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- Tow Bar Lighting Recommendation for a 2012 Ram 1500
- Actually the Trailermate harness part # TM781028 that you referenced will plug inline with the factory taillight harness of your 2012 Ram 1500 but it would not actually splice into the wiring.
Here is how you would know if you would need the brake light relay part # RM-88400:
To determine if a brake light relay is needed to properly wire your vehicle to be towed, answer the following questions.
Are you using a supplemental braking system that depresses the brake pedal in your...
view full answer... - Way to Get Brake Light Circuit for SMI DUO Installed on 2012 Chevy Cruze
- To give you a brake light signal the easiest option will be to wire one to your Cruze's brake pedal with the part # RM-751451. This is a custom fit switch kit for your 2012 Chevy Cruze that will give you a 12 volt signal when the brakes are applied. You can use this circuit for SMI DUO part # SM99251. This will cover the stop light and blinker circuits.
For diodes to prevent back feeding you'll need the part # RM-690 and you'll be set. These install on the Trailermate wiring and not...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Parking Light Out Indicator on Ram 1500 After Installing Trailer Mate Wiring Kit
- Does your Ram 1500 by chance have LED lights? The TrailerMate Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit # TM781028 that you have installed is confirmed to fit your 2013 Ram but it isn't designed for use on vehicles that have LED lights. The issue you are describing sounds like it may be happening because of the low power draw that LED lights require and with the harness plugged in, it is making your truck think that there is actually a bulb out when there isn't.
If this is the case, adding load...
view full answer... - Trailer Brake Controller Wiring Harness for a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
- For a wiring harness that will fit your 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 and has blunt cut wires at the other end, use # 3021-S.
The brake controller wiring harness # TM75267 you referenced fits the following trucks:
2005 - 2007 Ford F-250 & F-350 Super Duty Pickups
2005 - 2007 Ford F-450 & F-550 Super Duty Pickups
But it does not fit a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500.
view full answer... - Tow Bar Wiring Recommendation to Tow a 2014 RAM 1500 Express 4x4 Behind an RV
- There aren't any Trailermate wiring harnesses for the 2014 Ram 1500 but there are many other options, see link. This is actually not a bad thing because the Trailermate harnesses tend not to play nice with supplemental braking systems and additional parts would be needed to make the two compatible.
The 4-diode kits such as # RM-154, # TR118821, # RM-15247, and # RM-15267 are the most popular options for the Ram. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.
I do...
view full answer... - Installing the Tow-Pro Elite on a 2012 Honda Pilot
- Vehicle manufacturers have made it very confusing as to what has the "tow package" and what doesn't. Some models include a transmission cooler, a trailer hitch, and wiring, while others may only have an extra transmission cooler like what you have. I can let you know how you can test to see what you have but without testing the only way to really know what you have is to call your local Honda dealer with your VIN.
We do have both the T-One # 118265 that you purchased and the T-One #...
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