Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2009 Dodge Ram Pickup Video

Most brakes also require a (break-in) period. Dexter says to get up to about 20-30 mph and use the manual override several times. They may also feel weak breaking because it is recommended to let the brakes (seat) into the hub for the first 200…

If you have self-adjusting assemblies like the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Brake Kit #23-468-469 installed on your trailer, they will indeed continue to adjust as you pull the trailer around. It does sound like you performed the initial manual adjustment…

Since the trailer was off of the ground it would not take much voltage to stop the wheels from spinning so they may be getting power but they may not be getting enough power due to a short or wiring issue. But 9 times out of 10 weak trailer brakes…

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached…

I took a look at the online owner's manual for your 2005 Dodge Durango. It states that all 2005 Dodge Durango trucks are intended to tow trailers of up to 2,000 pounds without any added equipment or alterations to the standard model. It goes on…

You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the #118381. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller…

If the rear end of your vehicle sags significantly when the trailer is hooked up then you could have an unsafe condition and your front end and tires will not wear properly. The weight is taken off of the front wheels of the vehicle and can cause…

The P3 brake controller, #90195, will go into a sort of sleep mode after it detects no movement for 15 minutes. While it is on it does not draw very much power. What you can do to make sure it goes to sleep is exit the truck after turning it off,…

It sounds like you've done a good amount of troubleshooting already which gives us a good foundation to work off of. Since your Dexter Predator DX2 Trailer Brake Controller #58-8 isn't supplying more than 3.2 for power this tells me that 1 of…

There are a few possible ways your 2007 Dodge Ram could've been equipped from the factory. The parts you need will depend on how the truck was equipped. Because of that, the wiring kits are sold separately from the brake controllers. 1) If the…

A hair dryer is exactly what works great when using the Deka Heat Shrink Butt Connector, part #DW05743-10. Using these butt connectors will help keep any moisture and dirt out of the connection for you.

If your camper has a 7-way trailer connector on it, many times the camper has brakes and you will need to install a brake controller on your 2007 Ram as well as the wiring. If you are not installing a brake controller and you have a 4-way connector…