Trailer Wiring Diagrams
Flat Trailer Plugs & Sockets
The below diagrams are for 12 pin flat & 7 pin flat trailer plug wiring and socket wiring. Below are standard NZ trailer wiring colours.
- 7 pole Amp rating per pole 15A at 12V
- 5 pole Amp rating per pole 35A at 12V (12 Pin top row)
Small Round Trailer Plugs & Sockets
The below diagrams are for small 7 pin round & 5 pin round trailer plug & socket wiring. Below are standard NZ trailer wiring colours.
Large Round Trailer Plugs & Sockets
The below diagrams are for large 7 pin round & 5 pin round trailer plug and socket wiring. Below are standard NZ trailer wiring colours.
Trailer Lighting
- All NZ trailers must be fitted with ADR compliant lights.
- Rear tail lights are to be fitted on the outer extremities of the trailer to show how wide the trailer is.
- Minimum lighting requirements for trailers is x2 red tail lights, reflectors, turn indicators and a number plate light.
- If your vehicle lights are not visible you will also require two brake lights.
- Trailers over 2 metres in width require marker lights or forward facing lights.