Replacement 7-Way Recommendation for 1998 Ford F-150

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My plug has been cut off. is what I have in my mailbox all I need to fix my truck for towing. 1998 ford 4x4 f150

asked by: Bill W

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I can't see your shopping cart, but for your 1998 Ford F-150 the correct replacement 7-way trailer connector is the part # 118242.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Lets start with the wiring connector for your 2003 Ford F-150. With a look under your truck we can determine if the 4-Way flat on your truck is a factory plug or not. If the 4-Way connector is a factory connector, the wiring harness will be connected…

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Answer 2

The number you mentioned actually represents the Atwood 84132 drum brake actuator which is no longer available. We have the perfect replacement for your Atwood 84132 drum brake actuator though, the Demco #DM72VR. Just like your Atwood, the Demco is…

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Answer 3

I was able to go out to our warehouse and measure the Demco Hydraulic Actuator #DM72VR for you. I found that the center of the mounting hole was 1-5/16 inches away from the master cylinder, so I recommend drilling the center of your mounting hole at…

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Answer 4

3 inch wide frame channel is actually very common for trailers with surge brakes like boat trailers so we have the Demco part #DM72VR which would fit and work well. This is a drum brake surge actuator for a 2 inch hitch ball that has a 7k capacity. I…

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Answer 5

If the truck bed trailer had a channel width of 3 inches where the coupler would attach the coupler part #DM72VR would fit it and work well. The capacities for this coupler are 7,000 lb total trailer weight and 600 lbs tongue weight. I attached an…

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Answer 6

If you look under the coupler #DM72VR you will see what looks like a nut on the latch assembly with a spring behind it. I attached a picture that points it out. Loosen it slightly until the ball fits in the coupler and latches properly.

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Answer 7

The Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator #DX83FR will replace your current brake actuator on your 2002 Four Winns Horizonte trailer. The Manual Lockout Key #DX94FR is sold separately.

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Answer 8

We don't carry the needed hardware to install the Demco part #DM72VR that you ordered but I can tell you that you will need 1/2" x 4-1/2" Grade-5 or higher. I attached an install video for this coupler for you to check out as well.

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Answer 9

If your emergency/breakaway brake cable has been pulled slightly that would be why the brakes aren't releasing like they are supposed to. You need to reset it so that the brakes will release like they should. To reset the breakaway cable on the…

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Answer 10

It looks like the weight of the 1996 Chris Craft Concept 21 by itself is 3,100 to 3,200 pounds. The trailer is probably not even half of that so you are looking at a gross weight of around 4,000 or 5,000 pounds which means the 7,000 pound actuator…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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