What is this trailer camera connection?

[Schulz081]

2025 1500 Laramie. There's a trailer cam hookup that I dont recognize. I dont know what type of connection plugs into this. Its not 4 pin, 7 or 12. See photos. Any help is appreciated!

 

[Kicker]

Did they toss a bag with adapters in your glove box? One might fit.

 

[Schulz081]

Did they toss a bag with adapters in your glove box? One might fit.

No adapter

 

[Brutal_HO]

Digital Tow Mode camera.

It's displayed on the DRVM.

The 12-pin is trailer surround/Aux2(analog) and displays on the UC screen.

 

[Ramboy13]

I'm pretty sure at this point, both of those ports are totally useless for the 2025.

 

[Brutal_HO]

I believe the newest Trailer Surround (4-camera) kit works, but the Digital Tow Mode camera wasn't made available AFAIK for either HD or 1500.

Trailer 360° Surround View Kit - 82216421AB-001 (old PN) & 68527709AC (new PN)

Visionworks sells a single camera wireless kit for the 12-pin. Just keep in mind the UC displays shut off on forward motion after 8 seconds above 12MPH. So it's good for backing, but not so much for observation. Naviks has some box solutions for disabling that, as well as Tazer DT I believe.

There's also a possibility that the 12-pin surround isn't enabled in the BCM (an issue on some HD trucks) and without a working AlfaOBD or JScan on the 25's, that could be a challenge. If the surround and/or AUX2 camera buttons show up and show a blue screen, they're active.

 

[Schulz081]

I've seen the $1600 12-pin surround view camera set up from Mopar, but it still doesn't explain that 1 port referenced in my picture. Im not finding anything about what type of connection that is, how to use it, or if there are compatible cameras.

 

[Ramboy13]

I've seen the $1600 12-pin surround view camera set up from Mopar, but it still doesn't explain that 1 port referenced in my picture. Im not finding anything about what type of connection that is, how to use it, or if there are compatible cameras.

I believe it’s a Fakra connection. Look at the

2025 RAM trailer camera thread for more info.​

 

[Ramboy13]

I believe it’s a Fakra connection. Look at the

2025 RAM trailer camera thread for more info.​

Again, this is a feed to the Digital Rear View Mirror, not the center Uconnect screen. The idea is that you put a wired camera on the back of your trailer, and your DRVM now shows what’s behind you using that camera instead of the normal one the truck. I don’t know of anyone that’s managed to get this work yet.

 

[Brutal_HO]

I've seen the $1600 12-pin surround view camera set up from Mopar, but it still doesn't explain that 1 port referenced in my picture. Im not finding anything about what type of connection that is, how to use it, or if there are compatible cameras.

I told you what it is. Digital Tow Mode camera that displays on the DRVM.

It's a (coax) type connector. The camera cables are all fakra connectors, these bumper connecters are all proprietary.

Here's the old version, I don't think anyone's seen the 2025 version since it has changed.

 

[Schulz081]

I told you what it is. Digital Tow Mode camera that displays on the DRVM.

It's a (coax) type connector. The camera cables are all fakra connectors, these bumper connecters are all proprietary.

Here's the old version, I don't think anyone's seen the 2025 version since it has changed.

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Ah I see, Thank you! Glad RAM could make it easy and use common connectors

 

[Genxeration]

I don’t think this input feeds to the rear-view mirror. Anyone know the part number for the camera referenced? Maybe 82216274AC?

Based on the manual - “If equipped, your vehicle is prewired for a trailer camera system.
A dedicated camera connector is located near the trailer hitch at the rear of the vehicle, typically next to the 7-pin trailer connector.
This port allows for connection to a Mopar trailer camera (sold separately), which provides a live feed from the rear of your trailer when towing. The video feed displays on your Uconnect screen and can be accessed through the Trailer Camera app.”

 

[Ramboy13]

I don’t think this input feeds to the rear-view mirror. Anyone know the part number for the camera referenced? Maybe 82216274AC?

Based on the manual - “If equipped, your vehicle is prewired for a trailer camera system.
A dedicated camera connector is located near the trailer hitch at the rear of the vehicle, typically next to the 7-pin trailer connector.
This port allows for connection to a Mopar trailer camera (sold separately), which provides a live feed from the rear of your trailer when towing. The video feed displays on your Uconnect screen and can be accessed through the Trailer Camera app.”

