Has anyone added a trailer brake controller to a 2025 yet?

[JoeKewl]

Agreed. IF you have the correct cable installed, tell them you need the part numbers:
68569520AB
68618899AA
Those work. The back order is for the single kit (82219240aa) that you’d need if you don’t have the correct cable already existing.

How do I find out if I have the correct cable or not? These dealers don’t seem to know anything and I have to get this figured out and help is greatly appreciated.


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[RamTruckMan]

How do I find out if I have the correct cable or not? These dealers don’t seem to know anything and I have to get this figured out and help is greatly appreciated.


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I edited my last post to make it more complete. Cribbed from @Cbty2050 a bit.

 

[RamTruckMan]

@azzx If you want to pin this info to your OP:

If you have a cable harness coming out of the existing TBC module with a tag saying PN: 68601443AA (the part number tag for the harness can be seen from under the rear seats), you only need part numbers:
68569520AB: TBC Module
68618899AA: Switch
And for the dealer to program your VIN.

If you don’t have that cable installed, you’ll need the full kit along with getting it added to your VIN.

The full kit is PN 82219240aa, which is on back order, includes the above 3 parts (cable, switch & module),

 

[Cbty2050]

How do I find out if I have the correct cable or not? These dealers don’t seem to know anything and I have to get this figured out and help is greatly appreciated.


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Start from the beginning of this thread, read all the posts and look at the pictures. It's all in there.

 

[JoeKewl]

@azzx If you want to pin this info to your OP:

If you have a cable harness coming out of the existing TBC module with a tag saying PN: 68601443AA (the part number tag for the harness can be seen from under the rear seats), you only need part numbers:
68569520AB: TBC Module
68618899AA: Switch
And for the dealer to program your VIN.

If you don’t have that cable installed, you’ll need the full kit along with getting it added to your VIN.

The full kit is PN 82219240aa, which is on back order, includes the above 3 parts (cable, switch & module),

Thank you for this.


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[RamTruckMan]

Thank you for this.


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You’re welcome.

FYI: The RAM has 3 different TBC modules available. The standard one is just trailer lights. The one listed earlier is lights and brakes. The third is for trailer lights, brakes and TPMS.

Additionally, I understand this thread has been a little convoluted, but it’s only 5 pages (on web). Next time, please try to come with a little research done like @Cbty2050 asked. No one likes repeating themselves.

 

[JoeKewl]

You’re welcome.

FYI: The RAM has 3 different TBC modules available. The standard one is just trailer lights. The one listed earlier is lights and brakes. The third is for trailer lights, brakes and TPMS.

Additionally, I understand this thread has been a little convoluted, but it’s only 5 pages (on web). Next time, please try to come with a little research done like @Cbty2050 asked. No one likes repeating themselves.

I’m really sorry that answering a question took so much time, I’ve been following this thread from the beginning and several part numbers have been thrown around, I neglected to reread all the pages. I’ll just delete this thread and be on my way, have a wonderful life.


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[RamTruckMan]

I’m really sorry that answering a question took so much time, I’ve been following this thread from the beginning and several part numbers have been thrown around, I neglected to reread all the pages. I’ll just delete this thread and be on my way, have a wonderful life.


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I’m glad you got the answers you wanted in a clear, concise manner. I’m not so glad you got offended with constructive criticism. Here’sa little more: next time, before you hit “Post reply” take a breath and think “how would I feel if someone said the same to me?”
It can work wonders for your well-being and show that you respect others. Take care.

 

[RamTruckMan]

TEKONSHA | 902502 | Prodigy® RF Plug & Play Trailer Mounted Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-3 Axles, Black

Tekonsha | Brake Controllers

www.tekonsha.com

I used this, easy install, 15 min, works perfect

With the factory TBC, you can use adaptive cruise control while towing. With aftermarket, it’s not recommended. According to the manual. Maybe they just say that for legal reasons

 

[Jimmy07]

It's all about the money, if the truck brakes the trailer brakes.

But…the aftermarket controller doesn’t integrate the ESC from the ABS module to the trailer brakes to help control trailer sway.

 

[Cbty2050]

For me it's just a work truck that's used in a landscaping business. Needs to tow a trailer with a couple of mowers, that's it.
A lot of fancy stuff on a 2025 tradesman but nu Bedliner and no brake controller, it's a work truck for god's sake. It did come with a check engine light though.

That doesn't change the fact that your thought of "It's all about the money, if the truck brakes the trailer brakes", there is definitely an advantage to have the factory option installed.

 

[RamTruckMan]

Awesome! Can we all move on please?

 

[Brutal_HO]

Folks, please stay on topic.

Your opinion on cost, aftermarket controllers, and misrepresentation of capability compared with factory systems is irrelevant and not appreciated by the other participants.

(expert contributors excluded) @Jimmy07

 

[Brutal_HO]

Seems on topic to me, $800.00 (hopefully) vrs $200 aftermarket. I don't care if the aftermarket TBC doesn't integrate with ABS or ESC.

Gee 20 years ago who cared, Dodge sure didn't, the opposition competition is why you could get a TBC later in the MY's in a Dodge. I couldn't get a OE TBC for my 07 3500 C&C that had ABS, I bought a Brake Smart controller which was better than any OE TBC at the time. My 04.5 2500 had ABS and no TBC, I ended up buying a Tekonsha TBC, and it didn't seem to have issues.

No, your post is off topic. This thread is about adding an OEM TBC.

 

[RVTRKN]

Sure, so if its OE too expensive for some, they should just ignore the other options.

 

[RVTRKN]

Has anyone added a trailer brake controller to a 2025 yet?​

Funny, the subject title doesn't say OE trailer brake controller