Trailer Hitch Receiver Recommendation and Wiring For a 1990 Ford F-350 Ambulance
Question:
I just picked up a 1990 Ford F-350 Ambulance. I’m looking to get a rear hitch, do you have anything that’d fit?
asked by: Nick D
Expert Reply:
For your 1990 Ford F-350 Ambulance I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C14082. This receiver is specifically designed for the cab and chassis like that which your Ambulance was built on. This receiver is rated for 1,000lbs of tongue weight and 10,000lbs of trailer. If you use a weight distribution hitch the rating increases to 1,200lbs of tongue weight and 12,000lbs of trailer weight.
If you plan on doing any towing and do not have any trailer connection wiring already on your Ambulance you will need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C55316 to give you a 4-way flat connection for small trailers.
For larger trailers with electric brakes you will also need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7 along with a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195. This will allow you to control up to 4 braking axles that use electric brakes or electric over hydraulic brakes. The controller is customizable and includes a diagnostic function if you have any issues with the trailer brakes.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P3 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
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 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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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 1000 lbs TW
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 12000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1200 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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