7-Way Vehicle Wiring Harness For a 2018 Ford Explorer To Connect To Draw-Tite Receiver # 76034
Question:
Hello, I have a 2018 Ford Explorer and recently had an E Trailer hitch put on..looks great. What type of electrical harness should I get, the 4 or 7 prong...right now I will probably rent a trailer for hauling stuff, but may get a small travel trailer later. My hitch already comes with the small plate attached to mount the harness. thanks.
asked by: Joseph D
Expert Reply:
Since you intend to one day pull a travel trailer I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector # 118272 on your 2018 Ford Explorer. The travel trailer will likely require a brake controller due to the weight of the trailer. For a brake controller you will need a 7-way connection.
The Mounting Bracket # PK12711U will allow you to attach the 7-way connector to the mounting plate on the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76034.
Since the Tekonsha harness ties into the factory tow package wiring you will be able to use the Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness # RED87FR to install a Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED24FR.
The Adapter 7 Pole to 4 Pole # 47345 will allow you to plug into your 7-way and haul smaller trailers that have a 4-way flat connector. Test LED's are also built in to help diagnose any trailer lighting issues.
Products Referenced in This Question
Adapter 7 Pole to 4 Pole with Tester and Cover
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug Only
- 4 Flat
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 675 lbs TW
- 4500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
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Mounting Bracket and Installation Hardware - Pollak 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector - Vehicle End
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 7 Round
- Pollak
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Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Redarc
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Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Redarc
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tekonsha
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