RAM 1500 OEM Trailer Brake Controller Install (2019-2022) | The BEST Trailer Brake Controller

[@criticalbasstheory]

I'm gonna be honest. I shouldn't have done this on the street outside of my house in the mid afternoon in July in Phoenix. That being said, I'm the guy that watched this video like 7 times before making the attempt. 2 hours later, my brake controller is installed on my RAM 1500, and I couldn't be happier. Ready to do some real towing. Liked and subscribed now. Thank you for making this video, saved me a ton of time and money! :)

[@samuelfacella9625]

I wanted to THANK YOU!! I hardly ever take the time to right reviews or praise. However, your video totally deserves praise for it is spot on. You laid it out step by step exactly how every screw and every plug should be approched. I think it took no more than 2 hours and it's so much better then those after market junk controlers. Thanks again!

[@danielbarrett6026]

I ordered the brake controller with my truck and I must say it works very well. I was using a the Curt Bluetooth brake controller with my other vehicle. I worked well but I like this integrated controller better. Great video.

[@GettysGarage]

Thank you! And yes the integraded brake controller module works very very well with these trucks. Makes life easy when towing which is worth the money

[@fredlevine4155]

Why do you like this better than the Curt Bluetooth?

[@danielbarrett6026]

@@fredlevine4155I bought the Curt when I was in a pinch and didn't have time to install an aftermarket controller. If I lose the Bluetooth connection (which happens occasionally) I can't use the manual override. I don't have to worry about theft just in case I forget to unplug it after use (which is a possibility). I like a lever vs using a phone screen to activate the manual override. Its one less cord in the way having the phone plugged in constantly. I still have it. I prefer a factory integrated controller better.

[@jessemorgan6422]

Wow I was just thinking how will it work and you corrected yourself saying you forgot. I appreciate the video.

[@GettysGarage]

Thank you sir!

[@Dannyboy7487]

How much was the part, and how much did they charge you to program?

[@thomasclamp5126]

Awesome video, where did you buy the part? I have a 2022 Rebel and I need to do the same thing.

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

I have a 2019 and have to get this on in the next 36 hours. This vid is excellent! Hope it works on the '19 as the '22, looks similar. BTW, a shop quoted me nearly $400 to do this job.

[@itsjustthatez4275]

Great video but when I muscled it off, I broke the landing piece to one of the coaxel cables. Any clue for a parts number?

[@Vaiduoklis_Owl]

Looking to add this to my 2021 RAM. Absolutely great video, well done!

[@46fd04]

Excellent video, except for the wiring mistake LOL. I bought a 2019 RAM brand new. No trailer brake controller installed. They were on back order, so I had to install an aftermarket controller. It works great! In my opinion, every RAM with a hitch receiver and 7-way plug should have a brake controller installed. It was ridiculous back in 2020 to buy a truck without one installed. RAM should have never let that happen.

[@mjpopp]

Be glad you didn’t get the factory controller, they do a horrible job at engaging trailer brakes and cause major issues for ele/Hyd brakes

[@kevinbacon8716]

@@mjpopp In your opinion it's better to go with an aftermarket brake controller than installing a factory controller? I have a 2019 Ram I need to put a brake controller on. I was looking at factory controllers hence why I ended up on this video. An aftermarket controller sure would be easier to install and if they work better than it's a no brainer.

[@DirtNassty]

​@@mjpoppmy works perfectly fine lol

[@Weezy10580]

My 2024 doesn’t have one either what a joke

[@gearjunkie3402]

I am going to do this myself and program it with Alfa OBD software. Part numbers would be helpful to those looking to do this themselves. Great video.

[@GettysGarage]

Ya I could throw the part numbers in the description! Thanks for the tip!

[@JC-iv7mw]

Can this be programmed at home?

[@gearjunkie3402]

@J C with the alpha obd paid software and a security gateway bypass cables. You should know what your doing g so you don't mess stuff up

[@JC-iv7mw]

I probably don't know enough to do it. I'll try and get the dealer to program it.

[@noelhead9406]

Thanks man for the great video. Gonna do mine later today on my new 25 lonestar. Was wondering how not to break the 12 inch screen lol

[@kevindtimm]

Are you going to update this with the OEM part #'s?

[@randallthomas5207]

Definitely the brake control should be included in the factory towing package, particularly if you option the Class V, reciever. If you’re towing anything Class V.

[@72armydad]

Can you give the links to the place you bought the parts please. Thank you also

[@Vocatic-eo4sp]

Does the dealer have to flash it ?

[@TheBarahona1]

Can you make a video for the 2020 chevy Silverado 2500 too?

[@Punishment718]

Do you have a video for a OEM trailer brake controller for a 2021 Dodge Durango RT? I'm looking behind the dash in the same area you showed for the RAM 1500... and i don't see any wires to connect to the brake controller module.

