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peas in a pod
Newbie Joined: 09 Mar 2018 Location: Georgia Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Topic: tow vehicle Posted: 14 Mar 2018 at 12:40pm |
mr and mrs pea have become owners of a 2005 F-150 5.4L triton pu. was a wondering if we will have to install a trany cooler. we have the bumper hook up 7 way plug and a 4 way plug but no module under the dash. I am assuming that the plug receptacle under the dash is a diagnostic port? we still haven't found our Rpod but maybe somebody out there would provide us with one. any concerns about the f150? mr pea
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2653 |
Posted: 14 Mar 2018 at 1:20pm |
The OBD port looks like this: You "probably" have a TBC (Trailer Brake Controller) connector buried somewhere under the dash as well. I think on that vintage of F-150, there might be a cutout somewhere above the driver's right knee for the TBC, and the connector plug would be right behind that. If you install the TBC (and I recommend that you do), then you will probably also need to install a small relay to provide power to the TBC and trailer brakes. |
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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disputin
Newbie Joined: 03 Jan 2018 Location: WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 27 |
Posted: 14 Mar 2018 at 2:39pm |
I purchased a 2002 F150 5.4 Triton 2 years ago. It doesn't have a tow package or tranny cooler installed. In January we drove it from Portland, OR to LA to pick up a 179, that came with a WBH.
We towed the 179 (empty) back to Portland, in a rush to get back to work, so our speed was 70 for most of the way back on US395. We went over Deadman summit at 8000+ feet. I watched and I never saw a temperature gauge move or change for the entire trip. The F150 was more than adequate to pull the 179. You shouldn't have any problems. Sean & Christine Whitney 2002 F150 2016 179
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GlueGuy
Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2653 |
Posted: 14 Mar 2018 at 3:22pm |
Most states require a TBC for trailers over 3,000 lbs. It differs by state about the exact requirement, but the gross weight of an RP-179 is close to 3,800 lbs, so you would expect to have to have the TBC with an RP-179.
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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
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peas in a pod
Newbie Joined: 09 Mar 2018 Location: Georgia Online Status: Offline Posts: 6 |
Posted: 14 Mar 2018 at 4:13pm |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 14 Mar 2018 at 4:20pm |
The 2005 F150 has the harness built in for the brake controller, etrailer.com has a You Tube video on installation of a P3 brake controller and they have the harness required. The connector is up under the dash and usually covered with a grey cover. If you GOOGLE brake controller for a 2005 Ford F150 you will get all the pertinent info. No relays are required. Nothing is required but the brake controller, the harness and time.
The FAQ section of etrailer.com is also a valuable resource. Here's a link to the video: https://www.etrailer.com/tv-install-tekonsha-prodigy-p3-brake-controller-2005-ford-f150-90195.aspx I GOOGLED Brake Controller Install - 2005 F150. |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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Bully
Newbie Joined: 25 Feb 2018 Location: Mississippi Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
Posted: 15 Mar 2018 at 9:06pm |
Hey Peas in a pod......... we just bought a new 178 and are towing it with a 2014 Edge 3.5 with factory tow equipment. I pull in S and stay around 60-65. The last trip I got 12.8 mpg and have no problem pulling our trailer. We love our new pod.
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