Curt Echo Under-Dash Bluetooth Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
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Curt Echo Under-Dash Bluetooth Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
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CURT Trailer Brake Controller - C76GV
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Proportional Controller
- Up to 4 Axles
- CURT
- Under-Dash Box
- Hidden
- Smartphone Display
Bluetooth-enabled brake controller lets you monitor and control your towing directly from your phone. Use the app to create multiple trailer profiles, tweak your settings, and monitor other OneControl systems. Mounts out of sight under your dash.
Features:
- Activate your trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking
- Automatically adjusts trailer's braking based on deceleration of tow vehicle
- Control and monitor your towing from your smartphone with the OneControl app
- Adjust sensitivity and max power output
- Press the manual override button in the app to control sway or stop in an emergency
- Save multiple trailer profiles and driver settings - great for a fleet
- Troubleshoot with the diagnostic LED lights on the main unit
- Install main unit out of sight behind the dash in any position or angle
- No more banging your knee on a bulky controller
- No need to drill into the dash or ruin your vehicle's interior
- No complicated wiring - custom-fit harness lets you plug in and go
- Get built-in reverse polarity and short circuit protection
- Pair with other OneControl systems for convenient control of your trailer in one app
- True Course (C94VV - sold separately) prevents sway
- Tire Linc (C54VV - sold separately) monitors your tire pressure and temperature
- Includes main unit, plug-in harness, mounting adhesive, zip ties, instructions, and quick reference guide
- Bluetooth PIN for initial pairing to your smart device located in quick reference guide
Specs:
- Application: trailers with up to 4 axles (8 brake assemblies)
- Compatible with electric or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes
- Main unit dimensions: 3-3/8" long x 3" wide x 7/8" thick
- Smart device OS requirements:
- Apple: 5.0 and newer
- Android: 4.3 and newer
- Warranty:
- Limited lifetime on brake controller
- Limited 1-year on wiring harness
Note: If Bluetooth connection is lost, the brake controller will continue to function safely, using the most recently programmed settings. This brake controller is not compatible, but will not interfere, with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
The Curt Echo under-dash is all about simple use and easy install. With the main unit mounted out of sight beneath the dash, all you need is your smartphone to control the settings on the brake controller. You won't have to worry about banging your knee on a bulky controller, cluttering up your dash, or ruining the sleek look of your interior.
Control Your Towing with Your Smartphone and an App
The Echo is unique for giving you control of your towing through your smartphone. You can set the maximum braking output, adjust the braking sensitivity, apply the manual override - all from the OneControl app.
The Echo connects to the app via Bluetooth. You can save multiple trailer profiles in the app, a big plus if you have a fleet and want to be able to just select a pre-set configuration and get towing. And don't worry: after you've downloaded the app, you don't need to have data on to use the app with the brake controller. You'll be able to receive calls and texts and access your other apps.
User-Friendly OneControl App
Simple, intuitive, and user-friendly, the OneControl App makes it wicked easy to manage your settings and control your trailer.
1. Manual Override
This big orange button in the middle of the app is your manual override. Press and hold the button, and the brake controller will smoothly apply the trailer brakes without applying your vehicle's brakes. This is perfect for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in an emergency.
Quick tip; Put manual override right at your fingertips by adding this button (C83HR - sold separately) to your dash. The app must be running for the button to work, but it can be in the background while you use other apps on your phone. The button has an adhesive pad for a quick-stick installation and includes an easily replaceable battery.
2. Brake Output Indicator
The outer ring gives you a visual indicator of how much power is being applied to the trailer brakes. This is determined by your max output setting.
3. Max Output
Braking output is the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. How much braking output you need is determined by the weight of your trailer; a heavier trailer will need more power to bring it to a stop.
To set your maximum braking output, tap this button and increase or decrease using the + and - buttons. You want to set the braking output as high as you can without locking up the brakes. Once you've set up the brake controller the first time, you shouldn't need to adjust the settings until the trailer load changes, you switch trailers, or road conditions change.
4. Sensitivity Level
This controls the aggressiveness of your trailer's braking, meaning how quickly the brakes reach the max output level. This is a great adjustment to make when you're towing a heavy load and the trailer will need more umph to bring it to a stop so it doesn't push your vehicle forward.
Just like max output, if you need to change your sensitivity level, use the + and - buttons. If your vehicle takes too long to come to a stop, increase the setting. If it stops too abruptly, lower the setting. You may also need to adjust the sensitivity based on your own preferences, or when the trailer load or road conditions change.
5. Vehicle Hazard Lights
If you turn on your vehicle's hazard lights, there's a chance the trailer brakes will pulse on and off as the lights flash. Turn this setting on any time you activate your hazard lights to prevent this problem.
Save Multiple Trailer Profiles
Get on the road faster by saving your settings. With the app, you can add and store multiple profiles for both trailers and vehicles so that your preferred settings will be ready to go as soon as you hook up. This is perfect if you own a fleet and don't want to have to reset the controller every time you swap out trailers. You'll have the ideal settings saved and waiting for you. To switch between profiles, just swipe left or right.
OneControl: One-Stop App for Towing
If you like the idea of monitoring your trailer from your phone, the other OneControl systems could be a great fit for you.
The Curt True Course (C94VV - sold separately) is an advanced Bluetooth sway control system that automatically triggers the trailer brakes (independent of the vehicle's brakes and the brake controller) when it detects dangerous trailer movement. The Curt Tire Linc (C54VV - sold separately) Bluetooth TPMS monitors the temperature and pressure of your trailer tires. All of these systems use the OneControl app so you can manage all of them in the same place on your phone.
