Expert Answers about Ram

• Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brakes Not Working with a 2016 Ram 5500
• It sounds like the 7-Way connectors are not pinned out in a standard configuration. I have included a picture that shows the vehicle side functions of a 7-Way trailer connector. Use a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to determine the functions of your 7-Way and then change the pin out on your 7-Way accordingly. Electric over hydraulic trailer brakes will only work with certain brake controllers. If your 2016 Ram 5500 has the factory brake controller then make sure it is set to the electric...
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• B&W Companion Slider 20k 5th Wheel Hitch with 21,000-lb 5th Wheel- Margin of Error for Safety
• It is generally best to leave a little room for error when applying the weight limits on your 5th wheel to the hitch; if you've got a 20,000-lb 5th wheel, you should be towing with a hitch with a rating above that- something like the # BWRVK3600 which is rated for up to 25,000-lbs (you could get away with a 22,000lb rated hitch as well, like the # RP30033 ). Generally speaking, these hitches do have a small margin of error built in; plus B&W hitches are a little bit more "overbuilt" than...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Turn Signal Not Working With 2015 Ram 3500
• You are correct it is your 2015 Ram 3500 because you wisely hooked up the trailers to your wife's SUV and there wasn't an issue. Since there are no blown fuses or bad wiring, it seems likely the issue is simply your trailer connector. Check your connector for corrosion, which can be green or white in color. A build-up of corrosion can interfere with the signals getting through the connectors so if it is present you are going to need to clean the corrosion if possible or replace the plug...
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• Brake Lag Troubleshooting When Using Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller
• With the Curt Echo # C51180 not braking as quickly as you desire when hitting the brake pedal it sounds like one of three things could be the issue. It could be in the settings of the app, the integrated inertia sensor having issue, or it could be something on the trailer side with the wiring or the brake assemblies needing adjustment. I recommend testing the functions with a circuit tester like # on the 5 o'clock pin when using the manual override button. Then testing the wiring at...
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• Troubleshooting Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller O.L. Error Code With Trailer Disconnected
• It is strange to see the O.L. on the Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller # C24VV when there is not a trailer connected. I recommend starting by removing the connector on the back of the controller and checking the blue wire/trailer brake wire for any continuity to ground with a MultiMeter # PT89ZR. You should not see any continuity to ground when the brake controller is disconnected. If you do see continuity you can disconnect the 7-Way # HM40975 to determine if there is an issue with...
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• Troubleshooting an Erratic Tekonsha Voyager Brake Contoller on a 2014 Ram 3500 Truck
• It sounds like you are getting a high amperage draw somewhere in the electric brake system. Most times this is caused by a faulty brake magnet. The magnets will get worn and will cause lower or higher amp draw that could cause erratic use or lead to causing the circuit breaker to trip. You can test the amp draw on the brake magnets by using an multimeter, like # PT89ZR. To test with a multimeter, first you will connect the ammeter inline with the blue wire exiting the back of the brake...
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• Troubleshooting Interior Lights on Exiess Exhibitor Trailer Not Working When Connected 2021 Ram 2500
• The interior lights on your Exiess Exhibitor trailer are going to be powered of either your charge line or an onboard battery on the trailer. You can use a Test Light # PTW2993 or 7-Way Tester # PK12741 to ensure you have power coming from your 7-way to the trailer. Otherwise you will need to check your fuses to see if the charge line circuit on your 2021 Ram 2500 is damaged or missing. If the charge line is working the lights inside the trailer were likely wired to a separate battery...
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• Troubleshooting RV Electric Brakes That Do Not Engage
• Since you have tried your truck with another RV trailer and found that trailer's brakes worked fine with your truck and its brake controller this suggests the problem is on the trailer side. There is a simple test you can do on your trailer's brakes that needs only a well-charged battery, such as the one in your truck. If you connect wires to the battery and directly apply their other ends to the brake and ground contacts on the trailer's 7-way (see photo please) all brakes on the trailer...
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• Curt Q20 5th Wheel Hitch Jaws Do Not Close and Lock Freely On First Try
• There are a couple of things that could be causing the hitch jaws not to close and or lock when they should. First make sure the handle is always fully extended and the jaws are open and ready to accept the king pin. The trailer skid plate should be 1/2 an inch lower that the hitch skid plate at its lowest point. If the jaws are out of sync or even if you suspect that they may not be lined up correctly here is what you can do. First make sure the flip lock is hanging freely in the clockwise,...
