Hitch for Fiat Ducato Flatbed 02- Swan Neck + Wiring Harness and 7 Pins + Kit

  
Complete PACK for Fiat Ducato Pritsche 02.2002- 06.2006, consisting of an Auto Hak swan neck towbar and a universal 7-pin TowTec wiring harness. Other important product information can be found in the assembly instructions - please click on the link!

Technical assistance even after purchase. A complete package: Towbars + wiring harnesses. Towbar kit for Fiat Ducato Pritsche - consisting of. Towbar: swan neck and Electrical wiring: universal 7-pin. Year of: 02.2002- 06.2006.

Type approved according to 94/20/EC/ECE-R-55. Towbar with standard 2-hole detachable ball with tool. Also compatible with all-wheel-drive models.

All screws and necessary mounting parts are included in the delivery. General operating authorization (ABE) and ECE - product certification (Approval). Towbars already approved according to regulation ECE 55 or previously 94/20/E have already been tested according to European standards. They comply with CE directives, are tested, and approved for the French market.

There is no need to have the towbar approved by an expert or inspector after installation or to register it in the vehicle papers. What is the towing capacity? The towing capacity defines the maximum total weight allowed with which a vehicle equipped with a suitable tow hitch can tow a trailer. Depending on the type and version of the vehicle (engine power), this may vary. You can find the maximum permissible trailer load for your vehicle in your registration document. Where can I find this entry in the vehicle documents? Depending on the age of the vehicle, you will find the value in the vehicle registration document. Take the value from zone F.

3 and subtract it from the value in zone F. to calculate the maximum allowed towing capacity for the vehicle. In exceptional cases, this value may be increased by calculation.

Please follow the indications in the vehicle registration document - especially for slope indications. For the towbars we offer, you will find the maximum permitted trailer load of the towbar in the technical data of the product view. Important: If the maximum towing capacity values of the vehicle and the towbar are not identical, the lower value always applies. Example: If the maximum permitted trailer load of 1,500 kg is indicated in the vehicle document, but the associated towbar has a tested trailer load of 1,800 kg, only 1,500 kg can still be towed. Under certain conditions, an increase in the trailer load may be requested for the vehicle.

This requires approval from the respective vehicle manufacturer, for example, Audi, BMW, Mercedes... The vehicle must then be presented to an expert. With the test certificate you receive from them, you can have the change registered in your vehicle documents at the registration office.

The authorized trailer load in kilograms can be determined as follows: Formula for calculating value D: (Total weight Towing capacity 9.81) / (Total weight + Towing capacity) Formula for calculating towing capacity: (value D total weight) / (total weight 9.81 - value D) Formula for calculating total weight: (value D trailer load) / (trailer load 9.81 - value D) Formula for calculating static mass according to the 4% rule: Towing capacity 0.04 GF = (maximum authorized weight of the vehicle in kg) see vehicle registration D = (value D in kN) see nameplate/installation instructions for the towbar. What is a bumper cutout?

When cutting the bumper, a piece of the bumper is cut from the rear of the vehicle. It is important to note that there are bumper cutouts in visible and non-visible areas. This depends individually on the design of the bumper. Manufacturers of towbar brands always strive to avoid bumper cutouts. If this is not possible, the cutout is limited to the strictly necessary.

If the bumper needs to be modified, you can always find it in the respective installation instructions for the item. If a cutout is necessary, you will also find the dimensions or a template that defines the size of the desired cutout. Tip: For the cutout, use a jigsaw with a fine saw blade, as it allows you to work with plastic very easily and above all accurately.

To ensure that the cut edges are smooth again, you can carefully heat them with a lighter. Professionals can also do it with a Bunsen burner or a "Blue-Fire". But keep enough distance to shape perfectly. The maximum weight that can be applied vertically from above on the ball of the towbar. The allowed vertical load of the vehicle can be found in the vehicle manual under the point "using a trailer".

The maximum static mass of each towbar device is indicated on the one hand on the approval plate and on the other hand in the installation instructions. Tip: If you want to mount a bike rack with an electric bike on your towbar, you must absolutely pay attention to a high static mass.

Important: What if the vertical load values between the vehicle and the towbar are not identical? Example: If the manufacturer has allowed a maximum vertical load of 75 kg for the vehicle and the towbar has an approved vertical load of 60 kg, the towbar's value is decisive. In this example, it would be 60 kg.

