Adding a 7-Way and Brake Controller to a 2017 Ford Escape with Factory 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector

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Will this product work with a 2017 Ford Escape with tow package? It has a factory installed flat 4 plug

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Yes, you can use Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires Item # ETBC7 with your 2017 Ford Escape with factory 4-Way trailer connector. I have included some links that show and explain the ETBC7 installation.

For a brake controller I recommend the P2 # 90885 because it's easy to set up and use and it is reliable.

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Answer 2

The Replacement Quick Connect Valve without the plastic cover for the D&W Spray-away unit part #PF147005 is part #PF247008. The price is on the product page.

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Answer 3

It sounds like you have a 7-way blade connector on your boat trailer as that is a very common connector on boat styles. This connector has 6 pins around the outside of the connector and a center pin for a total of 7. Part #A7WCB would be what a 7-way…

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Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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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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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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Answer 9

Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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Answer 10

I do have a solution for your 2024 Kia Telluride that has the LED taillights that does allow it to have both a 4-way and 7-way plus install a brake controller but it is not with the #TK74CR which does not work for you based on the LED taillights.…

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Answer 11

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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To get both of the 2021 Subaru Outbacks pulling the Safari Condo F1743, you would need to purchase two of the #ETBC7 kits. They would piggy back off of the existing 4 pin connections already on the vehicles, so you are already partially there. I did…

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