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I have just purchased a 2002 F250 crew cab to pull my fifth wheel. I have installed brake controllers and trailer wiring in other vehicles. But they were older. I was wondering if my newer vehicle had any sort of convinient quick connections to make the job easier? Or do I do it the same as always: splice the connections for three wires rt, lt, taillights into the wires runnig by the frame near the rear axle; one ground wire; run two new wires back. one for 12v, the other from the brake controller?
I have a '02 350-they make a quick connect kit for them at Auto zone-and have also seen at Pep Boys.not sure what would be in your area-but the are both on-line.
If the previous owner didn't tow with it, it may still be in the bag in the glove box. The pigtail is there as well as the relay and the fuses you need to install to activate the in-line battery charging as well as the electric brake circuit.
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2000 F250 Lariat S/C SB 4X4 Off-Road
7.3L PSD
2005 Cedar Creek 30RLBS
PullRite Superglide Hitch
Firestone Ride-Rite Airbags and Dual Commander II
LINE-X, Mag-Hytec Diff Cover, Autometer 3-gauge kit, AFE Stage 2 Intake, Evans Coolant, boot kit, coolant filter kit, A/C heater bypass.
DP Tuner F5 (40HP Tow, 80HP econ, 100HP Race)and ATS Housing (awesome)
Magnaflow Performance 4 inch turbo back exhaust
BTS tranny coming in April 09.
I have just purchased a 2002 F250 crew cab to pull my fifth wheel. I have installed brake controllers and trailer wiring in other vehicles. But they were older. I was wondering if my newer vehicle had any sort of convinient quick connections to make the job easier? Or do I do it the same as always: splice the connections for three wires rt, lt, taillights into the wires runnig by the frame near the rear axle; one ground wire; run two new wires back. one for 12v, the other from the brake controller?
i bought a prodigy controller...but didn't use the factory wiring that came with the truck. I used a "plug n play" harness for it that camping world sold..looks very clean!
as for the fifth wheel wiring...just buy an extension plug like others stated..also very easy...and drill a hole in your bed or wherever you want it. DONE
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2002 F350 Lariat CC SRW 4x4 LB , Shadow Gray, Edge 4.5" w/ dual bilsteins up front/ Toyo Open Country M/T 315-75-16. Stock Motor 7.3, dual alts / 3 guage pillar pod, Auto Meter/ 5" turbo back magnaflow exhaust w/Aeroturbine muffler & 6" Jardine tip/ Husky 24k 5th wheel / Air Lift Bags.
John Wood Transmission / DP tuner / 08' rear diff cover
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