Ram integrated brake control
So we have our new 2016 3500 Ram Turbo diesel and we are wondering how many other Ram owners are having this issue. We picked up our trailer the other day and when using the brakes it feels as i...
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From what I gleaned from Ben's post I would bet that the problem is Ram is using the wrong size wire going from the controller to the trailer connector on the HD trucks. I know my EOH system I installed on my boat trailer requires a 12 AGW wire for their single axle system @ 30' max. For a dual axle a 10 AWG @ 30' max is required.
Couple that with the under rated wiring and piss poor connections the trailer manufacturers use and you will end up with issues. My 2004 Cougar's wiring was a joke. The connectors were the screw on wire nuts without any covering at all. and the wire looked to be only 14 AWG not 12 or 10!
Note, on my boat system the max length is the hyd brake line.
Don
Couple that with the under rated wiring and piss poor connections the trailer manufacturers use and you will end up with issues. My 2004 Cougar's wiring was a joke. The connectors were the screw on wire nuts without any covering at all. and the wire looked to be only 14 AWG not 12 or 10!
Note, on my boat system the max length is the hyd brake line.
Don
