Curt Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV - 10 Gauge
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Curt Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV - 10 Gauge
Item # C57186
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CURT Trailer Wiring - C57186
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 7 Round - Blade
- Plug and Lead
- 4 Flat
- CURT
This universal wiring kit lets you install an electric brake controller (sold separately) in your vehicle and a 7-way connector for your trailer lights at the same time. Plugs into the existing 4-way on your vehicle.
Features:
- Universal kit includes wiring and hardware required for installation of a trailer brake controller (sold separately)
- Designed for use on a vehicle with an existing 4-way flat trailer connector
- 20' Long duplex cable houses (2) 10-gauge wires
- Connect 1 wire to the blue wire on the brake controller
- Connect 1 wire to the positive post on the vehicle's battery via the included 40-amp circuit breaker
- Pre-wired 7-way trailer connector mounts easily at rear of vehicle with mounting bracket (sold separately)
- Plugs into existing 4-way trailer connector on vehicle
- 30-Amp and 40-amp circuit breakers protect your vehicle's electrical system by preventing overload
- Quick-splice wiring connector lets you easily connect your brake controller's stop signal wire to your brake pedal switch
- Heavy-duty replacement flasher prevents your turn signals from blinking too fast
- Ring terminals attach to wires so you can connect leads to circuit breakers and battery posts
- (5) #10 Ring terminals
- (2) 3/8" Ring terminals
- 4 Butt connectors for joining wires
- (8) 8-1/2" Long cable ties let you secure loose wires
- Limited 1-year warranty
Notes:
- No existing 4-pole connector: If your vehicle does not already have a 4-pole flat trailer connector installed, the etrailer.com application guide can be used to find the easy-to-install connector made specifically for your vehicle.
- Extra-long vehicles: If you drive a crew cab, extended cab with long bed, cargo van, or extended-length SUV, extra wire (ETBCXW - sold separately) will make installation much easier.
Wiring Diagram for Trailer Brake Controller Installation
57186 Curt Universal Installation Kit for Electric Trailer Brake Control - 7-Way Blade and 4-Pole Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
Installation Details
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Customer Reviews
Curt Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV - 10 Gauge - C57186
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (57 Customer Reviews)
This universal wiring kit lets you install an electric brake controller (sold separately) in your vehicle and a 7-way connector for your trailer lights at the same time. Plugs into the existing 4-way on your vehicle.by: Michael D05/01/2018
I ordered this wiring kit for a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 I recently acquired. The Ram was not tow ready but did have a factory 4-way. I also ordered hitch #13333. The wiring kit is very high quality and was easy to install. The 7-way fit perfectly where the factory 7-way would have gone. I'm using a Tekonsha Prodigy RF wireless brake controller so the blue lead was not needed but I left some extra should that change. Thanks etrailer!
by: Maurice 08/12/2022
Arrived on time and installing now
by: Jonathan10/23/2018
I was skeptical about this purchase at first, but when I thought of all the parts I was going to have to round up at our local auto parts store, whether they had them in stock, and if they had to order them, I decided to get this product from etrailer. I am very glad I did as I found out the existing 7-way plug on my truck had lots of rust/corrosion and the ground wire was almost rusted off its connection points. It is nice having all of the connections already in the 7-way plug and the product arrived in just 2 days with standard shipping! The directions that came with this product were very helpful! I won't hesitate to ordering from etrailer again. I also purchased C51140: Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller to go with this. Works great!
by: Don P05/16/2020
used on chevy express van works well, van was not prewired for trailer connections or brakes this was my only option, installation took awhile for connections under hood and dash, circuit breakers mounted under hood greased up w/ dielectric grease so far so good made it through 1 Michigan winter
by: Paul 07/14/2022
Used this and other items to install an RV connection with bake controller in a Subaru Forester that had a factory hitch and four way trailer connection.
by: Bruce P06/25/2018
This product made life real easy converting a standard 4-way plug into a 7-way blade plug and adding a Tekonsha P3 trailer brake controller on my motorhome (1993 Monaco Dynasty). It solved several problems, now I do not have the buy (and have installed) a tow bar and pneumatic brake system for the pickup, just load it up on the car hauler and go (with brakes). Follow the instructions & wiring diagram (simple); the hardest part (not that difficult) of the job was running the controller wire to the front of the MH. Thanks George.
by: James 04/26/2021
This trailer brake wiring harness worked very well on my wife's 2013 Chevy Equinox, and the videos and instructions Etrailer provides for nearly everything they sell can't be beat. Have been using this since April 2020.
by: Leslie07/25/2019
Great product and very easy to understand the installation instructions. Very quick shipping. My 2013 Ford F-150 had no factory wiring and this is gonna give the 7-way I need
Leslie
7/26/2020
Great
by: Mike04/29/2019
The 7 way trailer light system and brake controller- installed easily and worked well with our pop up trailer.
by: Kenneth 07/12/2023
Delivered as it was suposed to.
by: Cody09/03/2021
etrailer videos make installation easy, took 2 hours and saved hundreds. Put the trailer brake controller on and now have my eyes on air suspension through etrailer.
by: Ian M03/12/2020
It was not entirely clear about what to do with the blue wire in the instructions. The blue wire must connect to the controller for everything to work. Other than that, its a decent kit
by: Roger03/06/2020
The 7 way break connector I received was equipped with excellent instructions and all parts needed to hook up I had no problem installing and works excellent I would give 5 stars
by: Jim M04/28/2020
Installed easily and have had no problems over the year I have used this wiring harness.
by: Tom 05/20/2023
Quality product
by: Mg02/16/2020
Easiest 4 Way to 7 Way plug conversion I have ever done!
by: jerry10/22/2017
nice with easy instructions to follow
Jerry
10/22/2018
Still working great
by: Steve V10/01/2021
I bought this connector for a 1995 F- Super Duty cab and chassis and it was an exact fit. Plug and play. Thanks etrailer!
by: Tim W06/28/2020
Had everything I needed to install brake wiring on my 2011 Santa Fe
by: Jim10/20/2018
Arrived ahead of promised date. Quality is good. Instructions were excellent. Very satisfied.
by: Olen12/13/2020
Was very good, but ground wire too short
by: Jaa07/01/2020
good instructions and easy to install
by: William12/22/2018
Good quality, good price and fast shipping keeps me coming back to etrailer.com
by: John M.08/25/2016
Return customer; as always, etrailer went above and beyond with their great customer service!
by: Robert G.12/06/2017
Quality wireing and good instructions
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Maurice
8/13/2023
Excellent!! I lovbe it