Quite honestly, I am not sure what is wrong with the IBC. I have a 2010 with an IBC and it works quite well for me. Set it at 6 and I can feel the trailer brakes working. The more I press on the brake pedal, the higher the output is on the IBC (you can see the gain on the IBC).
1800gerry wrote: Quite honestly, I am not sure what is wrong with the IBC. I have a 2010 with an IBC and it works quite well for me. Set it at 6 and I can feel the trailer brakes working. The more I press on the brake pedal, the higher the output is on the IBC (you can see the gain on the IBC).
They work fine with a smaller trailer. Try it with about 12,000 pounds or more behind you. Mine is set at 10 and I'm grinding the front brake pads out of my truck. Yes the brakes on the trailer are properly adjusted and working correctly. Like I said some people like them, some don't.
B.O.
2011 Big Country 3250TS...2010 Ram CC Laramie 4wd Cummins
15k Super Glide, Firestone Ride Rite, TrailAir Tri-Glide
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1800gerry wrote: Quite honestly, I am not sure what is wrong with the IBC. I have a 2010 with an IBC and it works quite well for me. Set it at 6 and I can feel the trailer brakes working. The more I press on the brake pedal, the higher the output is on the IBC (you can see the gain on the IBC).
They work fine with a smaller trailer. Try it with about 12,000 pounds or more behind you. Mine is set at 10 and I'm grinding the front brake pads out of my truck. Yes the brakes on the trailer are properly adjusted and working correctly. Like I said some people like them, some don't.
B.O.
I don't doubt yours are set, but they way I see it, if I can feel my trailer braking when set at 6, this would indicate the trailer brakes are engaging properly. This would be the same for any trailer regardless of size. The brakes on the trailer hold the trailer. Therefore, if the brakes are engaging at the right time, every trailer should be doing the same regardless of trailer size. IMHO.
Dan Henry wrote: I don't trust the IBC, have had several warning msg that the trailer is disconnected and when the msg is displayed I do not have any trailer brakes, the msg comes and goes with out any warning . I have driven over some very rough roads and no msg, over nice and smooth and get the msg. Dodge has checked the truck and they say it is OK. On the Ram forum there are several people that are having similar problems and Dodge is not doing any thing to help. The 2012 has some changes to the IBC,don't know if this helped but the 2011 can not update with the 2012 change, my truck is 2011 3500
Dan
I bet I know the problem; that is if you have the in bed plug for your fifth wheel.....
2012 Montana High Country 333DB
*NEW* 2012 Dodge 3500MEGA 6.7 CTD, 2012 Jeep JK Rubicon, 2012 Durango Citadel, 2010 Harley Heritage Softail....American STEEL = American profits.
Yes I have a bed plug that used a harness the plugs behind the bumper plug. When I 1st had the problem I was using the bed plug and started using the bumper plug and had the trailer disconnected msg i or 2 times.
Dan Henry wrote: Yes I have a bed plug that used a harness the plugs behind the bumper plug. When I 1st had the problem I was using the bed plug and started using the bumper plug and had the trailer disconnected msg i or 2 times.
Dan
It is the splice that is transferring the signal from the bumper to the bed. Mine works good in the bed but not on the bumper. I get the same message occasionally from the bumper. When I investigated this, I was told it is the type of splice that was used. They make one that will fix this problem, I just haven't gotten around to it. Since I use my bed connection more and it is the one that works, I will fix it later.
1800gerry wrote: Quite honestly, I am not sure what is wrong with the IBC. I have a 2010 with an IBC and it works quite well for me. Set it at 6 and I can feel the trailer brakes working. The more I press on the brake pedal, the higher the output is on the IBC (you can see the gain on the IBC).
They work fine with a smaller trailer. Try it with about 12,000 pounds or more behind you. Mine is set at 10 and I'm grinding the front brake pads out of my truck. Yes the brakes on the trailer are properly adjusted and working correctly. Like I said some people like them, some don't.
B.O.
I don't doubt yours are set, but they way I see it, if I can feel my trailer braking when set at 6, this would indicate the trailer brakes are engaging properly. This would be the same for any trailer regardless of size. The brakes on the trailer hold the trailer. Therefore, if the brakes are engaging at the right time, every trailer should be doing the same regardless of trailer size. IMHO.
The 2012s have a second adjustment on the IBC so you can set it for the weight of the trailer you are pulling. You cannot retrofit this to the earlier models..
B O Plenty and Krusher
I have installed the P3 where Krusher suggested the left attach screw for lower panel below the steering wheel and wired up the power to the ICB and all is well I like the location as it is out of the way getting in and of the truck and visible and easy to reach. The 3021-P Harness plugged right in. I am going to do test pull next week as this week is rather busy.
Thanks Guys great advice!!
Now for the rest of the story!! I took the trailer for test ride today and found a brake that was not working. The P3 instructions tells you warm the brake before the final gain adjustment, warmed the brakes found one of the drums was still cold. Took the wires a part at the wheel and tested the magnet for Resistance and the magnet is open, replaced the magnet and now I have brakes on all 4 wheels.
The replacing the Ram IBC with a P3 is a great idea, good brakes during a slow stop or panic.
All is well for Now
Dan
Dan Henry wrote: Now for the rest of the story!! I took the trailer for test ride today and found a brake that was not working. The P3 instructions tells you warm the brake before the final gain adjustment, warmed the brakes found one of the drums was still cold. Took the wires a part at the wheel and tested the magnet for Resistance and the magnet is open, replaced the magnet and now I have brakes on all 4 wheels.
The replacing the Ram IBC with a P3 is a great idea, good brakes during a slow stop or panic.
All is well for Now
Dan
Glad to hear all is well. I'm taking my trailer out of storage next week so I'll get to try my P3 out as well. Anxious to see the difference. Can't be any worse than the IBC.
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