Will Curt 7-Way Trailer Adapter Fix Lamp Out Message on 2019 Ford F-250

Updated 11/30/2025 | Published 11/27/2025

Question:

I have a 2019 F-250 that every so often tells me the right turn lamp on my 2020 Airstream Globetrotter is out. It never is. The issue usually corrects itself or if I dont want to wait, I unplug the trailer, plug it back in and the problem is typically gone. It typically pops up while driving down the road, but in a few miles goes away/corrects itself. Could the issue this is meant to fix be the problem? Trying to decide if I should try this or not. Thanks, Jim

asked by: Jim S

Expert Reply:

Hey Jim! If you have LED lights it could be that they aren't pulling enough power and that is what is setting off the message on the dash. The 7-Way Trailer Adapter for Towing Trailers with LED Lights # C57003 has built-in resistors so it would fix that issue. However, if you have some kind of damage/corrosion on your connector, or a short/loose wiring, that could also be the cause. The adapter will not fix any of those issues.

Have you checked out the connectors on your F-250 and Airstream to make sure they're in good shape?

expert reply by: Robin H

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Jim S.

11/30/2025

Thanks Robin H. Yes, I've checked all the connections out and regularly cleaned them, etc. It's literally totally random, which is why I thought maybe the LED bulbs in this case as well. Thanks again!

Robin H.

11/30/2025

@JimS yeah it is really hard to say since it isn't consistently happening. Could even be a loose connection behind the light itself and occasionally movement causes it to shift and lose power.