TexMarc

Just as a final statement on this matter....

After everything was said and done,  the problem with the brakes is that the hitch installers didn't do it correctly.  However, after a few tries, they finally got it right.  Part of the issue was that the brake lights line was initially attached to the line that controls the brakes.  Which explains why they were almost locking up on me if I even tapped them.  But, all of that is fixed now.   The other issue...and frankly I think it was the MAIN issue all along, was that they had to install new wiring that also came with a converter that told the vehicle that the trailer was there...or something like that.  All I know is that it now works and I'm happy.

A big thank you goes out to those who actually tried to help...without turning into condescending ass clowns.  

Just as a final statement on this matter....

After everything was said and done,  the problem with the brakes is that the hitch installers didn't do it correctly.  However, after a few tries, they finally got it right.  Part of the issue was that the brake lights line was initially attached to the line that controls the brakes.  Which explains why they were almost locking up on me if I even tapped them.  But, all of that is fixed now.   The other issue...and frankly I think it was the MAIN issue all along, was that they had to install new wiring that also came with a converter that told the vehicle that the trailer was there...or something like that.  All I know is that it now works and I'm happy.

A big thank you goes out to those who actually tried to help...without turning into condescending ass clowns.  

Just as a final statement on this matter....

After everything was said and done,  the problem with the brakes is that the hitch installers didn't do it correctly.  However, after a few tries, they finally got it right.  Part of the issue was that the brake lights line was initially attached to the line that controls the brakes.  Which explains why they were almost locking up on me if I even tapped them.  But, all of that is fixed now.   The other issue...and frankly I think it was the MAIN issue all along, was that they had to install new wiring that also came with a converter that told the vehicle that the trailer was there...or something like that.  All I know is that it now works and I'm happy.

A big thank you goes out to those who actually tried to help...without turning into condescending ass clowns.  

OhareFred:  Thank you for your comment.  With regard to the "bulb draw" ... everything is LED lights, so that shouldn't even be an issue...right?    
It seems to me like this has to be a grounding issue. And because of that, I am beginning to wonder if it has to do with my trailer ball.  When I initially picked up the trailer, I had my Dodge Dakota...and I had that same exact problem. Flashers were fine, nothing else would light up.  I sold that truck the day after I brought the trailer home and then used my Journey....and I was using the same trailer ball...which, while not a new ball, it still has most of its chrome on it.  I have another one that I'll try out tomorrow that is substantially older and might give it a better connection for a ground.

Thank you again for your comments, and I will definitely keep the flashing part in mind.  

Did you have the Dodge computer flashed for towing?  That’s the only thing I can think of.  Even though the tester works, the fact that everything on the trailer works properly with other cars leads me to think the bulb draw is too much and the Dodge is reading the increased draw as an issue.  I know if you want to use the factory trailer wiring the car needs to be flashed, might be the same here....let us know what you find out.