Back ordered 2019 trailer brake controller

[reb0957]

I purchased my truck on 10-23-19. A factory trailer brake controller was ordered that day. I am now being told this is back ordered until 10-20-20 and I probably won't get it then. Any one else here of this issue and is there anythign I can do to get one sooner?
Yes, I could go after market but I like the fact there is a place for the facry one and I wont be hitting my leg on it.

 

[Moe1962]

There is a thread on here that list the separate part numbers to order. The kit has been back logged for a long time, as you know. I just ordered the parts separately and got all of them in, in about a week. Ordered from one of the original Mopar sites. All Mopar original items.

 

[reb0957]

Well crap, I ordered with the truck and paid for install and cpu flash.

 

[AmericanRebelution]

There is a thread on here that list the separate part numbers to order. The kit has been back logged for a long time, as you know. I just ordered the parts separately and got all of them in, in about a week. Ordered from one of the original Mopar sites. All Mopar original items.

Here is the link to that thread. Very helpful.

For those that want to add the factory trailer brake controller...

The complete trailer brake controller kit for the 2019 ram is the following part number: 82215278AD It is out of stock everywhere, or on hold. It is roughly $250-$300 retail. The individual parts broken down that you will need that are available now (for less): 68277136af trailer tow module...

5thgenrams.com

There are lots of websites out there selling OEM Mopar parts. I also ordered all the OEM parts individually online from one of the Mopar parts websites and had the dealer install. Easy. I tried to order from a few different dealers and was receiving very long wait times plus the parts were way more expensive.

 

[ZombieSlayer]

The dealer will most likely do the install and flash and hopefully discount the cost of the kit.

 

[Kooch80]

you could always ask for a refund and order parts yourself

 

[jakemyster84]

I ordered my kit off ebay for $158 plus tax last week, arrived at my house yesterday. I installed it myself which took about 30 minutes and easy to do. I have my appointment with the dealership in an hour to reprogram the computer to recognize the controller.

 

[TheMopars]

There is a thread on here that list the separate part numbers to order. The kit has been back logged for a long time, as you know. I just ordered the parts separately and got all of them in, in about a week. Ordered from one of the original Mopar sites. All Mopar original items.

Yup, I ordered all the OEM parts from that thread, controller, dash switch, bracket, screws and plate nuts, $129 shipped. Ordered over the weekend and arrived today. Installing this weekend.

 

[jakemyster84]

I ordered my kit off ebay for $158 plus tax last week, arrived at my house yesterday. I installed it myself which took about 30 minutes and easy to do. I have my appointment with the dealership in an hour to reprogram the computer to recognize the controller.

cost a half hour labor at the dealership and all is working. Total at dealership was $73 with tax, so all in it was about $245.

 

[LoNeStAr]

I found out the same thing when I tried to order through allmoparparts.com. Back ordered until October

 

[TheMopars]

I found out the same thing when I tried to order through allmoparparts.com. Back ordered until October

Order the parts individually and it's no problem. Paid $129, ordered Sat and had it Tuesday.

 

[LoNeStAr]

Hmmmm. Thanks for the heads up

 

[Rustin5]

Ordered the kit on eBay this morning, it has already shipped out. List price $158

 

[WisconsinRam]

From https://www.factorychryslerparts.com/

 

[LoNeStAr]

Damn that’s pretty cheap. Thanks for the info