Simple, Out-of-the-Way Installation
You won't be banging your knee on a bulky brake controller or interfering with your vehicle's lower airbags because the main unit mounts out of sight under your dash. This product comes with an adhesive pad and 4 zip ties to make it easy to mount anywhere. (Just don't zip-tie the box to wiring or cables that can shift as you drive!) Thanks to the 3-axis accelerometer, the main unit can be positioned at any angle. No matter how you install it, the unit will sense the direction of travel and deliver smooth, even braking.
The included custom-fit adapter plugs into the port on your vehicle's built-in brake control wiring harness, which you'll find underneath the dash, above the gas pedal, taped to another harness. Once you're plugged into your factory port, just plug the other end of the adapter into the Echo. No hardwiring needed!
Once that's done, download the OneControl app on your Apple or Android smartphone and wirelessly pair the unit to your phone via Bluetooth, following the in-app instructions. It should take about 5 seconds for them to pair. Once paired, the LED light on the unit will turn a solid blue. Plug in your trailer's 7-way and let the whole system calibrate for another 5 seconds. When the LED turns green, configure your desired trailer brake settings and save it as a profile. Then you're ready to tow!
Note: If you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle, take a look at our exclusive 7- and 4-way brake controller installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately).
Proportional Braking
The Curt Echo under-dash brake controller comes equipped with proportional braking to give you the best towing experience. Proportional braking means that your trailer brakes mimic your tow vehicle's brakes. If you slam on the brakes in your vehicle, your trailer brakes will activate with the same intensity; if you brake lightly, your trailer brakes lightly too. The trailer's braking is in proportion to your vehicle's braking. This saves wear and tear on the tires and the brakes on both your vehicle and trailer.
The Echo under-dash uses an internal 3-axis accelerometer to sense how your vehicle is braking so it can send the right amount of braking power to your trailer. It measures the inertia of your tow vehicle and activates the trailer's brakes to ensure that your trailer slows at the same rate. The result is uniform braking across your towing setup. No push-pull action - just smooth, proportional braking every time.
51190 Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller - Under Dash - Smart Phone Bluetooth Connection - One Control App for Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
51543 Curt Quick Plug Brake Control Adaptor Harness
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Video Transcript for Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Hey everybody, how's it going Today, we're gonna be going over the Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller here on our 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. So the Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller is one of my favorite options on the market. And the reason for this is simple. With most traditional brake controllers, you have to drill into the bottom of your dash and then you have this bulky controller that you're gonna hit your knees on getting in and out of your truck here. With the Echo Under-Dash, everything is gonna be installed behind the dash there. There's no drilling into the dash whatsoever and you're not gonna be sacrificing your leg room.
Everything is gonna be conveniently out of the way there. And it's actually gonna be controlled from a mobile device. Therefore we're using something that we're already comfortable with. So in regards to our mobile device, we can either have a tablet or a mobile phone, and it can use either the Android or the iPhone operating system. It really doesn't matter.
I will say that you do need an active data connection in order to download the app. But once you have that data connection to download the app you don't have to worry about losing signal when you're out in the middle of nowhere, the app will still work as promised. If you're familiar with towing a trailer with electric brakes, there's really two main types of brake controllers. We have portion proportional. We have time delay.
Now proportional is a little bit better design if you ask me, they do run a little bit more than the time delay, but basically they're more fine tuned. They're gonna allow for much smoother braking because it's basically gonna be applying the brakes in our trailer in a force proportional to that in our tow vehicle. So you really don't have to worry about one dragging the other there for there being some sort of delay between the brakes on the vehicle and the trailer. Everything is gonna be nice and seamless and just really sum this up. What it does is basically if we're out in the highway, we really slam on our brakes 'cause someone cuts in front of us and we need to come with our trailer and our vehicle down to a fast stop.
It's gonna apply a lot of force to the trailer brakes so we can get that done. Now on the contrary, if we're just driving around town coming to a slow stop at a stoplight, we obviously don't wanna lock up the brakes on our trailer by sending a ton of force. So the proportional design is gonna sense the momentum of the vehicle there coming to a slow stop. So we're just gonna apply a small amount of force to the brakes on the trailer. The Echo Under-Dash is compatible with trailers up to four axles. Not that I think we're gonna have that many with our Silverado here. And it's also compatible with electric over hydraulic actuators. So pretty much, no matter what you have on your trailer, this controller is gonna be compatible. Most of you guys, aren't gonna have an EOH actuator or four axles, but the option is there if we need it. So in regards to installation this one is gonna be very simple. 100% plug and play. No drilling or splicing required whatsoever. We do however, need an adapter harness which is sold separately. And this is just simply something that plugs into the truck and the back of our brake controller. So you will need that, but it is pretty cost effective. And again, it makes for a completely splice free install. So to start our installation here, we need to locate the factory brake control report. So for this particular vehicle here, if we look underneath the dash here to the left of our brake pedal, you should see a pretty large black box here. So what we're gonna do is we're actually just gonna be removing the cover to the black box. Now they're kind of hard to see, but on the sides, we just have some clips that we release and pull out. So you're gonna have to fuel for them, 'cause again they're kind of hard to see but you should be able to feel pretty easily and then we can just release it just like so. So these are the two tabs there. You're just gonna pull out like that. Pretty simple. There's one on the other side here but that one actually just came out once we got these two out. So once we got that cover off here, we're gonna notice we have two large rectangular connectors here. So with these blue handles and we're also gonna notice another one at the top here. So our brake controller plug is actually located to the left of these and then directly down from this one here. So it's this location here. So we're gonna take our vehicle specific adapter harness here. Keep in mind this doesn't come with a brake controller. So you will need