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 F150 Trailer Wiring Connection Amp Rating
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03/06/17 03:13 AM
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MikeT
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Have a F150, 2016 with the factory 7 pin connection. One of the pins is for 12v power, but can't find the amp rating and dealer no help. The boat trailer has a 40 amp PowerWinch.
Would be great if this connection would hand the winch current.
Thanks for any advise.
Mike
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Re: F150 Trailer Wiring Connection Amp Rating
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03/06/17 03:50 AM
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Fishspanker
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You would need a ~8 ga wire for that. Doubt the wiring harness has anything close to that.
Last edited by Fishspanker; 03/06/17 03:53 AM.
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Re: F150 Trailer Wiring Connection Amp Rating
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03/06/17 04:18 AM
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Yeah, I could not find any wires that heavy to the plug.
I do have the proper wire from the old truck. Can this wire be connected to the factory pin?
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Re: F150 Trailer Wiring Connection Amp Rating
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03/07/17 11:32 AM
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In this case for 40a I think your best option would be to just run a wire directly off the battery.
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Re: F150 Trailer Wiring Connection Amp Rating
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03/09/17 11:24 PM
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Thanks for the advise,
Do you think the separate wire can be attached to the factory 7 pin bumper connection? This would save adding another receptacle to the bumper
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