Where was this video 2 years ago when I spent 30 minutes, swearing and cussing as I couldn't get the electrics on the car??? 🤔 Such a simple fix. Thank you. Now I know for next time. 😀
I had this exact problem only last weekend! I spent half an hour on the floor in the rain trying to get the b****y plug into the car socket. After much swearing and another caravaner coming to the rescue we got on our way. Alignment tool ordered. I needed this video on Sunday.
Very useful tool, purchased mine a few years ago after not being able to hitch up at 5am one morning on our trip to Cornwall and frantically looking on the internet about what to do to re-align the plug. Like you say Dan, I have one in the car, one in the van and a spare at home
Been caravanning for over 10 years and never needed to use one, but saying that, I'm now going to check I still have mine, Sods law and all that 🤣. Very informative video👍 ATB Mark & Coral
Nice one, got one with my new messina last year & had know idea what it was for. just plug the electrics into the hole provided on "A" Frame, Keep up the great videos TTFN
Great video. If you know, you know. If you don’t, you don’t. I had this problem AND had the tool but did not know it was a tool for that job. 🤷♂️🤦♂️. Dave Birmingham
The wife walked away when I had connection problem I was getting a bit loud could see problem but how to short it out eventually managed to connect after 20 minutes or so and had a great weekend while away little search on TH-cam found the answer order on amazon hopefully job done thanks for your knowledge.
Had that exact problem last Friday in the rain. Luckily I had that tool in a box in the boot, and it saved a lot of swearing. But I didn't know what the issue was, but now I do. Every day is a school day! 😊
Hi Dan great video. I found with our old van we never had a problem whats so ever but we chopped that one in for a newer one and it's a pig nearly every time we plug it into the car but this handy little tool takes all that hassle out of what others have described a nightmare swearing 🤬 and getting all flusted you all know what I'm saying😂.it's a great tool and has you say they are cheap to buy,so well worth just having one.I keep ours in the drivers door so I can get straight to it if needed.....Good advice Dan 👍👍
I keep slight pressure on the plug and rotate counterclockwise until you feel it align. Then rotate clockwise as usual. Works every time. Fix the problem within seconds of discovering it. The pins inside the plug that keeps it from over rotating in the housing wear out over time, especially with new users. When they cam over the plug can still work fine.
Oh the time we've lost with blessed misaligned pins 😳 !! Yes - we leave the parking plug on when we're on the drive or on site as a means of keeping 'the pins aligned' and moisture free.
Cheers for another useful video Dan. I noticed that in 12 on our caravan lead is noticeably recessed compared to the others. I read online that is has no function but curious if this is something you've experienced? Newby caravanners here lol
Just replaced my plug as the same as the 13 pins like the car, but I can turn the nodge with no problem and stick it in. Maybe older one's has more problems?
Mine I regard as a cap, not an alignment tool, as mine stays on all the time the caravan isn’t on the car. But then I don’t have an A frame plug storage socket. Just re popping in a spoon, watch out you a) don’t bend any of the prongs and b) don’t short anything as there could be live terminals from the caravans 12v system.
Where was this video 2 years ago when I spent 30 minutes, swearing and cussing as I couldn't get the electrics on the car??? 🤔 Such a simple fix. Thank you. Now I know for next time. 😀
Can’t believe this is only a day old. Was struggling in the dark and getting nowhere. Lifesaver video.
3 'o clock, great tip! I got so frustrated the other day that I just took the trailer to the tip without lights.
Great advice Dan I went to local caravan dealer to buy the tool came away with a £23,000 van and 50p alignment tool
Cheers john
Good tips Dan Thanks. If the best trailer electrics connector humanity can make is the 13 pin plug we are in trouble.
Ty just helped us after spending 1 hour trying to connect to our car so pleased you made this video Mr T x
Didn’t realise it was a common issue.. thought it was just me 😂
Thanks for the tip!
Didn’t know they could get misaligned. Great top tip. Cheers Dan
Just bought our first caravan and total beginners so this will quickly become our favourite channel... Great info!!!
I had this exact problem only last weekend! I spent half an hour on the floor in the rain trying to get the b****y plug into the car socket. After much swearing and another caravaner coming to the rescue we got on our way. Alignment tool ordered. I needed this video on Sunday.
