Live in Arrawarra and need an auto electrician? Holiday parks, a beach boat ramp and the highway interchange bring caravans, campers and fishing trips through this small village all year.
- Need it fixed? Get a quote from an auto electrician near Arrawarra, including mobile businesses that come to you.
- Doing it yourself? Order quality parts online from Ozautoelectrics.
- Auto electrician in Arrawarra? List your business on this site to win more customers.
- Are you a trade customer? Apply here for trade pricing.
Sponsored
Be the auto electrician this area sees first
Reach drivers, tradies and fleet operators in this part of Coffs Harbour. See sponsor spots and prices.
How can we help?
Need it fixed?
Get a quote from a local Arrawarra auto electrician, for anything from a flat battery to a full fit-out.
Get a quoteBuying parts?
Quality auto electrical parts from Ozautoelectrics, an established Australian supplier since 2010, dispatched through a nationwide network. For retail and trade buyers.
Shop partsDoing it yourself?
Free step-by-step guides written for Queensland conditions, with the parts you’ll need listed for each job.
Browse DIY guidesAuto electrician in Arrawarra?
Are you an auto electrical business? List your business on this site.
List your business on this siteArrawarra at a glance
- Area: Woolgoolga, City of Coffs Harbour
- Neighbours: Arrawarra Headland, Mullaway, Corindi Beach, Upper Corindi, Safety Beach
- Main roads: Pacific Highway, Solitary Islands Way, Arrawarra Road, Holloway Drive
- Typical work: caravan electrical faults, 12-pin and 7-pin trailer plugs, solar and battery setups, boat trailer lights, electric brake controllers
Common auto electrical jobs in Arrawarra
Arrawarra is a small village with a lot of passing traffic. The Arrawarra interchange links the Pacific Highway to Solitary Islands Way, there's a rest area with a dump point nearby, and holiday parks sit beside the beach, so travellers make up a big share of the work.
Caravan brakes and trailer plugs
Caravans pulling in off the highway at Arrawarra often need a quick fix before they continue. Electric brakes that don't grab, or a plug that won't connect between a car and van, are common. Many vans use a 12-pin plug while cars have a 7-pin socket, so an adapter or rewire is needed. Our guide on 7-pin vs 12-pin trailer plugs explains the difference.
Get it done: get a quoteDo it yourself: shop trailer plug adaptors
Solar and batteries for longer stays
Some travellers stay at Arrawarra for weeks, and campers in the holiday parks rely on solar panels and batteries. Common issues include solar regulators set for the wrong battery type, voltage loss in long, thin cables and batteries that are worn out. Our guide on how much solar you need for a caravan helps you size a system that keeps up.
Get it done: get a quoteDo it yourself: shop solar regulators
Boat trailers at the Arrawarra ramp
Arrawarra has a beach boat ramp, and fishers launch into the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Like other beach ramps on this coast, salt water gets into everything. Trailer lights fail, plugs corrode and the wiring often breaks where it bends near the coupling. Running new wiring inside conduit, using sealed lights and fitting a quality plug cover will add years to the setup.
Get it done: get a quoteDo it yourself: shop trailer wiring kits
Warning lights on a road trip
Travellers who stop at the Arrawarra rest area sometimes find a warning light on the dash after a long drive. Some lights mean stop now; others can wait. A cheap OBD2 scanner can read the fault code and help you decide. Our guide on what to do when a dashboard warning light comes on explains which lights matter most and which can wait.
Get it done: get a quoteDo it yourself: shop OBD2 scanners
Arrawarra auto electrical questions
My caravan brakes aren't working properly. Is it the controller or the van?
Start by checking the brake controller's display while braking. If it shows output, the problem is likely in the plug, wiring or the brakes themselves. If it shows nothing, check the controller's power and earth. Corroded plug pins are a common cause on the coast, so clean them first.
Can I use a 7-pin car socket with a 12-pin caravan plug?
Yes, with an adapter. A 7-pin socket carries the basic lights and sometimes power, while a 12-pin plug often adds functions like battery charging, reversing lights and electric brakes. An adapter will work for the lights, but for charging and brakes you may need extra wiring or a different socket.
Local tip for Arrawarra
If you're towing a caravan to Arrawarra, test the lights and brakes in the holiday park before your next leg. The quiet roads near the beach are a safer place to check everything than the highway. Keep a small adapter and a spare fuse in the van.
Auto electricians near Arrawarra
See the Woolgoolga listings for auto electricians and mobile services that cover Arrawarra.
Advertisement
Looking for parts in Arrawarra?
Need parts in Arrawarra? Order quality parts from Ozautoelectrics, dispatched Australia-wide, including trailer plug adaptors, solar regulators and OBD2 scanners.
Search auto electrical parts
Searches the full range at Ozautoelectrics, opening in a new tab. Popular: dual battery · LED light bars · trailer plugs · fuses
Nearby: Arrawarra Headland · Mullaway · Corindi Beach · Upper Corindi · Safety Beach
Auto electricians in Arrawarra
Own one of these businesses? Find it below and tap Claim it free to add your phone, website, hours and photos. Not listed yet? Use the claim form and we’ll add you.
No auto electricians are based in Arrawarra itself yet. Businesses in the Woolgoolga area service Arrawarra.
Is your business missing? Tell us and we’ll add it free.
Run an auto electrical business in Arrawarra?
- New to Ozautoelectrics? Apply for trade pricing on quality auto electrical parts.
- Already a trade customer? Log in and order parts at your trade price.
- Want more local customers? List your business on this site so drivers in Arrawarra can find you.