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harry_and_thea
Explorer
Feb 10, 2016

Does trailer connector need to be in pick up box

Getting a new f250. On my past two trucks, I have had a 7 pin connector inside the pick up truck box. The 5th wheel trailer I now have has the Reese Revolution hitch (similar to the Sidewinder). I ...
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RustyJC
Explorer
Feb 10, 2016
If the umbilical is long enough, it's your choice. Even with conventional 5th wheel hitches, some people plug into the hitch receiver (bumper) receptacle. I prefer to use a 7-pin Pollak receptacle in the bed with my B&W Companion hitch simply because I don't want the umbilical dragging back and forth across the top of the tailgate.

Rusty

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