Will Breakaway Kit With Built-In Battery Charger Interfere With Breakaway Sensor on 2019 Ford F-150
Updated 07/18/2022 | Published 07/15/2022
Question:
$135 later, I just learned my 19 F-150 has an internal sensor that senses the break away bettery and will NOT send power to the charge wire on my 7 wire connector unless it senses the battery needs charging. Does this mean I no longer need the chargerinch in the break away kit? Will it interfere with the workings of the truck itself? I have what appears to be your HM 20001 or a combination of that and a brand called TAP, but the wiring diagram is the same. The battery in the unit is dead so I may need a new charger or battery or both. Or I may just buy a new kit. But before I do I need to know how to deal with the internals of he F 150. Thanks.
asked by: SCOTT L
Expert Reply:
You should not have any issues using the Hopkins Trailer Breakaway Kit with Built-In Battery Charger # HM20001 on your trailer hooked up to your 2019 Ford F-150. The built-in charger automatically refuels the battery when connected to the tow vehicle.
Although we do not have any information or reports on an F-150 sensor for breakaway batteries, the draw from the charger would likely trigger the same on your vehicle. To be sure, I recommend contacting your local dealer to ask how this function works.
