Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2016 Ford Transit T205 without Factory Trailer Connector

Question

Question:

NEED WIRING KIT FOR 7 WAY TRAILER HOOK UP WITH BRAKE CONTROLLER THIS TRANSIT 250 HAS NO FACTORY TOW HARNESS. WHAT WILL I NEED FOR INSTALL. ALREADY HAVW 90160 TEKONSHA BRAKE CONTROL

asked by: GLEN K

1

Helpful Expert Reply:

Since you already have a brake controller the only thing you will need to install a 7-Way trailer connector on your 2016 Ford Transit T250 is # 22114. It comes with everything you will need for a fully functional 7-Way as well as the parts needed to install your brake controller.

expert reply by: Michael H

1

Answer 1

To add a 7-Way connector to your 2019 Ford Transit T250 you will need two separate wiring harnesses since you do not have the towing package. The first one is the Curt Wiring Harness item #C56327. This harness is custom fit and plugs into existing…

view full answer...

Answer 2

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C56327 will fit your 2023 Ford Transit T250 just fine as well and installs by teeing into the back of your tail lights and running a 12V power lead up to your vehicle battery. So it won't be 100% plug…

view full answer...

Answer 3

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…

view full answer...

Answer 4

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…

view full answer...

Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

view full answer...

Answer 6

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

view full answer...

Answer 7

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.

view full answer...

Answer 8

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

view full answer...

Answer 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

view full answer...

Answer 10

It sounds like you may already have a 4 way connector on your vehicle, which is half of the battle. In order to operate the Curt Echo Mobile Wireless Brake Controller #C51180 you will need an almost fully functional 7 way connector; using something…

view full answer...

Answer 11

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

view full answer...

Answer 12

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

view full answer...

Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2016 Ford Transit T205 without Factory Trailer Connector

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching