What do I Need to Add a 7-way and a Brake Controller to my 2001 Dodge Ram 1500
Published 04/10/2020
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Looking for an electric brake control kit for 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. Truck currently has no brake control or seven way plug.
asked by: Joel
Helpful Expert Reply:
We have exactly what you will need and a video to show you exactly how to do it!!
You want to start by adding a 4-way trailer connector using the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C55329 this can easily be ran up behind each tail light and gives you the starting point to add your 7-way to using the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller part # ETBC7. This gives you a 7-way and a 4-way so it is very adaptable. The kit also includes the wiring to run to the front of the truck for the 12 Volt power coming to the 7 way as well as the brake power wire. After that you are ready to install the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90885.
This is a very straight forward installation with few challenges. Check out the video Joe did years ago on a similar 2001 Dodge Ram.
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Splice-In
- Under-Dash Box
- Under-Dash
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Single Trailer Only
- Tekonsha
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