to purchase this separately. This one is made for Curt is specifically designed for the Chevy it's designed to plug into the Curt Brake controller but we're gonna take this in here with this white connector. We're just gonna simply plug it into that port there. It should only go in one way and you should hear it click when it's locked into place. And there we go. I heard it click, it's perfect. So now we're ready to take our other end of the brake controller adapter harness and plug it into our brake controller. Now it's only gonna go in one way and again we should hear it click when it's locked into place just like that. Perfect and now we're ready to actually mount the Echo here. Now there's a couple different options for that. We'll get in into that in a second, but I do wanna point out some dip switches here on this side of the Echo. So these two little white switches in there, those are actually some settings that we can further adjust to sort of control how our brake controller functions. Now for most of you guys here, you're probably just gonna leave these with the factory settings here. You're not gonna have to worry about messing with any of those, but if you'd like to know more about them, the first switch there that's gonna be for the brake lights. So how this is set up now is in this with the switch in the current position whenever we hit our manual override, it's gonna light up to brake lights on our vehicle and our trailer. Now, if we wanted to turn that off for one reason or another we would just simply flip that switch. You can use a small Phillips head screwdriver or Flathead screwdriver whatever you have to reach in there just to flip it. They're pretty easy. And then the second switch there those are for the break output. Now normally our manual override or I should say how it's sat from the factory is our manual override is gonna apply a force that we can adjust. So if we turn that switch off, it's gonna basically apply the full a hundred percent to the manual override no matter what our brake controller setting is at. So I recommend just leaving these at the factory settings. You really shouldn't have to mess with them too much but there are some certain cases where you would wanna adjust those settings. So you do have the option to do that. But again, I recommend just keeping with the factory settings. So now we're ready to secure our actual brake controller here. Now I would like to point out that you should see some sort of flashing blue light once you have the two ends plugged in that lets us know it has power. So don't be alarmed there. But in regards to securing the converter, it doesn't really matter which direction or orientation that we have. A couple things though, this is a troubleshooting screen here. So this is actually an LED face. So you may or may not wanna have access to this just to be able to look at it. I'm not really too concerned with that but it is something you want to keep in mind when you're mounting this. And then the other thing is you need to make sure that the service that we're mounting to this is solid. I probably wouldn't zip tie this to some wires that are kind of loose because this sort of system works on inertia. So this needs to be pretty stable. So in regards to the mounting you have a couple different options. We have some double-sided adhesive tape that comes in your kit, as well as some zip ties. If you can use them both I'm gonna use this double-sided adhesive here and there's actually gonna be a metal bracket sort of directly above the emergency brake pedal. There's a nice flat surface up in there. I think it's gonna be a good place to mount this. So I'm gonna go ahead and reach up there and try to get that stuck on there. It is kind of hard to see on camera. So just bear with us here. We'll try to give you a little bit closer view of that once we get it on We just have it tucked back up there as far as I could. And there's that nice metal bracket there. It's nice and flat which is pretty much what we're looking for. I think I'm gonna try to sneak a couple zip ties on there. We may or may not be able to get them on there but it's just extra security 'cause sometimes the adhesive can let go and you certainly don't want your brake controller dangling around like that. That would affect its performance. So definitely try to get a couple zip ties on there. It may be a little bit difficult but the more secure we can make this thing, the better we are in the long run. So we've got everything connected, everything mounted. What we're gonna do now though is we're gonna secure this loose wiring here because we have our emergency brake pedal here. We don't want this to get caught up in there and we do still need to reinstall our cover there. So there's actually a hole here on the bracket that holds our emergency brake cable. I think that would be a good place to sort of sneak in a zip tie. That way I can secure that extra wire. But aside from that, we're pretty much gonna be taking this wire here using some zip ties and just securing it as best we can to get it up and out of the way. Last thing we take our cover here and reinstall that now you will have to sort of move the wiring harness. So it comes out at the top because the top of this box is open. So that's how the rest of the wires poke out. So you may need to maneuver this a little bit But there we go. So now that we have our controller installed, all that's left to do now is hook up our trailer and download the app. So all I did was went to the marketplace and I searched Curt Echo and it should be the first one to pop up there. So we'll go ahead and download that. So once it finished downloading, we can go ahead and just open it up here. So this is gonna be the first screen. We're gonna allow it to access to our Bluetooth, tap to accept. Make sure you read the warning messages Should have a few more of these. Let's go ahead and cycle through those. Again, allow. Now we're ready to get started. So go ahead and hit that button there. Again, we have one more terms of service, we have to accept and now it's gonna prompt us to plug everything in. So we've already gotta plug in, go ahead and hit continue. Scan for devices. And there we go, found it. So we'll go ahead and click that there. Then we're gonna hit okay to pair. So now we're ready to enter our code here. This can be found on the quick reference guide here that comes in your kit or the underside lid of the trailer connector or the brake controller router. We'll just simply enter that same code that appears in one of these two locations. Now keep in mind your code isn't gonna be the same. It is gonna be specific to that one. Go ahead and hit connect Pairing successful. Now we can continue. So once our brake controller is paired successfully, our first green here is gonna be our controller profiles. Now our controller profiles is gonna be more geared towards those people who have multiple trailers 'cause we can actually save the settings that we later setup for one of five different profiles. You can actually rename those profiles to say you have a horse trailer, you have a travel trailer, utility trailer. That way you don't have to go through the settings for each of those trailers whenever you switch. But for the sake of the demonstration, we're just gonna be using profile one. So this is gonna be our main screen here. This is where we're gonna control everything. First and foremost, we have our manual override button. So if you're familiar with some of the more traditional brake controllers, this is gonna be the manual