Recommended Trailer Brake Controller For a 2022 Ram 2500

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Hi I have a 22 ram 2500 Im looking at trailer brake Controllers and looking for some advice. I plan on tow a 5th Wheel camper 38ft 2 axles about 14000lbs. Should I go with the factory kits that are online or after market something like the Redarc Tow Pro Liberty 2 axle or Curt Echo. Seems that the Curt Echo is the easiest. What would you recommend. Thanks for your time

asked by: Nick P

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I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller # RED44FR for your 2022 Ram 2500. This will connect with the Plug and Play Wiring Harness # 331-TPH-020 to the under dash connector. I prefer this controller over the Curt Echo # C27JR with the Adapter # C51458 and factory options as it gives you more adjustability and is easily controlled with the dash mounted control knob.

While the Curt is easy to install you have to control everything from your smart phone including adjusting braking force. The Factory controller will also require reprogramming your ECU and if you remove the controller you must have your ECU reprogrammed to remove the controller. The Redarc Elite allows you to switch from either a proportional controller to a user controlled controller which allows you to more precisely adjust the braking sent to the trailer. While the Liberty # RED24FR is also a great controller it only allows you to use it in proportional mode.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

Yes, the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller #RED44FR will connect to your 2022 Ram 2500 using the Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness #331-TPH-020. The connector is found on all the Ram 2500 trucks regardless if it came with a factory controller. Not…

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According to my research, the factory controller will indeed need disconnecting before you install the aftermarket controller. Before disconnecting the ITBC (Ram-speak for the factory brake controller), you'll need to get the computer flashed at…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

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The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 11

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 12

Hey Heath, thanks for reaching out! The Curt A20 #C55DR and the B&W Companion #BWRVK3670 you're looking at are both excellent 5th wheel hitches, but I have to go with the Companion in this case simple because it is more robust and has a…

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