Breaker or Fuse? - Dodge Diesel

RC51 · 07-29-2005, 07:09 AM

Been thinking about going the breaker route for protection of the brake controller (Prodigy) verses the 30 amp fuse. Do you use some type of solid link to replace the fuse when using the breaker or do you go to a higher amp fuse? Can I just install the breaker in the cab by splicing into the prodigy wiring harness? fyi My truck has the tow package but I went ahead and purchased the Tekonsha wire harness.

SuperGewl · 07-31-2005, 02:01 PM

It should be a 40amp fuse already installed. I've been towing with since I bought it and have not blown a fuse yet. Why waste your time putting in a breaker

If you haveing that sort of problem then fix it because the breaker will just keep opening and you still won't have any trailer breaks

Steve034x4 · 08-02-2005, 08:20 AM

Remember also that thermal type breakers do not react as quickly as fuses - that can be good or bad. See the spec sheets as to the overload current and time to trip.
Bottom line is as SuperG says - fix the problem if you have one. You don't want to have to be reaching down to hit the reset while going down a hill looking for the runaway lane.

N.Johnson · 08-02-2005, 03:08 PM

Been locking for a spare stock 40 amp trailer fuse. Is this a dealer item only? Like to have one for the upcoming trip. Installed guages this weekend in the cubby. Great fit and easy to read. Pedal to the floor pyro 1050, boost 24 and trans maxed at 160 unloaded. Is it true you can't pump your own diesel in Oregon? Like to always top my tank. No vent mod yet so it takes time as you guys know.

SuperGewl · 08-05-2005, 12:57 PM

Depends on where you go. If you go thru the Big Rig islands then yes you can, if you go to Flying J and use the RV island then yes you can. Most RV capable places will let yo pump your own fuel, however I never top off other than maybe 2 or 3 clicks past full because I run the pump on S L O O O O O O W and also fill up my 2 5gallon cans between fillin the tank. This allows the foam to go down.

07-31-2005, 02:01 PM	#2
SuperGewl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 1,915 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	It should be a 40amp fuse already installed. I've been towing with since I bought it and have not blown a fuse yet. Why waste your time putting in a breaker If you haveing that sort of problem then fix it because the breaker will just keep opening and you still won't have any trailer breaks __________________ 2003 QC 3500 SRW Short Bed Laramie LSD SO (235 CA) CTD, TT, BD Transmission & X-Monitor, 60hp Injectors, Cool Engine Timer & Exhaust Brake w/TowLoc; Banks IQ w/6 Gun, Monster Exhaust & Air Intake; AMP Research Power Steps & Bed Step; Centramatic Wheel Balancers; Hard Folding Tonneau Cover; Power Tailgate Lock; AMSOIL Oil By-Pass System; Ride Rite Air Helper Springs; Hensley True Control Gold Brake Controller; SuperGlide 5th Wheel Hitch: 100% BioDiesel Pictures Click here to visit web site

08-02-2005, 08:20 AM	#3
Steve034x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: North of the Frost Line....near Priddis Alberta Posts: 251 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Remember also that thermal type breakers do not react as quickly as fuses - that can be good or bad. See the spec sheets as to the overload current and time to trip. Bottom line is as SuperG says - fix the problem if you have one. You don't want to have to be reaching down to hit the reset while going down a hill looking for the runaway lane. __________________ 05 CTD 3500, Apr 05 build, LWB, QCab, 6spd, Laramie, antispin 4:10s, Timbrens, upgraded springs and 5 leaf overloads, Rancho 9000's, Putnam V hitch, spray in liner & rocker panels, s/s step bars, Scotty III, Banks exhaust (cat back), Michelin 245/70/19.5's, on-board air, de-celerator exhaust brake, KC HID landing lights, Warn 12,000# winch, Westach EGT/Boost, Grover air horn, Quad std box. 56 USGal transferflow tank Adventurer 10'4" slide-in camper

08-02-2005, 03:08 PM	#4
N.Johnson Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 612 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Been locking for a spare stock 40 amp trailer fuse. Is this a dealer item only? Like to have one for the upcoming trip. Installed guages this weekend in the cubby. Great fit and easy to read. Pedal to the floor pyro 1050, boost 24 and trans maxed at 160 unloaded. Is it true you can't pump your own diesel in Oregon? Like to always top my tank. No vent mod yet so it takes time as you guys know. __________________ 03.5 2500 SLT 4x4, RCab LB, 305/555, DTT48RE, Billet Flex Plate-Tripple TQ-Billet input, 3.73, BD Killer B & exhaust manifold, Smarty, MBRP 4" stainless exhaust, AFE StageII PG7 intake, Isspro EV gauges,pyro/boost/trans/fuel, Fass 150/95, Bilsteins, Rhino liner, Leer Canopy.

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08-05-2005, 12:57 PM	#5
SuperGewl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 1,915 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Depends on where you go. If you go thru the Big Rig islands then yes you can, if you go to Flying J and use the RV island then yes you can. Most RV capable places will let yo pump your own fuel, however I never top off other than maybe 2 or 3 clicks past full because I run the pump on S L O O O O O O W and also fill up my 2 5gallon cans between fillin the tank. This allows the foam to go down.