override lever. It's the same thing. We just simply press this and this is going to apply the brakes. Now, if you don't like to have your phone on the dash and open the whole time you don't have to do that with this brake controller here. It'll still work. Even though if the app isn't open running there's actually a button you can stick on your dash for the manual override if you don't want the phone out. We'll move on to the max output settings or the gain or output, whatever you wanna call it. And that's gonna be in the lower left hand corner of the app, we have a plus and minus sign. So it can easily go between increments of five to adjust the breaking force of our trailer here. So for those heavy trailers, we'd wanna turn it up a little bit, but for those lighter ones, we'd wanna turn it down. We do want enough force to stop the trailer but we obviously don't wanna be locking our brakes up. So the best way to find the correct settings is just really go out on the road there, drive with your trailer a little bit. That way you can fine tune it since it's very easy to adjust on the fly. The next to that, we have our sensitivity adjustment and that's an increments of one, from one to nine. And this is basically gonna just determine how fast our brakes start applying. So you can sort of control how fast they do start to kick on. And then the bottom right here, we have our hazard vehicle lights so we can turn that off or on. So chances are you're not really gonna have to worry about this. You're not gonna be using this as much. In very rare instances where you need to tow with your hazard lights on. Now, normally just most brake controllers are gonna pull the brakes, but for this particular app here, we can actually apply the setting. And this is gonna stop the brakes from pulsing while we're towing with our hazards on. But again, most of you guys there won't be utilizing that feature because it's not very common to tow with your hazards on. So that's pretty much it for the main display. And as we, if you want some people like to just have their phone mounted in the dash there where they're using it for GPS, the app will still work in the background. So you don't actually have to have this screen up and running in order for the trailer brakes to work. Everything will work and you can see our phone here. My battery is getting kind of low. Even if my phone we're to die when we we're towing, the brake controller would still work using the last save setting. So you don't have to worry about being without your brakes. So that's a lot of people there have a misconception of the Echo that they don't wanna have their phone out the whole time or they're worried that their phone dies that they're not gonna be able to brake their trailer. And that's just simply not the case. Everything will still work as normal using the last saved settings. But in the upper left hand corner here, we sort of have our menu options. This is where we can change between our profiles if we need to sync another controller. We can also access the owner's manual from here. So just some extra information there for you. But again, this is gonna be the main screen and the one you're gonna be using most often. It's very easy. Everything is laid out very clearly and we can make adjustments on the fly. And that's gonna do it today for our looking installation of the Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller here on our 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500..
by: Alan03/12/2024
Do not buy either the Curt Under-Dash or plug-in Wireless brake controllers until Lippert fixes the phone app. I’ve used both happily with the old ECHO Smart Control app. I could use the remote manual button with the phone app not even running. As one would reasonably expect the button talked to the controller directly via Bluetooth. The new OneControl Auto app must be running and in the foreground to use the manual remote! And the most recent version of ECHO Smart Control is non-functional, it just tells you to install OneControl Auto.
by: James 12/19/2023
This was relatively easy to install under the dash of our 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, especially since ours has the factory Trailer Tow Package and therefore an existing pigtail connector ready to connect to the brake controller. The Curt wiring adapter made it super easy to connect the Brake Controller to the vehicle's wiring harness. The controller was easy to calibrate and worked seamlessly while we're towing a rented trailer. We used a dedicated (older) cell phone to operate it while we're towing to avoid any potential interference from other apps rather than using our regular phone on which we receive phone calls texts, etc. This was our first time towing a trailer and this easy-to-use Brake Controller helped make us feel safe and comfortable. Highly recommended.
by: David04/17/2024
The Curt Echo is now on my Nissan Armada and works perfectly. It was an easy hookup with the supplied harness and does its job.
by: Michael 04/05/2023
Easiest install ever !
Plug and play. App is easy understand and use.
My favorite is with the app and on selected active profile you can see the amount of brake amount is being applied to the trailer when the vehicle brakes are applied. I also install the manual override button. FYI: you don’t need the app on your phone open for the controller or the manual override button to work. Also another nice feature of the manual override button is the size about the size of a quarter, uses a CR2032 battery and the battery level is displayed in the app.
by: Matthew 11/25/2023
The break controller worked seamlessly. Profiles are easy to set up and it has very reliable Bluetooth connectivity with my phone. Installation was really easy on my Honda Pilot!
by: Robert 02/27/2024
Worked perfect for my 2021 Hyundai Pali sade
by: Andrew 02/05/2024
Very easy to install. Less than 15 minutes. On a 2023 GMC sierra 1500
by: Earl 08/21/2023
Needed a brake controller I could rely on because I was pulling my camper to a site at the top of a 25% grade within a few days. Unit plugged right into the harness for the factory brake controller (with the adapter cable) on my 2014 Ford F-150,and worked perfectly. Bluetooth connectivity works through the app (rather than through the phone's "settings" icon),and connects instantly. I'm very pleased with this product.
by: Jesse 12/18/2023
Worked great. Helped me to trace down a wiring issue with my wiring on the truck and then worked perfectly and controlled some of the heavier loads and was easy to use.
by: Stephen02/08/2024
This unit has a constant draw on the battery and will kill the battery flat in about three days if the vehicle sits. Numerous other users had the same issue. Don’t buy. I will be contacting Curt about this issue.
by: James 03/25/2024
sOnly have used it once so far and everything worked good
by: Paul08/29/2022
I was looking for a trailer brake controller that did not require a permanent mounting to the dash or center console of my 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk. I initially considered the wireless bluetooth controller from Curt Echo that plugs directly into the 7-pin outlet next to the tow hitch. However, reviews from individuals that tow RV trailers identified that particular option prevents the 12v battery on the trailer from charging off of the TV while connected. This would limit the RV utilization during long trips involving boondocking.
The Curt Echo under-dash controller seems to solve that problem and uses the same user interface as the Curt Echo.