[@Skyman9]

Thanks for a great video. I was leary of installing mine and was curios if I actually had to go back to the dealer for programming. That's the only part that sucks.

[@davesherman74]

Many thanks, although I'm just putting in an aftermarket controller on the 2021 Ram I just bought. Thankfully the 4 pin connector just needs the cable to plug in a controller, the brake signal is already enabled.

[@mikebodi6413]

3 hours later and with a lot of frustration it's in! The wiring plug for the controller is NOT in the bundle of wires that contain the plugs for the module! Instead it is cleverly disguised in the bundle of wires on the center of the dash that you remove but that little tidbit is never mentioned. Secondly there may only be two screws that hold the section of the dash in that the controller goes and there are 2 clips on top AND 2 on the bottom.

[@bikedadryan4025]

Was looking at purchasing this for my truck but the seller is a dealer and says it would need programming? Did you have to do any programming?

[@ME-wq8lq]

Is this the same install process on a V6 Ram model?

[@casimirkotarba5186]

A lot of questions here about using after market rather oem and not 1 answer

[@KennedySells]

Where did you order parts from?

[@josuevaldes31]

Nice explanation and break down new subscriber 👍

[@gasa1165]

The only thing that sucks about these oem trailer brakes is that it try’s to make it work with abs leading to very low to no trailer breaks at lower speeds. 7-8 volts coming from break controller under 35mph even if you have gain set to 10 which it should be 9+ volts. Idk why ram decided to do that but it can cause you to be put out of service by DOT if you’re running commercial for having “bad trailer breaks”

[@aaragon6866]

Great video!

[@eaglemize]

Do I have to get my truck flashed after installing trailer brake switch 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@davidj5378]

Read the post b4 asking questions

[@deivim1131]

I already put it in my truck but it still doesn't work, do I need to reprogram ?

[@DirtNassty]

Yes

[@C3Performance]

Mmmmm I got the kit and followed. I'm having a weird issue. when I test the gain it pops up on the dash but stays at 0%.

[@alteclaw3180]

Hey have you figure that out ?

[@GusgusA1]

does it qork on 2021 classic?

[@getitdetailed]

Very informative video

[@anthonykeeton4990]

HELP!!!!! Not sure what happened but after the install my climate control unit doesn’t work properly before the flash. Is this normal? Also my infotainment screen is different.

[@GettysGarage]

shouldn't be different

[@fredA1234]

For some reason when I ordered my truck it was not an available option no one could tell me why it just wasn’t. But I would definitely like to add it if possible.

[@GettysGarage]

Super easy to do. A little costly compared to other options but in my opinion worth it!

[@AxelTrolli]

Great video, thanks!!

[@seanbreese2260]

I installed this and now my wipers and flashers won’t turn off. Also, my radio and climate isn’t working. Any insight why this happened? I checked all plugs and they’re in the correct receptacle.

[@GettysGarage]

that seems odd. Is your connector directly from Mopar? and make sure you have the right part number if so. I would unplug everything and see if everything goes back to normal first. if it does repeat the process and plug the trailer brake controller back in. if you have the same issues I would get the dealer to install it. the controller may need to be programed in to correct the issues.

[@rb2775]

Perfect video thank you!

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Off topic , but do you know of way to bypass or permanently disable the MDS on a 17 power wagon ?

[@Claysbdboy]

I was told there is a plug into your OBD connection that makes the truck think you have a trailer attached and therefore won't shut down the engine. I don't know what brand or name of the device is. I was told by a friend who does lighting installation on government vehicles.

[@Church75]

Fantastic video. I'm hoping to install my trailer brake this weekend. Local dealer wants to charge me $500 for the part and $200 for labor! I found the OEM part for $100 with module and all :P To heck with dealers, man. Do you know if the install is the same on units with the smaller screens and more physical dials?

[@jerrynoe4662]

Can you use a after market brake controller that fits the same way,,, great video.

[@bdharris3075]

My display isn’t coming back on. All of the buttons and the volume knob work. The trailer brake has power to it. Anyone have this issue?

[@GettysGarage]

make sure you didn't push a pin out of the connector by accident.

[@billjamison2877]

Alex, when you install this and have it programmed at the dealer, do the brake control graphics to tell you a trailer is connected show up on the instrument cluster? My '22 Rebel has this from the factory and it is displayed on the instrument cluster when you connect a trailer. Bill from Linglestown, Pennsylvania

[@GettysGarage]

Yes it does. When I hook my 7 pin connector up to the back of the truck. The trucks knows you have a trailer. Very seemless and works really well in my opinion

[@smellypepperoni768]

When you squeeze the controller when no trailer is connected, does the gauge fill in on the screen? My brother has a 19 rebel. His does but does not say "trailer not connected" My 22 says "trailer not connected" and gauge doesn't fill in

[@Aaron-e1z4f]

I was going to buy one and just put one of my truck like you did the dealership told me when I bring it in to get a programmed if it doesn't work it's not on them and then I got to pay the $60 to have the truck flashed

[@GettysGarage]

It's very easy. there are basically 3 plugs to plug in and it will work. the hardest part it just pulling down the center console.

