Compatibility of Tekonsha Pod 80500 Brake Controller on 2017 Ram 1500
Question:
Tekonsha Pod 80500 brake controller Will this controller work on a 2017 Ram 1500 ?
asked by: Duane
Expert Reply:
The Tekonsha PowerTrac Electronic Brake Controller - Time Delayed # 39523 (manufacturer part 80500) is not compatible with a 2017 Ram 1500. Due to the low stop light switch amperage on your truck. With that said I recommend going with the Tekonsha # TK63VR which is a proportional controller meaning it matches the brake intensity sent to your trailer brakes to the force you apply the brakes in your Ram for a much more smooth braking experience.
To gewt this installed you just need to pick up the wiring adapter # 3024-P.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha POD Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Time Delayed
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Time Delayed Controller
- Electric
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 2 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 90 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ram
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
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