roberto1954 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 i have a factory fitted towbar on my 2008 D3 but the socket is different do i need a converter cable of some sort? thanks:ffs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenjoe90 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 i also have factory fit towbar with 13 pin euro plug. i just bought an adaptor from ebay 13 pin to two 7 pin. about 15 quid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto1954 Posted May 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 ok thanks..item no? or seller? any part number etc would be nice cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenjoe90 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 i bought something like this one for about same price Towbar Euro 13-pin socket to UK 7-pin plug adapter on eBay (end time 22-May-10 17:12:33 BST) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsYcHe Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 Or you can even pick em up in Halfrauds. Most Euro cars come with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsf79 Posted July 31, 2010 Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 Hi, I know I'm late to this particular party but I've only just joined the forum... Anyway, just incase you didn't know the euro 13-pin socket is normally not configured to provide power to a fridge or charge the battery if you are towing a caravan. It can be retro-activated but as most european caravans don't have fridges, VAG don't wire them that way straight out of the box. Hope that helps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto1954 Posted August 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 ayup jsf79 yes your very late, got 1 ebay ! not got a caravan,or fridge or owt,just a dumpit trailer garden stuff etc thanks anyway................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsf79 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 No problem roberto1954, Sorry I was so late but I only bought my A8 a week ago! I've had my tow-bar fitted and will be towing for the 1st time on wednesday when we set off for France! Here goes everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrundleFly Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 No direct experience but I've heard they are very good towing cars so I'm sure you'll be fine. Good luck and let us know how it goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsf79 Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Just to let you know: My '8 tows great! Awesome torque makes for effortless towing and te long wheel base helps damp out a lot of movement too! See seperste thread soon for pics and full report. :-)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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