Does Adapter Module for BrakeRite EOH Actuator Work With Dodge Ram

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Will this adaptor module work with a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 OEM controller?

asked by: Duane P

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Hi Duane,

Yep, the Adapter Module for BrakeRite Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator # DX35FR will work with the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 controller.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Jesse M.

12/22/2025

Hey Duane, how did the adapter module end up working with your Ram’s OEM brake controller? Knowing how it performed could help others using the same setup.

Answer 1

I called the manufacturer and the newer model factory brake controllers are not registering your Titan electric over hydraulic brakes. This first started with Ford and Chevrolet factory brake controllers and so the Titan BrakeRite SD Adapter for…

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Answer 2

You're likely correct that this issue is with the truck, and I know that with the first generation of the factory integrated brake controllers on the Ram trucks there were a lot of issues like this that people have seen. You also mentioned that…

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Answer 3

If you 2017 Ram 3500 is equipped with in Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM), then you should not have to use a Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator, like #HBA-CAM. The factory ITBM will allow you to connect to your Hydrastar Actuator through the…

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Answer 4

The first thing I would do is check for power. Using a circuit tester like #PTW2993 check to see if 12V power is running to the #HS381-8066 when you use your manual override on the brake controller. If you have power here and no brakes it is likely…

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Answer 5

Yes, the Adapter Module #DX35FR is the part you need. This will allow you to use the factory trailer brake controller on your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with the Dexter DX Series Electric Over Hydraulic Brake Actuator #K71-651 on your 5th wheel. The Module…

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Answer 6

Integrated brake controllers in general don't work great with electric over hydraulic actuators and what you are describing is exactly that. If you use the adapter part #DX35FR you controller will sense the trailer connection like it needs to and…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you need the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Adapter Module #HBA-CAM for the OEM brake controller on your 2022 Ram 3500. This will ensure that your controller works properly with the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic…

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Answer 8

This is definitely something that is frustrating and unfortunately, my answer is not going to be much better. When we have brought this to Dexter in the past, they have told us that their Electric Over Hydraulic actuators like the Dexter DX Series…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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