Wiring Recommendation for a 2015 Lincoln MKC Towing a Boat Trailer with 5-Way Connector
Question:
I am looking for a way to tow our boat. The 2015 Lincoln Mkc has a class 3 hitch but no wiring. The boat has a 5flat and I will need a trailer brake controller. Any ideas?
asked by: Collin K
Expert Reply:
Since your 2015 Lincoln MKC didn't come with the factory tow package you need the Tekonsha T-One # 118284 for the basic trailer light functions. Then typically when a boat trailer has a 5-Way wiring harness that means it has a hydraulic actuator with an electric lockout. If this is the case then all you need to complete your wiring is the Tow Ready # 20036. This plugs into your 4-Way and then includes an extra wire that you connect to your reverse wire.
If you still wanted to install a brake controller on your MKC then you need the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7 which gives you a fully functioning 7-Way and all of the parts to run additional wiring to your battery and your cab for a brake controller like the Prodigy P2 # 90885. If you have hydraulic brakes on your trailer though an electric brake controller won't activate the brakes on your trailer. For this to be compatible with the 5-Way on your trailer you also need the adapter # C35FR.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Tow Ready 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 5 Flat
- Tow Ready
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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7-Way to 4-Way/5-Way Trailer Adapter for Vehicles with Lamp-Out Sensors Towing Trailers with LEDs
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Multi-Function Adapter
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug Only
- 5 Flat
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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