7 way and brake controller

[mustangrfast88]

ok guys i got a 2000 expedition with out the trailer package but i am getting ready to put it on there and i had a few questions

on the 7 way there is a 12v power did you guys that have done this just go off the battery and run a wire and put a inline fuse in the wire

what kindof back controller did you guys use and where did you place it

there are 2 different 7 ways i am looking at the one has a 4 way flat and the seven way and the other one dont which one should i use i was thinking about the one with the 4 way flat so i didnt have to buy adapators

 

[mustangrfast88]

well i was looking this weekend and i think i found all the stuff i am going to use for my trailer towing package it looks like i have got to run a few wire to make it all work but it will be a good setup will post the parts and how i did it later when i get it all bought and start to install it for all you that dont have the trailer package yet and the setup i am looking at is good for a 1000 pound tounge weight and a 10000 trailer weight but i aint going to push the truck that hard and do any of you guys have a tranny cooler on your trucks that tow alot

 

[JUST4FUN]

YES A TRANNY COOLER
WHAT ARE YOU TOWING

 

[mustangrfast88]

yes i am going to be running a aftermarket tranny cooler and i will be towing a 20 foot boat, a 29 foot trailer trailer and a car trailer but nothing will weight over 8500 pounds so i shouldnt have a problem pulling any of those things

 

[JUST4FUN]

what rear end is in the Expy and what eng.

 

[mustangrfast88]

i think it is the 3.73 and the 5.4 engine how would i tell what rearend is in the truck

 

[JUST4FUN]

on the door sticker thie is a axle code likr 34 it will be at the bottem of the sticker

 

[JUST4FUN]

here is a tow rateing chart for 2000 Expedition
2WD 4.6 V-8 5,800b
2WD 5.4 V-8 6,600b
2WD 5.4 V-8 7,600c,g
2WD 5.4 V-8 8,100d,g
4WD 4.6 V-8 5,500c,h
4WD 4.6 V-8 6,000c,g
4WD 5.4 V-8 6,300b
4WD 5.4 V-8 7,300c,g
4WD 5.4 V-8 6,800c,h
4WD 5.4 V-8 7,800d,g,m
4WD 5.4 V-8 7,300d,h,m
NGV = Natural Gas Vehicle DRW = Dual-rear Wheels
SCC = Super Chassis Cab CCC = Crew Chassis Cab
a = Requires 3.08:1 axle ratioExpedition
b = Requires 3.31:1 axle ratio
c = Requires 3.55:1 axle ratio
d = Requires 3.73:1 axle ratio;
e = Requires 4.09/4.10:1 axle ratio
f = Must be equipped with heavy-duty towing package
g = Requires 16- or 17-inch (P275) wheel option
h = Requires 17-inch (P265) wheel option
i = Requires 3.27:1 axle ratio
j = Requires 4.30:1 axle ratio
k = Requires 4.88:1 axle ratio;
l = Requires 5.38:1 axle ratio
m = Available in high-altitude areas only
n = With Class II trailer towing package. Rating is 2,000 without.

 

[mustangrfast88]

i will check on the tag but mine should be good to pull up to the 7800 one on the list and i dont thjink i would want to push it much more then that

 

[JUST4FUN]

Look in to this http://www.equalizerhitch.com/productinfo/
for towing the TT