must i use fords brake controller?
03-05-2015, 07:00 AM
#11
WindowGuy
Thank you. I have to confess my ignorance when it comes to brake controllers. I have a 3000# camper with brakes that I pulled with a Ford Explorer. I bought a brake controller from Pep Boys and plugged it into the adapter behind the glove box. When I pressed the brake pedal, it applied the brakes to the camper.
Can you explain the benefits of adjusting the gain on the controller? How does that affect the towing experience?
Can you explain the benefits of adjusting the gain on the controller? How does that affect the towing experience?
03-07-2015, 09:55 AM
#13
If you don't have that adapter in your new to you truck, you can get one at Ford, or online or from any place that sells trailers. If you don't have the 7 pin plug, you can buy the plug and wiring harness that has both plugs. There's a factory connector about the spare tire, it plugs into
Purchase a new wire harness from Ford for ~$150 or simply use wire taps and two 18" sections of heavy wire for the needed circuits.
03-11-2015, 10:36 PM
#14
This is incorrect. The aftermarket controller literally just plugs right into the plug under the dash (with either an adapter for true plug and play or a pigtail connector to the controller's wiring using butt connectors) it could not be easier. The adapter (or pigtail) is like $13 at Walmart or AutoZone/Napa/Etc. Very easy to find.
The only other splicing I had to do on my '07 was at the rear when adding the 7-way plug because my truck did not come with a tow package. However, I only needed to add about 1.5 feet of wire for two circuits. Easy peasy.
The only other splicing I had to do on my '07 was at the rear when adding the 7-way plug because my truck did not come with a tow package. However, I only needed to add about 1.5 feet of wire for two circuits. Easy peasy.
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