Recommended Hitch, 7-Way Connector, and Brake Controller for a 2022 Ford F-150

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we HAVE A CUSTOMER WITH A 2022 F150 WITHOUT A HITCH OR A BRAKE CONTROLLER WHO WANTS A 2 HITCH AND CONTROLLER ALONG WITH A 7-WAY ADDED, WHAT ARE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THESE?

asked by: Pete D

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Hey Pete welcome back! If your customer has a spare wheel on his 2022 F-150 that is 18" or smaller he will want to go with our etrailer Hitch item # e63TR. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver that has a 6,000 lbs towing capacity that can be increased to 10,000 lbs when used with a weight distribution system.

If your customers 2022 F-150 has a larger spare tire he'll want the Draw-Tite item # 76136 because it will fit back underneath the truck once the hitch is installed. It has an identical towing capacity along with a 2" receiver.

For a brake controller, I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Universal Wiring Harness item # RED52VR. There is no plug in adapter for this model. I really like Tow-Pro Liberty because the only portion of the brake controller that is visible after install is the control knob. The rest can be hidden away behind the dash. This is a proportional brake controller.

Since your customer does not have a factory 7-way you're going to need two separate wiring harness, assuming he doesn't have a 4-way either. There are no custom fit plug in options so you'll need to wire both of them in. I have listed the parts you will need below:

4-Way Connector - 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector w/ 72" Harness, Circuit Tester and Wire Taps item # 18252

7-Way Connector - Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat item # ETBC7

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C86HR does not come with extra spacers. On each side of the hitch the rear most hole will use a square block spacer and a U- shaped spacer. The hole closest to the cab on each side…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Curt hitch part #C86HR that you referenced does fit your 2019 Ford F-150 and will allow you to retain the spare you have stored underneath the vehicle. The spare does need to get lowered during the install process but it can easily be put…

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Answer 3

Yes, only the receiver tube opening of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C26HR will be visible while installed on your 2017 Ford F-150. I have attached a photo of what the finished product will look like on a similar F-150 for you in addition to…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

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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Answer 7

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 8

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 9

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 10

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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Answer 11

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 12

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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