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Curt Discovery NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Time Delayed
Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In

Part Numbers: C84VV,C51392

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Curt Discovery NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Time Delayed
part number: C84VV

An easy-to-read digital number display, 10 power levels, and a pinch-trigger manual override make this time-delayed brake controller easy to use. Installation is 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 0.5 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 the 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 4 axles (8 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" tall
  • 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 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 orange 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 as a series of bars 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 black 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 Discovery 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 Discovery 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.


Curt Discovery NEXT

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

what is time-delayed braking

The Curt Discovery 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 Discovery. 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.



51126 Curt Discovery NEXT Time Delay Trailer Brake Control - 1 to 4 Axles

Replaces Curt 51120



Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In
part number: C51392

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.



51392 Curt Quick Plug Brake Control Adaptor Harness

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Customer Reviews

Curt Discovery NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Time Delayed - C84VV

Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In - C51392

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (64 Customer Reviews)

An easy-to-read digital number display, 10 power levels, and a pinch-trigger manual override make this time-delayed brake controller easy to use. Installation is 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: Michael09/07/2020

The Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline worked perfectly for the installation of my new Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller. Thanks etrailer!Thanks Curt!

Michael

9/8/2021

The Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller has been working flawlessly. I am pleased that the custom harness made the install so simple.



by: John R05/24/2024

Took about 10 minutes to install. Have not made all the adjustments yet, but is easy to understand.



by: Jerry 04/25/2024

Tested . Work fine and advertised



by: Richard 03/28/2024

Have an installed it yet but it looks good thanks for the thanks for the fair shipping



by: Ethan 03/15/2024

excellent service and delivery.



by: Hugh05/04/2020
2018 Ford Transit Connect

Installed the Curt Triflex in 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E and was completely easy with the C51392 Honda specific wiring adapter that plugged into the Honda pre-wiring just above and left of the emergency foot brake as you look at the pedals. Like how the controller fits nicely in front of the shifter flat on the center console storage tray with a bit of Velcro to hold it and prevent movement in transit and matches the black interior trim well (didn't use the metal bracket that came with it). Have had great luck with Curt products (hitches, adapters, etc.) and this product is very well thought out. Too early to tell about long term use though.



by: Ned b03/29/2014
Honda

Just finished the install. It was nice to be assured that I had everything I needed to finish the job before I got started. Honda didn't make it easy.



by: John H.06/05/2019
2019 HondaPilot

This part is listed to fit a 2019 Honda Pilot. I needed one for a 2019 Honda Passport;(basically the same vehicle); however since the Passports just came out in about February no one could tell me if it would work on the Passport. So I took a gamble and ordered this wire. Well I can confirm that this part does work on the 2019 Honda Passport. The hardest part was reaching the plug under the dash and getting this wire to plug into it, all without any room and only being able to get one hand up under dash. Wire made hooking up brake controller a lot easier than direct wiring.



by: Jonathon 10/19/2019
2019 HondaPilot

This fit my 2019 Honda Pilot perfect. Plugged right in under the dash. The plug branches out of another wiring harness directly above your OBD plug in. On the left side of dash. You will have to lay down and get your head near the pedals to see it tucked up in there. Very easy install, glad I went with etrailer. Made it simple.



by: John06/12/2017
2013 HondaPilot

Worked great I installed my brake controller in new truck in no time. On line instructions were great workout perfect.



by: Sidney 09/21/2023

Like its compact size and simple operat ion.



by: Dusten09/21/2023

Very helpful, knowledgeable and friendl y!



by: Robert 07/25/2023

Thanks for the video. Worked great



by: Bryan06/25/2023

Thanks to Adam for assisting in an overnight delivery and ev”also sending an email when it delivered next day so I knew immediately.



by: Josh R.05/06/2014

Everything about the buying experience has been great! I was impressed with the email communication and the actual phone call to let me know that my ordered had been shipped out. I will be using the etrailer.com website again to make purchases for my trailer and camper accessories! Thanks!



by: Customer01/21/2017
Honda Ridgeline

Delivered faster than advertised. Took me much, much longer to FIND the Ridgelines connector. Once I going that, it took about 25 minutes to put on and secure the wires

Customer

1/21/2018



by: Reynaldo Segui08/06/2019

Great no problem

Reynaldo S.

