Installing Brake Controller in 2014 Ram 2500 in Place of Factory Brake Controller

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RAM 2500. how do you hook up a brake control in place of the factory one

asked by: JACKSON W

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Installing a brake controller in place of the factory controller in your 2014 Ram 2500 really depends on the controller you want to install.

For example, if you use the fantastic Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 you only need to plug it into your 7-way and you're done - the controller is ready to use and your factory controller will no longer be responsive. All you need with the Echo is a smartphone; just download its app to set up the brake controller and that's it.

Otherwise, for a wired controller such as the Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller # C24VV, since you have a factory 7-way you only need the Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers # C51453 but before you can plug it in you would need to take your truck to your local dealer and have them disconnect your factory brake controller, as you can see by the linked help article I added for you.

I also attached a link to video reviews for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Hi Dan, Yes, you can absolutely reuse an aftermarket trailer brake controller like part #C24VV when switching from a Ford to a Chevy, so you don’t necessarily have to wait. The controller itself is universal, but the part that usually changes is the…

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Answer 2

Part of the problem is the harness you are using is the incorrect one. You would need the part #C51458 for your 2015 Ram 1500 and not the #C51453. The correct harness for your does not have the extra wire that you are mentioning since your truck does…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

You're right, the mounting bracket is unique (in a good way) for the Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller #C24VV. The bracket is smaller and all you do is put the included adhesive tape on the bracket and stick it wherever you like under…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

There are absolutely plug-in wiring adapters for a brake controller for your 2020 Ram 1500, and what you can use is the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In #C51458 Then for a brake controller that doesn't take…

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Answer 7

It's rare, but possible the brand new magnets are all bad. Assuming you have tandem axles and a total of four 7,000 lb, 12 inch electric trailer brakes, you should be getting 15.0-16.3 amps at 12-13 volts. It is more likely the magnet's…

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Answer 8

You can bypass the factory brake controller on a 2014 Dodge Ram. To install an aftermarket controller you will need to disconnect the integrated trailer brake module (ITBM). Doing so will turn on a warning lamp in the dash. In order to disconnect the…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

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 12

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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