A simple LED display and a slide-bar manual override make this time-delayed brake controller easy to read and easy to use. Installation is quick and simple with no mounting restrictions. Activates brakes with a preset intensity.
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[NLA]Curt Venturer Brake Controller - Time Delay - 1 to 3 Ax:Specs:
[NLA]Curt Venturer Brake Controller - Time Delay - 1 to 3 Ax:Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hey everybody, how's it going Today we're gonna be showing you how to install the Curt custom wiring adapter for trailer brake controllers here on our 2015 Toyota 4runner. So the first step of our installation, we need to find the factory brake controller port on our vehicle. Now this is gonna be located underneath the dash here and sorta to the left of the emergency brake pedal. So let's go ahead and give you a closer view of that now. So we're underneath the dash here. Here is the arm for our emergency brake pedal and directly to the left of that, we should see a large wiring harness here.
So attached to this wiring harness. We should have our brake controller port, which is gonna be this rectangular white connector that we can see here. So if yours isn't quite visible, it may be taped up within the harness here. There is a separate lead that comes off this, but it is again tapes to the main harness here. So once we find that connector, we can still use it, how it is now.
And I wanna give you guys a little bit more room to work so we can actually see what's going on. Therefore, I'm gonna take a razor knife here and I'm gonna cut the electrical tape that's holding the brake controller harness to the main harness here. Now you wanna be careful while you're doing this because you wanna make sure you don't pierce any of the wires. So I've got most of the tape cut there. So I'm going to go ahead and just pull the harness down.
You can see here, we have a much clearer view. There is that white rectangular connector for the brake controller. And then we have about six inches of wiring going into that main harness there. So once we found the factory brake controller port, we need to take the vehicle specific Curt adapter harness here. So this end here, this is this white rectangular connector that matches the one we just found.
This is gonna plug into the port on the vehicle. And this plug over here, this black rectangular connector, this is gonna plug into any Curt brake controller. So what we're gonna do is, we're gonna take this white connector here. We're gonna go ahead and reach back under the dash and plug it into the factory brake controller port. So here we go. It should really only go in one way and we should hear it click into place when it's locked. So now, we can take our other end here and plug it into the back of the brake controller. Once we've mounted the brake controller and then zip tie all of your loose wire. So now that we have the brake controller adapter harness squared away, we're ready to plug in our brake controller. Again, we'll hear it lock into place. Now we'll get up under the dash there. I'll kinda show you a little bit better view. Over out talking about mounting this. So now that we can have our controllers securely mounted, the only thing left to do here is to secure our extra wiring. We can take some of the extra zip ties that come in your kit here and secure it to some brackets or some wires under the dash. Or we could actually just tuck it in behind this panel here. And that's gonna do it today for our look and installation of the Curt custom wiring adapter for trailer brake controllers here on our 2015 Toyota 4runner..
I’ve owned 5 brake controllers. This is the only one I’ve disliked. This controller has non digital controls (should have been my first clue it might not be good) it just has two slide controls. Problem is two things, the slide controls themselves are black, the same color as the case on the unit and you can’t even see the position of the slide controls because they blend in with the color of the case. It’s impossible to tell if they’re turned down all the way, turned up all the way, in the middle? The other problem is that the slides are so imprecise, They slide way too easily and there’s no detents and I found if you even bump the unit slightly or are going over rough roads the slide switches migrate. I was towing a couple of weeks ago and I thought I had the switches dialed in as good as I could, I was on some rough roads, due to road construction in the area, the output switch vibrated over to maximum and the next time I hit the brakes , the trailer locked up completely. So I had to turn it off until I could get to the next town where there was a parking lot I could readjust. I’m definitely getting rid of this thing and I definitely recommend you do not buy it. Buy something with digital output controls so you know precisely where the settings are. I firmly believe this controller is dangerous and I know if I keep using it I’m going to get an accident.
Supper easy to install the hardest part was deciding where to mount the controller. The whole installation took less than 10 minutes. Definitely get the wire harness it made things plug and play.
When used with part number C51515, easy install, hardest part of install is deciding where to drill into your new vehicle's dash to mount controller, or just ask your wife :). The included test light makes finding the correct "cold" brake wire a breeze.
Sorry for the late follow-up. I just wanted to let you know that the brake
controller and wiring harness I purchased through eTrailer worked very well
with my 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 with the Cummins 6.7L diesel. Pictures are
attached for your use, as required.
The trailer was an 18-foot enclosed snow machine tailer with a steel
chassis. I can't remember the empty weight, but it's substantial. We towed
empty and full on dry and snow covered roads from Oklahoma to Colorado and
back. Even with th exhaust brake on my truck, I can't imagine towing this
load through the hills and mountains without a brake controller. It's been
done before, but I would say it's an unnecessary risk given the more than
reasonable prices at eTrailer...it was cheap insurance pulling such a heavy
rig with my family on board.
The controller was definitely not your top-of-the-line model, but the
adjustability and controls were more than adequate for somebody who tows
occasionally. A professional may desire more proportional controls and
adjustability, but not much more. This unit peformed flawlessly.
