RAM 1500 Trailer Brake Controller (OEM) Install | 2017 Big Horn 

Thanks for the video man. I just picked up a 2017 Ram 1500 and need to do exactly what you showed and prefer the factory look of a trailer brake controller. Your video was very helpful. Kept me from screwing an aftermarket controller somewhere into the dash.

I am going to try to install the Ram controller in my 2023 Ram 3500 Van. This video I found very insightful.

You crushed this one! Only thing on my 2017 ram 1500 was I had an extra screw in my dash right above my outlet. Maybe that’s just an option in the Big horn but I ripped and puckered up a little when I noticed.

Good job on the install. Geez that center panel removal for sure sounded brutal.

that look pretty simple and putting the brake controller on and i was thinking about to add one for my truck and thanks for making the video it nice and clearly understanding how to do it and install it.

Thank you for your information, I installed mine in less then an hour thanks to you.

Excellent video best one I've seen out of a bunch good luck in your travels

Awesome video, thanks for taking the time to share!

I just installed this instead of putting the stupid screws in through the bracket I just used the couple self tapping screws and drill them right in

Great video!!! This will help alot of people, i like how you kept things simple and didn't over explain , loke most you tubers do lol, on your move will you be keeping a log on how many KM between fill ups, and your AVG MPG? And avg RPM lol and what gear it holds in lol yeah i know its alot to ask lol

Really good install video, it’s great how these trucks are already pre wired for all the higher trim options.

Man, you just helped me out!! Appreciate your video

Exactly what i was looking for, thanks.

Great video. By far the most annoying thing to install was that metal bracket. I don’t know how you did it so easy

nice video , would you please put the link of the parts...thanks

Good tech install video , thanks !

Literally on the way to pick up a truck without the controller ao this is very helpful to know what I'm getting into.

Great video, helped a lot! I ended up just putting the bottom screw on the bracket, and used zip ties to hold it in place. The top screws are basically impossible to get to.

Just got that third screw in!!!!!! Praise!!!

Good job

Good job 👍🇺🇲

Where did you order your trailer brake control I have a 2016 ram need some help did you have to have a program after you install it

Can i ask where you bought this one? Seems like there are many on amazon that dont work so im scared to buy one being unsure.

I bought an '18 with the max tow package, but it didn't come with the OEM brake controller. I asked the salesman about it and he said it needed to come built in from the factory, so I'd need an aftermarket. If I new it was pre-wired, I'd have had it put in already. Definitely gonna do this if I don't upgrade to a 2500.

A good option that worked really well for me is to drill the plate out with a 1/4” bit and use 1/4” rivets on the plate, way easier and a lot tighter squeeze on the plate!

Full support for you 👍

Cool 😎 !

Did you take it to the dealer and get it flashed and everything how much did they charge you

So, even if you already have the wire where the actual controller goes do you still need the module as well if your truck didn’t come factory with the controller? OR do you just install the controller and plug it into the harness that’s there and then your good to go.

part numbers for the 2 parts??

I just subscribed! Thank you great video.

I needed this video. How did you know yours came pre wired?

I have seen multiple vendors on eBay selling them. Is that where you bought yours or did you go through the Ram dealership ?

will the the display show on the dash with the smaller cluster gauge?

Where did you purchase and do you have a link?

I recently bought a 2017 RAM 1500 Laramie 4x4. I was surprised it doesn't have a factory trailer brake controller. I have 3.92 rear gears, so hopefully I can still tow the 10,010 pounds.

Does it work for a 17 2500 tradesman? And where can I buy it in USA??

I totally need this controller. I just changed my brakes and notice rotors overheat due to friction. Also will install electrical brakes on the trailer. Where can i find obd DIY programming?

great video of how install.. i need help fixing!🙃

I would of passed on the bracket install and just zip tied the module in that same spot. Good job on the install though.

I'm trying to install this exactly the same way but can't find the connectors that go from de module to the switch and am now pretty sure my truck does not have them. Has anyone else had this problem or knows what to do about it?

What’s the link?

How much was the kit?

You didnt show the nuts for the mounting bracket. Infotainment sent me square ones. But like yours I have round holes....

Any one have a good reliable brand I should buy checking online there are a ton of choices

parts list?

Alpha ODB can turn this on

My 2012 dodge ram has a factory trailer break controller,

Did the dealer give you a hard time or say they couldn’t do it because they didn’t install it etc ..

Funny. I looked at a chevy right before i bought my ram last week. Salesman told me his service guy told him they can not install a factory system unless you order it that way. Laziness.

How much for the controller?

Did your check engine light come on after installing?

Thanks for the tips! ,,, 50 cent auto parts MADE IN CANADA, that's funny. The ministry of chasing manufacturing offshore will fix that!

Did you order the kit online and where did you order it

Did you already have the 7 pin on your truck too?

I just added mine. Good video but unrealistic. It is NOT this easy. First Hint: Do not pre-thread your holes. Just drill the damn things out and go buy yourself some 10-24 x 3/4" bolts with nylock nuts. You can get a wrench on the back side to hold the nut and then it's easier to tighten from the front rather than trying to install the screws and tighten it from the impossible to get at back side. I still only used 2 holes. Top left is impossible. Getting my bezel off from around my screen was not a simple pull. More like yank it has hard as you possibly can. OH YA, 2 bolts hold it to the center council in that little storage area under the bezel (not shown in video-unless i missed it). Then, to get it all of the way out .. no way. It pinches and where the 2 bolts hold it in that storage area, there is a tab under it that keeps that bezel from pulling out. Worse yet was reinstalling it. Bottom left corner would NOT push in (this one ended up breaking the clip but to be fair, I believe it was broken from factory because the hole it was supposed to go into was all scratched up and I always did have a rattle there.) as well as the clip on the back side of the little storage compartment that's in the bezel. Alignment for all the tabs took forever. Total time was almost 2 hours due to impossible holes to access for mounting and reinstalling the bezel around the screen. EDIT. after seeing another video I should have removed part of my center council between the seats and the one screw in the tiny storage area built into the bezel. This video does not show that. The center council screws are under the rubber bottoms in the compartments. This will allow easier removal and installation of the bottom two screws for the bezel.

Good job man, how much was the brake controller?

If you have the larger screen your gonna have to remove the screen lol