Recommended Brake Controller for a 2016 Ram 2500

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Can you tell me any options on proportional brake controllers you carry that are plug and play for a 2016 Ram 2500 crew cab long bed 4x4 ?

asked by: Dustin C

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I would be happy to! The best option for a plug in brake controller for your 2016 Ram 2500 is going to be the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item # RED24FR. This is a proportional brake controller that activates your trailer's brakes when your Ram decelerates.

The reason the Tow-Pro Liberty is the best option is because of its unique installation method where the only visible portion is the control knob that's about the size of a nickel. The main unit is hidden away inside your dash to be completely out of the way and out of sight.

To have a plug and play installation you will need the Redarc Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers item # 331-TPH-020. This harness only works with Redarc controllers.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

Hey David, the Redarc Tow-Pro Link Bluetooth Brake Controller #RED57AR that you referenced will fit any vehicle that has a 7-way installed on it including your 2017 Ram 3500 that has a factory brake controller. This will bypass that circuit on your…

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Answer 2

Hi Jeff, welcome back and sorry to hear that gave you so much trouble. The Redarc Tow-Pro Link Bluetooth Brake Controller #RED57AR will work on your Silverado. This plugs in-line at the back of your 7-way at the rear of the truck. You can either…

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Hey Butch, thanks for the picture of your axle tag. The Hydrastar Disc Brake Kit w/ Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers item #HSE7K-T1 is exactly what you need. These rotors will fit your 7,000 lbs Lippert axles perfectly. They have 1/2" lug studs…

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Answer 4

Hello James, Can you please respond directly to the email you receive with a picture of your axle tag? In the future you can submit a picture with your question, that way we can get you a solution faster. It is busy season for the towing world, so…

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Hey Ed, there's actually quite a few differences between the two kits. The part #DE66AR is a tandem axle kit for 7k axles that includes everything needed to install disc brakes on a trailer. The rotors are hub/rotors which means the two are…

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We can help bypass the OEM controller of your 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 but to answer your first question you do not need to take truck to dealer to have any check engine lights addressed. I would recommend the Prodigy P3 part #90195 for you because this…

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Answer 7

The brake controller port for your 2019 Ram 3500 is a bit of an odd location relative to where the port is on other trucks; the port is underneath the control knobs like in the accompanying photo. You will be able to find the plug behind that panel,…

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The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Hi Kenneth! Since your 2023 Brinkley Z 3100 5th wheel has 7k axles, I recommend grabbing the Terran Axle Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 6-7K #TX77ZJ. These are priced very well, fit the standard 5 bolt pattern…

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Answer 10

Hey Larry, below I have the entire torque process for the spindle nut of your 7k Dexter axle hub. It's not just as simple as running the nut down to a certain torque value though as it needs to allow the hub to spin. 1. After placing the hub,…

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Answer 11

The etrailer.com Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-7-SA and the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brake Kit # 23-464-465 referenced in your question are both self-adjusting assemblies that will work to replace the existing Dexter brakes on your 7,000…

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Answer 12

I would be happy to help! Since your Dexter axle has a 7000lb rating you will need the Electric Brake Assemblies #23-464-465 for self adjusting brakes, or #23-180-181 for standard brakes that you will need to adjust on occasion. I recommended the…

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