Installing OEM Trailer TPMS
Laughing Gas
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From: NE Ohio
Just a heads up for anyone thinking of doing this - I found out the hard way. Balancing beads in trailer tires are great for reducing tire wear, but they clog these Ford sensors. Appear to work great, but traveling down the road there are intermittent random tire pressure warnings. The offending tire sensor is indicated on the screen. The sensor/tire varies. The temperature reads fine so if that tire is about the same temperature as the other trailer tires you are not likely to be low on air. Going back to my reliable TSTtruck system.
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Trailering
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Ford OEM Trailer Camera (TPMS System)
I bought mine on Facebook marketplace and got a great deal. They were for an older generation but plugged right in and worked perfectly. I had discount tire put the tpms stems in the tires, then I programmed them in the parking lot. I got the harness with the camera and yaw sensor as well. I haven’t once used the YAW sensor, but love the camera and TPMS. It would be nice if the yaw sensor automatically came up as a jackknife detector in reverse or something. I think I might have to use the backup assist or something to get anything out of it.
In other words, does that camera function like a 'rear-view' mirror while towing a trailer down an Interstate Highway?
I can't seem to find details about this OEM "accessory" from Ford.
Thanks - MJP
Tuned
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From: WI, USA
Andrew8406 - does the Ford camera system display the rear-camera view while driving in the normal, forward direction?
In other words, does that camera function like a 'rear-view' mirror while towing a trailer down an Interstate Highway?
I can't seem to find details about this OEM "accessory" from Ford.
Thanks - MJP
In other words, does that camera function like a 'rear-view' mirror while towing a trailer down an Interstate Highway?
I can't seem to find details about this OEM "accessory" from Ford.
Thanks - MJP
one complaint I have is camera quality. I would put this on par with the bed view camera, not the backup camera. Still gets the job done though, and having a wired connection is nice.
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Trailering
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Rear view trailer camera...
In my ‘24, yes. I can press the camera button and have it display indefinitely... I also found there is a jackknife screen, but it uses the side cameras not the back one. A decent system, maybe just behind the GM version... one complaint I have is camera quality. I would put this on par with the bed view camera, not the backup camera. Still gets the job done though, and having a wired connection is nice.
I am very curious about what you called the "jackknife" screen -- I have no idea what that is, so if you get a moment to share it would be interesting and helpful!
At some point a driver gets too much sensory overload with multiple views, video, alerts, etc. That 'too-much' threshold will undoubtedly vary between drivers...
Thanks for sharing - plus the great photos.
MJP
Tuned
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From: WI, USA
Thanks again Andrew8406 -- I'm thinking I'll will keep the BrandMotion camper camera system on a separate monitor so I can use the in-dash display for navigation and other CarPlay apps while driving. I added the BrandMotion side-view cameras when pulling w/a 2017 F150 - the side-view cameras on the 2024 F250 that activate when I hit the turn signal are amazing - much better video quality than the BrandMotion system.
I am very curious about what you called the "jackknife" screen -- I have no idea what that is, so if you get a moment to share it would be interesting and helpful!
At some point a driver gets too much sensory overload with multiple views, video, alerts, etc. That 'too-much' threshold will undoubtedly vary between drivers...
Thanks for sharing - plus the great photos.
MJP
I am very curious about what you called the "jackknife" screen -- I have no idea what that is, so if you get a moment to share it would be interesting and helpful!
At some point a driver gets too much sensory overload with multiple views, video, alerts, etc. That 'too-much' threshold will undoubtedly vary between drivers...
Thanks for sharing - plus the great photos.
MJP
Mountain Pass
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My experience with my '24:
I had the sensors installed, without the trailer. I don't know if they did any programming, but ai doubt it.
When I installed them onto the trailer and got it hooked up I took a short trip to wake them up and the truck picked up the signal.
Using the prompts on the screen I was able to enter the programming mode where you let ~5 lbs of air out of the tire to program the positions.
I had the sensors installed, without the trailer. I don't know if they did any programming, but ai doubt it.
When I installed them onto the trailer and got it hooked up I took a short trip to wake them up and the truck picked up the signal.
Using the prompts on the screen I was able to enter the programming mode where you let ~5 lbs of air out of the tire to program the positions.
Mountain Pass
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Not sure if this is specific to 23/24 years, but this is what i used on 2024 F450 Dually.Pc3t-14b242-ba (Base harness with Yaw, TPMS and Camera connectors). This harness starts with a 12 pin that mates to your bed 12pin (under the 7 pin). It has parts to replace the 7pin/flat4 connectors on the bumper to match the bed setup. You will need to run that harness onto your trailer (think of this as "jump the hitch"). With my 5th wheel, that harness was just long enough to get into front compartment; on a bumper pull trailer, it will reach to your underbelly.
HC3T-1560-AD (TPMS module) will mate to the TPMS connector on base harness.
Now comes the sensors. My F450 has "non steel" wheels and requires a special sensor. As you did not specify your rig, tough to suggest.
About Yaw: I believe if you have a bumper pull, you still use the checkerboard stickers and the tailgate camera, so no harness is needed.
On a 5th wheel, you need the Yaw sensor and housing ( Yaw Sensor Housing: Lc3t-14h150-aa, Yaw Sensor: hu5t-14g551-a) and the module plugs into same base harness.
If you don't connect a camera, to base harness, leave the jumper plug in so the trucks computer does not complain.
Option B is to call Bryan (Nichols Manufacturing in Phoenix) and he will provide harnesses, parts and impart a plethora of knowledge.
