Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1-3 Axles - Time Delayed
Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In
Part Numbers: C74VV,C51525
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Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1-3 Axles - Time Delayed
part number: C74VV
A simple LED display and a pinch-trigger 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.
Features:
- Brake controller activates trailer brakes with preset intensity
- Adjustable power output control lets you select the amount of braking force
- Rocker switches located on left front of module for easy access
- 10 Gain settings and 9 load settings allow you to adapt to various driving conditions
- Select a higher setting for harder braking and lower for more gradual braking
- Pinch-trigger manual override is within easy reach for controlling trailer sway or stopping in emergencies
- Simple LED display shows the amount of power output
- Self-diagnostics monitor trailer connection and check for shorts
- LCD display shows power adjustments in 1.0 increments
- Brightness is adjustable for optimal visibility
- Auto-sleep mode prevents battery drain after 5 minutes of idle time
- Quick and easy installation with no mounting restrictions
- No need to mount level - install anywhere at any angle
- Included mounting bracket and hardware designed to hold brake controller flush against the dash
- Plug-in, vehicle-specific brake control adapter (sold separately) available for select vehicles to reduce installation time
Specs:
- Application: trailers with up to 3 axles (6 brake assemblies)
- Compatible with low-volt, PWM, ABS, cruise control, and electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes
- Dimensions: 4" long x 3-1/8" wide x 1" thick
- Limited lifetime warranty
Gain Adjustment
Gain control lets you set the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes, adjusting in increments of 1. 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. You want to go as high as you can without the trailer brakes locking up. Typically, the gain is only readjusted when you experience changing road conditions or if the weight of your trailer changes. To get more power to your brakes, press the left-hand upper rocker switch. To decrease the gain, press the lower switch. When you make your adjustment, the gain setting will show on the LED screen for 5 seconds as a series of bars and then go into sleep mode to reduce drain on the battery.
Load Control
Once you have the gain set, you can fine-tune your braking by adjusting the load control on a scale of 1 to 9. This controls the aggressiveness of your trailer's braking, meaning how quickly the brakes reach the maximum braking level. Load control can get the braking power to your trailer faster and with more intensity so that it doesn't push your tow vehicle forward. If your vehicle takes too long to come to a stop, increase the setting by pressing the right-hand upper rocker switch. If it stops too abruptly, decrease the setting by pressing the lower switch. You can alter the setting to suit your driving preferences or to improve handling based on changing road conditions or varied trailer loads.
Pinch-Trigger Manual Override
The Venturer comes with a easy-to-reach, pinch-trigger manual override, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. To engage the manual override, just push in the trigger. This will activate the trailer's brakes and brake lights without you having to apply the brakes on your tow vehicle, perfect for limiting trailer movement while you're cruising.
LED Display
The LED display on the Venturer is large and easy to read at a glance. It will show you what setting the brake controller is on as well as give you information for troubleshooting. You can adjust the screen brightness or trigger night mode so it won't glare obnoxiously on your dash. Press the control button to cycle through the different modes, shown as a bar - keeping it simple.
Quick Installation
Because inertia plays no role in the functioning of this controller, you do not have to mount the unit at any particular angle. Your mounting options are limitless, so long as you can still easily access the controller and the manual override. The included bracket is designed to mount the brake controller flush to the dash so it takes up almost no space at all.
If your vehicle already has a plug-in brake controller wiring harness, just connect the unit to it. Otherwise, you will need to purchase a vehicle-specific wiring harness (sold separately) to plug into. If a harness is unavailable for your vehicle, hardwiring will be necessary.
Note: If a custom brake control wiring adapter is not available for your vehicle, one of the following will be required:
20-Amp circuit breaker (9506P - sold separately) for 2- to 4-brake applications
30-Amp circuit breaker (38630 - sold separately) for 6- to 8-brake applications
See also etrailer.com's exclusive 7- and 4-way brake control installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately) if you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle.
Time-Delayed Braking
The Curt Venturer NEXT comes equipped with time-delayed braking. Every time you apply the brakes in your vehicle, a signal is sent - via the brake switch - to the Venturer. The controller then sends power out to your trailer brakes to activate them with an intensity set by you, at a rate determined by you. Both the amount of braking power (gain) and rate of application (load) can be adjusted to suit your preference, the road conditions, the type of trailer, and the weight of your load. To determine which levels are best for your application, test your towing setup and choose what feels right.
