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  • How to Add Power for Brake Buddy Select Supplemental Braking System on 2016 Ram 1500
  • Since your Brake Buddy Vantage Select, similar to the Select 3 # HM39524, needs to connect to a 12V power socket you'll need to install the 12V Outlet Kit # RM-9332 on your 2016 Ram 1500. You could potentially keep your truck turned on but it would require you to add some wiring to keep your battery from draining plus I'm not sure if that would have a negative impact on anything else with your Ram so I don't recommend doing that. If you still wanted to add a charge line to your Ram just...
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  • Recommended 7-way Round Pin To 7-Way Blade Adapter
  • Based on your pictures, you need a 7-way blade adapter to 7-way round trailer end. I have just what you need. I recommend the Custer Trailer Connector Adapter w/ Dust Cover - 7-Pole Round Pin to 7-Way Blade # F77R.
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  • 5-Pole Flat Trailer Wiring Harness for 2016 Dodge Ram 1500
  • We do offer wiring adapters that allow a vehicle with one type of trailer connector to tow a trailer with a different connector. All such adapters like # A75TB, which converts a 7-way RV style connector to a 5-pole flat, are shown on the linked page. These are fine for the short-term but since adapters mean more connections - and more connections can mean more problems - I suggest instead a 5-pole wiring kit that plugs right in to the U.S. Car connector at the rear of the Ram. You can...
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  • Recommended Motorized Running Boards for a 2017 Ram 1500
  • Yes, the 79" Aries ActionTrac Motorized Running Boards item # AA3025179 will fit your 2017 Ram 1500. These have a 650 lbs capacity and include a custom no drill installation kit.
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  • Custom Wiring Adapter Needed for Installing Tekonsha Prodigy P3 for a 2019 Ram 1500
  • The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter 3024-P is exactly what you need for installing the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 on your 2019 Ram 1500, but their parent company was bought out a few months ago (as of June 2023) so a lot of the Tekonsha products are in a state of "limbo" while the new company figures out what is going on. I don't anticipate a wiring harness like this to go away for good so you can either play the waiting game to see if/when the Tekonsha harness will come out, or your...
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  • Recommended 4-Pole Wiring Harness That Works W/ A 2022 Ram 1500
  • I went ahead and checked out the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector you mention you have, and it turns out that, that wiring harness is not compatible with your 2022 Ram 1500. This would explain why it is not working with your vehicle. Instead, you're going to need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package # C55515. This wiring harness will plug into your factory wiring and will provide your truck with a 4-way flat trailer connector...
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  • Towing Mirrors For A 2014 Ram 1500 That Has Small Convex Mirror On The Outside Of The Regular Mirror
  • The CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors # CM11400 will slip over your factory mirrors that has the small convex mirror that is on the outside of your regular mirror. The mirror housing is made out of a durable ABS plastic housing, and has a tool free installation. They have a scratch-resistant mirror face. These add-on towing mirrors will not obstruct the factory mirrors and will not interfere with the adjustments to the factory mirrors. I attached a review video link below.
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  • Do You Carry a Matte Black Version of the T-Rack Pro2 for a 2020 RAM 1500?
  • I have a solution for you. Unfortunately, Thule does not make a matte black version of the T-Rac Pro2 Truck Bed Ladder Rack for Super-Duty Pickups - Fixed Mount - 1,000 lbs # TH37003XT. Although, with that being said, they do make a comparable ladder rack in matte black: Thule TracRac TracONE Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Fixed Mount - 800 lbs - Matte Black # TH27000XTB. Just like the T-Rac Pro 2, the TracRac TracONE installs on the inside of your truck's bed rails of your 2020 RAM 1500 (5.5...
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  • Prodigy Trailer Brake Controller Installation in 2017 Ram 1500
  • For your 2017 Ram 1500 pickup you can install a trailer brake controller quite easily. The truck has a connection port under the dash that allows simple plug-in installation of a controller like the well-regarded Prodigy P2 # 90885 by using nothing more than the plug-in wiring adapter # 3024-P. I linked a video for you to show the easy installation in a Ram 1500.
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  • Recommended Timbren Suspension Enhancement for 2017 Ram 1500 with 4 Inch Lift
  • I recommend using the Timbren # TDR1500DS which are a confirmed fit on your 2017 Ram 1500 and will provide you with up to 6000-lbs of support for payloads or heavy towing to make sure that your truck is always level when under load. In order to compensate for the lift, you will need to add some of the Timbren 1 Inch Spacers # A25723-90AH00. You'll need to measure the area between your truck's frame and axle where the factory bump stops are currently to determine exactly how many of the...
