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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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Question Brake Controller

I might be buying a travel trailer and need a brake controller, so wanted to know what brand is a good one and do they just plug in or what and if so where do they plug in and where do they mount?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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well unfortunately there not just plug n play, they have to be installed, and ide let a dealer or a shop install, (i hate wireing tho) and ide buy a progressive typ controller, little more expensive but i think its worth it
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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A proportional controller is best. I like the "Prodigy" brand. You may have a plug under your dash that will connect to the brake controller with the right wiring harness. If not, you'll need to find and tap ground, battery, brake and possibly "on/run" signals.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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Cool...thanks
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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Just found more info on the controllers so here is a web site to go to..
http://www.etrailer.com/bc-2005_Dodge_Ram+Pickup.htm
 
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:54 AM
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This link is much cheaper! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/P3-Te...spagenameZWDVW
if you have factory tow package, they sell a OEM harness for plug'n'play. Super easy. If not, then you'll have to get the standard wiring harness and run the wiring yourself. it's not that hard.
 
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