Is a Powered Converter Needed to Add Trailer Wiring for a 2011 Ford Flex SEL
Published 03/14/2014
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How do I know whether or not I need the kit with the converter or not? I have a 2011 Ford Flex SEL 3.8L V6
asked by: AJ T
Expert Reply:
If your 2011 Ford Flex SEL did not come with a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector then you can either use the T-connector without the converter, # 118472, or you could use one with a powered converter, # C56343. Either harness will work. The benefit of having the powered converter is that it gets power for the trailer lights from the vehicle battery, not through the tail light wiring. This adds another level of circuit protection. Whenever there is a powered converter available for a vehicle, I recommend them over a regular harness for that reason.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- No Converter
- No Tow Package
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Visible
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