Self Made DIY Tow Package (If 7-Pin Not Needed)

[Joemama]

where did you get the hitch cover?

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[Denny3297]

Ford dealer. It's straight outta the catalog.

 

[Herbie]

where did you get the hitch cover?

Ruxer @flip had them in stock as of this morning.

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

Yes, and I would argue that most towing less than 3500lbs won't need a 7 pin.

Not true. Towing a 3500lb trailer through the mountains, on mountain shelf roads and up/down steep rocky trails, trust me a brake controller is a must.

 

[Denny3297]

Not true. Towing a 3500lb trailer through the mountains, on mountain shelf roads and up/down steep rocky trails, trust me a brake controller is a must.

Won't argue there, and that's why I said "most." As such, my statement is not false.

 

[Denny3297]

Nice can you post the link for number 3.....
3. Wiring Connector: Road Tough - $16.89 (Amazon)

Added to the original post.

 

[Herbie]

Added to the original post.

Link in your post does not work for this item. This is it correct?

https://www.amazon.com/Road-Tough-W...x=road+tough+trailer+connector,aps,114&sr=8-3

 

[Denny3297]

Link in your post does not work for this item. This is it correct?

https://www.amazon.com/Road-Tough-WeatherLock-Heavy-Duty-Electrical/dp/B07Z6RZCVF/ref=sr_1_3?crid=34DACUWWR9KJW&keywords=road+tough+trailer+connector&qid=1643995979&sprefix=road+tough+trailer+connector,aps,114&sr=8-3

Yes, that's right. Thx for the heads up on the original post. I fixed the Original post.

 

[mcinfantry]

Nice work, I plan to do the same.

That said I would’ve agreed with your comment regarding a 7 pin and 3,500 until I did some research and found out a lot more small, light travel trailers and tear drop trailers than I expected do have electronic brakes. It really surprised me that every little teardrop trailer I looked at had electronic brakes even though the ones I looked at weigh less than 2,000 pounds. Anyone considering deleting factory tow should make sure they understand their needs.

Curt makes a Bluetooth controller that you don’t have to drill the interior panels to fit. And only have to run a power wire to

 

[Busterbronco1]

Hello, I thought I'd share my tow package build. I have not looked for a similar post so apologies if it's a repeat. But here is my self made Tow package. I removed the factory tow package to hopefully get built quicker, and it worked. Here is my parts list, and a quick install review:

Parts:

1. Curt wiring kit p/n: 56468 - $79.82 (etrailer.com)

2. Curt Receiver Hitch: 13493 - $104.31 (toysfortrucks.com)

3. Wiring Connector: Road Tough - $16.89 (Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/Road-Tough-WeatherLock-Heavy-Duty-Electrical/dp/B07Z6RZCVF/ref=sr_1_3?crid=34DACUWWR9KJW&keywords=road+tough+trailer+connector&qid=1643995979&sprefix=road+tough+trailer+connector,aps,114&sr=8-3

Total: $201.02
Savings over Stock: -$393.98

Hitch install, easiest I've ever done. Seriously. It took less than 15 minutes.

Wiring, was relatively easy other than the Wire running to the battery. Had to get creative on that one.

Total install time: 2(ish) hours.

Conclusion: I got my Bronco early, and saved $400. Totally worth it.

THANK YOU!! I will have these parts ready to go when the Bronco gets here!

 

[ROCKO]

Mo beer money! Good call

You ain’t lying!

 

[Wade Garrett]

Awesome, I'll be ordering as soon as I hear that my truck is being built.

 

[TroutHunter]

Saw this on the accessories site for the first time:
https://accessories.ford.com/products/bronco-2021-trailer-brake-controller-towing-pack-1

I know NOTHING about towing, so don't crucify me if it doesn't solve the braking issue...

 

[Bucknerj81]

Saw this on the accessories site for the first time:
https://accessories.ford.com/products/bronco-2021-trailer-brake-controller-towing-pack-1

I know NOTHING about towing, so don't crucify me if it doesn't solve the braking issue...

That’s the 4pin option. It doesn’t work with trailer breaks. You need the 7 pin which at this point is only available from the factory, or you need to go aftermarket.

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