Can you tell if Expy has tow package based off VIN?

CaptOchs · Mar 5, 2019

Looking to buy a 2017 or 2018. I need the tow package because I have a 7000# camper. I looked at one the dealer claims has a tow package because it has a hitch. It only had a 4 pin connector. Can I tell if it has the factory tow package based off VIN?

ManUpOrShutUp · Mar 6, 2019

For 2017 the "Class IV trailer tow receiver with 4-pin connector" is standard on the XLT. The "Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package" is standard on the Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum and it will have 4-pin and 7-pin connectors. No 7-pin connector means no HD trailer tow package.

shane_th_ee · Mar 6, 2019

They all have a “tow package”, but you need one with the “heavy duty tow package”. Note also that for 2018 and 2019, all of them come with the 7 pin connector. For 2018/19, you can almost always spot the heavy duty towing package from the pictures: look for the trailer backup assist button/knob...

CaptOchs · Mar 6, 2019

ManUpOrShutUp said:
For 2017 the "Class IV trailer tow receiver with 4-pin connector" is standard on the XLT. The "Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package" is standard on the Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum and it will have 4-pin and 7-pin connectors. No 7-pin connector means no HD trailer tow package.

So most if not all of the XLT's don't have the HD tow? If so, that could be my problem. I haven't looked into other trims because I was trying to keep cost down.

CaptOchs · Mar 6, 2019

shane_th_ee said:
They all have a “tow package”, but you need one with the “heavy duty tow package”. Note also that for 2018 and 2019, all of them come with the 7 pin connector. For 2018/19, you can almost always spot the heavy duty towing package from the pictures: look for the trailer backup assist button/knob...

So if all 2018/2019s' have the 7-pin, I can't use that to determine if its HD tow or not. I guess I'll have to look for that button.

CaptOchs · Mar 6, 2019

All good info. I'm trying to decide if I should buy this year or next. My budget is around $25-$30k. My 2003 is still running well with 157k. I drive it most days to work. Right now the 2017's are in budget. If I wait 6 months to a year the 2018's will come down. The 2018's look to have a slightly better engine specs and the 10-speed transmission. My trailer is a Keystone Springdale 270le. It's almost 33ft long. I would think the 10-speed transmission would do better towing. Sometimes my 5.4 is hunting for gears at expressway speeds.

Trainmaster · Mar 6, 2019

The HD tow package is available on the XLT's; but it's an added option. Look for the 7-pin connector or the oil cooler behind the grille.

ManUpOrShutUp · Mar 6, 2019

CaptOchs said:
So most if not all of the XLT's don't have the HD tow? If so, that could be my problem. I haven't looked into other trims because I was trying to keep cost down.

As Trainmaster said, it's optional. The other aforementioned trims for that model year will always have it. The XLTs may or may not.

rdlangston13 · Mar 6, 2019

CaptOchs said:
Looking to buy a 2017 or 2018. I need the tow package because I have a 7000# camper. I looked at one the dealer claims has a tow package because it has a hitch. It only had a 4 pin connector. Can I tell if it has the factory tow package based off VIN?

I believe if it has the max tow package it will have the 7 pin connector and trailer brake controller. They all have a receiver.

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Yupster Dog · Mar 6, 2019

Look for code 536 on door card.

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