Chris RV Living
Seasonal RV’er
Starting to add Boondocking to our camping experience.....
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Post by Chris RV Living on Sept 21, 2020 14:27:38 GMT -5
We have a Connect 261RB which we tow with a 2019 Ford F150 with trailer towing package.
it appears the RV Charge Wire in the 7-wire harness from the Ford isn't supplying power to charge the Connect battery while towing.
On YouTube some people say you have to have the FORD OFF, connect the trailer, then turn the FORD ON and it will supply 12V to the charge wire.
I may have had the FORD on the whole time when my RV dealer tested with his 7-way tester.
Others on YouTube say there may be a dummy fuse installed in the FORD.
I need to by a 7-way tester to plug in and confirm. Anyone had any experience with that?
Home Depot was sold out of 7-way testers, so I don't have a way to test for now.....
Thanks
Chris
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Post by lynnmor on Sept 21, 2020 19:21:36 GMT -5
Page 310 in your owners manual:
Recognizing a Trailer
1.Attach the trailer and wiring connector to your vehicle.
2.Switch on your vehicle.
3.Press the brake pedal for a few seconds.
A confirmation message appears in the information display.
See General Information (page 116)
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Post by Edd505 on Sept 21, 2020 19:48:09 GMT -5
The system requires a power draw on the 7-way and then holding the brake pedal for about 3 seconds until your dash registers "trailer connected". At that point, the vehicle will deliver the 12V power to your trailer connector and not before. Truck needs to be running to send power to the RV.
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Chris RV Living
Seasonal RV’er
Starting to add Boondocking to our camping experience.....
Posts: 133
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Post by Chris RV Living on Sept 27, 2020 9:03:45 GMT -5
Thanks Lynnmor and Edd505 -- have confirmed all you wrote.... have a trip starting Thursday night, and should have 100% confirmation.... Stay safe and healthy all and again, thanks for the help!!
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idmt
Weekender RV’er
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Post by idmt on Apr 5, 2021 23:41:00 GMT -5
Chris -- don't know if you have fixed the problem,, I had the same on my 2016 explorer -- no power at the 7 pin connector -- I researched the owner manuel for the fuse block -- found the charging circut and there was a 20 amp fuse where a 30 should have been -- yes it was blown -- replaced with 30 amp and voila == power at the plug !!! hope all is well
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Post by Sub Guy on Apr 6, 2021 23:24:21 GMT -5
We have a Connect 261RB which we tow with a 2019 Ford F150 with trailer towing package. it appears the RV Charge Wire in the 7-wire harness from the Ford isn't supplying power to charge the Connect battery while towing. On YouTube some people say you have to have the FORD OFF, connect the trailer, then turn the FORD ON and it will supply 12V to the charge wire. I may have had the FORD on the whole time when my RV dealer tested with his 7-way tester. Others on YouTube say there may be a dummy fuse installed in the FORD. I need to by a 7-way tester to plug in and confirm. Anyone had any experience with that? Home Depot was sold out of 7-way testers, so I don't have a way to test for now..... Thanks Chris On my 2017 F150, there is a fuse (or relay - or some electronical gizmo) that has to be installed in order to power the 7-pin. The gizmo came in a bag in the glove box with instructions in the owners manual. Is not that way on my super duty. |
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Post by Edd505 on Apr 7, 2021 21:30:24 GMT -5
We have a Connect 261RB which we tow with a 2019 Ford F150 with trailer towing package. it appears the RV Charge Wire in the 7-wire harness from the Ford isn't supplying power to charge the Connect battery while towing. On YouTube some people say you have to have the FORD OFF, connect the trailer, then turn the FORD ON and it will supply 12V to the charge wire. I may have had the FORD on the whole time when my RV dealer tested with his 7-way tester. Others on YouTube say there may be a dummy fuse installed in the FORD. I need to by a 7-way tester to plug in and confirm. Anyone had any experience with that? Home Depot was sold out of 7-way testers, so I don't have a way to test for now..... Thanks Chris On my 2017 F150, there is a fuse (or relay - or some electronical gizmo) that has to be installed in order to power the 7-pin. The gizmo came in a bag in the glove box with instructions in the owners manual. Is not that way on my super duty. Gizmo is a common relay.
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