Product details
Maypole 7-pin 12N pre-wired towbar socket – ready-to-fit electrics
If your tow socket’s seen better days or you’re fitting a new towbar, this Maypole 7-pin 12N pre-wired socket makes the whole job a lot less faff. It comes as a tidy, ready-prepared unit with a 1.5m 7-core cable, a flexible gasket and a mounting plate — everything you need for the basic lighting electrics, straight out of the box.
What this does for you
This is the 12N (lighting-only) 7-pin socket commonly used for trailers and older caravans. It handles the essential lighting circuits — indicators, tail lights, brake lights and earth — so you won’t be left guessing when you hitch up. It’s ideal if you want a reliable replacement or a neat, factory-style wiring point without having to bodge bits together.
Key features and benefits
- The 1.5m, 7-core cable is long enough for most towbar mounting positions while keeping the wiring tidy and manageable.
- Flexible gasket included to help cut down water ingress and protect the socket from muck and road spray.
- Mounting plate supplied for a secure fit to standard towbar plate holes or common adapters.
- Pre-wired assembly saves time and reduces installation errors compared with running individual wires and connectors.
- Made by Maypole — a familiar name in towing kit — labelled MP027 (OEM 027) for easy identification.
Technical details
Manufacturer: Maypole – Model/Item no: 027 / MP027. Package dimensions approximately 21.9 x 15.4 x 6.8 cm and item weight around 440 g. Supplied as a 7-pin 12N socket assembly with 1.5m 7-core cable, flexible gasket and mounting plate included.
Fitment and compatibility
12N denotes the lighting-only 7-pin standard. If you need extra services — like reverse lights, battery charge or a fridge feed — a combined 12N/12S or a 13-pin socket is required; this part won’t provide those additional circuits, so double-check before buying. We recommend fitment by an auto-electrician or specialist towbar fitter to ensure the wiring’s correctly connected and the installation is neat and weatherproof. It’s perfect for swapping out a corroded socket or finishing a new towbar install so your lights work reliably when hitched up.
Typical use cases
- Replacing a damaged or corroded towbar socket that’s causing flickering lights or intermittent connections.
- Fitting a new towbar where a pre-wired socket speeds the job up and gives a neat, professional-looking finish.
- DIYers comfortable with basic wiring who prefer a ready-made assembly to avoid soldering and splicing.
Notes and tips
Some might assume it’s a universal fit — the mounting plate suits most standard towbar plates, but do check measurements and hole positions before drilling. As a reminder, this is a lighting-only 12N unit, so confirm whether you need a 13-pin or extra wiring for vehicle-to-trailer power. And if you’re unsure, ask an auto-electrician — better to get it right first time than faff about with dodgy lights on the road.
All in all, a solid, no-nonsense replacement from Maypole for anyone after reliable towing lighting electrics with minimal hassle.