Newbie from NC with a Ford F-150 Question

[thux45]

Greetings from Kannapolis, NC. Just bought a 2015 Wildwood X Lite. This is our first camper and we have NO clue what we are doing. We took it out for a little backing practice at a parking lot but so far, that's about it. I'm using a 2014 Ford F150 and I keep getting a "Trailer Disconnected" message every time I touch the braking. Has anyone else had this issue? Thanks.

[Mowgli64]

First suggestion is to check all the camper plugs connections for broken or corroded contacts.

[SailorSam20500]

I had the same issue a while back. A good dose of contact cleaner on connection where the umbilical plugs into the truck took care of the issue. Then I got a gizmo that the umbilical sits in when not connected to keep the contacts dry and clean.
Something like one of these: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Boat-RV-C...b0383732f23206


If this doesn't do the trick, you likely have a bad connection somewhere in the brake wiring on the trailer.

[hybridlife]

Make sure your trailer wiring plug (7 pin) is plugged in all the way to your truck.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by thux45

Greetings from Kannapolis, NC. Just bought a 2015 Wildwood X Lite. This is our first camper and we have NO clue what we are doing. We took it out for a little backing practice at a parking lot but so far, that's about it. I'm using a 2014 Ford F150 and I keep getting a "Trailer Disconnected" message every time I touch the braking. Has anyone else had this issue? Thanks.

What brake controller do you have? OEM or aftermarket BC?
I also own a 2014 F150 so it might help if you provide more information about your truck.
Like regular tow package or the Max Tow package? Trim level?