Load Resistor For 2023 Ford F150 Tremor Towing Trailer With LED Lights

Updated 09/30/2024 | Published 09/18/2024

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Hollywood Racks Safety LED Light Bar for Bike Racks

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7-Way to 4-Way/5-Way Trailer Adapter for Vehicles with Lamp-Out Sensors Towing Trailers with LEDs

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Load Resistor Kit for LED Turn Signals - 50 Watts - 6 Ohm - Qty 2

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Question:

Hello, I have a 2023 F150 Tremor with tow package and a Hollywood Bike Rack. I also have the Hollywood Safety Light Bar. However, the light does not function with my hitch. From the Hollywood Bike Rack product page: Some newer vehicles, including the Ford F-150 with a factory-installed tow package, are not compatible with the LED Bar or other LED trailer lighting systems. This is because the vehicle’s tow package or electrical system has been designed to be used with automotive light bulbs. These light bulbs require more electrical current than LED lights. For these vehicles, the LED Bar will either not function at all or function incorrectly. They may also produce a warning light on your dash that one of your light bulbs is out OR cause your turn signals to flash faster than normal. This is because the vehicle “thinks” there is a bulb out due to the low electrical current of the LED. They suggest this: For LED Bar users experiencing dashboard warnings or rapidly flashing turn signals, you need to purchase a 4-pin flat to 7-pin round adapter with a built-in electrical resistor. This adapter mimics automotive bulbs electrical current, potentially resolving compatibility issues. While we cannot guarantee universal compatibility, it has proven effective in most cases. Purchase the adapter at Etrailer.com or Amazon for seamless integration. Do you have a specific part/adapter you recommend for this application?

asked by: Adam Y

Expert Reply:

Hello Adam, thanks for reaching out. We do have resistors that can be used for the purpose. For a permanent solution you can wire the Load Resistors # DI34ZR on your trailer wiring. A better option would be one of our adapters, since it is just plug and play. We have the 7-Way Adapter # 20142 and 7-Way to 4/5-Way Adapter # C35FR which have built in resistors. These will plug directly into the 7-way and allow you to tow a trailer with LED lights without issue.

expert reply by: Jesse M