How to Make Correct Trailer Wiring Connetions for Adding 4-Way/7-Way Sockets on a 2003 Ford F-150
Question:
I have a nearly identical question sumbitted by Luke and answered by Gregory. same truck ~ 2003 f150 xlt, with the same harness mentioned by Luke that supports the original 4-pin outlet. I just bought the truck. The 4-pin outlet+bracket are missing, and the few outlet wires are taped. The previous owner also ran a separate hot wire from the battery to the rear which makes me question the capabilities of the current harness. Can I assume the harness from the cab will support the new cable with the 7-pin outlet, or do I need to unwrap it to verify? Thank you for your help.
asked by: William D
Expert Reply:
You'll want to unwrap the wiring you found to see if those wires carry the same functions as everything on the Curt T-Connector # C55242 you're looking at.
Since it sounds like things have been chopped up a bit you might end up splicing your wiring together and if this is the case I recommend using heat shrink butt connectors # DW05745-10 and # DW05744-5. Be sure to match up the wires by function and not color.
Once you have all of that connected properly you can swap out the Curt 7-Way with the Hopkins # HM40975 to get that 4-Way and 7-Way combination. If you aren't concerned about that specific style then I recommend just getting the Hopkins # 37185 to start with because it has the wiring like the Curt as well as the 4-Way/7-Way combination of the Hopkins.
Let me know if you have any other questions!
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