Wiring Color Guide to Use to Install Brake Controller in 2012 Dodge Ram

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Question:

Just need the 4 color nomenclature for the factory plug grnd, power, stop, trailer.

asked by: Stuart

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Expert Reply:

I attached a picture that shows a chart for the brake controller wiring on your 2012 Dodge Ram. Your truck would fall under the new Dodge section.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, the new brake controller will work whether or not you have the ITBM reprogrammed on your 2012 Ram 2500. I recommend the P2 #90885. It will require harness #3021-P which will plug into a connector located under the dash near the emergency brake…

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Answer 2

The Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In #3023-P will work with aftermarket brake controllers, but I'm not 100 percent clear if that's what you are attempting to do. If so, you are going to have to go to…

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Answer 3

The connector you are looking for will be located taped to another larger wiring harness just to the right and above the emergency brake pedal, as shown in the photo I have edited for you. You can confirm that this is the correct connector by testing…

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Answer 4

So, by looking at your picture and comparing it to harness #3021-P for a 2012 Ram 1500 it looks like the pink /white wire is ground, green/black is 12-volt power in, yellow/red is output to the trailer brakes, and green is input from the brake…

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Answer 5

I'm guessing that you're dealing with a Ram that wasn't equipped with a factory tow package, right? I'm not sure what the wires you speak of are for. Due to the fact that wire colors aren't always consistent, we recommend wiring…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 10

Hello Joe, Thank you for reaching out! The Power Mountain Tallboy Off-Road Bottle Jack - 11-5/16" to 27-1/16" Lift - 12 Tons #PM94FR does have the capacity you’d need, but since your fifth wheel’s frame sits about 25" off the ground,…

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Answer 11

Hey Tom, congrats on the new truck! Typically when we hear that someone has the OEM tow prep package they mean the puck system. This is going to be five circular holes built into the bed of your Ram truck and is by far the best way to attach a 5th…

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Answer 12

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Wiring Color Guide to Use to Install Brake Controller in 2012 Dodge Ram

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