Just took delivery of my 2011 1500 Laramie. I ordered it loaded 3.92 posi tow package, class IV reciever. I took it to the dealer today so they could set up my trailer brake controler. After 20 minutes the service manager comes out and informs me that I dont have a brake contoller, that I didnt order one! Then he hands me a pigtail and says go to trailer depot they will splice it in under the dash, (the dealer does'nt do that) and go buy an after market controller.

I blew up, the salesman that sold me the truck and the owner came over, I said answer me a question, how do you sell a truck set up for towing with a class IV reciever and not include a trailer brake controller! WHO DOES THAT! He says most people don't tow. I said (some stuff i can't post) when I ordered my truck I never ordered air in my tires! but you guys filled them anyway. Do you ask for laces when you buy boots! WTF !!

Common sense ain't that common!

 

i have an 09 with the towing package you have (3.92 posi, class iv hitch and trans cooler) and mine didn't come with the controller either. i guess you have to specify you want the controller with the package.

 

Yea, not all trucks come standard with the brake controller. You have to pay extra for it I'm pretty sure.

 

My 2010 had the class IV and no controller as well. The controller is an add, if you didn't include it when you ordered your truck, it doesn't seem like a dealer issue.

 

My 2010 has the tow package as well. I had to pay $200 CDN for my mopar controller.

 

Tow package, no controller here too

 

The "tow package" is just a setup to tow something, not exactly heavy duty stuff.

There is no point putting a class I, II, or III receiver on a truck like this - they only make class IV. The tow package is really just for the handy plugs on the back by the license plate and you get a hitch, they just brag about it being class IV just because that's what car companies too. They also brag about air conditioning being standard and other crap like that - so it's not something new.

The tow package is for people that tow a random small U-haul trailer from time to time or maybe a jet ski - those things don't need a brake controller.

If you are towing 8000lbs every weekend then yeah you need a brake controller but how many people really do that?

I know it sucks but if you actually paid the extra money to order the truck, I would have double and triple checked the options I chose.

 

Controller is a OPTION and wasn't even available in 09. I have a Prodigy mounted in my chubby hole left lower dash.Tow package is a class three hitch,mirrors and maybe another minor item or two.Truck is the same with it or without.Same trans cooler,radiator etc.

 

I bought one of these. http://www.tekonsha.com/product/deta...90250&cat=1435
A factory brake control was not an option on the 09's. It works great and I didn't need to do any wiring.

Kyle

 

I've purchased a new 1991 Ford F150, 1997 Ford F150, 1998 Dodge Ram 1500, 2002 Chevy Z71 & 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 - ALL 4x4s, ALL with factory tow package and NONE came with a brake controller. I've also had a 1994 Ford PowerStroke Diesel that did not have a brake controller in it, although I did not buy it new...