Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In
Part Numbers: C24VV,C51436
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Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
part number: C24VV
Simple and compact, this proportional brake controller has an intuitive design that's easy to use. Includes a simple digital display, 10 gain settings, a pinch-trigger manual override, and built-in safety features.
Features:
- Brake controller activates trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking action
- Automatically adjusts trailer's braking based on deceleration of tow vehicle
- Simple digital display shows you the braking and sensitivity settings as well as error codes
- Intuitive controls keep settings within easy reach
- 10 Levels of boost let you adjust initial braking power and aggressiveness for smooth, safe braking
- Pinch-trigger manual override allows you to control trailer sway or stop in emergencies
- Triple-axis, motion-sensing accelerometer provides highly responsive, smooth stops
- Automatically increases power when going downhill and decreases when going uphill
- Integrated safeguards protect your vehicle, the trailer, and the controller
- Runs continuous diagnostic checks to alert you to any potential problems
- Minimizes drain on car battery by entering sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity
- Keeps trailer brakes from overheating by reducing power output to them during prolonged stops
- Defends brake controller and trailer breakaway systems against shorts
- Prevents positive and negative power reversal with built-in polarity protection
- LED display shows power adjustments in 0.5 increments
- Brightness is adjustable for optimal visibility
- Compatible with ABS brakes, cruise control, low-voltage wiring, multiplex wiring, and PWM systems
- Automatic leveling lets you mount at any angle
- Mounting bracket and hardware included
- Plug-in, vehicle-specific brake control adapter (sold separately) can be used to reduce installation time on certain vehicles
Specs:
- Application: trailers with up to 4 axles (8 brake assemblies)
- Compatible with electric or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes
- Dimensions: 4" long x 3-1/8" wide x 1" tall
- Limited lifetime warranty
LED Display
The LED display on the TriFlex 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.
To change any of the settings, press the silver mode button on the front of the brake controller and which mode you are currently on will show on the LED display. When you're on the setting you want to adjust, use the black rocker switch next to the mode button to adjust it up or down.
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 0.5. 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 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 10 seconds and then go into sleep mode.
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 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 TriFlex 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.
Safety Features
The TriFlex offers key safety features to prevent damage to various components of your towing setup. This starts with built-in protection against shorts and positive and negative power reversal, as well as continous diagnostic checks to alert you to any potential problems as they come up. To minimize the drain on your vehicle's battery, the TriFlex will automatically go into sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. Sleep mode will turn off again the moment you press the brake pedal.
Quick Installation
Automatic leveling means you can mount the unit at any 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.
Proportional Braking
The Curt TriFlex NEXT 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 TriFlex 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 slow at the same rate. The result is uniform braking across your towing setup. No push-pull action - just smooth, proportional braking every time.
51146 Curt Tri-Flex NEXT Proportional Trailer Brake Control
Replaces Curt 51140
Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In
part number: C51436
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 behind 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 behind 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. For most applications, this harness is located behind the dash.
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.
51436 Curt Quick Plug Brake Control Adaptor Harness
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Customer Reviews
Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional - C24VV
Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In - C51436
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (140 Customer Reviews)
Simple and compact, this proportional brake controller has an intuitive design that's easy to use. Includes a simple digital display, 10 gain settings, a pinch-trigger manual override, and built-in safety features. 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 behind your vehicle's dash.by: John J.06/12/2023
Kate M. my salesperson, had a most professional interaction with me being certain of my and my vehicle's needs. In addition, she walked me through the complete installation process. This I completed, wiring the 7-way and the Curt Discovery Controller making no errors along the way. On the first test, every terminal on the 7-way tested as it should. When we came home with the RV from the dealer, all the lights and the brakes worked flawlessly. Many thanks!!
by: Lee04/22/2024
Arrived as planed and was much smaller then my old clunky one. The custom cable harness was easy to install. Finding a flat spot to mount the controller took the longest to find the perfect spot. I gave a five stars because every was as it said. (Plug and play)
by: Tommy J.01/31/2014
2014 FordF-150
Adapted Curt brake controller for my 2014 Ford F150 STX without any problems. Just find your Ford brake control connector behind the coin slot on the left side of the dash and plug it in.
by: Thomas 05/19/2024
Excellent product. Easy install. Customer service was exceptional with real-time communications every step of the way. Highly recommend e-trailer for any of your trailering needs.
by: Mitchell05/20/2024
Josh was excellent in listening and helping discuss my options. The trailer brake improved my driving and safety tremendously with a 14k dump trailer. Thanks, Josh.
by: Loren 05/14/2024
Excellent product, easy installation just as described. Good quality as expected from E trailer.
by: Walter06/07/2024
All the information I needed was on your site. Got the correct adapter cable and was able to just plug in the controller.
