Hi, Tonight I will install the Back-up Trailer Assist on my new 2016 F-150. I have read the owner manual, I have watched 2 videos on youtube (1 from Ford, and 1 private).I'm nervous about doing this. I want to do it right so that feature will serve me right once installed. Instructions in the manual are long...Any tips, warnings, etc from owners of 2015-2016 F-150 who have installed it?ThanksMarc

Here is one I found on search, looks simple, just use the correct unit of measurement depending if you are north or south of the Canadian boarder.Seems to take a bit to activate to backup.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrom8p2JAGA

Looks neat, but seems to make the whole process a bit more complicated... Then again, I've been towing trailers almost as long as I've been driving.Interested in the update on how well it works with a TT!

I use the left and right backup assist devices on my trucks all the time. They work great. :) I had to install wider ones on one of my F350's to see around the camper.

SoCalDesertRider wrote:I use the left and right backup assist devices on my trucks all the time. They work great. :) I had to install wider ones on one of my F350's to see around the camper.LOL! I have a similar device on my 2001 Ram, but mine flip up, and are powered.

rhagfo wrote:SoCalDesertRider wrote:I use the left and right backup assist devices on my trucks all the time. They work great. :) I had to install wider ones on one of my F350's to see around the camper.LOL! I have a similar device on my 2001 Ram, but mine flip up, and are powered.I have to agree, the best back up assist devices are the mirrors closely followed by a spotter(dw in my case)I don't trust electrons to steer our rig backwards or forwards

Tips on installing Back-up trailer assist on 16' F150?

rhagfo
Explorer III
Jul 14, 2016
SoCalDesertRider wrote:
I use the left and right backup assist devices on my trucks all the time. They work great. :)

I had to install wider ones on one of my F350's to see around the camper.

LOL! I have a similar device on my 2001 Ram, but mine flip up, and are powered.
SoCalDesertRid1
Explorer
Jul 14, 2016
I use the left and right backup assist devices on my trucks all the time. They work great. :)

I had to install wider ones on one of my F350's to see around the camper.
eluwak
Explorer
Jul 14, 2016
Looks neat, but seems to make the whole process a bit more complicated... Then again, I've been towing trailers almost as long as I've been driving.

Interested in the update on how well it works with a TT!
rhagfo
Explorer III
Jul 13, 2016
Here is one I found on search, looks simple, just use the correct unit of measurement depending if you are north or south of the Canadian boarder.

Seems to take a bit to activate to backup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrom8p2JAGA

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