.2 x 8.4 x 4.3 cm
People often ask whether it handles everything from reversing lights to fog lamps — in general it carries the standard lighting and indicator circuits used on 7‑pin trailers. If you’re unsure, check the trailer or vehicle manual or ask a mechanic. All told, it’s a tidy, robust little adaptor that saves time and hassle when sockets don’t match — simple, practical and built to do the job.