Just got a technical bulletin TB13-01 from Tekonsha that I thought I would share with you guys.

The electrical system on the 2013 Ram trucks has changed. Though the
brake control connector is the same as the 2010-2012, the wire functions
have changed. The terminal that used to be the stop light signal, now has
battery voltage, whenever the ignition is in the run position. According to
Dodge, it is not possible to install an aftermarket electric trailer brake control
into these trucks. Dodge states, “the 2013 Ram has ‘Powernet’ and utilizes
multiplex wiring that is different from any previous designs, therefore,
aftermarket trailer brake controls are not compatible.”

At this time, the only aftermarket brake control that can be used on a 2013 Ram truck, is the Tekonsha 90250 Prodigy® RF. As soon as more information is available, a revision to this technical bulletin will be sent out.

Any attempt to install an aftermarket brake control into the vehicle
may cause severe damage to the vehicle’s electrical system or
electrical component!

In other words Dodge wants you to buy their integrated control or else!

 

Thanks for the heads up, it's hard to believe that Dodge would try to save a few dollars in wire by using a twisted pair only to add many more dollars on Encoders and decoders. Next they will be using a high speed Arinc 429 bus, where is it going??

 

They seem to be going backwards not forwards.. I'm starting to feel rather disgruntled about buying this 2011 and any thoughts of buying a new truck in the future.. Thanks Dodge.. I can't wait till my 1981 chevy shows up in two weeks..

 

Too bad their integrated brake controller is garbage. Dad had one on his truck and it was terrible.

 

My 2011 was bad to begin with and one time the trailer I was towing almost pushed me into the rear of a mini van. I went back to the dealer and told them, they tested it found a fault and replaced it, it's been good ever since.