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03-05-2020, 03:54 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Mountain City, Tennessee
Trailer: 2017 5.0TA
Posts: 9
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Plug connection in truck bed
This question is for those towing the 5.0.
Have there been any issues with the plug connection at the bumper? Wire
clearance in turns?
Thanks,
Nomad54
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03-05-2020, 06:13 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Tampa Bay Area, Florida
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA (Little Elsie) Extensively Personalized
Posts: 2,973
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nomad54
This question is for those towing the 5.0.
Have there been any issues with the plug connection at the bumper? Wire
clearance in turns?
Thanks,
Nomad54
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No. The cord on the 5.0TA hangs down from a point just above the bumper. Many people install the in-bed harness for aesthetic reasons and because it won’t flop around. The harness (many companies) is around $75, and if you are handy can be installed in about an hour. It is “plug and play” so no wire splicing is necessary. If you want to go that route and you want to discuss it, send me a PM with your phone number and a good time to call.
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03-05-2020, 08:46 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,174
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Our first 200 nights we just used the plug underneath the bumper. It wore the paint off and was in the way when I wanted to get into the front storage compartments. Plus, I didn't like crouching to plug/unplug the camper.
When we purchased our new 2019 F150 last fall I had a hole drilled over the wheel well in the bed so now the cord is out of the way. I now put my step stool next to the drivers side tire and connect the brakeaway cable, insert the plug, and push/twist/clamp the ball on the Andersen hitch. I always count to three.
Enjoy,
Perry
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03-05-2020, 09:25 AM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Phillips, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2020 5.0 TA, 2018 F150 2.7 EB
Posts: 49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perryb67
..... connect the brakeaway cable, insert the plug, and push/twist/clamp the ball on the Andersen hitch. I always count to three.
Enjoy,
Perry
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Perry, do you not use chains on your 5.0?
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03-05-2020, 11:20 AM
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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 LoonCall
Perry, do you not use chains on your 5.0?
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Some states require chains, some don't. We always use chains.
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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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03-06-2020, 02:16 PM
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#6
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Green Valley, Arizona
Trailer: 2018 5.0TA
Posts: 138
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YES! Managed to rip my cord from the trailer while on a long trip. Turned out there was a camping world 2 miles away. Now have a plug receptacle in the truck bed.
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03-06-2020, 11:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,174
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LoonCall
Perry, do you not use chains on your 5.0?
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I don't think I can count to fore.
Enjoy,
Perry
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03-07-2020, 08:01 AM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Phillips, Wisconsin
Trailer: 2020 5.0 TA, 2018 F150 2.7 EB
Posts: 49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perryb67
I don't think I can count to fore.
Enjoy,
Perry
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Well, I get easily confused by high numbers. 
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