Trailer brake (dumb) question

[Integral]

Imi have a 2022 ram 1500 w/o a tow package. When I hook up to an RV trailer, does my truck still talk to and use the trailer brakes? Essentially do rv trailer brakes work without the tow package? Thanks in advance!

 

[Davidbt]

Does your truck have the trailer brake controller on the lower part of the dash?

 

[Integral]

Not that I have seen. I believe that only comes with the tow package.

 

[Davidbt]

My 21' came with the tow hitch because of the level 2 package. My window sticker shows the trailer brake as a add on. I don't have tow mirrors, my truck has power folding mirrors. So, basically, mine does not have the tow package. Your truck will not have a adjustment for trailer brakes. You could get the Echo blue tooth trailer brake controller, worked great for my Gladiator.

 

[DEG]

You don't need the tow package but you do need a trailer brake controller which is a stand-alone option outside the tow package. You can get the OEM trailer brake controller for under $400.