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Knowing BC's are typically PnP, as long as we can get a hold of the controller we can install.
I hope so...i tried to upgrade into an integrated one in my wife's GMC and they told me it wasn't plug and play and probably couldn't be installed due to needing a specific flash of software so the computer recognized it.
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2019 Ram (DT new body style) Factory Brake Controllers have been on national back order for a couple months with no ETA.

You can find them already in brand new trucks, but can’t get one from Mopar is what I mean.
 

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all the JT shows and we forgot to look and see if every truck stop every show had them? Lol.

If any truck did not have it, then it's not standard, right?

So did anyone see a JT at a show without a BC?
 

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Not even a dealer installed option now!!!

I just came from the dealership to confirm. The pictured controller has been removed and there’s no longer a part number.

Today I got this letter from FCA:

“A Trailer Brake Controller is not offered on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator lineup as standard or optional equipment. As such, we would certainly encourage customers to contact a reputable RV Upfitter for any questions concerning the aftermarket installation of such a feature.”

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And to answer above: the LA auto show had multiple Gladiators and none of them had the trailer brake controller.

This, while they’re opening sentence repeated best in class towing.
 

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This today from FCA:

A Trailer Brake Controller is not offered on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator lineup as standard or optional equipment. As such, we would certainly encourage customers to contact a reputable RV Upfitter for any questions concerning the aftermarket installation of such a feature.


The unit pictured has disappeared from the Mopar catalog. Just came from a dealership moments ago to confirm.

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This today from FCA:

A Trailer Brake Controller is not offered on the 2020 Jeep Gladiator lineup as standard or optional equipment. As such, we would certainly encourage customers to contact a reputable RV Upfitter for any questions concerning the aftermarket installation of such a feature.
Just a dummy knob the whole time :headbang:
 

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That sucks. Not a deal breaker by any means, but since FCA is touting the ability to tow 3.5 tons it makes sense to offer a brake controller as an option.
 

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Hopefully there is a quick connect harness that comes with it and a prewired connection under the driver's dash area
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