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08-19-2018, 11:46 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: San Juan Island, Washington
Trailer: 2018 5.0TA
Posts: 8
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5.0 fifth wheel wiring harness
We plan to install Anderson ultimate 5th wheel hitch in our dodge ram 1500 to tow our 5.0TA.
In making connections for electrical wire harness between truck and trailer, what are the pro/cons and regarding the additional option of having the plug extension moved into bed of truck vs the trucks OEM plug at rear bumper.
thanks in advance for advice in answering this question.
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08-19-2018, 12:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,528
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Given that it is a really easy install and eliminates the cable hanging down over the tailgate of the truck, I believe it to be a great thing to do.
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2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
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08-19-2018, 12:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Bluffton, South Carolina
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA
Posts: 135
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Other than the cost of the new harness and the time to install it, I can't think of any downside. Amazon and E-Trailer sell them and they're fairly straightforward to install.
The main advantage is that there are no worries about dragging the cord or catching it on something.
We had one with both our Scamp 19 and Escape 5.0TA.
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08-19-2018, 01:47 PM
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#4
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Southwick, Massachusetts
Trailer: None, sold my 2014 5.0TA
Posts: 7,124
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Once in a while a bag of trash catches the cover of the in bed port. Other then that no down side.
In other words, get one.
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Bob
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08-19-2018, 02:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
Posts: 8,034
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SJESCAPE
We plan to install Anderson ultimate 5th wheel hitch in our dodge ram 1500 to tow our 5.0TA.
In making connections for electrical wire harness between truck and trailer, what are the pro/cons and regarding the additional option of having the plug extension moved into bed of truck vs the trucks OEM plug at rear bumper.
thanks in advance for advice in answering this question.
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Hi: SJESCAPE... I've had both , in bed, and now in bumper. A little caution was all that was needed so camping gear didn't restrict the movement of the umbilical cord. Now I have an in bumper connection and the cord chafes on the rim of the tailgate causing a black mark on the white paint. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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08-19-2018, 07:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fremont, California
Trailer: 2016 21. '15 Ford Explorer V-6
Posts: 1,554
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Quote:
Originally Posted by escape artist
Hi: SJESCAPE... Now I have an in bumper connection and the cord chafes on the rim of the tailgate causing a black mark on the white paint. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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I bet that ‘Chaps Your Hide’..........
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2016 - 21'
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08-19-2018, 10:32 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Afton, Minnesota
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA (May 2015)
Posts: 56
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We used the OEM bumper plug on our return trip after picking up our Escape 5.0TA 3 years ago. We turned sharply to back into a campsite and the umbilical cord hooked on the rear corner of the truck, ripped the wires out of the camper. Took us a couple of hours to rig some temporary wiring, then many phone calls and emails with ETI when we got home to get it retired. We now have and recommend the in bed plug.
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08-20-2018, 07:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Tehachapi, California
Trailer: none
Posts: 515
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Can someone post some photos of the bed plug vs. the bumper plug? I'm having trouble visualizing it. Thanks!
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Greg
Formerly owned a 2007 24' HiLo/ 2003 Tahoe combo. Interested in the 5.0TA
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08-20-2018, 07:43 AM
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#9
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Naugatuck, Connecticut
Trailer: 2017 50 TA, 2016 F150, 2.7 Ecoboost
Posts: 1,056
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Quote:
Originally Posted by escape artist
Hi: SJESCAPE... I've had both , in bed, and now in bumper. A little caution was all that was needed so camping gear didn't restrict the movement of the umbilical cord. Now I have an in bumper connection and the cord chafes on the rim of the tailgate causing a black mark on the white paint. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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Time to put 1 in the bed, before the rub marks become rust marks. 😎
Keeps crud out of the connection too.
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08-20-2018, 10:23 AM
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#10
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: WI, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2018 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 465
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hilola
Can someone post some photos of the bed plug vs. the bumper plug? I'm having trouble visualizing it. Thanks!
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Hi Greg, this is a picture of my 7 Pin in the bed of an F-150 right behind the wheel well.
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08-20-2018, 10:40 AM
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#11
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Fraser Valley, British Columbia
Trailer: 2012 Escape "Classic" 5.0 SA
Posts: 554
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Quote:
Originally Posted by escape artist
Hi: SJESCAPE... I've had both , in bed, and now in bumper. A little caution was all that was needed so camping gear didn't restrict the movement of the umbilical cord. Now I have an in bumper connection and the cord chafes on the rim of the tailgate causing a black mark on the white paint. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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Alf. My connection is on the bumper and I use a bungy cord with carabiners on the ends to hang the cord free of the back of the truck. That cord is connected to another that is stretched across upper frame and it all gives when I make a turn. Works slick.
Barry
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2012 Escape "Classic" 5.0 SA / 2017 F150, 2.7 EcoBoost 4X4 Supercab
Former trailers: 2005 Escape 17B / 1972 Boler 13'
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08-20-2018, 12:37 PM
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#12
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0TA / 2016 Ram Eco Diesel 4X4
Posts: 8,034
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Quote:
Originally Posted by barry
Alf. My connection is on the bumper and I use a bungy cord with carabiners on the ends to hang the cord free of the back of the truck. That cord is connected to another that is stretched across upper frame and it all gives when I make a turn. Works slick.
Barry
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Hi: barry... Thanks. That's something I never considered doing!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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Quote Bugs Bunny..."Don't take life too seriously, none of us get out of it ALIVE"!!!
'16 Ram Eco D. 4X4 Laramie Longhorn CC & '14 Escape 5.0TA
St.Thomas (Not the Virgin Islands) Ontario
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10-14-2018, 11:28 AM
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#13
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Trailer: 2019 5.0 TA
Posts: 864
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Quote:
Originally Posted by barry
Alf. My connection is on the bumper and I use a bungy cord with carabiners on the ends to hang the cord free of the back of the truck. That cord is connected to another that is stretched across upper frame and it all gives when I make a turn. Works slick.
Barry
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Hi Barry, any chance of posting a picture of this set up, I have a 5.0 on order but I am not familiar enough to visualize what you did here. Thanks
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