8/6/2020

Great



by: Mike M09/15/2014

This is a great product. It took about 10 minutes to install with the well illustrated instructions showing exactly what needed to be done. Plug and play and on the road!



by: Joseph08/20/2018
2011 HondaPilot

Fast shipping simple to install on my ridgeline and pilot exact fit with the pig tail



by: Mike11/04/2014
2009 HondaPilot

The adaptor cable fit perfectly into my Honda Pilot and I had no issues with it what so ever. Great technical help is also available from etrailer. I've purchased from them before and they always do a great job.



by: Bill02/26/2019

excellent connector. Just the right le ngth



by: Tony C06/28/2017

I was surprised - completely plug and play! Easy to install



by: Dale07/21/2018

Purchased this controller for limited use.
Really
like the vehicle specific plug adaptor that came with it. Makes for a quick clean install.
Clean compact design and easy to use.



by: Mike S.10/16/2017

I haven't installed it yet, but the transaction was easy and received product right away.

Mike S.

10/16/2018

It has worked great



by: Chris 08/20/2022

Perfect adapter so you don’t have to splice into your wiring


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  • Curt Discovery Brake Controller Display Flashes with Left Turn Signal
  • It could be a wiring issue. Specifically, it is likely related to the brake controller red wire. If that wire is not attached to the correct circuit, it can cause some strange things to happen. The red wire needs to be connected to a brake switch wire that only has power when the brake pedal is pressed. If that same wire has power, then the headlights or a turn signal are on then it is not the correct wire. I have heard that the correct brake switch wire is the white wire so use a circuit
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  • Curt Discovery Brake Controller Shows OL Error When Trailer is Connected
  • It is possible that it is a simple wiring issue that is causing the errors on your Curt Discovery brake controller # C84VV. On your 2010 Chevy Silverado, there is a tow package wire bundle under the dash to wire in a brake controller. The tow package red goes to brake controller black. White goes to white, blue to blue, and the light blue or orange wire on the truck goes to the brake controller red wire. The OL indicates an overload and if all of the connections at the brake controller
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  • Troubleshooting Horse Trailer Brakes that Lock Up when Trailer Connector is Connected
  • To install the Curt Venturer part # C84VV in your 2016 Nissan Frontier requires the install harness part # C51382 which is a confirmed fit. In a lot of cases the wire colors don't always match up perfectly as sometimes the manufacturers will change wire colors or they use all-together non-standard colors but we know the harness mentioned is the correct one for your Frontier. Since you have a horse trailer and the brakes are locking up I suspect the issue is related to the trailer connectors.
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  • How to Wire in a Curt Trailer Brake Controller to a 1999 Ford F-150
  • Actually you have a couple of options. First, you could use harness # C51322 in place of the harness for your 1999 Ford F-150. It will plug into the Curt brake controller and the truck. This is the easiest option. The other option is to cut off the plug on the Curt brake controller # C84VV and hardwire it to the Ford harness. You would have to know the functions of the wires on the Ford harness. It may be labeled or printed on the harness. If your Ford harness has Red, Light Green,
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  • Gauge Wire Recommendation for Installing Curt Discovery Brake Controller
  • Curt does recommend that you use 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 sold by the foot to install the Curt Discovery # C84VV, but the common recommendation for installing brake controllers is to use 12 gauge or larger wire. If you use 12 gauge wire you should be just fine, especially since you will only be activating 4 brake assemblies.
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  • Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller # C84VV Displays Only a Red Dot After Installation
  • If your Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller # C84VV displays only a red dot when you do NOT have a trailer connected then this indicates that the controller's red (input signal) wire is connected to the wrong side of the brake light switch. This red wire should connect to the COLD side of the switch that has power only when you press the brake pedal. If your Discovery displays the red dot when you DO have a trailer connected then this usually indicates a problem in the trailer brake
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  • Curt Brake Controller and Wiring Harness for a 2015 Ford F-150
  • For a Curt Discovery brake controller # C84VV you will need wiring harness # C51436 for your 2015 Ford F-150.
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  • Comparing Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller To Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller.
  • The main difference is the Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller # C24VV is a proportional brake controller while the Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller # C84VV is a time delay controller. The proportional controller will automatically adjust power sent to your trailer brakes based on how hard you are braking, while the time delay always sends the same force no matter how soft or hard you are braking. Those with time delay controllers will often have to reach down to crank up the
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch, Wiring and Brake Controller for 1994 Chevy C/K Series Cab and Chassis
  • The Draw-Tite Class V hitch, part # 41947 will most likely work for you. The hitch has a drop (distance from the bottom of the frame to the top of the receiver tube) that's adjustable to 6-5/8, 8-1/4 or 10-1/4 inches. One of these distances should allow your receiver tube to clear the bottom of the back bumper, but you'll want to measure the distance from the underside of the frame member to the lowest point of the rear bumper. For wiring, you'd begin with a 4 pole, provided by # 118315.
