Location of Brake Controller Connector 2016 Ford F53 Motorhome Chassis

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Hi, we just purchased a brand new Motorhome and it is a 2016 Georgetown on a F-53 chassis with the new 6 speed transmission.. The coach came with a 5000 hitch and already wired with big plug for the trailer.. What I would like to know is do you know the location of the factory plug for brake control unit and what adapter harness I will need to go from the Tekonsha Primus to factory connector Thanks

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The brake controller connector is located on the left side of the steering column support, as shown in the provided photo. You'll need the # 3035-P brake controller wiring harness.

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David P.

6/1/2020

FYI - On my 2016 Thor Coach on an F53 chassis, I needed the Tekonsha 3035-P harness.

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Answer 1

Thank you for reaching out and for the photos! We try to carry over the wiring brackets and for a long time they didn't change which is why we carried it over. With this new information we will definitely be updating our website. For your…

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Answer 2

My contact at Tekonsha didn't have any specific information about the 2014 Ford F-53 chassis. He couldn't say if it was prewired for a controller or not. If the motorhome had a 7-way trailer connector at the rear bumper, it might be prewired,…

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Answer 3

I have an option that may work for you, but after calling Ford, and Fleetwood they were unable to confirm if your 2021 Fleetwood Fortis 34MB has the factory trailer brake controller port for installing a trailer brake controller. With that said you…

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Answer 4

The P3 brake controller, #90195, will go into a sort of sleep mode after it detects no movement for 15 minutes. While it is on it does not draw very much power. What you can do to make sure it goes to sleep is exit the truck after turning it off,…

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Answer 5

The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller, #90195, does not have an on and off switch. It will go into sleep mode after several minutes of no activity. The power draw when it is in the sleep mode is so negligible that it will not discharge the…

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Answer 6

I believe your 2016 Thor Windsport 35C was built on the Ford F-53 chassis meaning it will using wiring harness #3035-P for a brake controller. The factory plug should be located near the emergency brake pedal.

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Answer 7

You will need to confirm this for your rig, but it looks like many 2016 Forest River FR3 motorhomes do use the Lippert Components Hydraulic Ground Control Leveling System. It's not possible for us to know what system is on your motorhome but…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Replacement Foot Pad for Lippert Hydrualic Leveling System #LC324269 will work with your Lippert Level Up system, on your 2018 Coachman SportsCoach 407FW. I have attached a picture of this foot pad being used on a Level Up system.

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Answer 9

The exact replacement foot plate for the Level Up system you have is not available as a replacement. But you could use #LC314667. The issue is that it uses a smaller bolt than the Level Up foot. So you would have to use a 1/2 inch bolt that will…

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Answer 10

I suggest using a strap wrench to hold the cylinder side while tightening the installation hardware on the Replacement Foot Pad, #LC324269.

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Answer 11

With the Glo Brite 122 series lights being obsolete we have found the Optronics Clearance or Side Marker Trailer Light in Amber #MC68AB or Red #MC68RB are the best replacement option.

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Answer 12

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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