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05-02-2013, 03:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
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M.O.C. #1920
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Ram Integrated Controller Settings
Well, I got my shiny new Ram and they forgot to send the manual. I had to figure my way through setting up the brake control. I have it set as Heavy Electric with a gain of 8. Just curious how that compares with others out there with the Ram Controller.
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2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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05-02-2013, 03:36 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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Check with John Kohl he has the newer adjustable model like yours. On the older model I run mine on 8 and it works fine. On the other hand both of us have disk brakes, but I ran mine on 8 before I changed to the disk brakes.
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05-02-2013, 05:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
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M.O.C. #6337
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Just checked with CountryGuy
Heavy Electric and 8ish.
Roll on! Stop too! LOL
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05-04-2013, 12:40 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Hamilton
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On the newer Ram trucks, the manual is on a DVD. If you have an android or iPhone,you can install the manual as an app.
I think you can also go to Ramtrucks.com and view/download the manual.
I have a 2011 Ram 3500 and left mine set at whatever it was set at new,and 5 for a 6000# bumper pull.
Will probably have to set it higher for my Montana .
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05-04-2013, 12:45 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Hamilton
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M.O.C. #13423
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On the newer Ram trucks, the manual is on a DVD. If you have an android or iPhone,you can install the manual as an app.
I think you can also go to Ramtrucks.com and view/download the manual.
I have a 2011 Ram 3500 and left mine set at whatever it was set at new,and 5 for a 6000# bumper pull.
Will probably have to set it higher for my Montana .
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05-04-2013, 03:52 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Ooltewah
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I have mine set as heavy, and 7 on the.controller. works very well.
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05-04-2013, 09:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
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That setting couldn't hurt as a start. After hitching up, slowly get on to the closest road (next to your house?) and go through the adjustment procedure to get it set for what works for you. Keep in mind with everything cold it will probably lock up the brakes pretty good.
If you need help on the adjustment procedure, give a shout out.
I check my brake setting every time I initially leave the house and drive off (this is after checking the tire psi and checking the torque on the wheels). Then, after the wheels and brakes are warmed up from a few miles of driving, I check again and usually don't have to worry about it any more.
Up to now and when I towed for a living, I just learned to live with the fact that towing requires a lot more safety consideration than when I was just driving off in your car. If the procedures become second nature, then it just becomes natural.
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05-04-2013, 11:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
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Ron, the dealer likely has your manual. If I recall, the dealer keeps them until the vehicle is sold and then gives you the manual at closing. Or is supposed to.
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05-04-2013, 05:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
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M.O.C. #889
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Heavy Electric set at 5.5 with the coach weighing in at 16,300lbs.
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05-07-2013, 10:53 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Ravenna
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I see that your Ram trucks are set for heavy electric. I am curious, does anyone know what amps and volts are put out by the controllers?
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05-21-2013, 01:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
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M.O.C. #13157
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I have only pulled about 150 miles. I started out @ Heavy Electric with it set @ 7. I feel this is too high of a setting. My 3150RL is all but empty. Just picked it up and only have the very basics in it.
Been sitting for 4 days, when we start traveling again tomorrow, I am going to drop it to Heavy Electric @ 5.5.
The dealer only gives you a single book and a DVD. On the DVD cover is a 800 number. Call them with your vin, etc and they will send you the manuals in printed books. I keep the DVD on my lap top and the books in the truck.
Jim
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05-21-2013, 08:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Essex
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M.O.C. #6880
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Hi Ron, congratulation on the new truck. I have a 2012 Ram and have my controller set on high EOH ( electric over hydraulic )with a gain of 6.
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05-21-2013, 09:03 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Homosassa
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My 2011 Ram is set at 7.5 . I don't know what the heavt electric is?
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05-21-2013, 09:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
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M.O.C. #13157
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Wayne,
On the display between the speedo and tach, go to the screen where you can set all the features. Go down and I believe the last one is brake controller setting. Right click it. It will display light elec, heavy elec, and light and heavy EOH.
Jim
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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05-21-2013, 05:20 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2010
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6.5 is my setting. Took a little experimenting to find a number I was satisfied with. I had to request a hard copy version of the various manuals from Dodge. No charge. It came with a DVD and one basic manual. All the other manuals were on the DVD. When you are having a problem and need some guidance, I prefer hard copy, not digital.
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