2013 F-150 XLT W/Towing Package What Do I Need To Pull Both A 4 And 6 Way Trailer

Updated 03/01/2018 | Published 02/15/2018

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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 6-Way Round and 4-Flat Connectors

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$32.87

Adapter 4 Pole to 6 Pole and 4 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter

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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 6-Way and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires

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Question:

When I went under the truck, I found that my connection is dead different. Please see attached photo. Do you have any recommendations now?

asked by: Matt

Expert Reply:

Yes, the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package # C55664 will work depending on the way your 4-way plugs in. If you have the standard US car connector, then yes this will do the trick.

If you don't have that car connector, I recommend the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC6. This kit includes all parts necessary to install an electric trailer brake controller in your vehicle. Plus, A 6-Way connector.

If you are not wanting to use a brake controller, the use # 37175 Adapter 4 Pole to 6 Pole and 4 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter.

expert reply by: Timothy G

Matt

2/15/2018

When I went under the truck, I found that my connection is dead different. Please see attached photo. Do you have any recommendations now?

Timothy G.

3/1/2018

Since that picture that you showed me indicates that you do not have the standard U.S style car connector, all you need now is to add the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller 6-Way and 4-Way Flat # ETBC6. It includes all parts necessary to install an electric trailer brake controller in your vehicle. If you don't have a brake controller to go with your connection, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195, to safely tow your trailer if it has brakes. With a proportional brake controller, you can get heavy-duty emergency braking, general braking or slow-to-an-idle braking for your trailer automatically. The intensity with which your trailer brakes are activated and the rate at which they are applied are dependent on the deceleration of your tow vehicle. This means that, unlike time-delay controllers - which send the same amount of preset power to your trailer brakes every time - proportional controllers are able to adapt to every braking situation differently. So, if you slam on the brakes in your truck, your trailer brakes will activate with that same extreme intensity. And if you merely slow down as you approach a red light, your trailer will gradually brake in the same manner. Just set the initial power level, select a boost setting, and you're good to go.