10K Trailer Hitch and 7-Way Wiring Needed for a 2017 Ford F-150

Updated 04/18/2020 | Published 04/17/2020

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

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Mounting Bracket for 7-Way

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B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop, 5-1/2" Rise - 10K - Black

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Curt Hitch Lock - 2", 2-1/2", and 3" Hitches - Chrome

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$25.62

Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way and 4-Pole Flat Connectors

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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector

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Curt No-Drill Bracket for 6-Way or 7-Way Round Trailer Connector Mounting Bracket - Long

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Question:

i am trying to install a hitch in a 2017 ford f150 crew cab short bed that did not come factory with one. which hitch and wiring harness will i need i am looking for a 10k hitch with a rv style plug.. thank you

asked by: Greg

Expert Reply:

The only trailer hitch that is rated for 10K right out of the box for your 2017 Ford F-150 is the Curt # C26HR. All of the other options require a weight distribution system to achieve this weight rating. With that being said, it is important to note that you shouldn't exceed the listed trailer weight rating for your F-150 either. According to the Ford Towing Guide only about half of the 2017 F-150 configurations have the ability to safely tow up to at least a 10K trailer so you'll want to verify this before heading out.

For a 7-Way wiring harness we have the Curt T-Connector # C56413 which easily tees into your factory wiring and then can be mounted to the Curt hitch using brackets # 18138 and # C57202. If you wanted the option of having both a 4-Way and 7-Way present then you can also get the T-Connector # C55774 which matches with the round US Car Connector on the tee harness, and then you'll use the No-Drill Bracket # C57202 to complete the install.

To complete your towing setup you also need a ball mount and for that I recommend the B&W Tow & Stow # BWTS10048B. This features the 3 most common hitch ball sizes (1-7/8", 2", and 2-5/16"), as well as a 5" drop/5-1/2" rise, making it the last ball mount that you will need to ever purchase. It is made in the USA, backed by a limited lifetime warranty, and you can lock the entire ball mount to your pickup using just one lock # C23025. Attached is a review video for you to check out.