Thank you for your time. Please feel free to contct me if you would like
any clarification on my statements or pictures.
Easy installation, perfect length wiring and included 4 long zip ties which was the perfect amount to secure the wires out of the way.
The CURT Venturer brake controller works as described in the user guide. It would be better if the display LED segments were bright enough to see in bright light. My installation is different from most. I mounted the brake controller and a trailer 7-pole socket to my Trailer Valet with a magnet and use the controller to operate the electric brakes on my trailer. This is far better than relying on the Trailer Valet brake alone, especially when moving the trailer on a grade.
With this brake controller and wiring harness installation was a snap in my 2014 Ford F150 STX. The unit is so light I used velcro to attach it to the dash rather then drill holes and use screws with the bracket provided. Easy to adjust the brake sync and braking force. Just a great product for the price.
Straight forward installation. Works flawless. Simple and effective. Nearly impossible to find more bang for the buck. Used for hauling a twin axle trailer when loaded with my skid steet exceeds 13k lbs. Set the strength of the braking and rate of application with an emergency whammy switch. I have no reason to get anything else.
I installed the Curt C51110 along with Plug & Play C51382 into my 2016 Frontier. The installation took me about 2 minutes. I did not drill holes or use the supplied mounting bracket, just Velcro. Works perfectly!
initially had trouble finding the Toyota connector since there was an unidentified cover on it but worked well after locating it
Using the Curt wiring adapter, installing the Curt TriFlex brake control in my 2006 Toyota Tundra was simple after watching your video. Very pleased with everything I ordered from e trailer.
I’ve owned 5 brake controllers. This is the only one I’ve disliked. This controller has non digital controls (should have been my first clue it might not be good) it just has two slide controls. Problem is two things, the slide controls themselves are black, the same color as the case on the unit and you can’t even see the position of the slide controls because they blend in with the color of the case. It’s impossible to tell if they’re turned down all the way, turned up all the way, in the middle? The other problem is that the slides are so imprecise, They slide way too easily and there’s no detents and I found if you even bump the unit slightly or are going over rough roads the slide switches migrate. I was towing a couple of weeks ago and I thought I had the switches dialed in as good as I could, I was on some rough roads, due to road construction in the area, the output switch vibrated over to maximum and the next time I hit the brakes , the trailer locked up completely. So I had to turn it off until I could get to the next town where there was a parking lot I could readjust. I’m definitely getting rid of this thing and I definitely recommend you do not buy it. Buy something with digital output controls so you know precisely where the settings are. I firmly believe this controller is dangerous and I know if I keep using it I’m going to get an accident.
Super easy installation on my 99 Dodge Ram. I have only tested this item but I will be using it on a road trip soon. although I believe it will work perfectly. easy installation I recommend purchasing the wiring harness that plugs in under the dash. you can install this in about 10 minutes or less.
Received product very fast. Everything I ordered was exactly what I got. Plug and play with what i ordered. It was hooked up with in less than 2 minutes then a couple minutes to screw in the bracket screws. Very pleased . I needed trailer brakes because I bought a camper and I did not want to wear out my truck brakes faster than normal. I looked around locally and on internet Etrailer had the best deal .
simplistic and it works for my purposes. Small form factor to fit to the left of the driver side dash.
Yes I received my order and installed the brake controller. All seems to be
fine, although I have yet to tow with it yet. Here are a couple photos of
the installation in my 2010 Toyota Tundra.
plug in to factory harness without cutting orvsplicing. saved a couple hours working under dash. worth the cost. unfortunatelt harness adapter, brake controller or some other fault is causing random trailer brake lock-up without applying vehicle brakes at highway speeds, a scary event. unable to troubleshoot as winter snow then heart health issue continue to prevent me from moving trailer to troubleshoot.
The package was shipped and received 2 days early. It was delivered in perfect shape. I think I will be happy with this brake controller!
Using the harness is the best and easiest way to install a brake controller. The warranty on the controller is still valid since no wires have to be cut.
Excellent site! Excellent information and How-To videos! Saved several hundred dollars installing myself. Free shipping was a bit slow, but that's expected. Will definitely recommend!
I ordered thru etrailer twice. Both for brake controller and wire adaptor. Pleased with first shipment as it came fast and packaged well in its own individual package. My second order was fast as well,but the brake controller was in a damaged plastic box and looked like it was opened and crushed. Try to close it and wouldn't close. The wire harness was lose and just thrown in the box unlike my first order, which was in its own packaging as well. All in all I would purchase from etrailer again.
We have a small car. So our trailer is reasonably light, but the added control is great! The controller works seamlessly with our driving
Made the install of the brake controller straight forward.
I have a 2015 Traverse with V92 Factory tow package. All I had to do was plug this controller into the vehicle harness with the supplied plug and wala, everything worked perfect. Amy placed my order and she was very helpful in choosing what controller I wanted. Good Job Amy!
Installed on 2011 Toyota Sequoia - Plug and play as advertised.
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