Wiring Adapter for Brake Controller Installation on 2005 Dodge Ram 2500

Question:

I was told there were existing wires under dash for hooking the explorer up to a 2005 dodge 2500. Is there a plug I can buy to plug into the wiring harness of this truck?

asked by: Robert H

Expert Reply:

If your Ram is equipped with the factory tow package with the 7-way trailer connector at the rear bumper, there will be a connection point under the dash for a brake controller. Behind the emergency brake pedal, there is a white box attached to the firewall. The connector for the brake controller is blue in color, and is typically located above the white box. I am not familiar with an Explorer brake controller. If you use the Draw-Tite Activator like the controller you reference, you would need a wiring adapter, part # 3020-P if the controller has a socket on the rear of the unit, or if the controller you have has wire leads exiting the rear, you will need part # 20261 to plug into the under dash connector.

If your Ram is not equipped with the 7-way, the blue connector will not be present, and the controller will need to be hardwired, using our Brake Controller Install Kit, part # ETBC7. The Install Kit contains everything needed to install a brake controller.

I have provided links to some FAQ pages that will outline the install process for you, as well as provide more information about brake controllers.

expert reply by: Mike L