New 2017 F250SD

Thanks, I check my truck and there is nothing precut.
I will also have to check how the wiring goes.

Kayteg1 wrote:
I will keep the original camera thread updated.
Now if you have 5th wheel plug on Ford, can you post a picture?
I would like to add one, but don't see any designated spot on it on bed and looking under, no ready wire harness.

Not exactly where I'd put it but it works for a TC application.

I will keep the original camera thread updated.
Now if you have 5th wheel plug on Ford, can you post a picture?
I would like to add one, but don't see any designated spot on it on bed and looking under, no ready wire harness.

Kayteg1 wrote:
Question is the aftermarket camera going to work with Ford 360 system.
Small update to the linked topic where I had original cable spliced with other couplers/extension.
Over the time I found it too annoying to crawl under the camper to disconnect the cables and the other couplers are not water-tight, so I already placed order on Ford tailgate harness that will give me original connectors. I hope the 2 cables will be long enough to bring connection to the side of the camper for easy disconnecting.
The camper main plug I can disconnect on the side of the bed where I have extension reaching bumper plug.
It is not coming cheap as 2 cables will cost me about $120, but I plan to use the camper year around and the crawling that was annoying in dry weather can make bad day when you have to make it in mud.

Please keep us posted on your progress. I'd like to order the camera and the cable but I'm guessing it will be quite pricey. I think I saved a link from another forum that someone had part #'s but haven't really looked into it.

I have a rearview/backup camera installed over the door of the camper already so it hasn't been a high priority for me.

mbloof wrote:

hedge wrote:
Have you considered installing the factory 7-way plug? the OEM one just plugs right into the plugs on your receiver and makes for a nice clean install IMO

I have a Factory trailer outlet on the bumper. How does that help with a Camper?

Tie downs and outlet are installed.

I meant the factory in bed plug. It comes with the 5th wheel prep kit but you can also add it pretty easily. Sounds like you're all set anyways.

Question is the aftermarket camera going to work with Ford 360 system.
Small update to the linked topic where I had original cable spliced with other couplers/extension.
Over the time I found it too annoying to crawl under the camper to disconnect the cables and the other couplers are not water-tight, so I already placed order on Ford tailgate harness that will give me original connectors. I hope the 2 cables will be long enough to bring connection to the side of the camper for easy disconnecting.
The camper main plug I can disconnect on the side of the bed where I have extension reaching bumper plug.
It is not coming cheap as 2 cables will cost me about $120, but I plan to use the camper year around and the crawling that was annoying in dry weather can make bad day when you have to make it in mud.

hedge wrote:

mbloof wrote:
It seems you have to double push the unlock button to open the tail gate.

"L" Trim level. (can't spell and to lazy to look it up)

Since in a non-tailgate camper application would nix the camera and sensors, is there a aftermarket harness that plugs in that would extend the camera to somewhere on the camper? Seems a shame to loose the functionality. Oh well.

You can change it to 1 click to unlock everything. It's in the manual but from memory I think you just press the unlock + lock buttons at the same time for 2 seconds.

There are aftermarket cameras that plug in, if you have the 360 system it seems they have 'smarter' cameras.

A few options here: https://camera-source.com/automotive-cams/ford-oe-fit.html

kayteg1 found a way to re-use the camera from his tailgate: https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29319723/srt/pa/pging/1/page/1.cfm

Thanks for those links!! It seems I'm just a order away from extending the factory cable with a aftermarket camera+cable to my NL camper. THanks again!

hedge wrote:
Have you considered installing the factory 7-way plug? the OEM one just plugs right into the plugs on your receiver and makes for a nice clean install IMO

I have a Factory trailer outlet on the bumper. How does that help with a Camper?

Tie downs and outlet are installed.

Have you considered installing the factory 7-way plug? the OEM one just plugs right into the plugs on your receiver and makes for a nice clean install IMO

- Today I go to the local RV dealer to have the 7pin outlet installed.

- The frame mount tie down mounts arrived early so I'll see when I might be able to get them installed.

- I went with two sets of spring loaded turnbuckles, we'll see if I like them.

As far as suspension, only the "stable load" lowers are available for my model. I did not order a set and got a set of Timberlien (spelling sucks this AM) on order and may order a "hell wing".

Tires: I weighed my empty truck and found the rear comes in at about 3000lbs. The tires back there are rated at 3450 each @80psi so with the 2600lb camper I end up with ~1300lbs for gear and safety margin. Not enough in my book.

I'll end up ordering some Steel or new Vision 19.5 rims that fit the 2017. I'm leaning towards the Steel ones as the offsets are correct.

Current maiden voyage scheduled for 2nd weekend in October.