Easy to install and operate; problem solved!
by: Chris10/03/2022
Was not aware this device draws on the battery constantly. I don't daily drive my truck and have had to replace the battery twice in one month due to being drained below the point where they could be recharged. $[XX] later and this controller removed, I've not had any problems with the battery
by: Chris 08/20/2022
I really wanted a trailer brake controller that I didn’t have to stick an ugly knob/box hanging off my dash. This was my solution and it works perfectly. Plugged right into my Honda Ridgeline existing plug, and easily connected to the app on my phone. Nice setup.
by: Scott09/18/2022
This brake controller has to be unplugged when not in use or it drains the battery in a few days. I had to have a electrical test done in my vehicle ($XXX). The etrailer tech said the test was done incorrectly. The Chevy dealer claims it was accurate. I’m left with a problem.
by: Tony 01/19/2023
The brake controller video was very helpful. I made my choice, ordered it and received free of confusion. Thanks go to etrailer.
by: John08/23/2022
This is the old obsolete model of Curt Echo which has to be installed under the dashboard. The newer version, which attaches to the electrical system in the rear of the vehicle, is superior and now preferred by most trailer owners. The above version should be taken off the catalog.
by: Patrick03/28/2022
As first time truck and pop-up trailer users, we initially purchased a cheaper brake controller that required drilling the dash. This is a new truck, so we decided to switch and spend more for the Bluetooth. etrailer was easy to work with for a return, and the Bluetooth brake controller is fantastic - so easy to use with our new trailer!
by: Dave04/15/2015
Installed on a 2014 dodge ram 1500... The wires took literally 2 seconds to find under the dash, per etrailers instructional video, and took another to 2 seconds to clip on the pigtail. Hooked up the brake controller and powered up fine. Haven't got a chance to use it yet since the car hauler is about 400 ft back on the property and I got the truck stuck going back to try and get it. Its awdul muddy here in michigan in April. Hopefully some warm weather soon so I can get to it and try this controller out! I ordered it on Wednesday, did 2nd day shipping and called to insure I could receive it by Friday, the lady on the phone had them ship it, within ten minutes I had a confirmation email.
by: Steve H.02/25/2022
This controller took me literally 15 minutes to install with the required pigtail and my Rubicon with factory towing package installed. When I initially downloaded the app and connected, it actuated and locked the brakes. I simple deleted the app and reinstalled and everything worked normal.
by: Brent12/14/2022
Sherry was extremely friendly and very helpful when I had questions about the correct fit for my truck. She got me the information I needed and took my order and the parts shipped the same day. I was amazed at how fast I got my order.
by: Michael 09/30/2022
Easy to install once you dig out its connector from under the dash. H Ave the unit completely hidden.
by: John 01/26/2022
Installed the controller under the dash out of the way. Downloading and setting up the app was easy. I have set a profile for my trailer loaded and empty. This is a nice feature.
The app stays open while driving, so the manual brake button is visible, and easy to access, if needed.
by: Joe R04/24/2014
electric brake control
for 2014 ram 1500
this Curt electric brake control unit and harness fit great .
half hour and it's finished.
by: Dave 09/21/2023
Easiest install I’ve ever had !!
Still don’t have enough experience to say for sure how it works. But, so far no problems. Sometimes seamless use is the best !!!
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- Brake Controller For A 2013 Ram 1500 With Factory ConnectorYes, The Curt Echo Under-Dash Wireless Brake Controller # C27JR and The Curt Custom Wiring Adapter # C51453 are the only starting pieces that you will need for your 2013 Ram 1500. I would also recommend The Manual Override Button # C83HR. The brake controller's main unit will mount out of sight under dash giving you a clean interior. You can control the controllers braking activity directly from your phone. The user friendly mobile app saves multiple trailer profiles. I attached a review...
view full answer... - Which Curt Brake Controller Harness Fits a 2015 RamPart of the problem is the harness you are using is the incorrect one. You would need the part # C51458 for your 2015 Ram 1500 and not the # C51453. The correct harness for your does not have the extra wire that you are mentioning since your truck does not require it.
view full answer... - Trailer Brake Controller Applies Trailer Brakes when Headlights on 2013 Dodge Ram are Turned OnThe 2013 Dodge Ram has a unique wiring situation that requires a special wiring harness in order for the brake controller to work properly. For Curt that harness is # C51453. If you are not using the correct harness, then you would not be getting the proper brake signal when you step on the brake pedal. It sounds like the input wire to the brake controller or the output wire to the trailer brakes is somehow attached to an illumination circuit which will not work.
view full answer... - Brake Controller and Install Harness Recommendation for a 2014 Ram 1500The Curt Plug-In Wiring Adapter # C51453 that you referenced would be the correct harness for your 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 and would work with the Curt Brake Controller # C24VV. When installed correctly there should be no fault codes on your dashboard and you should not have to worry about having anything reflashed. No diodes would be necessary either, all you would need is the # C51453 harness and the controller and you would be good. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Fit of Curt Spectrum Brake Controller on 2013 Ram 2500The Curt # C51170 Spectrum brake controller would be an excellent choice for your 2013 Ram 2500. The control box mounts out of sight under the dash with the only visible portion being the control knob that can be installed on the dash or the center console, as long as it's in easy reach of the driver. The correct wiring harness is indeed the # C51453. I've linked you to instructions for the brake controller and the wiring harness.
view full answer... - Install Harness for Curt Brake Controller in 2013 Ram 1500To install the Curt Venturer part # C74VV in your 2013 Ram 1500 the correct install harness WOULD be the part # C51453 BUT your vehicle can't have this style of time delayed controller due to the the wiring of your vehicle. So you'd have to go with a proportional controller like the TriFlex part # C24VV. The 2013 Ram 1500 has "Powernet" and utilizes multiplex wiring that is different from previous models. Although the brake control connector is physically the same as the 2010-2012, the...
view full answer... - Are the Curt TriFlex # C24VV and Curt Adapter # C51453 a Fit for a 2014 Ram 1500 4WD 5.7 HemiYou have exactly what you need for installing a brake controller in your 2014 Ram 1500. Brake controllers, like your Curt TriFlex # C24VV, aren't necessarily vehicle specific, but the plug-in wiring adapter harnesses are. The correct one for your 1500 is the Curt # C51453 that you referenced. This will plug into the port under your driver side dash and allow you to easily install and remove the controller when needed.
