What Is Needed On 2004 Lincoln Aviator With Tow Package To Tow Coleman Camper With Electric Brakes

Question:

I recently bought a 3500 lb Coleman pop-up camper with electric brakes. I am also considering purchasing my brothers 2004 Aviator He says it has the towing package. What would I need to comfortable tow the trailer?

asked by: Greg

Expert Reply:

You will need to install a brake controller on your 2004 Lincoln Aviator since you will be towing a camper with electric brakes. The brake controller supplies power from the tow vehicle to apply the brakes on the camper.

Along with the brake controller you will also need a 4-way trailer connector on the rear of your vehicle and the # ETBC7 installation kit.

I would recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885. The Prodigy 2 brake controller is our best selling model. It can be mounted in a 360 degree vertical range and will level itself automatically. It is a proportional brake controller which means that the brakes are applied to the trailer at the same time and same strength as the brakes on your vehicle.

To install the brake controller on your Lincoln Aviator you will need to have a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle. Since your vehicle has a tow package it might already have the 4-way installed on the rear of your vehicle. If it does not have the 4-way you will need to use the Tow Ready Wiring Harness # 118344. This will plug into the back of the taillights and give you a 4-way on your vehicle.

Then you will need to hardwire the brake controller to your vehicle with the # ETBC7 kit. The # ETBC7 Installation Kit, comes with a new 7-Way and 4-Way connector which will plug into the 4-way trailer connector on the back of your vehicle. The 4 remaining wires on the connector will be hardwired to the vehicle. I am sending a link to detailed instructions on how to install the # ETBC7 kit on your vehicle.

Also, I am sending links to the instructions on the brake controller and the 4-way wiring harness (if needed).