Expert Answers about Ford F-250 and F-350 Heavy Duty
- Low Brake Output Power on Truck 7-Way with Brake Controller Installed and Engine Off
- The dim light on your tester is indicating a small amount of power coming from the brake output pin of your 7-Way. This is completely normal with a trailer brake controller installed like your Curt Venturer # C74VV. Trailer brake controllers will constantly send back small, short pulses of power back to the 7-Way and it's basically the controller's way of checking for a connection with a trailer.
The amount of power it uses for this is extremely small so you don't have to worry about it...
view full answer... - How Difficult is the Removal of the Tailgate to Install a Lift Assist on 1997 Ford F-250
- In most cases, tailgates are designed to remove fairly easily to allow you to install a lift assist like the DeeZee # 74211. The 1997 F-250 you'll need to remove the cables that hold the tail gate to the truck bed , lower it about half way to pull the tail gate free from the body.
view full answer... - Is Drilling Into Frame Required to Install B&W Gooseneck Hitch on 1997 Ford F-350
- If your 1997 Ford F-350 does not have Overload Springs, you will not need to drill into the frame in order to install the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1100.
If your F-350 does have Overload Springs, installation of the B&W # BWGNRK1100 will require that 2 holes be drilled into the frame of your truck.
To install the gooseneck ball and safety-chain U-bolts, you will need to drill into the bed of your truck.
The installation instructions for this gooseneck...
view full answer... - Instructions for Reese Universal 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Install Kit RP30035 for a 1997 Ford F-250
- I have included a link to the installation instructions for the Reese universal 5th wheel installation kit, # RP30035. The instructions specific to your 1997 Ford F-250 start on page 10. You may need page 11 if the GVW (gross vehicle weight) is over 8,500 pounds. See your owners manual for the GVW rating for your truck.
view full answer... - Installing My Existing Reese 14K Trailer Hitch in 1997 Ford F-250 Diesel Truck
- To install the Reese 14K 5th Wheel Hitch in your 1997 Ford F-250 Diesel truck, you will need to have a vehicle specific installation kit.
If you have a Light Duty F-250 I would recommend a Reese Custom Install Kit # RP50042-58 as the custom install kits will install in about half the time as a universal kit. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out.
If you have a heavy duty F-250 you would want a Reese Install kit # RP30035. I attached installation instructions...
view full answer... - Attaching the Titan Hydraulic Brake Line When Using Fulton Fold-Away Coupler
- When using the Titan Hydraulic Brake Line # T0980100, there are fittings included to attach to your current brake line.
One end of the brake line has a female fitting. This female fitting will attach to the male fitting on your brake line.
You would need to coil the existing steel brake line in trailer frame behind where the Fold-Away Coupler # FHDPB350101, installs. So basically the Titan Line is adding an extension to your current brake line so the trailer tongue can fold. The other...
view full answer... - Should 12V Power on 1997 Ford F-250 Shut Off with Ignition on Aftermarket 7-Way
- If you are installing a 7-Way like the Draw-Tite # 20023 on your 1997 Ford F-250 then it is completely up to you. We recommend just routing the wire directly to the positive terminal on your battery. However if you would like the 12V power to stop running when your ignition is off then you can install the Isolation Solenoid # PK5231201 to do so.
Attached are review videos of the 7-Way and the solenoid for you to check out.
view full answer... - Hopkins Agility Brake Controller w/Ford Adapter Installation on a 1997 Ford F350
- The Hopkins Agility Brake Controller and Ford Adapter # HM47294 and # HM47715 comes with an adapter harness that will simply plug into the the port under the dash of your 1997 Ford F350 and then into the back of the brake controller and be ready to go.
I attached an FAQ on brake controllers for you to check out also.
view full answer... - Installation of 7-Way Connector on a 1997 Ford F-350
- I am including a link to a FAQ page on trailer wiring. It will show the 7-Way trailer connector functions and the 7-Way vehicle connector functions. At the bottom of the page is a chart that will list the wire colors by vehicle manufacturer. This chart is only a guideline because the vehicle manufacturers can change the wire colors over the years.
I would recommend using a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 and test the wires for function on your 1997 Ford F-350.
