TPMS/Trailer Camera options
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TPMS/Trailer Camera options
I was looking at the online builder, and I have a couple of questions about the Trailer TPMS sensor/Trailer Camera options.
Specifically, I notice that the builder will not let me install both on the same build, which seems weird - I would think many people opting for one would want both. Is there a technical reason for this? Can both work at the same time?
The camera installation seems fairly straightforward, I assume there is some new multi-pin connector you'll run the camera wire to that will then connect to the truck somewhere, right? What about the TPMS? Does a wireless receiver for the stems need to go on the truck/trailer somewhere? Do they give guidelines on where? How does that connect to the truck?
Also, do these involve any splicing or changes to the existing truck wiring harness, or are they both just plug and play? For non-factory installations do they need any existing packages or trim levels?
Specifically, I notice that the builder will not let me install both on the same build, which seems weird - I would think many people opting for one would want both. Is there a technical reason for this? Can both work at the same time?
The camera installation seems fairly straightforward, I assume there is some new multi-pin connector you'll run the camera wire to that will then connect to the truck somewhere, right? What about the TPMS? Does a wireless receiver for the stems need to go on the truck/trailer somewhere? Do they give guidelines on where? How does that connect to the truck?
Also, do these involve any splicing or changes to the existing truck wiring harness, or are they both just plug and play? For non-factory installations do they need any existing packages or trim levels?
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The 12 pin also run the Trailer YAW control. If you get one of the trucks that helps you back your trailer.
So the 12 pin plug does three things ( trailer TPMS, Trailer Camera, Trailer YAW)
My 2020 truck came with the 7Pin and the 12 Pin in the bed and 7 Pin and 4 Pin in the bumper The kit includes a new bumper plug that offered the 7 Pin and 12 Pin for the bumper.
When you install the kit. The Trailer TPMS installs a sensor about 6' back of the the front of the trailer. That sensor talks to the senders in each tire.
The same cable "Y" and has about 30' of cable to reach the back of a trailer for the camera
So the 12 pin plug does three things ( trailer TPMS, Trailer Camera, Trailer YAW)
My 2020 truck came with the 7Pin and the 12 Pin in the bed and 7 Pin and 4 Pin in the bumper The kit includes a new bumper plug that offered the 7 Pin and 12 Pin for the bumper.
When you install the kit. The Trailer TPMS installs a sensor about 6' back of the the front of the trailer. That sensor talks to the senders in each tire.
The same cable "Y" and has about 30' of cable to reach the back of a trailer for the camera
Trailering
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I tried ordering both options on my 2024 order with 2 different dealerships. Neither dealership was able to add both options to the order. The order system will only let you order one or the other. My order is the Platinum trim, maybe it's different on other trims. I went with the Trailer Camera option.
5th Wheeling
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I have a 2022 F350 Platinum Dually and it has the trailer camera and TPMS sensors. You are correct, there is a separate connector for the camera connection, and the TPMS sensors are installed on the inside of the rim, so you have to take the tires off the rims, to install them, and then put the tires back on and have them balanced.
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I was looking at the online builder, and I have a couple of questions about the Trailer TPMS sensor/Trailer Camera options.
Specifically, I notice that the builder will not let me install both on the same build, which seems weird - I would think many people opting for one would want both. Is there a technical reason for this? Can both work at the same time?
The camera installation seems fairly straightforward, I assume there is some new multi-pin connector you'll run the camera wire to that will then connect to the truck somewhere, right? What about the TPMS? Does a wireless receiver for the stems need to go on the truck/trailer somewhere? Do they give guidelines on where? How does that connect to the truck?
Also, do these involve any splicing or changes to the existing truck wiring harness, or are they both just plug and play? For non-factory installations do they need any existing packages or trim levels?
Specifically, I notice that the builder will not let me install both on the same build, which seems weird - I would think many people opting for one would want both. Is there a technical reason for this? Can both work at the same time?
The camera installation seems fairly straightforward, I assume there is some new multi-pin connector you'll run the camera wire to that will then connect to the truck somewhere, right? What about the TPMS? Does a wireless receiver for the stems need to go on the truck/trailer somewhere? Do they give guidelines on where? How does that connect to the truck?
Also, do these involve any splicing or changes to the existing truck wiring harness, or are they both just plug and play? For non-factory installations do they need any existing packages or trim levels?
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