Recommended Transmission Cooler and Brake Controller for a 2008 Dodge Nitro

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Does the 2008 have a transmission cooler if it has the tow/haul button? Planing on a 3500 mile trip. What do you recommend for a electronic breaking system? Thanks

asked by: Ryan B

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A vehicle equipped with a tow/haul button does not necessarily have a factory transmission cooler. The tow/haul button is used to change the shift points of your transmission for optional performance while towing. Almost all vehicles nowadays have an auxiliary transmission cooler of some sort, however, that's not to say that they are designed for towing or will withstand the transmission temperatures associated with this. Therefore, I recommend installing an aftermarket transmission cooler regardless if you already possess a factory cooler or not.

For a transmission cooler that will work well with your 2008 Dodge Nitro, I recommend using the Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit part # D12902 as this is one of the largest coolers we have designed to fit in front of your radiator behind your front bumper cover. The kit also comes with everything needed for installation. I have attached both installation and review videos of the cooler for you.

The best brake controller we offer is the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90195 as it has integrated safeguards to protect your vehicle, trailer and the controller. The 5 storable settings lets you customize the controller for multiple trailers, varying loads or different drivers. You will want the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller part # ETBC7 in addition to the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118554 if you do not already have a 4-way. I have also attached an installation video of this harness installed on a 2010 Dodge Nitro for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

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For a hitch weight of 1,700 lbs you'd need a higher rated system than a Straitline with a 1,700 lb max tongue weight. You'd need a system like the Blue Ox part #BXW2003 which has a tongue weight range of 1,500 to 2,000 lbs since you need the…

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We carry the Blue Ox weight distribution systems that are specifically designed for use with underslung couplers like what you have that would be your ideal solution. The SwayPro part #BXW1503 has the same capacity as the Curt you referenced but…

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There is not a pole tongue adapter compatible with a system rated for 1,700 lbs. The largest option is the Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter for Weight Distribution Systems - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW #RP58393, which will work only if your total tongue…

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My technical contact at Derale advised that the hoses supplied in their Derale Hyper-Cool Remote Transmission Cooler Kit #D15960 have a burst pressure of 300-psi and a guaranteed pressure rating of 250-psi. They have no reported issues with these…

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1,800 lbs of tongue weight is quite a bit which is why the only solutions require the use of the heavier duty 2-1/2 inch hitches. The Blue Ox WD system part #BXW2000 that you referenced is going to be your best solution but it does require a 2-1/2…

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A single sway control bar is only good for trailers up to 6,000 pounds and up to 25 foot, 11 inch long trailers so that is at least part of the problem you are having. But not to worry because it is a problem that is easily remedied with the proper…

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The Blue Ox weight distribution system part #BXW2003 would work great for the tongue weight you listed but this kit is for trailers that have the coupler attach to the bottom of the trailer frame. This is referred to as a underslung coupler. If you…

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The difference is that the Blue Ox Swaypro part #BXW2000 is for standard couplers on trailer frames that attach to the top of the trailer frame and the #BXW2003 is for underslung couplers which attach to the bottom of the frame. Now the specific…

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All of the Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution systems come with the shank. To add a 2-1/2 inch shank that will work with the SwayPro system I recommend #EQ90-02-4900 which will work very well. Or you could use SwayPro system #BXW2003 which comes…

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For that much tongue weight the best option for a weight distribution system would be the Blue Ox SwayPro part #BXW2003. This has a tongue weight range of 1,500-2,000 lbs and has built in sway control within the head of the system where it holds the…

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If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Answer 12

The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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