by: Chris03/29/2024
The product I ordered was not available. There was a suggestion for another product, without the full knowledge that there are multiple other products, and I was only given one choice. It is what it is, if I knew of options, I would’ve made a different choice. Not a great company in terms of knowledge and service
by: Adam 02/07/2024
The control works great. The reason for knocking off a star is that the control rattles whenever there is a vibration in the truck. While annoying, it doesn't affect the operation.
by: Dennis 02/11/2024
I have not used this device yet but I have installed it. It looks kool. I hope installation orientation doesn't matter too much.
by: Henry 03/15/2024
The service and speed of delivery has always been great, thank you E Trailer.
by: Robert06/01/2024
Simple design eight minutes to install 10 minutes to program
by: Dan 03/29/2024
Never a problem with etrailer
by: Frank 04/20/2024
Extremely easy to install and small enough to not be in the way. Works great as well….highly recommend.
by: Mike05/28/2024
Scratched screen straight out of the package/from the factory. Haven't installed yet. Super fast shipping!!
by: Craig 05/14/2024
As advertised- very easy to install!
by: Shea06/17/2024
Easy set up, great customer service!
by: James 02/09/2023
2012 FordF-150
fits perfectly...
James
2/10/2024
easy install and working perfect!!
by: Tom 04/09/2024
Was easy to install and works well.
by: Mickey 04/20/2024
Good ..except for shipping thru mail.
by: Damon 04/09/2024
Couldn’t get any easier to install. Took less than ten minutes.
by: Chris 04/05/2024
Everything got here fast, and looks to be exactly what I need. Thank you!
by: Richard 03/28/2024
I have not installed it yet, but it looks good and thank you for the fair shipping Richard
by: Kenneth 02/03/2024
Exactly what I paid for with fast shipping at a good price. Everything looks great and works perfectly.
by: Bill 03/13/2024
Perfect communication and quick deliver y!
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- Hello Dan, I can definitely help with this. It is completely normal for the Curt TriFlex brake Controller # C24VV to show the current gain setting when the brakes are applied, or when the manual override is pressed. It sounds like you have the gain currently set at 9.7 which is why you are seeing this number flash on the display. So, it sounds like it is working correctly and there is no problem with the controller.
I suggest trying to turn the gain down. This way you can be 100% sure
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Trailer Brake Controller Circuit that Activates all of the Time
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The brake controller circuit should be the 5:00 position. Check out the diagram I attached to see how it should all get wired up.
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install Curt TriFlex NEXT Brake Controller on a 2018 Ford F-150
- To install the Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller # C24VV to your 2018 Ford F-150 I recommend also picking up the Custom Wiring Adapter # C51436 so the installation is a plug and play setup. You'll be able to find the OEM connector on your Ford behind the center console controls (see attached instructions).
If your F-150 came from the factory with a 7-Way connector at the back then you're good to go, otherwise if it came with the 4-Way then you also need the Universal Installation
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- Yes, when you installed the Curt Triflex Brake Controller # C24VV by using the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter # C51362 you took care of the installation completely. The circuits that are used on your vehicle wiring that the # C51362 connected to are protected with fuses so everything is good to go.
I attached an install video for the # C51362 for you to check out also.
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When the vehicle is NOT moving, you'll get very little voltage out of the controller with the vehicle brake pedal, just enough so the controller 'knows' there's a trailer
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- Yes, the Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller # C24VV and Wiring Adapter # C51362 will fit your 2014 Toyota Tundra SR5 as long as you have the factory 7-way. This will be a plug and play connection.
If you do not have the factory 7-way you will need the Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7 and a Wiring Adapter # C51515. This kit will allow you to connect a 4-way flat connector to the 7-way and provides the wiring needed to wire in the adapter for the brake controller.
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- This is completely normal and doesn't indicate any type of problems with the installation. Because it's connected to a constant 12-volt power source and responds to the brake light switch, the LED on the Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller # C24VV will remain illuminated without a trailer connected and for a short time after the vehicle is shut off.
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- This is a common issue when there is corrosion built up on the brake output pin of the 7-way. What this does is cause the controller to sense a slight amperage draw which confuses it into thinking a trailer is connected. The other thing you can try is unplugging the controller and plugging it back in. Sometimes the Curt controllers just need to have a hard reset to function normally.
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- I did some checking and right now, in order to add a 7-Way trailer connector to your 2018 Ford F-150, you will need to use our hardwire kit # ETBC7.
The factory brake controller wiring harness might be in place but if it is for sure and if that means you can install the Ford brake controller I cannot answer. I am sure you can though because I know in other Ford F-150s you can.
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view full answer... - Which Curt Brake Controller Adapter Fits a 2015 Ford F-150
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Tommy J.
1/31/2015
After a year of using the Curt brake controller it has been by far the best one of several I have used and installed. i highly recommend the controller.