just got a f350 04 6speed towing help

[catcher128]

I just got a 04 f350 6speed does any one know if it comes factory with a brake controler for the trailer it has the hitch and the plug for it should a light come on the dash when its pluged in to let you know its working i am new to all of this and need little help

 

[bushpilot]

the 04's dont come w/ a brake controller...ya' gotta buy one.
any controller you buy should "ask you" what truck you have so they
can provide you w/ the right mating plug (under the dash, near the
throttle).

if the controller you buy has bare wires you can buy a plug either from
youre trailer supply company or from the dealer.

 

[catcher128]

thank you very much

 

[bushpilot]

theres a whole can of worm you could open up by asking the question
"what is the best brake controller"....

personally i think the brakesmart (works on fluid pressure) is the BEST,
but it isnt cheap.

im running a hayes genesis, it one of the few that will display the
amperage draw (so you know if all brakes are working)...it easy to
install and fairly inexpensive.

i got mine from Brake Controller, came w/ everything i needed.
theres lots of choices...study up and decide whats best for you.

fwiw i painted mine (black) so it blends in...it was a cheezie chrome
color...technically ive mounted mine too low (if i need to use the manual
trailer brake lever)...but i didnt want mine mounted on the dash.

heres an AFTER (painted black) of the controller (highlighted by the red box)

and heres the BEFORE -->