Recommended 7-Way Connector for a 2001 Dodge Ram
Question:
Hi, I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 single cub 4x4 without any factory wiring for connecting a trailer. I have a trailer with a 7 way connector. I need a brake controller and the wiring to reach the tail. Can you please help me with what I would need? Thank you very much!
asked by: Rodrigo
Expert Reply:
Since your 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 didn't come with any factory wiring you will need two separate wiring harnesses to add a 7-Way connector to your truck.
The first harness you will need is the Curt T-Connector item # C55329. This harness is custom fit and plugs into your existing wiring behind your Ram's rear bumper. It will provide you with a 4-flat connector.
The second harness you will need is the Universal Installation Kit item # ETBC7. The kit includes a pre-wired 7- and 4-way trailer connector that mounts easily at the rear of your vehicle with an included bracket. This kit is designed for use on a vehicle with an existing 4-way flat trailer connector and plugs directly into it.
You will then connect the blue wire to the blue wire on the brake controller, connect the black wire to the positive post on the vehicle's battery, the white wire to ground, and the yellow wire to vehicle's reverse circuit if applicable. This will provide you with the ability to control your trailer's brakes and also provide you with a 12v power wire for you trailer's accessory lights. It includes everything you need to set your truck up to tow.
I have linked a couple of installation videos below so you can see the process for installing this harnesses.
For a brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 item # 90195. This is a proportional brake controller that activates your trailer brakes in response to your Ram's braking action.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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