Perfectly timed video, I have that exact problem and couldn't work out what it was. I have seen those tools and didn't know what they did. Thanks
Wish id watched this on Monday. Had to drive an hour home with no electric to the caravan 👍
Very useful tool, purchased mine a few years ago after not being able to hitch up at 5am one morning on our trip to Cornwall and frantically looking on the internet about what to do to re-align the plug. Like you say Dan, I have one in the car, one in the van and a spare at home
Been caravanning for over 10 years and never needed to use one, but saying that, I'm now going to check I still have mine, Sods law and all that 🤣. Very informative video👍 ATB Mark & Coral
Brand new to caravanning. Really pleased I’ve caught this video. Thanks very much 👍
Nice one, got one with my new messina last year & had know idea what it was for. just plug the electrics into the hole provided on "A" Frame, Keep up the great videos TTFN
Very good video now I know what that green thing I got with my van is for. Thanks.
Lent ours to someone on site a couple of weeks ago, they had no idea the alignment tool existed. Very useful bit of kit
Great video. If you know, you know. If you don’t, you don’t. I had this problem AND had the tool but did not know it was a tool for that job. 🤷♂️🤦♂️. Dave Birmingham
Thanks Dan. Another useful and informative vlog.
It happened to me about 2 years ago in Somerset luckily high bridge caravans was only 5 minutes away £3-95
I use mine when vans in storage thanks Dan👍
We have ours on our tool bag . Keep up the great video, learning a lot
Great video this recently drove me up the wall !
The wife walked away when I had connection problem I was getting a bit loud could see problem but how to short it out eventually managed to connect after 20 minutes or so and had a great weekend while away little search on TH-cam found the answer order on amazon hopefully job done thanks for your knowledge.
Perfect video again. Thanks dan. Love watching your helpful content.
Had that exact problem last Friday in the rain. Luckily I had that tool in a box in the boot, and it saved a lot of swearing. But I didn't know what the issue was, but now I do. Every day is a school day! 😊
Fantastic as always we do have one.
Thanks Dan, this helpful hint has just saved me! 👏 👌
Hi Dan great video. I found with our old van we never had a problem whats so ever but we chopped that one in for a newer one and it's a pig nearly every time we plug it into the car but this handy little tool takes all that hassle out of what others have described a nightmare swearing 🤬 and getting all flusted you all know what I'm saying😂.it's a great tool and has you say they are cheap to buy,so well worth just having one.I keep ours in the drivers door so I can get straight to it if needed.....Good advice Dan 👍👍
didnt know this could happen cheers, just bought 2
Kde sa dá kúpiť ten zarovnávacií prípravok, a ako sa to odborné volá, aby som to mohol vyhľadať na internete.
these are god send, mine does that all the time
I keep slight pressure on the plug and rotate counterclockwise until you feel it align. Then rotate clockwise as usual. Works every time. Fix the problem within seconds of discovering it. The pins inside the plug that keeps it from over rotating in the housing wear out over time, especially with new users. When they cam over the plug can still work fine.
Same here..thank you my order is in ❤
You sir are life saver
So easy with that tool
Fantastic tip thanks
Is it also worth leaving one on when in storage to help protect the pins?
Oh the time we've lost with blessed misaligned pins 😳 !!
Yes - we leave the parking plug on when we're on the drive or on site as a means of keeping 'the pins aligned' and moisture free.
Yes absolutely. - leave it over winter with the parking plug attached.
Cheers for another useful video Dan. I noticed that in 12 on our caravan lead is noticeably recessed compared to the others. I read online that is has no function but curious if this is something you've experienced? Newby caravanners here lol
I had to give up my first trip because of this problem!
I've not got one of those but I've got a few teaspoons, will a butter knife work or a strong tooth pick work!
Cheers matey
Just replaced my plug as the same as the 13 pins like the car, but I can turn the nodge with no problem and stick it in. Maybe older one's has more problems?
Mine I regard as a cap, not an alignment tool, as mine stays on all the time the caravan isn’t on the car. But then I don’t have an A frame plug storage socket. Just re popping in a spoon, watch out you a) don’t bend any of the prongs and b) don’t short anything as there could be live terminals from the caravans 12v system.