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TheMohns
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Jul 31, 2016

No 7 pin connection in bed

I just bought a new F350 and a 5th wheel toy hauler. I haven't picked up the trailer yet. I had the RV place put in the 5th wheel hitch for me but they didn't put an electrical connector in the bed. I have a connection down by the tow hitch but I am not sure if the cord will reach. Will it work without the connector in the bed of the truck?
  • You can probably order one on Etrailer. If you can run a drill it should be an easy install.
  • I had a 7 way plug installed in my bed for $75.00. Works great! Now I can plug in either way.
  • I have a 2013 F350 that I added the factory 7 way plug in the bed. It's part # BC3Z 13A576 A : Wiring Assembly - cost $68. It's the same plug used by Ford in the bed when you order the Hitch in the bed option. It comes with a plug (I believe it's a small 6 plug unit) at the end of the wire that plugs into the wiring harness under the truck near the spare tire if I remember correctly. No splicing into your wiring harness. It's a plug and play deal. All Super Duty's come with the same wiring harness, so adding the 7 way plug in bed is super easy. Hardest thing is cutting the hole in the inside bed wall!
  • Previous truck only had bumper connector and it worked fine. New truck has both bumper and in-bed connectors and I use both depending on mood.
  • Mine is under the bumper and works fine. Will eventually probably put one in the bed but no rush.
  • I use the one and only one I have, in the bumper. No problems as long as the cord will reach, even when making a turn.
  • Yes it will still work the cord may rub the tailgate. I had one put in my bed when I had the hitch installed it's in the bed and out of the way either way works