Towing electrics

Scott488
Scott488 Forum Participant Posts: 8
edited July 2014 in Towcars & Towing #1

We're having a towbar fitted to our new freelander 2 on Wednesday and have decided to got with the 13 pin socket even though our caravan has the double socket. I've bought one of these: 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00BLS2RHE?pc_redir=1403942244&robot_redir=1

My question is, what is the circular disc for on top of the 13 pin socket and what are the metal loops for on the two 7 pin? No. Doubt it's obvious when you know!