Parts Needed To Tow a Trailer With Electric Trailer Brakes Behind a 2015 Freightliner M2

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We have a 2015 M2 Freightliner that we need to add the frame trailer hitch to haul a forklift trailer BigTEx Tilt trailer payload approx. 11klbs. So we will need the frame, airline brakes and electrical for the lights too. What parts do you suggest?

asked by: Eduardo S

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You will need the Curt Class V Universal Weld-on Receiver Hitch # 15902 for your 2015 Freightliner M2. This will allow you to weld on a receiver with up to 10.865" of drop. For the trailer lighting you will need a combination of the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter # C59236 and the Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7 to get to a 7-way blade trailer connector. Do note the wiring to reach the battery is 25' long so if your chassis is longer you will need additional Wire # 10-2-1 to reach the battery. Since your chassis uses air brakes you will want to use the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller # HA100400C to operate the electric trailer brakes on a Big Tex tilt bed trailer.

expert reply by: Bud M

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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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…

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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 which we…

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Yes, we do. What you are describing sounds like the Inner Frame Brackets for Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Hitch item #RP27FR. I have attached a picture below. These come welded to the frame exactly where you…

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Answer 5

There are two Timbren systems for your 2023 Ford F-350, like you said, with the best definitely being the following part number: - Timbren Suspension Enhancement System #TFR350SDJ The reason for that is the #TFR350SDJ is designed for standard pickups…

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Hey Franklin. So long as the running boards on your 2017 Ford F-350 don't run wheel to wheel then the TorkLift Tie Downs - Custom Frame Mount item #TL54VV will work for you. If they stop at the back of your cab you'll be good. These fit the…

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To know if your 2017 Ford F-350 has an in-bed puck system installed you'll just need to look and see if you have four rounded attachment points (usually covered up when not in use, like in the attached picture). If you don't see these in your…

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Parts Needed To Tow a Trailer With Electric Trailer Brakes Behind a 2015 Freightliner M2

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