will this device work with a truck without a tow package, and does it work if the plug is stripped and spliced?
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It will work if you wire as the instructions say to it will take quite a bit of wire different guages though
674284
This setup is far superior to splicing wires. If your truck has the OEM "towing package" wiring, the pigtail plugs directly into the trucks harness. The wires at the trailer connector end are sealed to keep all the road grime out. I threw the fuses away.
1215939
Hi Tee, there is no reason that I know that this won't work. however, if your trucks have a tow package, there could be a place to plug in under the dash so you need to buy one that has the plug right into it. I didn't look for a harness that could be connected to the controller that would make it a plug-in, because I didn't need one. The 96 model probably won't have a plug-in and you might have to run the blue wire that operates the power to the brakes. This a very good controller and could be put on the 08, but would have to be wired in. I believe anything newer than 02 or 03 with the tow package comes wired with the blue wire in place going back to the trailer plug-in and a place under the dash to plug-in the controller. If you have the original vehicle manuals, it should state in there. Good luck.
1139211
I had mine installed at the (Dodge) dealership along with a factory trailer towing wiring harness. Not aware of what else they may have needed to install it. It works great. I believe this type of item should be done professionally.
1603883
Yes. Comes with two different mounting bracket options and all the hardware. Also comes with pig-tail wiring to be able to wire it to your truck's trailer system and just plug in the unit. Comes with wire-nuts, everything. I opted to buy a wiring kit for it that came with a plug system that was specific to my truck model and year and make it literally a plug and play installation. It was like $10-$11 and well worth it.
1139207
on my truck I needed a connector to the wire harness that was different then the one that came with the unit. It will also depend on the set up you have for a trailer harness. but this is real easy fix.
1973107
Jim,When you got the tow package with the truck there should have been a wire harness in the glove box. You will have to cut he plug off the POD and splice the correct wires to the harnes furnished with the truck. I have a POD brake controler I use on my 2011 Tacoma and it works fine.Mike
938591
Only if the parts have not been removed from the truck. But if you physically removed the egr and dpf pipe and now have all those connectors unplugged this will not work.
2087708
Yes, Raymond, unless you have other things plugged into this unit & running, such as I who have a GPS Navigation unit, a Radar detector unit, & a forward and rearward "Auto Cam" unit connected but, on my 2010 Ford 4X4 Off Road Pickup then after 10 minutes it automatically disconnects power to the "Plugin's", depending on the vintage of your vehicle it may do the same thing.Regards Jim Meyer.
9592
As long as you have the relay or fuse for an alarm system the remote keyless will work. I had to look up the info but as long as the truck has the alarm system already, it will work.
1676238
That is exactly what I did. The harness was slightly different than the stock plug. It came with directions that allowed me to wire it in with no problems. There were some specific instructions about specific years of Ford trucks and the brake wire, but I was able to figure it out with the instructions and a simple voltage meter.
1641443
Mine didn't come with a quick connector. I just tied a heavy tow line to it.
436172
Only if you purchased some type of double receiver attachment . It would work wonderful as is if you don't already tow a vehicle.
935643
No, I have a 2005 GMC Sierra which is has the towing package. You plug in the connection under the dash. I do believe that the tow package is fused.
422073
If your truck doesn't come equipped with keyless entry then no it won't work. Hope that's helpful
971266
I installed this controller in my 2013 ford F150 work truck. The truck came with a tow setup but no hitch, wiring plug or brake controller installed. The wiring was there but not hooked to anything. I had the hitch and plug installed and installed the controller myself works great. I tow a 2 horse trailer a 16' car hauler + a small utility trailer and have had no problems with any. My concern would be since it has a factory installed controller I would want to be sure that the factory controller was completely disconnected so as not to interfere with the new one. I'm not savy enough to do that so I would take it to an R V service shop to have it done right. I installed this controller in my 2013 ford F150 work truck. The truck came with a tow setup but no hitch, wiring plug or brake controller installed. The wiring was there but not hooked to anything. I had the hitch and plug installed and installed the controller myself works great. I tow a 2 horse trailer a 16' car hauler + a small utility trailer and have had no problems with any. My concern would be since it has a factory installed controller I would want to be sure that the factory controller was completely disconnected so as not to interfere with the new one. I'm not savy enough to do... » Read More I installed this controller in my 2013 ford F150 work truck. The truck came with a tow setup but no hitch, wiring plug or brake controller installed. The wiring was there but not hooked to anything. I had the hitch and plug installed and installed the controller myself works great. I tow a 2 horse trailer a 16' car hauler + a small utility trailer and have had no problems with any. My concern would be since it has a factory installed controller I would want to be sure that the factory controller was completely disconnected so as not to interfere with the new one. I'm not savy enough to do that so I would take it to an R V service shop to have it done right. « Show Less
2018330
If you get the correct wiring harness with it, I assume it will work. It also has directions to hard wire it into the truck if you do not have the correct harness, which is what I did.