Hello all, new to the forum. I just bought a new to me 2014 1500 Limited Laramie. I pulled my boat for the first time yesterday but could not get the computer to recognize that I was hooked up to the boat trailer. My trailer lights worked with no issues so I think I can eliminate a ground issue? Are there any tricks to get truck to see that my boat trailer is hooked up? Very little info in owners manual. Thanks in advance for any advice. Have a great day.
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What kind of boat trailer ??
Most boat trailers use surge brakes, and the factory controller will not recognize or actuate these.
It only works with electric brakes, like on campers & large equipment trailers.
Most boat trailers use surge brakes, and the factory controller will not recognize or actuate these.
It only works with electric brakes, like on campers & large equipment trailers.
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Do you have electric brakes on the boat trailer, or surge brakes?
I could be wrong, but I think the only time a trailer is "recognized" is when you plug into the 7 pin and require the brake controller. Other than that, it doesn't need to.
Again, I could be wrong
I could be wrong, but I think the only time a trailer is "recognized" is when you plug into the 7 pin and require the brake controller. Other than that, it doesn't need to.
Again, I could be wrong
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Ok
Well that might would explain it. I have a McClain trailer under my Kenner bay boat. I use the 7 pin in order to go in reverse with trailer. But the trailer does have surge brakes. I should have known that. Thanks guys. Have a great day.
Well that might would explain it. I have a McClain trailer under my Kenner bay boat. I use the 7 pin in order to go in reverse with trailer. But the trailer does have surge brakes. I should have known that. Thanks guys. Have a great day.