Check this out:

Tow Kit 68586112AA | Mopar Online Parts

68586112AA - Tow Kit

parts.moparonlineparts.com

and

https://www.ramtrucks.com/BodyBuilder/service/Image?imageId=MtQrP%2FFqLY5r%2Fest8MtGjGgHzAHGUTU0WB3rWuqSY7YmQ2vEhuBWBFSUiqntoLSv%0A

@Jimmy07 has several posts with specific details about this, and the current issues with the 2025 (due to new electrical architecture).

 

[Ramboy13]

Read through this thread - a lot of good info about this:

Thread '2025 RAM trailer camera'

Jan 22, 2025

Anyone know what kit I need for a trailer camera for the new 25 ram 1500 tungsten already equipped for external cameras? I already have the connection on the rear to plug in cameras.

• Kilroy
• Replies: 87
• Forum: 5th Gen General Discussion

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[Brutal_HO]

I don’t think this input feeds to the rear-view mirror. Anyone know the part number for the camera referenced? Maybe 82216274AC?

The coax feeds the DRVM, trust me.

No idea what camera Ram used in 2025, they've been all over the place on vendors and they all have their own proprietary digital protocols used. Since the connector changed form 2024, I expect that camera likely has as well.

Based on the manual - “If equipped, your vehicle is prewired for a trailer camera system.
A dedicated camera connector is located near the trailer hitch at the rear of the vehicle, typically next to the 7-pin trailer connector.
This port allows for connection to a Mopar trailer camera (sold separately), which provides a live feed from the rear of your trailer when towing. The video feed displays on your Uconnect screen and can be accessed through the Trailer Camera app.”

That's the 12-pin.

The Coax connector feeds the DRVM.

I've tried to explain this in general basic terms.

Coax = DRVM Digital
12-pin = Trailer surround/AUX2 camera on UConnect.

 

[mark92a]

Check this out:

Tow Kit 68586112AA | Mopar Online Parts

68586112AA - Tow Kit

parts.moparonlineparts.com

and

https://www.ramtrucks.com/BodyBuilder/service/Image?imageId=MtQrP%2FFqLY5r%2Fest8MtGjGgHzAHGUTU0WB3rWuqSY7YmQ2vEhuBWBFSUiqntoLSv%0A

@Jimmy07 has several posts with specific details about this, and the current issues with the 2025 (due to new electrical architecture).

That document was written Pre 2025's. I wouldnt trust the part #'s given for 23+ to work on a 25.

 

[Ramboy13]

That document was written Pre 2025's. I wouldnt trust the part #'s given for 23+ to work on a 25.

Totally agree. I wanted to show the coax connection is similar and that it connects to DRVM. The other thread I linked has details from Jimmy07 about the parts and the current issues.

 

[Genxeration]

Totally agree. I wanted to show the coax connection is similar and that it connects to DRVM. The other thread I linked has details from Jimmy07 about the parts and the current issues.

I ordered that part 68586112AA earlier in the week and it should be here Monday and I'm going to give it a shot. The coax connector looks identicle to the connector on my 2025 RHO, but I don't see where anyone has tried it. It's a gamble but I just bought a toy hauler and I need to get this feature working

 

[Ramboy13]

I ordered that part 68586112AA earlier in the week and it should be here Monday and I'm going to give it a shot. The coax connector looks identicle to the connector on my 2025 RHO, but I don't see where anyone has tried it. It's a gamble but I just bought a toy hauler and I need to get this feature working

I hope it works. Will be waiting to see how you do on this.

 

[Ramboy13]

I ordered that part 68586112AA earlier in the week and it should be here Monday and I'm going to give it a shot. The coax connector looks identicle to the connector on my 2025 RHO, but I don't see where anyone has tried it. It's a gamble but I just bought a toy hauler and I need to get this feature working

Here's an older thread - but it includes a decent picture of the connection on the truck that works with this p/n.

2023 RAM 2500 Tow Mode Camera Fix & Installation

I’m posting my experience with the Tow Mode Camera in hopes that it will help others on this forum. I have a 2023 RAM 2500 RAM Limited equipped with the Digital Rear View Mirror (DRVM) & the round connector for the Tow Mode Camera. It didn’t come with the Tow Mode Camera, but I got one from...

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