51116 Curt Venturer NEXT Time Based Trailer Brake Control - 1 to 3 Axles
Replaces Curt 51110
Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In
part number: C51525
Install your Curt electric trailer brake controller quickly and easily with this custom wiring adapter. Simply plug one end of the adapter into your brake controller and then plug the other end into the built-in port beneath your vehicle's dash.
Features:
- Plug-in wiring adapter allows for quick, simple installation of your electric trailer brake controller
- No cutting or splicing required
- Custom connector end plugs into the built-in port beneath the dash of your vehicle
- Other end plugs into the back of your electric brake controller
- Compatible with time-delayed and proportional brake controllers from Curt
- Brake controller must have built-in plug for adapter to connect - will not work on controllers with pigtail wiring harnesses
- 2' Long, 12-gauge wires have protective covering to deter damage
- Limited 1-year warranty
Installation of Curt Brake Controller Adapter
To install your Curt electric brake controller, you need to connect the wiring of the controller to your vehicle. Certain auto manufacturers offer pre-wired options, typically known as tow packages, wherein wiring is run for you from the dash to the trailer connector on the back of your vehicle. When this is done, a port is installed at your dash so that you can easily plug in a brake controller.
This adapter plugs into the port on your vehicle's built-in brake control wiring harness. The harness is located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, and it is taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal.
No hardwiring is required to install this adapter. After you plug it into the factory port, you simply plug the other end of the adapter directly into your electric trailer brake controller. Because there are no wires to connect, installation is not permanent. You can unplug and remove your brake controller at any time to transfer it to another vehicle or securely stow it away.
51525 Curt Quick Plug Brake Control Adaptor Harness
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Customer Reviews
Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1-3 Axles - Time Delayed - C74VV
Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In - C51525
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (88 Customer Reviews)
A simple LED display and a pinch-trigger 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. Install your Curt electric trailer brake controller quickly and easily with this custom wiring adapter. Simply plug one end of the adapter into your brake controller and then plug the other end into the built-in port beneath your vehicle's dash.by: Thomas03/07/2024
Chevrolet Silverado
This is used on a 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 pulling a 16' enclosed cargo trailer. With the appropriate adaptor cable it was very easy to install, just plug in and mount in a convenient spot. Once installed it was simple to get it matched to the weight and brake setup of the trailer. Close to 6k miles with it so far & very happy.
by: John 04/13/2024
Installed but not used with a trailer yet, easy instruction and appreciate the extra hardware for the installation.
Compact and not intrusive. Decided to use the adhesive tape included and taped under the dashboard L of the steering wheel.
by: Brian 04/21/2024
2024 ChevroletSilverado 1500
The combo of the Curt Spectrum brake controller and wiring harness made installation a snap
by: Jon05/31/2024
Having issue with intermittent power.
by: Travis 09/06/2022
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
The wiring adapters worked great. It made installation quick, easy, and clean.
Travis
9/8/2023
The wiring adapter made connecting the trailer brake controller so quick and easy that I dont think I will ever use butt splices again.
Mike L.
11/1/2023
@Travis The custom brake controller adapters like the Curt # C51525 certainly make the brake controller install much quicker and less complicated!
by: Jason 02/23/2024
Slimmer than most of the others. Easy install with the additional pigtail.
by: Richard 05/30/2024
I like the way it installed
by: Damon 04/09/2024
Makes hookups fast and easy.
by: Andy 02/10/2024
Product was perfect for my use.
by: Adam 02/07/2024
It does what it's supposed to.
by: Floyd 02/07/2024
Fit properly
by: Paul 02/26/2024
Delivered early. Was just what I wanted.
by: Pamela01/09/2021
We got a new truck and needed to convert our trailer breaking unit to the new truck. I wrote to be sure what I needed, got an answer right away, ordered it, and it was easily installed!
by: Gene 08/14/2023
Almost plug-n-go.The hardest part was where to put the controller !
by: James 09/05/2023
The right part as needed
by: David 05/30/2020
Plug and Play installation with this cable! Thanks!
by: Timothy 09/27/2021
Perfect fit that made it easy to plug in and go
by: Howard03/26/2021
The products are excellent and the installation instructions are very easy to follow. Products are very well made
by: Ron R01/06/2021
Adapter is well worth it! No fussing with the wiring, just plug and go
by: Bobby B09/24/2020
Worked great with the Controller, and was a simple plug and play installation
by: Tom 09/22/2022
Easiest ever!!!
by: Donald09/20/2020
2020ChevroletSilverado 1500
Was just able to install controller, everything went really smooth, works great, thank you for the quick delivery as always.
