Is the OEM Brake Controller in a 2018 Ram 3500 Compatible with the BrakeRite EOH Actuator

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I am having a shed trailer built with an electric over hydraulic Brake Rite system. The trailer builder told me that the factory installed brake controller on my truck will not work with this system. He recommended a Prodigy p2 brake controller. I dont want to disconnect my factory one, which has a setting for light and heavy electric over hydraulic systems. I am going to be using this trailer 5 days a week, will the factory brake controller work with they Brake Rite system without causing any problems?

asked by: Jason

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Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at Titan who said that they have been experiencing some issues with the OEM brake controllers in the 2018 Ram 3500 pickups like what you have. He did say that it is hit and miss at this point so your controller may or may not work directly with the BrakeRite system but we do have a solution for you if it doesn't work properly.

If you experience disconnect while using the Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit # T4813102 system or Titan BrakeRite II Severe-Duty # T4835700 then you can use the Titan BrakeRite SD Adapter # T4845900. My contact at Titan also confirmed that this would take care of the problem.

IF you are are using the older # T4813100, then you would use the BrakeRite EHB Adapter # DX35FR . My contact at Titan also confirmed that this would take care of the problem.

Should you decide you would rather use an aftermarket brake controller then I highly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 which has 3 boost levels for different size trailers, will work with a wide variety of EOH systems (without an adapter), and will allow you to save 5 different settings for various towing setups. This is just an updated version of the Prodigy P2 # 90885 that your guy recommended.

Either controller will plug into the same place where your OEM controller is connected with the Plug-In Adapter # 3024-P.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

First of all did this problem just start happening? If the trailer has always worked fine before on the same truck then it's likely a short on the trailer's brake wiring. I would start by cleaning the connector and make sure…

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Answer 2

There are many things that can affect the voltage on the brake output wire from your brake controller to your trailer brakes such as the power setting on your brake controller, how you are testing the wire and if you are testing it with the brakes or…

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Answer 3

The Titan BrakeRite SD Adapter, #T4845900, is going to plug in line with the wiring for the actuator so it will mount on the trailer. This particular adapter works with the Titan BrakeRite I Plug and Play Electric-Hydraulic Actuator Kit, #T4813102.…

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Answer 4

What you will need to do is test the brake output circuit of the trailer connector on your tow vehicle with a circuit tester like #PTW2993 to see if there is a constant voltage that is getting applied to this circuit. It should only have voltage when…

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Answer 5

I have a suspicion about what might be causing the problem you mention. Do your trucks have 6-way trailer connectors? Or, do the trucks have 7-way connectors, but you are using a 6-way to 7-way adapters because the trailers use 6-way connectors?…

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Answer 6

The first thing to check is the connectors to make sure there is no corrosion present. That can cause a variety of problems. If that checks out you will need to do some other testing. You can sever the blue wire about 4 to 6 inches from the back of…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you have an intermittent short somewhere in your braking system. The readings you are seeing are correct, because the short is intermittent. An intermittent problem can be very difficult to find, but your best bet is to physically…

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Answer 8

I spoke with my contact at Titan about the issue you are having with the Titan Zinc-Plated Brake Actuator w/ Electric Lockout - Disc - 2-5/16 inch Ball - 8,000 lbs, part #T4747220, on your trailer. He informed me that there is no pressure adjustment…

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Answer 9

Check out the picture I attached that shows the electrical connections that the Titan BrakeRite #T4813100 will make. I also attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out. The updated version of the Titan BrakRite is the…

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Answer 10

Your trailer might be possessed! If the trailer has a battery on it with a breakaway system then that is likely where the power was coming from. Even if there wasn't a breakaway system, if there is a battery on the trailer then it is possible…

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Answer 11

It could be that your reverse lockout solenoid needs replacement. Part #T4748800 is the replacement part. But I suspect your master cylinder is the cause for the brakes staying locked up until you release the pressure from the bleed valve on one of…

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Answer 12

Something is obviously causing a voltage drop between the brake controller and the trailer connector. The usual culprit in this type of situation is a break in the wire or a corroded wire. Check the wiring under the truck. You should be able to trace…

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