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I just bought a
2011 5.0 with off road package. I tow a gooseneck horse trailer. I just discovered the plug for the trailer lights will not allow my interior trailer lights to work. Has anyone else had this issue with their RV?
I am very disappointed with Ford for not having a plug that works with my trailer!
My old Ford worked just fine with the plug in I had installed. It is going to cost about $85 to have it changed on my 2011. (And I thought I was buying a complete tow pkg!)
Last edited by TerriLove; 03-16-2015 at 09:36 PM.
Reason: need to add pictures
Are all the fuses and relays in place? My '13 came with a relay and fuse package in the glove box that had to be installed. I had to install the extra relays for the battery power and reverse lights on my '01 F250 as well.
Last edited by redneck wrencher; 03-15-2015 at 07:40 AM.
Yes, the hot wire to the trailer does not function when the ignition is off. That is done to protect the vehicle battery from getting run down by the trailer.
with a piece of wire and a couple spade lugs you could replace the relay with a jumper that would keep the +12v pin on the connector hot all the time. Circuit would still be protected by the fuse, but you could run your battery down.
03-15-2015, 12:57 AM
Tow pkg