by: Steve09/13/2021
Easy install with good instructions. Works well!
by: Lewis 10/04/2021
Easy to install.
by: Michael11/03/2022
Works great looks great
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- I checked the owner's manual for the Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller part # C51110, a flashing red display indicates that there is a brake circuit overload, likely caused by a short. It really didn't give any other detail aside from this so I first recommend you check to ensure the wires are hooked up correctly. The black wire goes directly to the positive battery terminal, there should be around 12 volts on this wire as it goes into the trailer brake controller. The white wire goes
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- It will depend on which truck you have. 1999 was a split model year for GMC pickups. They offered both the C/K series which was a carryover from the 1998 model or the Sierra which was an all-new body style.
If you have the C/K series, the vehicle isn't prewired for a brake controller. You'll need to begin with a functional 4 pole trailer connector. You can install # 118315 if you don't already have one. Then, to install a 7-way trailer connector and install the brake controller, you'll
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- You stated that you have your controller all hooked up to your 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It sounds like the power wire has possibly not been connected. When properly installed, the brake controller will still turn on. For you model Jeep, we offer a harness that connects to the back of the brake controller, part # C74VV.
The harness number is part # C51515. The plug connects to the back of the brake controller, and the 4 wires on the other end are hardwired to your vehicle. The black
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- If your brake controller is a time-delay type like the Curt Venturer # C74VV it should activate the trailer brakes either when you press the brake pedal or press the manual override lever. But if you have a proportional type controller like the TriFlex # C24VV, which is triggered by inertia (from the motion of your truck) then the brake pedal will activate it ONLY if you are moving. With both types of controller the manual override lever should activate the brakes to the selected power
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- It sounds like you might have an issue with your ground, or you may need to simply reset your brake controller now that it has been installed. Once you turn your vehicle on and the trailer isn't connected, there should be a red light that appears on the controller.
To reset your brake controller, unplug the pigtail harness for about five minutes. After that, plug the harness back into the brake controller.
If resetting the controller doesn't work, try grounding the controller to
view full answer... - Wiring Diagram/Colors for Installing Curt Venturer Brake Controller
- The Curt Venturer part # C74VV uses the standard brake controller wiring colors of white for ground, red for stoplight switch, blue for brake output to trailer connector, and black to 12 volt power.
I also attached a link to the install instructions for this controller for you to check out as well.
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- The Curt Venturer Brake Controller # C74VV that you are using is designed for use only with electric trailer brakes. Since you mention a solenoid it sounds like your trailer may be equipped with an electric-over-hydraulic brake actuator. Such a system will not work with the Curt Venturer.
If this is the case you will need to choose another brake controller that has a switchable setting to allow it to be used with EOH brake actuators. Curt offers their Tri-Flex # C24VV that is compatible
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- Adding a brake controller to your 2013 Nissan Frontier that already has a working 4-pole flat trailer connector is a simple process that requires only two parts.
First you will need a brake controller installation kit, part # ETBC7. This kit includes everything you'll need, except for the controller itself. The kit includes a 7-way RV-style blade socket, wiring, butt connectors, zip ties, circuit breakers and even a circuit tester to help you find the correct wires on the vehicle. I
view full answer... - Why Isn't Curt Brake Controller Work on 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 After Install
- Under the hood of your 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 there are some connections that need to be made to activate the brake controller wiring. If you check out the help article I attached you can see what you need to do.
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- There 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.
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view full answer... - Trailer Brakes Locking Up Even After Adjusting the Settings Per Instructions
- First, you will want to figure out where the problem is occurring. Test the voltage from the brake controller at the vehicle end trailer connector. What you have your brake controller set at is what the voltage should read at the connector. If you are getting more voltage at the connector than what the brake controller set at, you will want to move your troubleshooting to the brake controller. If the voltage is reading correctly at the vehicle end trailer connector, then the problem is
view full answer... - Installing Brake Controller on a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 that Does Not Have Factory 7-Way
- If your 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 did not come with a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector then you will need to add one using # 37185 (provided that the truck came with a factory 4-Way flat trailer connector).
The blue wire that is output to the trailer connector at the back terminates in a connector located under the driver's side wheel well. you would need to splice into that wire using # 12-1-1 (sold by the foot) wire and route it all the way back to the blue wire of # 37185.