view full answer... - Correct Brake Controller Plug for Curt Brake Controller on 2013 Dodge RamIf you have a Curt trailer brake controller like the Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller part # C24VV then you'll use the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers part # C51453 to install this on your 2013 Dodge Ram which offers a direct plug-in installation.
view full answer... - Installing Brake Controller in 2014 Ram 2500 in Place of Factory Brake ControllerInstalling a brake controller in place of the factory controller in your 2014 Ram 2500 really depends on the controller you want to install. For example, if you use the fantastic Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 you only need to plug it into your 7-way and you're done - the controller is ready to use and your factory controller will no longer be responsive. All you need with the Echo is a smartphone; just download its app to set up the brake controller and that's it. Otherwise,...
view full answer... - Can the Curt Discovery Brake Controller # C51120 be Installed in a 2014 Ram 1500I spoke with Curt and they informed me that you can use the Curt Discovery Brake Controller part # C84VV in your 2014 Ram 1500 Laramie as long as you use the install harness part # C51453. It sounds like someone removed the connector from the end of your brake controller wiring, what you would need to do to wire up your controller to the # C51453 would be to cut off the black connector on the harness and match the wires up color for color.
view full answer... - Trailer Brakes Lock Up No matter What Setting is On the Brake Controller in a 2014 RamUsually when electric trailer brakes lock up it is because the brake pin on the trailer side connector is getting constant power. If you are using a 6-Way trailer connector or a 7-Way to 6-Way adapter then the likely cause is that the 12 volt circuit and the brake output circuit are switched. This switch happens because there are 2 ways a 6-Way can be pinned out. The center pin will either be 12 volt power or electric brake output. If you are using a 6-Way or adapter for a 6-Way all you...
view full answer... - How Does Curt Ventrer Brake Controller C74VV Connect Using Harness # 51453The Curt wiring adapter # C51453 is vehicle-specific and is used to connect a Curt brake controller like their Venturer # C74VV into a compatible Dodge Ram. In such an installation the black connectors from the controller and harness join together and the grey connectors on the harness will plug in to the under-dash port on the truck. If you were to want to hardwire the Reflex into just about any vehicle you could use the pigtail harness # C51515.
view full answer... - Curt Trailer Brake Controller Wiring Harness for a 2013 Ram 1500Yes, if you are using a Curt brand brake controller then harness # C51453 is the correct one for your 2013 Ram 1500. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. If you have a different brand brake controller let me know what it is and I can recommend the proper harness.
view full answer... - Will Installing Brake Controller Void Warranty On 2014 Ram 1500There should not be any warranty issues with your 2014 Ram 1500 when installing a brake controller. If a brake controller is properly installed and set up, it will actually save wear and tear on the truck when towing. If you decide you want to install a brake controller like the Curt Venturer, part # C74VV, I highly recommend installing the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter, part # C51453. This makes installing the brake controller very simple. You just plug one end into the back of the brake...
view full answer... - Brake Controller Wiring Harness for Curt Brake Controller and 2014 Ram 1500There is a special brake controller wiring harness required by the 2014 Ram 1500. It plugs into 2 places instead of just one like other trucks. It isn't a diode issue just an issue that where a controller plugs in the proper signal needed by the brake controller isn't present. So manufacturers determine where that signal can be obtained and developed new harnesses that plug in at 2 locations. For the Curt Reflex you would need wiring harness # C51453 for your 2014 Ram. I have linked a...
view full answer... - Adding a 7-Way and Trailer Brake Controller to a 2017 Subaru Outback with Factory Trailer ConnectorYou can add a brake controller to your 2017 Subaru Outback but there isn't a plug-in harness to do so. To activate the trailer brakes your Outback and trailer will need to have 7-Way trailer connectors. On the vehicle side you are only doing some hardwiring and you will use the existing 4-Way connector on the vehicle to do some of the installation. What you will need on the vehicle side is installation kit # ETBC7 and a brake controller. I recommend the P2 # 90885 because it is easy to...
view full answer... - Compatibility of Curt C24VV TriFlex Brake Controller w/ Electric Over Hydraulic Braking SystemsIt sure will, the Curt # C24VV TriFlex Brake Controller is indeed compatible with electric over hydraulic brake actuators. You will also need the # C51453 brake controller wiring harness. I'll link you to the instructions for the # C51453 wiring harness that shows the location of the plugs under the dash of your Ram.
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install a Curt and Tekonsha Brake Controller in a 2014 RamYou do NOT have to install the Mopar brake controller in your 2014 Ram 1500, you can use an aftermarket controller like the Curt Triflex Brake Controller part # C24VV. All you would need for the installation would be the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter # C51453 that you also referenced. To see how this harness installs in your vehicle check out the installation instructions I attached. If your old controller was a Tekonsha brand the harness you would need instead is the Tekonsha Custom Wiring...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Brake Controller Install that Only Works with Override Lever on Ram 1500When a brake controller does not work with the brake pedal but works with the manual override lever that means that there's an issue with the stoplight circuit (red wire) of the controller as this is the circuit that's needed to tell the controller that you are stopping the trailer. Typically on vehicles like your 2014 Ram 1500 that have brake controller pre-wiring and an install harness like part # C51453 is used this issue indicates that the problem is the brake light circuit on the...
view full answer... - Brake Controller Wiring Harness for a Curt Brake Controller on a 2014 Ram 1500If you are using a Curt trailer brake controller then for your 2014 Ram 1500 you will need harness # C51453. Harness # C51322 fits Ford, Land Rover, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. The new Rams have a unique multiplex wiring system called Powernet. Because of this new design it requires a special brake controller harness, # C51453, which will allow the Curt brake controller to function properly.