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• Troubleshooting No Left Turn/Brake Light on Trailer
• First thing you should do at this point is test the 7-way of the wiring harness with a circuit tester part # PTW2993 for voltage on all of the right pins when the taillight signals are being applied. Just like in the video I attached. The left turn/brake circuit would be on the pin in the 9:00 position. If the voltage checks out there but the trailer lights still don't function right then the problem is on the trailer wiring. That would mean that problem is either due to a ground issue...
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• Does Furrion RV Cooktop Have Elevation Limits
• The Furrion stove top part # FGH4ZSASS does not have any elevation limits like some other models tend to.
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• Trouble Shooting a Malfunctioning Wiring Harness on a 2017 Ram 2500
• I recommend you check to see if your harness is grounded correctly and all fuses are good on your 2017 Ram 2500. You should also test the running lights pin on the truck side 7-Way connector while the lights are turned on in your Ram 2500.
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• Trailer Brakes Lock Up After Using an Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator and 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
• The first thing I recommend checking is the output setting on the brake controller. If adjusting the power level does nothing to solve the problem, then we can work out way back. Check the vehicle and trailer side connectors for any dirt or corrosion because this can cause a short. Next move on to the trailer and check the wiring for the actuator. The unit must be wired like in the diagram I have included. If there is a short in the breakaway wiring, the pin is pulled out from the switch,...
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• Wiring Schematic For The Fan-Tastic Vent Part # FV801200 Availability
• Unfortunately we do not have a wiring diagram for the Fan-Tastic Vent Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan - Manual Lift - 14-1/4" x 14-1/4" # FV801200 but we do offer the Fan-Tastic Vent Roof Vent Assembly Upgrade Kit - Clamp-on - Power Lift - 14-1/4"x14-1/4" # FV807357 which will clamp onto your current vent and basically replace the internal components and give you a new powered fan without having the remove the body of the vent.
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• Travel Trailer Brake Light Doesnt Work on 2019 Ram Truck
• You did the right thing by checking the trailer connector and since your trailer connector works with your Yukon but not your 2019 Ram, the issue is with the truck somewhere. It may not be the 7-way though, and could just be a blown fuse so the first thing to do is check your owner's manual and find the fuse associated with the right side trailer brake/turn signal to see if it is blown and replace as needed. If the fuses are fine, use Circuit Tester # PTW2979 and test the wiring going...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Running Lamp Not Functioning on Trailer Towed by 2018 Ram 3500
• The first thing you'll want to do is turn on the truck's running lights, and use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 on the pin in the 11:00 position in the 7-way trailer connector. If that pin is showing power, the problem is in the trailer wiring. The BROWN wire typically carries the running lamp circuit on trailers, but occasionally it could be green. From the trailer connector, trace that circuit rearward all the way to the taillights. Look for loose connections or cracked or worn wire...
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• Trailer Running Lights No Longer Working with 2015 Dodge 2500
• I would suggest using a circuit tester # PTW2993, to check your vehicle side connection first. If you have a 4-way flat connector, check the brown wire directly next to the ground post with the probe while the clip is connected to a clean ground. If you have a 7-way connector, the brown taillight wire will be at the 11 o'clock position. If you have a power to that connector, then the vehicle is working correctly. If you do not, then I would recommend checking the parking light fuse,...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Loading Lights Connected to 2015 Dodge Ram
• From your description it appears you do not have continuity from the batteries 12v supply to the pin for lighting. This may be due to a fuse or absence of that pin connected on your Ram where it is/was on the Chevy. Please see the attached wiring diagrams for assistance in trouble shooting and start with ensuring the pin for lighting on trailer is hot on the vehicle side. When referencing the 7-Way RV Plug diagram that I have attached, make sure you are looking at the plug the way the...
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• Will Upgrading 1621 Pin Box on 2017 Crusader Lite Allow 5th Wheel to Sit Level
• I reached out to my contact at Lippert who said that the correct pin box for your 2017 Crusader Lite is the 1621 # LC1191191. Although we do have replacement pin boxes and pin box upgrades, like the 5th Airborne Premium # RP78FR, I have a few things for you to check first. There are some adjustment holes on the wings of the pin box so you can try adjusting the height of the pin box. Most 5th wheel hitches have height adjustment options as well so that is something else you can look at. If...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Brake Controller of 2014 Ram 2500 that Blows Fuses
• The Tekonsha 7-Way, RV-Style Tester for Brake Controllers # 6562 doesn't always work with every brake controller we've found. There's a chance it may work on your truck but since I can't guarantee that it's hard for me to recommend this for you based on what you are looking for. If your OEM brake controller fuse keeps blowing when you connect a trailer to it and apply the brakes it's most likely the trailer having a short. This is commonly where the problem is and it's typically exposed...
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