Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2015 Ram 3500 Video

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How to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2015 Ram 3500

Today on our 2015 RAM 3500 we're going to be taking a look at and installing a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 trailer brake controller for 1 to 4 axles, part number 90195. In conjunction, we're going to be also installing the Tekonsha plug-in wiring adapter for electric trailer controllers for a RAM, part number 3024-P. Now here's what it's going to look like once we have it installed. Right now we have our… see more >

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