Brake Controller Recommendation for 1992 Ford F250 Pulling a Horse Trailer

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My truck has a v/8 and is not pre-wired for trailer brakes. I just bought a 3500lb 2 horse trailer. Fully loaded I expect it to be about 6500lbs. We will be around town mostly with a few longer trips 100-200mi each way. What controller should I get? Also when I hooked our new/used trailer I noticed that the male part of the hitch with the ball said 5000 lbs max! Do I need a whole new Hitch? Can I put the ball on the bumper instead? Your help would be greatly appreciated,

asked by: Eric B

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Any of the brake controllers that we offer would work just fine for your application, I would recommend you get a proportional-type controller such as the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. A proportional controller has an internal sensor which can determine how quickly the tow vehicle is braking, and will then send the correct amount of voltage to the trailer brakes so that the vehicle and trailer are stopping at the same rate. Having the vehicle and trailer braking in tandem is important because neither braking system will be working harder than the other, saving wear and tear on the vehicle and trailer.

Since your truck is not pre-wired for towing, I would recommend using one of our Brake Controller Install Kits. We offer one for trailers that use a 6-Way connector, part # ETBC6, or if the trailer uses a 7-Way, part # ETBC7. The install kits contain everything necessary for installing a brake controller, but if your truck does not have an existing 4-way connector for the trailer lighting, you will need the T-1 Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118316.

Any towing system will only be as strong as its lowest rated component. According to my research, your 1992 Ford F250 has a maximum tow rating of 10,000 lbs. Take a look at the hitch on the vehicle, there should be a sticker or plate on it somewhere listing the maximum capacity. If the hitch has a higher capacity than the loaded weight of your trailer, you can use the existing hitch. In your case, the draw bar you have needs to be upgraded to one with a higher capacity. You will need to choose a draw bar and trailer ball whose capacity exceeds the trailer weight. We offer a large selection of draw bars in numerous rise/drop configurations and weight capacities, as well as trailer balls in 1-7/8, 2, or 2-5/16 inch sizes with differing capacities and shank diameters.

I would not recommend using a ball on your existing bumper, most bumpers only have a 3,500 pound towing capacity.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

After 10 minutes of inactivity the Prodigy P3 part #90195 will go into sleep mode which means it basically shuts itself off without losing presets.

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Answer 2

Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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Answer 3

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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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…

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Answer 5

Yes, it does John. So long as you have the Ford Performance Heavy Duty Modular Front Bumper with the tow hooks, the easiest way to flat tow it is to use the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit item #C59JR. This adapter connects right to the tow hooks without…

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Answer 6

To tow your trailer that uses an RV style 7-way blade style connector with your semi that has a 7-pin connector, you need to construct an adapter that will also combine the brake signal into the right and left directional signal pins. This can be…

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Answer 7

If your vehicle has a factory brake controller plug, you can simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers – Ford, Item #3034-P, which will connect to the vehicle plug and the brake controller. On the new E-450…

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Answer 8

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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