In this case, it is always the lower value that applies. This value of a towbar is expressed in kilo-Newtons and serves as the basis for calculating the permissible trailer load.

Value D is determined and verified once and thus remains unchanged. Only the value D and the permitted vertical load are indicated on the approval plate of the towbar. The indication of value D allows determining the bandwidth during a modification acceptance according to § 19 (3) StVZO (German Road Traffic Regulations).

It is, for example, possible to modify the maximum authorized weight by varying the towed load accordingly, without requiring a new inspection. The required value D according to directive 94/20/EC can be determined as follows: GF = (maximum authorized weight of the vehicle in kg) see vehicle registration GA = (permitted towing capacity of the vehicle in kg) see vehicle registration. What is a retractable socket? The socket is mounted on a support plate with a hinge and can be folded under the bumper. This is not mandatory, but simply an improvement for the visual appearance. Many removable and pivoting towbars are equipped with retractable sockets.

We even have a few rigid towbars with this feature in our range. Info: The construction of a towbar with a retractable socket support plate depends on the presence of sufficient space between the cross tube of the tow hitch and the rear part of the vehicle. Almost all towbars in our range have an approval plate and are therefore inspected according to the "94/20" directive.

Such a towbar can be used on public roads without further expertise. According to Article 27, Paragraph 1 of the StVZO (German Road Traffic Regulations), a towbar retrofitted with an approval plate must only be registered during the "next consultation of the vehicle papers" with the registration service. However, according to clause 1a, any potential changes to the permitted towing capacity resulting from the installation of the towbar must be reported immediately. After the installation of a towbar requiring individual inspection at the technical inspection, we provide a certificate, with which you must have an individual inspection carried out after installation. You will receive a document with which you must have an immediate registration in your vehicle papers at the registration service. National brand (M, F, N). The same conditions apply here as for the individual technical inspection procedure. The only difference is that these towbars have been permanently awarded an approval certification. Info: A towbar that has been tested according to EC94/20 meets the following criteria: - the towbar has a valid approval plate with all necessary data - the distance between the ball and the bumper and the roadway complies with the requirements.

The construction has passed the dynamic endurance test with 2 million load changes. All mounting locations prescribed by the vehicle manufacturer have been observed. Important: The installation instructions must be attached to the vehicle papers and must be in the vehicle!

What is the installation duration? The installation time of a towbar is indicated by the manufacturer of the towbar itself. This time is limited exclusively to the assembly of the product. This time does not take into account, for example, the installation or fitting of the bumper. Tips To avoid calculation errors, calculate the specified indicative values with a factor of two. Experience shows that this comes closest to the actual installation time.

What is a socket support plate? The socket, whether 7 or 13 poles, is always fixed to the socket support plate with 3 screws. Some towbars are even equipped with a folding function. What is an approval plate?

Every towbar must be equipped with an approval plate so as not to invalidate the vehicle's operating permit. An approval plate must contain the following information: - Diameter of the tow ball - The approval number - Series or manufacturing data - The static mass in kg - The value D in kN - The type Info: Feel free to ask us for the corresponding document. Connection to the trailer socket. The socket allows connection to the trailer plug and ensures the electrical link between the car and the trailer. What does 7 pins mean? A simple connection that is sufficient to meet legal requirements. As with all 7-pin harnesses, special functions such as a permanent power supply or reverse lights (on the trailer) are not possible. What does 13 pins mean?

This is a waterproof connector with simple handling. In the meantime, this variant has become the standard for original equipment. Signaling functions and permanent power supply or reverse lights can be transmitted without problems.

Additional free pins are also available and offer useful options, especially in the camping field. What is an original connector? Connections between the vehicle and the electrical kit are made using existing connectors, which excludes any wiring errors. What is a diagnostic tool? Modern electrical kits are equipped with trailer control modules capable of exchanging data with the vehicle's control units. Certain functions, such as the deactivation of parking sensors, trailer stabilization, and deactivation of rear fog lights, only work when both controllers have learned to communicate with each other. It is therefore necessary to carry out the corresponding coding on the vehicle using a diagnostic tester. The current driving situation of the car is monitored by sensors installed on the vehicle. Once the trailer plug is connected, the vehicle recognizes the "trailer" operating mode and monitors all dynamic movements of the vehicle. If the trailer finds itself in a critical state, the vehicle's onboard computer assists the driver in regaining control of the situation. Info: - TSP, Trailer-Stability-Program - TSM, Trailer-Sway-Mitigation - TSA, Trailer-Stability-Assist Technical note: The stabilization of the towbar only works if an electrical kit assists it. For this, the electrical kit must be registered in the vehicle's data bus system through activation. Vehicles that do not have TSP as standard cannot be equipped with this function using a TSP-compatible electrical kit.

