Will Trailer Wiring Harness # 119177KIT Fit a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500
Question:
Is the Modulite 119177KIT compatible with a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500, Is there any advantage to using this in the system with electric brakes?
asked by: Les R
Expert Reply:
You could use trailer wiring harness # 119177KIT if you needed a 5-Way flat trailer connector. However the 5th function is not for trailer brakes it is made for use with a trailer that has an electric reverse lock out on a surge coupler.
When the vehicle is put in reverse it sends power to the solenoid which does not allow brake fluid to go back to the trailer brakes so the trailer can back up without the brakes engaging.
If your truck did not come with any kind of trailer wiring then to add a 7-Way you would start by adding a 4-Way, # 119178KIT. Then you would install # ETBC7 which provides a 7-Way and the wiring needed to install a brake controller for trailers with electric brakes.
For a brake controller I recommend the very popular P2, # 90885. I have included some links that will explain the ETBC7 installation for you.
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