Good luck.
HC3T-1560-AD (TPMS module) will mate to the TPMS connector on base harness.
Now comes the sensors. My F450 has "non steel" wheels and requires a special sensor. As you did not specify your rig, tough to suggest.
About Yaw: I believe if you have a bumper pull, you still use the checkerboard stickers and the tailgate camera, so no harness is needed.
On a 5th wheel, you need the Yaw sensor and housing ( Yaw Sensor Housing: Lc3t-14h150-aa, Yaw Sensor: hu5t-14g551-a) and the module plugs into same base harness.
If you don't connect a camera, to base harness, leave the jumper plug in so the trucks computer does not complain.
Option B is to call Bryan (Nichols Manufacturing in Phoenix) and he will provide harnesses, parts and impart a plethora of knowledge.
Good luck.
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Trailering
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Trailer TPMS re-connect question
2024 F250 KR
I successfully completed the installation and trained the system to recognize the wheel-mounted sensors.
However, when I disconnect and then later re-connect the 7-pin and TPMS/camera (12-pin?) the trailer tire pressure remains blank - “- -” lines for each wheel.
How long does it take the truck system to “re-connect” and read tire pressure and temperature?
Do I have to hook-up and pull my camper for a certain period of time or distance?
MJP
I successfully completed the installation and trained the system to recognize the wheel-mounted sensors.
However, when I disconnect and then later re-connect the 7-pin and TPMS/camera (12-pin?) the trailer tire pressure remains blank - “- -” lines for each wheel.
How long does it take the truck system to “re-connect” and read tire pressure and temperature?
Do I have to hook-up and pull my camper for a certain period of time or distance?
MJP
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Cross-Country
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2024 F250 KR
I successfully completed the installation and trained the system to recognize the wheel-mounted sensors.
However, when I disconnect and then later re-connect the 7-pin and TPMS/camera (12-pin?) the trailer tire pressure remains blank - “- -” lines for each wheel.
How long does it take the truck system to “re-connect” and read tire pressure and temperature?
Do I have to hook-up and pull my camper for a certain period of time or distance?
MJP
I successfully completed the installation and trained the system to recognize the wheel-mounted sensors.
However, when I disconnect and then later re-connect the 7-pin and TPMS/camera (12-pin?) the trailer tire pressure remains blank - “- -” lines for each wheel.
How long does it take the truck system to “re-connect” and read tire pressure and temperature?
Do I have to hook-up and pull my camper for a certain period of time or distance?
MJP
Mountain Pass
Joined: Oct 2024
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Just a heads up for anyone thinking of doing this - I found out the hard way. Balancing beads in trailer tires are great for reducing tire wear, but they clog these Ford sensors. Appear to work great, but traveling down the road there are intermittent random tire pressure warnings. The offending tire sensor is indicated on the screen. The sensor/tire varies. The temperature reads fine so if that tire is about the same temperature as the other trailer tires you are not likely to be low on air. Going back to my reliable TSTtruck system.
That said, I got a strange look when I insisted to the tire shop to balance my trailer tires......"ugh, we don't usually do that", well why the heck not.
5th Wheeling
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Ok I am going to add the TPMS to my horse trailer. My new truck is a 2024 Platinum 450 that came with the harness for the Yaw sensor box I believe so do I need to purchase the entire TPMS kit from Ford or just the sensors? I assume the TPMS module connects to the Yaw/Blis module to the harness once mounted to the trailer. Not a lot of documentation online.
https://www.ford.com/product/trailer...it-p2769993106
https://www.ford.com/product/trailer...it-p2769993106
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2023
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From: NE Ohio
Ok I am going to add the TPMS to my horse trailer. My new truck is a 2024 Platinum 450 that came with the harness for the Yaw sensor box I believe so do I need to purchase the entire TPMS kit from Ford or just the sensors? I assume the TPMS module connects to the Yaw/Blis module to the harness once mounted to the trailer. Not a lot of documentation online.
https://www.ford.com/product/trailer...it-p2769993106
https://www.ford.com/product/trailer...it-p2769993106
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: SoCal
My experience with my '24:
I had the sensors installed, without the trailer. I don't know if they did any programming, but ai doubt it.
When I installed them onto the trailer and got it hooked up I took a short trip to wake them up and the truck picked up the signal.
Using the prompts on the screen I was able to enter the programming mode where you let ~5 lbs of air out of the tire to program the positions.
I had the sensors installed, without the trailer. I don't know if they did any programming, but ai doubt it.
When I installed them onto the trailer and got it hooked up I took a short trip to wake them up and the truck picked up the signal.
Using the prompts on the screen I was able to enter the programming mode where you let ~5 lbs of air out of the tire to program the positions.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Florida
I’ve read the thread but I’m still not understanding. If I want to simply read tire pressure/ temp., do I just purchase the sensors and have them installed? The truck can read them once activated? I did this on my last GM and it was simple. My truck is a XLT Premium, if it makes a difference.
If you only want trailer TPMS, this is the bare-bones minimum kit you need: https://nicholsmanufacturingandweldi...4-tpms-sensors
Laughing Gas
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I installed the TPMS (no trailer camera) last year. It is a simple install and setup but it is a bit pricey if you have multiple trailers. I really wish Ford would locate (or preinstall) the TPMS receiver in the truck so you only needed to add the tire sensors. I believe this is how Ram does it. Adding trailers easier and cheaper if you just need to buy tire sensors.