Recommended 7-Way Connector for a 2019 Ford Escape

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Dear Etrailer Support team, We recently purchase an Aliner Expedition camper and a 2019 Ford Escape to tow it. Unfortunately the towing package only includes a 4-pin connector which cannot control the trailer’s breaking system and the charging system which requires a 9-pin connector. We are planning to hire a car electrician to do the wiring for a 9-pin connector and install a break controller in the car. I would greatly appreciate if you could recommend the parts that we will need to purchase to have this work done in our car. Please find below some information regarding the camper, Aliner Tongue: 250lbs Total: 2,200lbs empty Electric Brakes description: The electric brake option on your camper is similar to the brakes on your towing vehicle, with the exception that the camper’s brakes are electromagnetic, while your towing vehicle’s brakes are hydraulic. When the brakes in the towing vehicle are activated, your controller determines how hard they are being pressed, and sends the appropriate current through the hitch wire to the brake assembly. As you depress the brake pedal, the controller sends more current to the electromagnet, and the brake shoes press harder into the brake drums, forcing the wheel to resist rotation. Releasing the brake pedal decreases the current to the brake assembly, allowing the wheel to spin freely. The brakes are self adjusting, but will need an initial manual adjustment after the first 200 miles. The brakes should be inspected every 3000 miles

asked by: Aldo P

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Thanks for all the information and the picture! I would be happy to help you set up your 2019 Ford Escape to tow your new Aliner Expedition Camper. I did some research to confirm but your camper has the standard 7-way connector. 9-pin connectors are mainly used for semi's and agricultural applications.

Since your Escape already has a 4-flat connector the wiring harness you will need is the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 12 Gauge Wires item # ETBC7. The kit includes a pre-wired 7- and 4-way trailer connector that mounts easily at the rear of your Escape with an included bracket. This kit is designed for use on a vehicle with an existing 4-way flat trailer connector and plugs directly into it.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

Hey Arek, so it looks like Curt is the only brand of Bluetooth brake controllers but they do have two different types. They have the super popular Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller #C51180 which just plugs into a 7-way and is controlled via the…

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Answer 2

The Tuson DirecLink Base Model Trailer Brake Controller part #335DL-100 and Tuson DirecLink Lite Trailer Brake Controller part #335DL-50 are both excellent options The best option for you will be dependent on where you will be doing most of your…

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Answer 3

Hello Kevin. In regards to the Tuson DirecLink Base Model Trailer Brake Controller #335DL-100, the black 12v wire does need to be connected to the battery for constant 12v power. They also recommend that the white wire be connected to the negative…

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Answer 4

The Tuson DirecLink Base Model Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional #335DL-100 is compatible with the 2016 Subaru Outback. You will simply use #ETBC7 to add the 7-way connector, wiring, and circuit breakers. If you don't already…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

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 7

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…

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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

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.…

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Answer 10

Hey Heidi. To use a Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller item #C51180 on a tow vehicle with only a 4-way connector, you'll need the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation item #ETBC7L. The Curt Echo item #C51180 requires a…

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