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03-01-2018, 02:09 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Washington, Utah
Trailer: 2017 19
Posts: 37
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In the bed trailer plug
Anyone using an in the truck bed trailer plug with their 5.0 TA? Is is necessary, or significantly better that plugging in at the back of the tow vehicle? My tow vehicle is a Toyota Tacoma. Sorry if this gas been answered before. Thanks
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03-01-2018, 02:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Austin, Texas
Trailer: 2019 5.0TA "Junior", 2019 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi
Posts: 1,600
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I've been wondering about that too since seeing someone mention using the bumper plug in another post. I thought it was pretty much required to have a bed-mounted plug for a fifth wheel hookup, would certainly like to hear if others are successfully using the bumper plug.
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03-01-2018, 02:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
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03-01-2018, 02:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davidmurphy02
I thought it was pretty much required to have a bed-mounted plug for a fifth wheel hookup...
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Fifth-wheel trailers normally come with a very long electrical cable, just so that it can reach a bumper-mounted receptacle... because many people do use that.
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03-01-2018, 04:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Southern Alberta, Alberta
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA
Posts: 1,734
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I like the bed plug, stops the cable from rubbing on the tailgate.
Cheers
Doug
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Doug
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03-01-2018, 07:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Austin, Texas
Trailer: 2017 5.0 TA
Posts: 146
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PGDriver
I like the bed plug, stops the cable from rubbing on the tailgate.
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That is why I installed a plug in my truck bed, but it isn't necessary.
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Thomas G.
2017 5.0 TA
2017 F-150, 5.0L, SuperCrew, 6.5' bed, 4x2, 6-speed, 1:3.55 rear axle; B&W Turnover Ball; Andersen Ultimate Aluminum Gooseneck; Fold-a-cover w/caddy
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03-01-2018, 07:26 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 11,046
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I've towed Ten Forward since July 3, 2014. I don't have an in-the-bed plug and don't have any rubbing on the tailgate. The tow package in my F-150 tells me immediately when the umbilical is plugged in and also immediately when it's disconnected. I don't need to physically see it to know it's happened. What I do have, is stuff typically inside the bed, at the back along and along the side walls. I worry the in-the-bed plug and umbilical will tangle or restrict that portion of the bed usage. Until I see a valid reason to change, I'm happy with the standard location which is at the bumper. YMMV
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Donna D.
Ten Forward
2014 Escape 5.0TA
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03-01-2018, 07:28 PM
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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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I use one in the bad too, for me it's easier to connect t and disconnect. but you certainly do not have to have one, I added mine after I got the trailer. Also shortened the emergency brake disconnect cable and added a coiled length to it off Amazon.
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Bob
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03-02-2018, 06:39 AM
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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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Not necessary but really convenient. I think the plug stays a lot cleaner also, no sand and grit build up. You still have your original connection so you loose nothing. 😎
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03-02-2018, 01:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Olympia wa, Washington
Trailer: 5.0TA 2017
Posts: 2,255
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my horse trainer always uses the one on tail/gate but i always use the one in the bed. you can do either.
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