What is a universal wiring harness? A universal electrical kit is suitable for different makes and types of vehicles but is not adapted to any particular model.

Characteristic properties: - The connection is made to the powering wires. The functions of each wire must be identified. The wiring must be shortened or lengthened if necessary. The installation instructions do not refer to vehicle-specific characteristics.

Tip: If possible, always buy a vehicle-specific electrical kit, as mounting errors are virtually excluded. What is a specific wiring harness? A specific electrical harness has been developed specifically for a particular vehicle.

Before marketing a specific electrical kit, a mounting test is carried out on the relevant vehicle to ensure its proper functioning. Typical properties: - pre-designed connectors - cable lengths exactly matched - the installation instructions describe in text or pictograms all necessary work steps for correct installation. Info: There are vehicle-specific electrical kits that also fit several vehicle models, as it often happens that vehicles are built on the same platform, regardless of the manufacturer! Tip: Specific electrical kits save installation time and therefore money.

What does pre-assembled plug mean? One end of the wiring harness is already connected to the plug. This facilitates installation and saves valuable installation time. What is a socket with screw terminals?

The socket insert has connection points for cable fixation, which establish contact via a screw terminal. What is a socket with crimp terminals? In the case of a crimp socket, the wires are already installed in the contact holder.

This results in a gas-tight compression of the cable with the contact plug, ensuring an optimal contact connection. What is the deactivation of rear fog lights?

When the fog light system is deactivated, the rear fog lights of the towing vehicle are turned off. It does not matter if the trailer has its own fog light system. Note: When using a rear bike rack with its own lighting units, it is mandatory that the car's rear fog light is deactivated (in Germany). The CAN data bus technology (also known as Controller-Area-Network) is the technical term for a special type of data transmission in a vehicle.

It manages the electronic network of a modern automobile and connects most control devices. Info: A modern car contains up to 70 control units to exchange data with each other, which then enables the best-suited functions.

It is a bulb failure check that indicates to the driver, on the dashboard, by a visual symbol, a defective lighting such as turn signals, brake lights, etc. What is a flasher unit or turn signal relay?

Flasher units are also called turn signal relays and function to transmit the blinking impulse to the turn signals of the vehicle or, if applicable, the trailer. In case of malfunction, the blinking frequency changes. What is a trailer control unit? The trailer control unit partially or completely regulates the lighting of the trailer.

The impulse usually comes from the rear lights of the vehicle, which the control unit transmits to the trailer. Trailer detection functions to indicate to the towing vehicle whether a trailer or bike rack is hitched. This is often done using a micro-switch integrated into the power socket.

What is a C2 indicator? The C2 indicator is an additional green indicator.

It must be placed on the dashboard, in the driver's field of vision. Info: On some vehicle types, a C2 indicator is already equipped to be controlled by the flasher unit. Practical: In trailer mode, the C2 indicator flashes simultaneously with the standard turn signal indicator. Even without a trailer, it can flash up to three times, but then it must go out!

What is a wiring diagram? In the wiring diagram of a 7 or 13-pin socket, it defines which cable occupies which contact of the socket. The identification of the cables is done by colors. The contacts of the socket are identified by numbers and letters.

A micro-switch is a small electrical switch that is integrated into the socket of the electrical kit. It can be used for various functions, such as: deactivation of the EPH, trailer detection, etc. What is a central connector? Some vehicles are already ready to receive a "factory electrical kit.

" In such cases, there is one or more central connectors, which are ready to serve as connection points for the trailer wiring harness. What is a permanent power supply? The additional permanent power supply is a 12-Volt DC voltage that provides continuous power to contact "no.

9" and is only possible for 13-pin trailer sockets according to DIN/ISO 11446. What is a charging cable? A battery in the trailer can be charged with a charging cable while driving. This works via contact "no. 10," a 13-pin socket according to DIN/ISO 11446.

As soon as the ignition is turned off, the power supply is interrupted by a cutoff relay. More offers for this type of towbar. We distribute items from the following manufacturers. Even more reasons to order from TS24. Our experienced staff will be happy to advise you.

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