Brake Controller Installation - 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Video

You are correct, you should only be getting output when the brake is applied, or the override switch is activated. It sounds like the controller might be bad, but to make sure, you should probably bench test it before tossing it. Use a circuit…

Generally speaking, the lube plate will need to cover the skid plate on the 5th wheel hitch. There are some pin boxes out there that will recommend a specific lube plate but most of the times this classification will be from the 5th wheel hitch…

The MaxxAir FanMate vent cover Item #MA00-955001 is going to be just a little taller but the louvred end tapers in and it does not come with the screen which is Item #MA00-955202. 25" long x 18-1/8" wide x 10-1/4" tall. The…

Compressors like the Firestone Air Command II #F2219 shouldn't take an experienced mechanic long at all. I'd say most would charge you right at 2 shop hours to pull off the install but the specific application can vary. The most…

Yes, you can get the gauge set up with the compressor for your air bags. Since you already have an air tank, the compressor is all that you'll need: - Firestone Air Command II - Analog Gauge w/ Heavy Duty Compressor - Dual Function - 150…

I haven't heard of the Curt 7-way tester not working with OEM brake controllers. There was a Tekonsha tester that had problems with Dodge and GM trucks so it is possible. We have been able to confirm that the Pollak 7-Way to RV Socket LED Circuit…

The brake controller port on a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 equipped with the appropriate tow package is located under the dash near the emergency brake pedal. It will be taped to another wire bundle and will have the harness, part #3020-P, connected to it. I…

Sounds like the brake controller wiring you found under the dash of your 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 doesn't run to the rear of the vehicle. I would be shocked if any of the circuits are active though on that connector as everything we know on your…

There are 4 possible causes for the NC reading on your brake controller. If the trailer is not connected properly to the tow vehicle, there is a broken connection in the brake line, the connector terminals are corroded or a ground connection is bad…

There are certainly a few troubleshooting steps that we can try that will tell us where the issue lies. Changing or charging a vehicle battery with the brake controller connected can cause different and random issues. It could be possible that…

The wiring harness #3020-P used to plug in a trailer brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195 has a press-down release tab on both the vehicle and brake controller ends. You can see these tabs in the linked photo. You'll need to press…

The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #BWRVK3500 (RVK3500) is the complete 5th wheel hitch that will mount to an existing B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch socket in the truck bed. The part #BWRVB3500 (RVB3500) that you also referenced is…