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  • Which Base Rails to Install 5th Wheel Hitch on 2019 Ram 1500 with Short Bed
  • To mount a 5th wheel hitch using industry standard base rails in the 2019 Ram 1500 short bed you'll want to use the Reese # RP56018-53, which are a custom installation base rail kit for this truck. This kit will cut down on drilling and installation time and provides you with base rails to install your 5th wheel hitch. I've linked our part review video of these rails for you to have a look at, as well.
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  • Backup Camera with No-Splice Installation in 2014 Ram 1500
  • A backup camera system like the Hopkins Smart Hitch # HM50002 does use a T-connector at your truck's existing 7-way trailer socket to connect to its 12V, ground and reverse circuit wiring that operate the camera. When you shift the vehicle into reverse that lighting circuit activates the camera and monitor automatically. If you needed to access the +12V circuit in order to wire in an additional backup light such as # BUL002CB, you could simply tap into the +12V wire on the T-connector...
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  • Longview Custom Towing Mirrors for 2022 Ram 1500
  • I have a great set of towing mirrors for your 2022 Ram 1500. I recommend the Longview Custom Towing Mirrors item # LO34FR. These are a slip on style attachment for both your driver and passenger side. The Longview Slip On Towing Mirror will extend the length of your stock mirrors by 6". The mirror itself measures 4-1/2" by 5-1/2", these dimensions are shown in the photos linked to this page.
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  • Wiring Harness to Install Tekonsha Brake Controller on a 2014 Ram 1500
  • For the Tekonsha Primus brake controller # TK90160 and your 2014 Ram 1500 you will need brake controller wiring harness # 3023-P. I have linked a video showing how this harness installs.
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch and Custom Bracket and Rail Kit for a 2022 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
  • Yes, we do have a 5th wheel hitch and compatible mounting brackets for your 2022 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. It is the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider item # RP30051. The Reese 5th wheel hitch has a gross towing weight limit of 16,000 lbs and a vertical load limit of 4,000 lbs. The square-tube slider provides the clearance required for your Ram's short-bed pickup to turn safely at slow speeds. This hitch has the 2-Jaw locking system which provides more jaw-to-king-pin contact...
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  • Which Length Yakima HD Crossbars for BedRock Truck Bed Rack for 2018 Ram 1500
  • According to Yakima, the 68 inch HD crossbars would be too short, you'll need to use the 78 inch bars. The bars and the Yakima BedRock Towers are sold together in a kit as part # Y01160-59. The rack will have a 300 lb capacity, and you can see an installation video by using the provided link.
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  • Recommended Kayak Carrier For Rhino Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars On A 2017 Ram 1500
  • The Rhino-Rack Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs # S512-S512X will be the best fit for your Rhino Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars on your 2017 Ram 1500. The Kayak rack can carry up to 2 kayaks and has a weight capacity up to 165 pounds. I like this carrier over the others that we offer because it takes up minimal space on your roof rack which will allow you to carry more gear. If you have any further questions please feel free to reach back out to me anytime and I would be more than happy to further...
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  • Recommended Floor Mats for Vinyl Floor of 2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman
  • I have two options that will fit the vinyl floors on your 2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman Edition with vinyl floors, which will depend on which cab you've got. If you have a regular cab or a crew cab with the center console you'll need separate mats for the driver and passenger side, so you want use the WeatherTech Front Auto Floor Mats - Black # WT449821V; these mats will work in both models listed above. If you've got a crew cab without the center console you can use the WeatherTech Front...
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  • Upgrading The Factory Brake Controller On 2017 Ram 1500
  • That is correct. You will just need Curt Assure Trailer Brake Controller with Adjustable Screen # C49UR along with Curt Custom Wiring Adapter # C51458 since you already have the factory brake controller hookup under the dash. I attached a short demonstration video.
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  • How to Charge a Battery in my Enclosed Trailer Using the 7-way Trailer Connector on my 2012 Ram ST
  • The 7-way trailer connector at the rear of your 2012 Ram ST has a 12V circuit on it that can be used to provide a maintenance charge on the battery in your trailer. However, it will not be enough charge to recharge a dead battery. To connect the battery to your 7-way you can use # 10-1-1, which is sold by the foot. Connect the # 10-1-1 to the positive terminal of the battery and the 12V pin on the back of your 7-way which will likely be in the 1'O'clock position (See the attached diagram)....
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