Which is Easier, Routing Power Wire Under Carpet or Under the Vehicle for Trailer Wiring

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on my 2017 frod escape, I was thinking of running the wire under the carpet or would it be easier to run it under the car. If I run it under the carpet how do I get it out from the firewall to the battery

asked by: Wayne

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On a new vehicle it's going to be much easier to run the power wire for trailer wiring like the part # C56320 outside of the vehicle as opposed to pulling up the carpet and then trying to get it through the firewall.

I attached a help article that covers the options for routing the power wire of a trailer wiring harness for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I wish that would work, but the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #118715 you were looking at for your 2017 Ford Escape will need to have the power run directly to the positive terminal of your battery. The reason for…

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Answer 2

The exclusion is correct for the Curt harness, but we do have the correct trailer wiring harness for your 2017 Ford Escape SE, and what you need is the following, from Tekonsha: - T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector…

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Answer 3

When installing the wiring harness #C56320 in your 2017 Ford Escape the power wire should be ran directly to the battery. It's protected by the included fuse. There's no need to install a switch because your Escape's tail…

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Answer 4

For your 2019 Ford Escape Titanium that came without the tow package the correct trailer wiring harness is the part #118802. This is a custom fit kit that installs by plugging inline with the taillight connectors of your vehicle. The converter box…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 9

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 10

The first thing you will need for your 1999 D250 is a 4-way. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C55317 plugs into the connection points behind your rear bumper and will allow you to power your trailer's signal lights. Once the 4-way is…

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Answer 11

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Answer 12

The correct wiring harness for your 2024 Kia Telluride SX Prestige X-Line is the Curt #C29ZV. This plugs into the connection points in your rear cargo area and is compatible with your LED lights. The #TK74CR is only designed to work with the LX and S…

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