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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors…
view full answer...We have run into this quite a few times in the past, and the best option will be replacing the Lance 7-pin connector with a standard 7-way blade connector like the #PK12706. This will give you a standard 7-way connector to plug into the factory…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…
view full answer...A junction box/7-way plug kit like Epicord #277-000141 or #HS381-9000 lets you convert the camper to match the 7-way RV blade type connector format. This avoids the extra connection points and potential trouble spots from using separate adapters.…
view full answer...The only difference between 7-Way Utility and 7-Way RV is the color of the wires. The pin outs are the exact same so either would work just fine with the other. If you check out the picture I attached you'll see that the functions are all the…
view full answer...Hey Mike, We offer two hitches for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L that will be hidden behind the removable panel, but neither will allow for a spare tire over 18". There's the Draw-Tite #DT42GR and Curt #C96NR available. Of the two I prefer…
view full answer...That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…
view full answer...It's a wire color difference but not a function difference on the pins of the 7-way. The difference comes from the fact that the two different styles are representative of two different areas that uses trailers. Traditional is usually seen on…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...Hello Mark; the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms #BO94FR is the same as the BX1742. You can actually see that part number listed below the description on the product page. We just use #BO94FR as our part number. This is confirmed to fit your…
view full answer...Hello Debbie, thanks for reaching out. it sounds like you are looking for a wiring harness to use while flat towing your 2023 Ford F150. We do have one option for a plug and play harness, the Hopkins #HM77VR. The Hopkins kits are not known for being…
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