Installing simple trailer wiring on van

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Apr 5, 2015 | 07:38 PM

DSE350

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Installing simple trailer wiring on van

I have an E350 van and I need to add a trailer to it- it's small, just need turn signals, markers, and brake lights on a 7 connector. What is best place to tap the wires? There is no factory wiring harness that I could find. van is 2004 e350.

Apr 5, 2015 | 07:45 PM

tx2sturgis

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There should be a factory connector back there...in or near the rear bumper, or maybe hidden above the spare tire.

etrailer.com will probably have the T-connector you need. Click on vehicle wiring, enter year and model, then look over the results.

Apr 8, 2015 | 08:54 AM

DSE350

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No wiring.

I went and looked under the van. No wiring at all. Should I attempt to identify the parts needed for the OEM towing package, or should I splice in to the wiring to the lights? My trailer only needs the lighting, as it has no power brakes. I appreciate any thoughts.
Thanks,

Apr 8, 2015 | 04:23 PM

1993gellercamp

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trailer wiring

There was a huge write-up about the original wiring and plugs here somewhere, and the discontinued harness can be had for about $100+ at an OEM Ford place somewhere on the internet, can't remember the name though I went there and found the harness. For a simpler, and cheaper route: I bought a plug-and-play harness from etrailer for around $30. There is an installation video and everything there on site. The reviews are great. This is the way I am going; have the harness, just need to install. Looks easy.
Go to etrailer and put in year, model, trailer wiring, etc. Good luck.