BigCanoe
Moncure, NC, USA 27559
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Anyone out there with the same truck as me wanna suggest a good location to install the brake controller? I have a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 quad cab, 4x4, automatic. A picture would be great!
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Huntington WV
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I have an 05 2500 also and I put my brake controller in the little compartment under the radio. There is a small shelf or storage area there and my controller fit perfectly on the left side and then left room for me to lay my garage door opener on the right side. I guess this storage area was intended for CD's but it makes a good area for the controller. I had to have my controller stick out about an inch to enable access to the control knob on the side to increase/decrease braking. This worked perfectly. Plus it looks good and is at the right height to allow me to see the display when I'm driving. I always like to see the percentage of brake current it is set on. I took the entire housing out to drill the holes and mount the bracket.
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troll3193
SouthWest, MI USA
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here is where mine is.
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Mark Heisler
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I put mine just right of the e brake. because the brake plug is just behind there on the fire wall .this make it clean and neat. not running wire across my steering column
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Bluhorn
North Carolina
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Mine is in the exact location that Troll 3193 put his.Pictures would look exactly the same.It is a great spot,I can reach it,and see the readout easily.
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ScottG
Bothell Wa.
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My Dodge manual specifically instructs the operator not to install anything on the "knee bolster" (that area under the steering wheel). Could get ugly in the event of an accident. I put mine in one of the center dash cubby holes which is a bit more work but may be safer.
Just a thought.
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JustLabs
Washington State
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troll3193 wrote:here is where mine is.
Bryan
Mine is in the same place.
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marty649
Waycross GA (okeefenokee swamp)
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JustLabs wrote:troll3193 wrote:here is where mine is.
Bryan
Mine is in the same place.
Same place for me.
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cec311311
N. Carolina
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Same as troll for me also.
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pronstar
The LBC
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Me too, in front of my right knee.
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