Parts Needed To Tow a Travel Trailer With Brakes Using a 2016 Ford F-150 XLT

Updated 07/02/2019 | Published 07/01/2019

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(36)

$209.45

Redarc Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers

(90)

$27.00

Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole

(659)

$61.47

2" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 8,000 lbs

(215)

$28.63

2-5/16" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 10,000 lbs

(215)

$29.94

Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

(175)

$408.29

Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller - Dash Knob - Up to 2 Axles - Proportional

(2504)

$190.00

Question:

I need a setup with 7 pin, brake controller, hitch that will be enough to pull a keystone Outback 260UML camper and whatever else you think I may need to get this going.

asked by: Greg B

Helpful Expert Reply:

In order to setup your 2016 Ford F-150 XLT for towing the Keystone Outback Ultra-lite 260UML you will need a trailer hitch, trailer wiring harness, and brake controller. These will be all that is required but I would also recommend a weight distribution system as well to both help with vehicle sag and potential trailer sway issues.

For a trailer hitch, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C86HR which is a custom fit because it has a hidden cross tube (see photo). For a trailer wiring harness, I recommend the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole part # 37185 which simply plugs into the 4-way with a few other wires to connect and then for a brake controller I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Trailer Brake Controller part # RED24FR with the Redarc Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness part # 331-TPH-007 because this brake controller has a hidden design and allows for both user controlled and proportional braking modes, allowing you to take full control for your trailer's brakes.

For a weight distribution system, the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control part # FA94-00-1000 with either the 2" Hitch Ball part # EQ91-00-6080 or 2-5/16" Hitch Ball part # EQ91-00-6100 would be perfect for you. I have attached install videos for you as well.