For
view full answer... - Can the Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV be Hardwired for Installation
- You definitely can hardwire in the Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV. Simply connect the following wires from the Venturer to the corresponding functions on your tow vehicle:
Blue - 7-Way Output to Trailer
Black - 12V Power
White - Ground
Red - COLD Side of Stop Light Switch (only gets hot when brake pedal is pressed)
The stop light switch wire can typically be found under your dash above and behind your brake pedal. This is a more cost-effective solution, but if you
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller in a 2009 Kia Sportage with 4-Way
- Yes, the Curt part # C74VV plus the wiring harness # C51515 and the kit # ETBC7 will be all that you need to convert the 4-way of your 2009 Kia Sportage to a 7-Way and install a brake controller.
I attached an install video that shows the ETBC7 installed on a similar Sportage as yours.
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install Curt Venturer in a 2016 Nissan Frontier 4x4
- All you need to install the Curt Venturer brake controller part # C74VV is the correct install harness, part # C51382 which is a confirmed fit.
I attached an install video for this setup in a very similar 2016 Nissan Frontier as well.
view full answer... - Curt Brake Controller Display Not Showing Power in 2000 Ford F-250
- If the display on the Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller part # C74VV is not showing a display at all then it is not getting power from the vehicle battery. It looks like the 2000 Ford F-250 has a brake controller adapter part # C51322 which you are more than likely using. Even with the use of a brake controller adapter the truck may still need fuses and relays to activate the towing package. You will need two 30 amp maxi-fuses in the trailer tow electric brake and trailer tow battery
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Curt Venture Brake Controller that Applies Brakes too Hard
- Sounds like your Curt Venture brake controller part # C74VV is applying your trailer brakes too hard. What you would need to do is lower the sync setting which will allow the brakes to apply less aggressively. The sync setting is the black adjustment knob on the left side of the controller behind the mounting bracket.
The adjustment on the top of the controller is the max power output. If the brakes were locking up you'd need to back this off a bit.
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- Yes, the Curt Venturer part # C74VV can be used on your 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a factory 7-way.
Next, for a wiring kit to install the brake controller to the 7-way you would want the Wiring Kit for 2 and 4 Brake Electric Brake Controllers # 5506. This will provide the power source and ground for the wiring for the brake controller. You will need to test the wires from the brake pedal switch of your vehicle to find a circuit that has voltage when the brakes are applied and none
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- The single green light of the Curt Venture part # C74VV indicates that there is no trailer connected but that the controller is ready to be used otherwise.
Is there any corrosion on the trailer connectors of both your tow vehicle and your trailer? That is the most common problem for brake controllers that won't show a trailer connection. Try cleaning them first to see if that fixes the problem.
I attached a help article for you to check out as well with further troubleshooting tips.
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- Since your truck is a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500HD you should check the third brake light fuse of the truck. Your generation of GM truck is notorious for this fuse easily blowing and when it does brake controllers will stop working with the brake pedal. An easy way to check this is to see if the third brake light on your truck cab still lights up with the brake pedal.
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- The Wiring Adapter # C51525 will allow you to connect the Curt Assure Trailer Brake Controller # C49UR on your 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD.
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- If your 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe does not have the factory tow package then the plug may not be there. If this is the case you would need to hardwire in a brake controller. If your Tahoe does have the tow package then the plug will be under the dash. The plug will often times be taped together with another harness making it not always apparent that it is the plug you are looking for. You may need to do some searching to find the correct plug.
Currently at this time (2/10/2022) the only adapter
view full answer... - How Would Brake Controller Install in 2021 Chevy Tahoe
- If that part is available it would be through GM only. But you could also bypass needing a connector and just wire what you have found directly to a brake controller like the Brake EVN part # TK63VR instead. For this controller the black wire is the 12 volt power wire, red is stoplight circuit, blue is brake output, and white is ground.
view full answer... - Curt Brake Controller Wiring Plug for a 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500
- Thanks for reaching out, Alan!
In order to install a Curt brake controller to your 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 you'll need the Adapter # C51525, yes. This will connect under the dash to that larger gray connector you found.
If you don't already have the brake controller then I really like the Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller # C24VV as it has a proportional operation so the trailer brakes match the time and intensity of your truck braking.
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Jenny N.
5/31/2024
Jon, what you will want to do is to take a multi-meter like the Item # PT29ZR and ensure you are getting power to your controller. You should be getting 12 volts on the black power wire and when you hit the manual over ride you will get 12v on the blue brake controller wire. If you are not getting full power you will have a loose connection somewhere and you will want to start at your fuse and work forward until you find it.