RAM 1500 2019 User Manual page 170

WARNING! (Continued)
Total weight must be distributed between

the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the
following four ratings are not exceeded:
a. GVWR
b. GTW
c. GAWR
d. Tongue weight rating for the trailer
hitch utilized.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake

system or vacuum system of your vehicle
with that of the trailer. This could cause
inadequate braking and possible personal
injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake

controller is required when towing a trailer
with electronically actuated brakes. When
towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic
surge actuated brake system, an elec-
tronic brake controller is not required.
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Trailer brakes are recommended for

trailers over 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and
required for trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs
(907 kg).
WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your

vehicle's hydraulic brake lines. It can over-
load your brake system and cause it to fail.
You might not have brakes when you need
them and could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stop-

ping distance. When towing, you should
allow for additional space between your
vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs
(453 kg) loaded, it should have its own
brakes and they should be of adequate
capacity. Failure to do this could lead to
accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake
pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
Integrated Trailer Brake Module — If
Equipped
Your vehicle may have an Integrated Trailer
Brake Module (ITBM) for Electric and Elec-
tric Over Hydraulic (EOH) trailer brakes.
NOTE:
This module has been designed and verified
with electric trailer brakes and new electric
over hydraulic systems. Some previous EOH
systems may not be compatible with ITBM.
Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM)