Autac Products Limited recognises that the internet is a vital medium to communicate with its extensive customer base as well a means to ensure that customers are kept up to date with any new products and new manufacturing techniques.

We have therefore included a news page on our web site, which will be kept up to date with events such as:-

• New products / design
• Exhibitions / marketing
• ISO standards / quality

• Improved waterproof connections
• The ability to use up to 13 wires one plug, so saving space on the tow bar
• Twist lock coupling, which ensures that the plug is aligned exactly to the socket

There were some discussions during 2007 as to whether the UK will change over from the 2 x 7 pin systems to one of the 13 pin systems. Following several meetings involving some of the major Caravan manufacturers, the National Caravan Club, UK ISO (International Standards Organisation), Wiring manufacturers and tow bar representatives a decision was made to adopt the 13 pin ISO 11446 system as the preferred electrical connection to be used within the UK. This does not mean that the existing 2 x 7 pin (ISO 1724 and ISO 3732) or the West 13 pin system cannot still be used, but it is anticipated that the ISO 11446 system will start to be fitted by some manufacturers to new Caravans sold in the UK starting during 2008. There will be a need either for some form of adaptor (13 pin to 2 x 7 pin, or 7 pin to 13 pin) to be used if the towing vehicle still has 2 x 7 pin sockets, or the alternative would be to have the towing vehicle electrics converted over to the single 13 pin socket. Further details as to the various adaptors available are available on request.