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bikendan wrote:ferndaleflyer wrote:I might suggest that a trailer ball in that hole in the bumper is not enough, but then again we don't know the size of the trailer. I hope it has a real hitch installed under the bumper. The plug on the trailer should match one of the receptacles on the truck. It may or may not have factory installed controller. Need a lot more info just to answer your questions.
The OP listed the trailer in his signature.
Since the TT is over 36ft long, he's going to need more than just a trailer ball. He's going to need a WDH with sway control.
He needs to educate himself a lot more on towing. It's clear he doesn't have much of a knowledge base.
I'm trying to educate myself now. I've got a few weeks before I pick up the trailer. It sounds like it may not be as complicated as I imagined. I wrote Jayco customer service and they replied that the trailer a "backup camera wiring print" so it sounds like a camera may already be installed. I'm trying to verify that.
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ferndaleflyer wrote:I might suggest that a trailer ball in that hole in the bumper is not enough, but then again we don't know the size of the trailer. I hope it has a real hitch installed under the bumper. The plug on the trailer should match one of the receptacles on the truck. It may or may not have factory installed controller. Need a lot more info just to answer your questions.
New F250s come with a 2.5” or 3” class V receiver. All of them afaik. Haven’t seen a HD pickup come without a stout factory receiver in this century at least. (I’m sure there’s some special order anomalies out there but his ain’t one of them).
Trailer was pegged by the OP as 37’ long and 9klbs.
Either OE hitch option will be more than sufficient, weight carrying, for a TT anywhere near those specs.
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bikendan wrote:ferndaleflyer wrote:I might suggest that a trailer ball in that hole in the bumper is not enough, but then again we don't know the size of the trailer. I hope it has a real hitch installed under the bumper. The plug on the trailer should match one of the receptacles on the truck. It may or may not have factory installed controller. Need a lot more info just to answer your questions.
The OP listed the trailer in his signature.
Since the TT is over 36ft long, he's going to need more than just a trailer ball. He's going to need a WDH with sway control.
He needs to educate himself a lot more on towing. It's clear he doesn't have much of a knowledge base.
What makes you certain that a wdh/sway is a requirement or necessity and not just a want or a luxury? (Because by specs on that truck it actually isn’t a requirement.)
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DallasSteve wrote: I see now that it has 3 factory installed hitch connection plugs on the tow bumper.
We have no idea what you mean by that phrase.
With regard to a hitch, the selling dealer where you are buying the RV can sell you an appropriate weight distribution hitch.
Some dealers even include them with the sale of an RV. Some "USED to" anyway.
Weight distribution hitch is all you need.
Your truck should have an ITBC (internet acronym for Integrated Trailer Brake Controller)
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deltabravo wrote:DallasSteve wrote: I see now that it has 3 factory installed hitch connection plugs on the tow bumper.
We have no idea what you mean by that phrase.
Your truck should have an ITBC (internet acronym for Integrated Trailer Brake Controller)
I'll attach a photo showing the 3 connection plugs on both sides of the license plate. It's hard to see them because they have spring loaded caps that stay shut, except number 3, and they are all black caps like the bumper. Come to think of it, that's probably why I didn't notice them before. Number 1 is the 7-pin connector (I think).
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Jayco customer service sent me information about installing a backup camera in my trailer. Here is the dealer's photo of that area. I can't tell if they installed a camera or it's just the mounting bracket. I've sent a message to my salesman to ask about it. The current version of the Furrion backup camera is about $500 with the video monitor for the truck. Is there a more affordable solution I should consider? I've read that some can work with a cell phone.
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DallasSteve wrote:deltabravo wrote:DallasSteve wrote: I see now that it has 3 factory installed hitch connection plugs on the tow bumper.
We have no idea what you mean by that phrase.
Your truck should have an ITBC (internet acronym for Integrated Trailer Brake Controller)
I'll attach a photo showing the 3 connection plugs on both sides of the license plate. It's hard to see them because they have spring loaded caps that stay shut, except number 3, and they are all black caps like the bumper. Come to think of it, that's probably why I didn't notice them before. Number 1 is the 7-pin connector (I think).
1 is your 7 pin
2 is your 4 pin- for smaller, cargo trailers
3 is your access to lower the spare
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DallasSteve wrote:I'll attach a photo showing the 3 connection plugs
AH, those are the trailer plugs, not "hitch connection plugs" like mentioned in your first post.
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deltabravo wrote:DallasSteve wrote:I'll attach a photo showing the 3 connection plugs
AH, those are the trailer plugs, not "hitch connection plugs" like mentioned in your first post.
OK. Sorry for the confusion. I don't know the terminology very well.
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1 is your 7 pin
2 is your 4 pin- for smaller, cargo trailers
3 is your access to lower the spare
Thanks Ford Truck Guy. I'm trying to study my Quick Reference Guide today and I chatted with Ford a while about SYNC. I'm trying to learn more about my new truck.
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