[@caseyburns59]

Is it necessary to get it programmed by the dealer? I thought it was just plug and play? Also did anyone find the part numbers? I have a 21' ram larmie 5.7 eco torgue hemi crew cab

[@GettysGarage]

not 100% necessary the trailer brake will work. but you won't have the trailer screen telling you your settings. you kind of just have to go off my feel. It's worth it in my opinion. if you are spending the money on the oem part. why not pay an extra 60 bucks to get programmed.

[@E3EJvilla00]

Do all rams even come with the trailer screen? Mine has the mid size radio not the huge one your truck has - I don’t think mine has a trailer screen. Unless that’s what gets flashed onto the infotainment from the dealer?

[@Vondarius]

After installing and reconnecting the battery, my computer is throwing all kinds of codes, seems like a lot of features have disappeared. Check engine light is on as well. U0212, U110A, and U1003 are the codes being thrown. Any one else experienced anything like this?

[@seanbreese2260]

Did you figure it out ? My wipers won’t turn off and my hazards too. Radio won’t work and climate won’t as well. Very frustrating

[@brettbingham697]

Would this be the same for a 2500 as well?

[@fredA1234]

Do you know if it is a option to put the trailer steering control in?

[@GettysGarage]

Im not sure about that. All these trucks use the sam wiring harnesses but you would probably need an additional module and a ecm flash to get it up and running. So it should be possible to add that feature

[@us-unclesam6566]

What is a fair price to have this done ?

[@adamm1902]

Awesome content!!

[@GettysGarage]

Thank you sir!

[@MarkSDCA]

Went to buy a truck today.... all three ecodiesels had all the features I wanted, except for the brake controller. The only truck with the controller was the Laramie or the small 6. Bummer.

[@j.r.2585]

Don't buy the eco diesel unless you like a broke tuck

[@JC-iv7mw]

What part number was used? Did you purchase from Amazon?

[@paulbaker2328]

Dasbecan Integrated Electronic Trailer Brake Controller Compatible with 2019 2020 2021 2022 RAM DT 1500 Trucks New Body Style Only Replace part # 82215278AE But I can not get the the damn thing working

[@JC-iv7mw]

@@paulbaker2328 you have to get the dealer to program the controller.

[@mjpopp]

These are horrible for ele/Hyd brakes. They pulse a signal to the pump which never allows the calipers from filling releasing. I am about to pull mine out today to replace with a P3

[@richardbennington6289]

Yeah, well, neither dealer near me would program the control unit unless you bought from a dealer and had them install. Highway robbery, and they got it in crooked and the + brake stuck on, went to 10, then errored out. I HATE GOING TO DEALERS! Should have bought a programmer and tamper device and done it myself, except any recall flash would uninstall the brake controller software update.

[@charlespalmer481]

Anyone have all the part numbers from mopar to do this?

[@b8ascrub]

Does anyone know the part number of the blank switch that Mopar uses? Need to go back to OEM without the brake controller switch!

[@elsuperpollo2273]

You should have shown how to put that button sh** in cause I'm dumb af

[@melmount5]

I just installed one today, I was told it needs be programmed to work at the dealer. It’s all in and dash back together. No lights on the controller come on or work? Is that all going to after dealer turns it on? Figured there would be power to it?

[@socal33]

The controller should come standard with every pickup truck.

[@thestead8859]

For anyone interested the dealer charged $62.50 plus tax to program the controller.

[@GettysGarage]

Not too bad. Was that 1/2 hour charge ?

[@garyrossggg9586]

Damn that’s cheap got quoted 256 to program

[@eaglemize]

Do I have to get it flashed to computer

[@amylchapman]

I was just quoted an hour for $165.

[@iveneverdonethisbefore8390]

Great video but metal pry tool on the dash? ahhhhhhhhhhh!

[@GettysGarage]

sometimes you have be a little rough lol just have to be careful, it's in there pretty good.

[@Seth_Stewart]

Crazy that a truck can be bought without a trailer brake controller. Should be standard equipment

[@JS-qd9rz]

My truck came without a hitch (previous life was a rental) so I wasn't surprised that it didn't have a brake controller.

[@casperhogs]

Aftermarket brake controller is a whole lot easier to install, cheaper, and plug & play.

[@Matt18880]

It should just come included, would probably cost ram $20 or less!

[@sycopath1]

I found the OEM part number # 82215278AE for the brake controller kit.