Tow Package?
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Tow Package?
As part of the deal when i bought my truck the dealer put a class-3 hitch receiver on the truck. It has the 4 pin trailer connector right now. how hard is it to install a 7 pin trailer connector? are the wires already pre-ran, or do i have to chase them down myself.
Also, i have a transmission temp gauge, does that mean there's a seperate tranny cooler also?
Also, i have a transmission temp gauge, does that mean there's a seperate tranny cooler also?
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if i remember right you can get the 7 and 4 plug from the dealer that just plugs in to the rear harness but i think you will still need to run wires for a brake controler. also their is a few aftermarket product also
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I know my dad had the adapter from the 7 pin on his truck down to a 4 pin that was on his trailer, i didnt' know if there was a reverse adapter or not, I figured i'd have to run the wires to the actual controller. thanks for the input.
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The brake controller should wire into a connector that plugs in under the dash. As far as having a 7-pin connector, you will have to get the adapter that plugs into the factory wiring harness on the chassis rail. You can find them at e-trailer.com . They should have anything that you will need to hook it up. Good Luck
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does anyone know the part number for the 7/4 harness that plugs in to the factory plug on the drivers side right above thee spare tire? It should have a kind of rectangle end to plug into the factor port and the round head on the other end that will plug into the 7/4 pin connector? Any help would be great
Vehicle... 2010.5 f150 with just the factory 4 pin, I have already installed the brake controller and wiring along with the fuse and relay to have trailer brakes and a lead hot now i just need this last part to be finished
Thanks again!
Vehicle... 2010.5 f150 with just the factory 4 pin, I have already installed the brake controller and wiring along with the fuse and relay to have trailer brakes and a lead hot now i just need this last part to be finished
Thanks again!
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I would assume you have a separate transmission cooler as well. My Ecoboost does.
Just look for it in front of the radiator.
Just look for it in front of the radiator.
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Just wondering: why a class 3 hitch? That hitch should be limited to 5K lbs, much less than the truck. A class 4 would have been a better choice, I think.
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The turbo inter-cooler is down low, below the radiator, mounted at a forward angle. It faces the opening in the middle of the bumper.
The transmission cooler will be about half-way of the radiator with two lines connected on the left side, facing the truck.
The transmission cooler will be about half-way of the radiator with two lines connected on the left side, facing the truck.
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I'm not really disappointed as i didn't buy the truck to tow a lot, more for the extra bed space for the occasional load that i could never fit into my 4 door pontiac! I've hauled plenty of wood stretching from the trunk all the way out the passenger's side window up front. I must say it's a lot easier to just throw it in the bed and go now!
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