Brake controller and location '14 Ram
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07/27/16 10:35 PM
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Gonna install a brake controller in my '14 Ram. Suggestions on type, brand and location of the controller in the cab?
‘72 Charger, 5.9 Magnum, Tremec 5 spd., Pro-Touring ‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500
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Re: Brake controller and location '14 Ram
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07/28/16 10:32 AM
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Go for the factory one that mounts in the lower part of the left side of the dash. There should already be a wiring harness connection for it. My buddy bought a newer Ram and it didn't have the brake controller in it, but the dealer installed one for him. Easy deal to do, so I'm told...harness is already there for it. Worked great.
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Re: Brake controller and location '14 Ram
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Go for the factory one that mounts in the lower part of the left side of the dash. There should already be a wiring harness connection for it. My 14 Ram came with a factory controller. I'm not sure about other years but my 14's controller is in the center of the dash, directly under the HVAC controls. Here's a picture I found on google. http://image.trucktrend.com/f/101006402+...-controller.jpg
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Re: Brake controller and location '14 Ram
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07/28/16 07:07 PM
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Go for the factory one that mounts in the lower part of the left side of the dash. There should already be a wiring harness connection for it. Went to the dealer and enquired about the price and it was $541 with discount. That is insane. I don't care how many benefits it has $400 over an after market unit is not justifiable. I was ready to give $300 but I can't pay their price. It is going to have to be after market for me. My son just bought a Ford Ecoboost and the dealer put in a factory controller for $222 before he took deliver. I understand the circumstances are different but not $340 different.
‘72 Charger, 5.9 Magnum, Tremec 5 spd., Pro-Touring ‘14 Big Horn, Quad Cab, 4x4, 1500
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Re: Brake controller and location '14 Ram
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07/29/16 09:33 PM
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Here is one with free shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-2014-Dodge-RAM-Electronic-Trailer-Brake-Controller-OEM-Mopar-82213474-/172182001652?hash=item2816d8d7f4:g:yzAAAOSwe7BWze6M&vxp=mtr
Last edited by Rhinodart; 07/29/16 09:34 PM.
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