Thank you for sharing this! Literally one of the easiest things to install. Just have to have the dealer flash the truck now.
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For those that want to add the factory trailer brake controller...
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Bearwhiz
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I have a 2019 Lone Star 4x4 with the 3.91 rearend. Does anyone know what it takes or cost to have the electric trailer brake hooked up? Thanks.
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Depends on where you are but usually around $300-500 for parts and to get it flashed at the dealer. Some dealers are good and won't charge you too much to get it flashed and others charge quite a bit so shop around for a dealer if you can.
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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...
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Another successful install just buying the parts individually. Bravo to the guy that figured that out and also to those of you who took pics and posted them.
To anyone who did this on their 4th gen and remember how much of a PITA the bracket was (there was one screw that was so nearly impossible to do that most skipped it and used a zip tie), this 5th gen install was cake work. The hardest part was getting the darn switch plate off to put the actual switch in. Overall a simpler job. Hardly cussed at all.
We’ll see how much the dealer charges to flash the truck.
To anyone who did this on their 4th gen and remember how much of a PITA the bracket was (there was one screw that was so nearly impossible to do that most skipped it and used a zip tie), this 5th gen install was cake work. The hardest part was getting the darn switch plate off to put the actual switch in. Overall a simpler job. Hardly cussed at all.
We’ll see how much the dealer charges to flash the truck.
Just ordered the parts for myself. Got a dealer quoting $50 to flash. Parts will be here Monday or Tuesday and I'll install then.
Little tip to save an extra few bucks, if you put the parts in your cart and start to go through the checkout process (entering email and shipping info) and then leave it for a while, you'll get an automatic email "reminding you" to checkout. I was shopping around for the best shipping cost and fastest shipping so the parts were sitting in the cart on a few different mopar sites.
Included in the email on a few of them was a discount code for 25% off shipping. Not much but saved me another $4-5. Not gonna pay any bills off with that but it'll buy me lunch.
Little tip to save an extra few bucks, if you put the parts in your cart and start to go through the checkout process (entering email and shipping info) and then leave it for a while, you'll get an automatic email "reminding you" to checkout. I was shopping around for the best shipping cost and fastest shipping so the parts were sitting in the cart on a few different mopar sites.
Included in the email on a few of them was a discount code for 25% off shipping. Not much but saved me another $4-5. Not gonna pay any bills off with that but it'll buy me lunch.
Parts came today and just finished installing. I'll stop by the dealers in the next few days when I'm out that way.
Install was fairly uneventful up until I dropped the last clip for the uppermost hole to mount the bracket. It fell under the center console never to be seen again. As long as I dont hear it rattle it can stay there.
When i go to the dealer I'm going to see if they have any. If not I'll put a nut & bolt on it until I can add one of those clips to another purchase.
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Wait, how are you supposed to know it's installed right then?
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X2! Anybody have any insight on this? Looking to order parts ASAP
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68309262AC - With 12 display. With park assist. Without air suspension.
68309266AC - With 12 display. With park assist. With air suspenson.
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Thank you very much!
I have the 12" display without air susp and I bought the original parts list from the first page not knowing any different. After I ordered I saw the above post about different parts for the 12" display. The vendor I chose had a $60 price difference between the original part number and the 12" display part number. I spoke with the vendor and he couldn't find any difference between the parts and said I could try it and return it if it wasn't right. I installed it last night and it fit normally. I have not taken it to the dealer yet but all plugs and pins fit normally. Take my experience for what its worth.
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While it may fit normally and may work, I don't know. I do know from experience "sometimes" it has to do with how the part is built/set up internally for the electrical components.
If it uses the same brake module and sales code I would hazard to say it will work fine. There is the chance that a signal sent to the module could configure it to treat the signals from the dash buttons differently but I'd be surprised if that's the case.
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Rumblebee2004
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wholesalemopar.com wants $112 for everything and $12 to ship to me
Techguy2000
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I have installed the brake controller but haven't had the truck flashed at the dealership yet, does anyone know if the buttons light up?
Ickabod
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My buttons do not light up.
Magredvet
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The + and - buttons light up with the dash lights, they are difficult to see in the daylight, but if you try in the dark, they should be lit.
