2018 Audi Q5 With Stealth Hitch 7-Way Trailer Connection Wiring for Curt Echo Brake Controller
Question:
I have the stealth hitch with 7 way connector hooked up to my 2018 Audi Q5. When the 7 way connector was hooked up, there were no wire colors for reverse light or for factory brake controller, so I left those two wires out. Because the 7 way is there with it’s own power already, would I need to wire anything to make this unit work? Or can I just plug it right in to the 7way and go??
asked by: John L
Expert Reply:
The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional # C51180 will work well as long as you have the 12V power and the brake light pins working when utilizing your Stealth Hitch towing package # 391AUDQ518T. There is not a need to have the reverse light circuit or the factory brake controller output wire connected for the Curt Echo Brake Controller to work perfectly.
Products Referenced in This Question
Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Completely Hidden
- Stealth Hitches
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
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