Can etrailer EJ3527-BBX Trailer Jack Be Powered From 7-Way Trailer Connector on 2020 Ford F-150

Question:

I want to purchase electric Camper Jack EJ3527-BBX, it has a 7 way plug. So the question have is I assure it will plug into rear plug on my 2020 F150 Ford Pickup without a issue?

asked by: Norlan S

Expert Reply:

The etrailer brand # EJ-3527-BBX is equipped with a 7-way plug that technically can be plugged into the 7-way trailer connector on your 2020 Ford F-150, but it will not function due to the "intelligent" towing package these come with now. This makes your towing functions only operate when your truck detects a trailer with electric brakes.

This being said, your best bet would be to install a battery on the trailer and run a powered jack from that. The etrailer # EJ-3520-BBX jack is designed to be wired directly to a trailer mounted battery. You can wire the 12-volt feed from the 7-way to the trailer mounted battery. It won't charge the battery completely if it gets depleted, but it will provide a maintenance charge.

expert reply by: Mike L