Ford 150 pro trailer backup

[J.J. Mercer]

Hello Everyone

Is anyone towing a E23 with a late model F150. I’m wondering how the pro backup assist setup works. My owners manual tells me to put a couple of stickers on the A Frame just back from the ball connection and I’m thinking there is really no room for those stickers, anyone been through this?

Thanks,

JJ

[JeffinBC]

I don’t know how to link to another thread but there is one about this in the Towing and Hitching section (search F150 Trailer Assist Backup Setup).

Sounds like you may need to mount the sticker on a separate plate bolted to your hitch as there’s not enough room.

Based on that thread, I never bothered setting mine up and just do it myself. Good luck

[J.J. Mercer]

Hey, thanks for the reply Jeff. I’m thinking the same, if it takes me longer than a cup of coffee to figure out I’m moving on. I don’t need it either just thought it’s something I paid for in the truck might as well see if it’s of any use.

Cheers,
JJ

[Ron in BC]

I installed a plate to hold the sticker.

I've been towing trailers since I was a teenager so I've never bothered using it.

My wife tried it out. First time she parallel parked between two other vehicles.

Now that she's gained some experience she's never used it again.

[J.J. Mercer]

Hi Ron,
Thanks for your input. I found the post Jeff was mentioning, it is essentially the same as you have come up with but is a more permanent fixture being a screwed down metal plate. I’ve backed a few trailers in my time as well so think I will go with your suggestion. Once I’ve satisfied my curiosity I’ll remove it and will never turn it on again.

JJ

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by J.J. Mercer

Hi Ron,


it is essentially the same as you have come up with but is a more permanent fixture being a screwed down metal plate.

Once I’ve satisfied my curiosity I’ll remove it and will never turn it on again.

JJ

Mine is permanent. It's on an aluminum plate bolted to the tongue jack. That was just a positioning photo.

It's controlled by the little round knob. In effect, an ultra mini steering wheel. It sure can move those front wheels faster than you can turn the steering wheel.

Ron

[J.J. Mercer]

Ok, I’ll try the system out using tape first and go from there.