Trailer Wiring Harness for 2005 Ford E450 Shuttle Bus

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I want to hook up wiring for a trailer on my 2005 Ford E450 Shuttle Bus. What do I need, and where do I plug into the existing wiring?

asked by: James B

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You'd need to go with a universal trailer wiring harness like part # 119250KIT for your 2005 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus. This will give you a 4-way. If you instead need a 7-way you'd need to use the part # 37185.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I do have an option for you though there aren't custom fit hitches for box trucks. The frame is not really the issue but rather the body the up-fitter adds on which could hang down below the frame where the hitch mounts or actually use the holes…

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The best brake controller for your 2019 Ford E-450 Cutaway is the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller item #RED44FR. The Tow-Pro Elite is very similar in design to a factory trailer brake controller. There is a control box that gets…

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Since you don't have a tow harness easily available you'll need to first install a 4-pole connector like #18002. The brown wire will tie into your E-450's running light circuit, yellow will tie into the left turn, green will tie into the…

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I have a solution for you that I can provide, but we aren't going to have a custom fit hitch to fit a vehicle like what you referenced. I spoke to my contacts at Curt and Reese and the only styles of hitches that can be made to fit a service body…

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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

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.

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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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Answer 10

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 11

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 12

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…

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