If your F-350 has an...
view full answer... - Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System Instructions for 1997 Ford F-250- F-350 Heavy Duty
- I am sorry to hear you are having trouble installing the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System item # TFRTT350E on your 1997 F-250 or F-350 Ford Heavy Duty. That system is a confirmed fit for your truck. Unless there are after market suspension components in the way it should fit. I have linked a couple pictures from the installation instructions. It looks like there is an existing bump stop you will have to remove and the channel it goes through must come out as well for the Timbren...
view full answer... - Brake Controller and Trailer Wiring for 1997 Ford F-350 Utility Body Without Factory Wiring
- The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C55316 is what you need if there is a factory connection near the rear bumper like pictured on the driver's side. If it is there, then you will use the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires # ETBC7.
If that connector isn't present, then I recommend using the 7-Way Pre-Wired Car Connector, 7' Lead # 20023 to get to the wires you mentioned and the...
view full answer... - How Tight to Make # HSSF Turnbuckles for 1997 F-250 Carrying 9-Foot 2500-lb Slide in Truck Camper
- The Brophy Camper Tie Downs # HSSF that you referenced do not carry a specific weight or torque capacity since this really is a consideration for the truck that is hosting the slide-in camper. The turnbuckle hardware included in this kit should be hand-tightened as much as you need to, but no tools should need to be used.
My contact at Brophy pointed out that, as noted in the instructions that I have linked for you, the front holdowns should be positioned as far forward as possible on...
view full answer... - Approximate Cost for Weld-On Hitch Installation By Professional Certified Welder
- To install the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Cross Tube # 41990 along with brackets like # 4907 will roughly take between 3 and 5 hours for prep, welding, and painting to seal the metal. There are many different hourly rates depending on the shop but in general, a shop cost will be somewhere between 65 and 125 dollars an hour. I recommend shopping around for the best local price and reputation.
If you have a certified welder outside of a shop with the proper equipment,...
view full answer... - Are Spacers Needed to Install Reese 5th Wheel Universal Base Rails on a 1997 Ford F-250 Long Bed
- You will not need spacers to install the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP30035 on your 1997 Ford F-250 with the long bed.
I have attached the installation instructions for you to check out. Pages 9 and 10 should be the correct instructions for your application.
If you don't already have a 5th wheel hitch then I recommend the Reese 16K # RP30047 because it is a cost-effective 5th wheel hitch that uses a dual-jaw system which helps to minimize chucking while towing.
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view full answer... - Does Curt 4-Way For 1997 F-350 Need to be Unplugged For Taillights to Work When Not Towing
- It does not; the taillights will continue to work on your 1997 Ford F-350 - even when you aren't towing - after installing the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C55316.
view full answer... - Can the Derale Remote Transmission Cooler be Mounted Horizontally on a 1997 Ford F-350
- On a cooler that has its own fan, like # D13700, it does not matter which way you have the unit oriented. It will provided optimal airflow no matter how it is positioned. However, there are some things you will want to consider. It would probably be better if the airflow was blowing down in this case. The reason is that if it were blowing the other way the hot air could heat up the floor boards/bed instead of the hot air just blowing down and away from the vehicle.
If you position the...
view full answer... - Highest Number of Axles Brake Controller Will Work With
- There is a specific type of brake controller that you will need, which is one that is compatible with 6 axles (12 brake assemblies); that is not something we have as our brake controllers, which are designed to be used on recreational vehicles, will work with up to 4 axles (8 brake assemblies).
In regards to wiring you can use 10 Gauge Primary Wire # 10-1-1.
view full answer... - Could Demco Trailer Coupler # DM12653-97 Be Welded to Trailer
- If you wanted to weld the Demco Trailer Coupler # DM12653-97 to your trailer you certainly could. This would be a very secure way to mount the coupler that would work really well.
view full answer... - Where Should 5th Wheel King Pin Sit in Relation to Rear Axle Centerline of Tow Vehicle
- The usual installation would place the fifth wheel king pin directly above or slightly ahead of the rear axle centerline. Placing the king pin behind the axle can lighten the load on the front axle, leading to reduced steering and braking response.
Who manufactured the universal install kit you have? I've never seen a universal kit that recommended installing the hitch with the king pin aft of the rear axle. You might want to check with the manufacturer for confirmation. If you'd care...
view full answer... - How to Determine Wire Color Functions for 7-Way Connector on a 1997 Ford F-350
- Attached is a picture of the typical wiring colors for the wiring on a vehicle-side 7-Way connector. This may differ from your 1997 Ford F-350 though for a few reasons.
The first is that vehicle manufacturers don't always follow this wiring configuration so it is very likely the OEM wiring is different. The other reason is that since your vehicle is older it is very possible that someone else has done surgery on the OEM wiring and they could have used whatever color wiring they had handy.
If...
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