Install Instructions/Video for Timbren Kit on a 2001 Ford F-250 4WD

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can you email me a set of instructions for installation of timbrens on a 2001 ford f250 4x4

asked by: Jason G

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The Timbren kit you need for your 2001 Ford F-250 4x4 is the part # TFR250SDE which I attached a link to the install instructions plus a link to a video that shows our installers installing the kit on a 2002 Ford F-250 just like yours.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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The center pin of a 7-way is typically used as the reverse light circuit. Not every trailer towing setup requires this circuit to be active so in a lot of cases we see this circuit left unconnected. I attached a diagram of a 7-way for you to check…

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Answer 2

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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This is an interesting (extremely frustrating) issue we've recently discovered with a lot of the new GM trucks, specific to the Bargman 7-Ways like the part #54006-057 you mentioned having. I can at least assure you that you're not doing…

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This is an interesting (frustrating) issue we've recently discovered with a lot of the new GM trucks, specific to the Bargman 7-Way #54006-059 you mentioned. I can at least assure you that you're not doing anything wrong. The problem is with…

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Normally having a green light on your brake controller means you have a connection to your trailer. This is an indication of a power draw on your brake output wire that happens when a trailer is connected. If you are getting that light without a…

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First I recommend cleaning the connector and make sure there is no corrosion on the pins. Check the wires at the back of the plug. You may need to remove the wires from the connector as corrosion can build up in the connector. If all of the…

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Answer 7

Yes, for a good portion of the programming of the P3 you will need to have a trailer connected. But you can trick the controller into thinking a trailer is connected if you put a load on the output circuit of the 7-way. Connect a circuit tester like…

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Answer 8

All the brake controller needs to sense a trailer connection so that you can test it is a slight amperage draw on the output circuit. For that you can use a circuit tester like the part #PTW2993 with one pin grounded and the other on the output pin.…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

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 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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