view full answer... - Upgrading to Proportional Brake Controller on 2014 Ram 2500Neither option is going to prove particularly difficult, so you could certainly go with the Curt TriFlex # C24VV for a proportional controller since you already have wiring harness # C51453 on your 2014 Ram 2500. That said, I would highly recommend going with the Prodigy P3 # 90195; it is the most popular model we carry due to its effectiveness and ease of use. It offers three different boost levels so you can adjust your braking power, has constant diagnostic checks, contains safeguards...
view full answer... - Needing the Brake Controller Wiring Harness for the Curt Venture Controller on a 2017 Ram 1500On your 2017 Ram 1500, the Curt Venture Brake Controller, # C74VV, will need to use # C51458 brake control harness to install on this truck. The harness will pug in to the brake controller's harness and the other end will connect to your Ram's wiring. The wiring harness # C51453 that you referenced was used up to the 2014 Ram 1500 and is not needed on the 2015-2017 model Rams.
view full answer... - Wiring Diagram for Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake ControllerSee the wiring diagram below from the Curt Echo # C27JR installation manual. The blue wire is the brake output, the black wire is the 12V power, the red wire is the stoplight switch, and the white wire is the ground. Depending on the vehicle there may be a custom wiring harness available for a plug and play installation. If not, you can either cut the existing plug off to hard wire the brake controller or use the # C51515. I have attached the written instructions along with an installation...
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- Recommended Trailer Brake Controller for a 2023 Honda RidgelineIt sounds like you might be interested in a trailer brake controller for your 2023 Honda Ridgeline and if that's the case we have some great options. I recommend the Curt Echo Under-Dash Wireless Brake Controller part # C27JR since it just simply plugs in under the dash so there is no drilling into the dash or knocking your knees each time you get into the truck. It would make for a plug-in-play installation when using the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers part #...
view full answer... - How To Install The Curt Echo Bluetooth Module On A 2018 Toyota HighlanderI took a look at the Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller # C27JR that you're interested in for your 2018 Toyota Highlander, and I was able to sort out the confusion you're having. If you take a look at # C27JR you'll notice that there is a plug hanging off of the module. This is used to either connect to a vehicle-specific wiring adapter, which would plug directly into the under-dash junction box, or it will connect to a universal wiring adapter # C51515, which will then be spliced...
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- Recommended Brake Controller for 2022 Ram 1500 Classic and How to Install ItI can understand your hesitation about drilling a hole in your brand new dash, I'd be a little leery of that myself. If you have a smart phone, we have the perfect solution for you. Curt recently released the Under Dash Echo wireless brake controller, part # C27JR. The control unit installs under the dash, out of sight using the # C51458 brake controller harness that plugs into the tow package connector under the dash. The connector is located to the right of the steering column, above...
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- 2023 Honda Passport Brake Controller Recommendation That's Easy to InstallI highly recommend going with the Curt Echo Under-Dash # C27JR for your 2023 Honda Passport since it installs with the Custom Wiring Adapter # C51392 under your dash and then you use an app on your phone to monitor and adjust your trailer brakes. I also recommend picking up the Manual Override Button # C83HR so you can tow your trailer phone-free and still maintain access to the manual override function of the controller in the event of an emergency. Attached are some review videos for...
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch, Wiring, And Brake Controller For A 2019 Ford F-150 XLTSome models have a plug-in port to easily wire in a brake controller, but there isn't a way for us to know if the specific one you're looking at has this connection available without physically searching for it in the vehicle. "Tow Mode" on the shifter only affects the shift point for the engine to help protect it while towing and wouldn't activate the brakes on the trailer. If you really don't have a factory 4-way or 7-way connector at the back of the truck then you'll need to splice...
view full answer... - 2023 Ram 1500 Classic Trailer Brake Controller RecommendationBoth the 2023 Ram 1500 and the 2023 Ram 1500 Classic use the same brake controller wiring adapter so for this circumstance you definitely can look through either fitguide, but there are other products that specific fits so I don't recommend making it a habit. Out of the available options I recommend the following: - Curt Echo Under-Dash # C27JR - Custom Wiring Adapter # C51458 With this system you'll monitor and adjust your trailer brake settings with an app on your phone but once...
view full answer... - Will Engaging The Override Button On The Curt Echo Disable Vehicle Braking?That's correct, any emergency like what you're describing would warrant the use of the manual override braking. The manual override function on the Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller - Bluetooth # C27JR will be activated immediately and would also allow you to use your vehicle's brake pedal as well. The brakes will be engaged until you release the manual override on your trailer brake controller. I also recommend adding the manual override button # C83HR that way you don't...
view full answer... - Recommended Parts to Add Brake Controller to 2017 BMW X5 with Aftermarket 4-Way ConnectorThe Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # TK29FR is what you'd use if your 2017 BMW X5 has the factory 7-Way connector at the back. Since you're using the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # TK47FR that tees in behind the tail lights on your vehicle you need to use the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7 instead. This kit comes with all of the wiring and connections you need for a fully-functioning 7-way as well as what you need to get a brake controller up and running. Please note that it might be difficult...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 2022 Subaru Outback Wagon WildernessThe Curt # C67JR and Draw-Tite # DT73RR and # DT94YR trailer hitches do all fit your 2022 Subaru Outback Wagon Wilderness but I actually recommend going with our etrailer version part # e25TR because it has the hidden crosstube for increased ground clearance like the other options, but more importantly it has a matte black finish that is more subtle but more durable than the classic glossy black finish the other options have. For wiring we'll start with the T-One # 118467 for the basic...
