7-Way Trailer Connector for 2013 Ford E250 Van

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I have 2012 ford e 250. I found rear of vehicle pre wired but your part #118261 my plug ends 2 one is correct the other is not Thank you

asked by: Angelo W

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Expert Reply:

As we mention in our fit guide, not all models of the 2012 Ford E series vans have both the 16 and the 4 pin plugs. If your van doesn't have the 4 pin plug, you'll need to use the # 118551 4 pole harness instead of the # 118261.

Since your van wasn't equipped with the factory trailer connector, it won't be completely prewired for a 7-way. How you proceed at this point will depend on whether the trailer you're wanting to tow has electric brakes or not.

If the trailer doesn't have electric brakes, you'll just need a # 37185 adapter. The adapter will plug into the 4 pole provided by the # 118551, and the white wire will be grounded to the vehicle frame. The remaining wires can be bundled up and tucked up out of the way.

If the trailer does have brakes, you'll need a brake controller like the Curt # C24VV Triflex and our brake controller installation kit, part # ETBC7 which will install as shown in the video I've linked for you. The kit includes the # 37185 adapter, as well as the wire, hardware and circuit breakers needed to complete the installation.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

I do have a way for you to install a 7-way trailer connector on your 2012 Ford F-150 but the plug in the photo you attached does not have all of the circuits needed for a 7-way trailer connector so there is not one that plugs directly into this.…

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Answer 2

If there is no trailer connector on your 2006 ford E-250 van, I recommend the Curt Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, part #C56020. This is a quick and easy installation on your van. This plugs directly into your existing wiring and requires no cutting or…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

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Answer 5

Some 2012 Ford E series vans will have a factory plug and some will not. If your van came with a factory trailer connector then the wiring is already there and active. But if it did not come from the factory with a trailer connector, the factory…

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Answer 6

The connectors you have found are not confirmed to be for the trailer wiring and we don't have any wiring harness that is a fit for what you described. Because you don't have the factory trailer wiring, I recommend starting with the T-One…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you have a charge line ran from the RV's battery to the trailer's battery. If this is the case then yes, you will need a current limiter (circuit breaker) in between the two in order to prevent any spikes that could in turn…

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Answer 8

If all you want is to prevent the 12 volt power supply of your trailer battery wiring from backfeeding onto your vehicle wiring or vice versa what you need is a one-way diode like part #RM-690. This only allows current to flow in one direction so…

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Answer 9

To replace your Iota IDP-240 you'll want to use the Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center with AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger #PD4560K18LS8. This panel is rated for 50 amp service, can provide both 120v/240v and is compatible with…

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Answer 10

The first place that I recommend checking when you lose power to something would be your fuse box. A blown fuse can cause the power to not reach your brake controller. If your fuses look okay then it might be easier to find a wire that is connected…

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Answer 11

In order to level a trailer that sits nose high you will need to raise both axles, not just one as that would then throw off the alignment/geometry of the suspension drastically and create all sorts of issues. The Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under…

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