Troubleshooting Trailer Brake Controller In 2017 Ram 1500 Not Having Power

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I just bought a controller with the wireing harness plug in under the dash do not have any power what do I need to do and is there a fuse I need to add or check

asked by: Kenneth

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Expert Reply:

I am sorry to hear you are having an issue getting power in the factory trailer brake controller port of your 2017 Ram 1500.

You will need to check Fuse F-11 is installed in the engine bay fuse box, and is not blown. This should be a pink 30 amp fuse and is the trailer brake controller circuit. Without this fuse you will not have power to your trailer brake controller.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

There are so many variables involved here, including the size of the bikes, how you want them to sit in the trailer, the weight of the bikes and the geometry of the bike's frames that I couldn't begin to provide you with specifics, but…

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Hey Rich, thanks for reaching out! I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness #RED87CR for your 2017 Ram 1500. This guy is my favorite brake controller to recommend because it can be installed virtually anywhere and you…

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Hey Walter! We do indeed have these Redarc parts for your 2024 Ridgeline. What you'll need is the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED74CR, which is simply our own part number that kits together both the EBRH-ACCNA Liberty Controller and the TPH-013…

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Answer 4

While there is not a way to test the "full" scope of working properly, you can definitely ensure that it is receiving the proper power and starting the calibration process. A trailer does need to be connected in order for the LEDs to be on…

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Yes, the Timken Bearing Kit #TMK52VR will fit your 3,500 lb axle as it fits an standard #84 spindle. The only time this kit won't fit with a 3,500 lb axle is if the trailer/axle is made before the 2000's since that's about the time that…

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The vast majority of bearings that are used on trailers are manufactured in China. I know that there is a looming mentality that anything from China is cheap and will break easily, but in the case of bearings, like the popular #L44649, you will get a…

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Self-adjusting brakes #AKEBRK-7-SA do not require that you travel in reverse for them to adjust. They can adjust themselves going forward or backward. Keep in mind that even self-adjusting brakes require 1 initial adjustment. You could just install…

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You're not going to have any problems mixing Dexter and Lippert components on trailer axles over 10k-lbs in the same manner as below 10k-lbs as long as the measurements on the replacement parts are the same- i.e. bearing sizes are the same, etc..…

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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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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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