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- Recommended Trailer Brake Controller For a 2022 Ram 2500I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller # RED44FR for your 2022 Ram 2500. This will connect with the Plug and Play Wiring Harness # 331-TPH-020 to the under dash connector. I prefer this controller over the Curt Echo # C27JR with the Adapter # C51458 and factory options as it gives you more adjustability and is easily controlled with the dash mounted control knob. While the Curt is easy to install you have to control everything from your smart phone including adjusting braking...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller Blowing Fuse on 2023 VW Atlas With Factory 7-WayIt sounds as though the Curt Echo # C51180 along with the power draw from your trailer is overloading the circuit on your 2023 VW Atlas with the factory tow package. You may be able to resolve your issues by checking to see what other circuits are drawing power from your 7-way and disconnecting those that are not necessary. As an alternative since you are able to use a Wiring Adapter # C29JR to install a brake controller you can mount the Curt Assure # C49UR to your dash. Or we do have...
view full answer... - Curt Echo Under Dash Wireless Trailer Brake Controller For a 2017 Land Rover Discovery SportWith your 2017 Land Rover Discover Sport having the factory tow package wiring you will be able to connect the Curt Echo Under-Dash Wireless Brake Controller # C27JR using the Pigtail # C51322. The Manual Override Button # C83HR can be added if you do not want to keep your phone on with the app open to manually activate the trailer brakes when needed.
view full answer... - Is the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller a Good, Safe, and Reliable Controller?Absolutely! When the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller # C51180 was first announced I was a little skeptical of the Bluetooth connection myself. The release actually went fairly smoothly and while they've had a few issues since then, I'm confident in promoting this controller as Curt has been able to iron out any bugs with their app. Once you have all of the settings in place the controller works on it's own, and the only thing you need the phone/app for is the manual override, but...
view full answer... - Will Curt Echo In-Line Hold Up To The ElementsThe Curt Echo In-Line Wireless Brake Controller # C79DR is designed to sit under your vehicle so it will work just fine in any whether conditions you'll be facing - I would just avoid submerging it. This comes with a limited lifetime warranty which just goes to show how confident Curt is in their product. If the controller being exposed to the elements is a concern then I recommend checking out the Curt Echo Under-Dash Wireless Brake Controller # C27JR instead. This installs under the...
view full answer... - Difference Between Curt Echo Mobile and Echo Under Dash Brake ControllerThere are a couple key differences between the Curt Echo Mobile part # C51180 and the Echo Under Dash # C27JR with the install harness part # C77BR. If you wanted the absolute easiest install that literally takes seconds go with the Echo Mobile as it just plugs into an active 7-way. That's it's biggest strength. The downside is that it's reception isn't as solid as the other option and it's a little more vulnerable being just plugged in outside of your vehicle. If you don't mind a slightly...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Trailer Error When Using Curt Echo Under-Dash Controller on 2020 Honda RidgelineThank you for all of the info! The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 just requires the trailer lights and 12V power pin to operate properly but the Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller # C27JR and Custom Wiring Adapter # C51392 require your 2020 Honda Ridgeline to have the tow package so all of the wiring exists on your 7-Way - especially the brake control pin in the 5 o'clock position (see attached). If you grab a tester and put it on that pin and then apply...
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- Brake Controller Install Harness for Curt Brake Controller on 2022 Ram 2500I have confirmed that the Curt # C51458 brake controller harness is compatible with the 2022 Ram 2500, and is the correct harness you'd need to install the Curt # C27JR Echo under-dash brake controller on your truck. The connector is located under the dash, to the right of the steering column. The connector works with all Curt brand brake controllers. I've linked to a video that explains how the Echo under-dash brake controller works, as well as to a video that shows where the under dash...
view full answer... - Tow-Pro Liberty or Tow-Pro Elite? Which Redarc Brake Controller for a 2009 Chevy Avalanche?I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty item # RED24FR over the Elite item # RED44FR because you get the best functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite can be a proportional brake controller along with a time-delayed one whereas the Liberty gives you only the proportional setting. You will want to use a proportional controller with your towing setup. I checked with our vendors and even though your 2009 Chevy Avalanche came with a factory installed towing package there is no port...
view full answer... - Correct Curt Brake Controller Adapter Harness Plug for 2019 Volkswagen AtlasI checked with Curt and the correct brake controller wiring harness adapter needed to install a Curt trailer brake controller like the Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller part # C27JR which is what I recommend on a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas is the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers part # C51522.
view full answer... - Is There a Brake Controller Adapter Plug for 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee LYes, there is a brake controller plug under the dash on a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. I recommend using the Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller part # C27JR with the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers part # C51446. The Curt Echo installs behind the dash so there is no drilling into the vehicle nor do you have to worry about taking up leg room. It uses your mobile phone for setup. The adapter then makes for a plug-in-play install.
view full answer... - Correct Harness for Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller On 2017 Chevy ColoradoIn order to install the Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller part # C27JR on a 2017 Chevrolet Colorado you'll need the Universal Wiring Adapter for Curt Trailer Brake Controllers part # C51515. There is no plug present under the dash, but the needed wires are already run. You will connect the brake controller wiring with the vehicle wiring already present under the dash. I have also attached a review video I did on this brake controller below.
view full answer... - Will Curt Echo Under-Dash Brake Controller Work with Factory Tow Package on a 2022 Ram 1500 RebelThe Curt Echo Under-Dash Wireless Brake Controller # C27JR and Wiring Adapter # C51458 will work great on your 2022 Ram 1500 Rebel since it has the factory tow package but no factory controller! I really like this controller since it's inside the cab so you don't have to remember to grab it prior to towing, but it's also out of the way and doesn't take up any space inside the cab.
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Add 7-Way Wiring on 2017 Honda CR-VWe have exactly what you need so you can tow your trailer with the 7-Way using your 2017 Honda CR-V! It sounds like you have something like the T-One Wiring # 118741 already on your CR-V which has a 4-Way flat connector that provides the basic light functions for a trailer. To add a 7-Way connection we have a few different options and it all boils down to what exactly you're needing; whether you just need the 7-Way and only the trailer light functions, whether you need the 7-Way with...
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