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  • How to Access Vehicle Brake Light Signal for Trailer Brake Controller Installation
  • If your 2005 Toyota Sequoia has a factory-installed 7-way trailer connector you can install the Curt Discovery trailer brake controller # C84VV using only the mating wiring adapter part # C51362. If it does not then the installation will be hardwired. You can gain access to the vehicle brake light signal, which is what triggers the Discovery controller to generate output voltage for the trailer brakes, either by tapping into brake light wiring or by installing a fuse tap in the brake
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  • Tapping Into Brake Light Circuit to Install Brake Controller In a 2011 Chevy Equinox
  • On a 2011 Chevy Equinox you cannot tap into the brake light switch to install a brake controller. You have to get the signal from the BCM (body control module). It is located up under the dash to the left of the brake pedal. There is a 26-pin connector. You need the wire in position 11. It should be a white wire. I have included a picture that should help. I have also included a link to another answer page to the right that also has that picture.
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  • Troubleshooting Flashing 0.0 Error Message on Curt Discovery Brake Controller # C84VV
  • The troubleshooting guide included in the instructions for the Curt Discovery Brake Controller # C84VV that you referenced does not include this particular display issue, a flashing 0.0, among the possible display messages. My technical contact at Curt has never seen this particular message displayed on a Discovery brake controller. He suggested that either the display is malfunctioning or the controller is bad. Since your brakes are not engaging when you press the pedal with the trailer
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  • Brake Controller Install Parts Needed for 2014 Ford Van without Trailer Wiring
  • To install the Curt brake controller part # C84VV in your 2014 Ford E-350 you will need to install a 4-way with part # 118551 and then use the part # ETBC7 to convert it to a 7-way and install the controller. You are going to have to test all of the wires that lead to the brake pedal switch till you find one that only sees voltage when the brakes are applied.
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  • How to Find and Access the Brake Light Switch Wire on a 2015 Toyota Highlander for Brake Controller
  • If you check out the video I attached you will see how we installed a brake controller in a very similar 2014 Toyota Highlander as your 2015 model. We had to remove the lower dash panel (13:00 mark of the video), to make accessing the green wire possible. The kit used for the install in the video is the part # ETBC7.
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  • Harness Needed To Install Curt Trailer Brake Controller On 2021 Nissan Frontier w/ Tow Package
  • In order to install the Curt Discovery part # C84VV on a 2021 Nissan Frontier with factory tow package you'll simply need the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers part # C51382.
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  • Is The Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller Supposed To Light Up When Vehicle Is Started
  • The Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller # C84VV is supposed to light up when you switch on the ignition or start your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. With no trailer connected you should just see the period(.) on the screen.
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  • Troubleshooting a Curt Discovery part # C84VV Not Working on a 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500
  • On certain model year Chevy and GMC trucks and SUVs there are some connections that need to be made under the hood to make everything fully functional. It happens on vehicles with or without the factory tow package. I checked your order notes and you also bought the Curt Wiring adapter part # C51342. To see what under the hood connections need to be made check out the link I provided to the right that details everything you would need to install a controller like the Curt Discovery part
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  • Curt Brake Controller Adapter Harness for a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • In order to install the Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller part # C84VV on a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee you will need the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers part # C51446 which makes for a plug and play installation.
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  • Is There a Plug and Play Brake Controller Adapter for Curt Discovery in 2016 GMC Canyon
  • I may have a solution for you, but there is not a plug and play harness to install a brake controller like the Curt Discovery # C84VV in a 2016 GMC Canyon. However you can use the # C51515 to provide you with a pigtail harness to hard wire the controller into the new truck. This would be the best and only available solution for you to install this in your new Canyon. You'd just need some heat shrink butt connectors like the # DW05745-5 to make the connections and you're all set.
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  • Troubleshooting Flashing Display of the Curt Discovery Brake Controller part # C84VV
  • The flashing O.L. message with the Curt Discovery Brake Controller part # C84VV when there is no trailer connected indicates that there is a short somewhere on the brake output circuit. I would check all the connections you made on the blue wire from the controller and then also check the trailer connector at the rear of the vehicle looking for any exposed wire or corrosion and fix as necessary. If it only flashes O.L. when the trailer is connected the problem is the same as above but
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  • Installing A Curt Spectrum Trail Brake Controller In A 2020 Honda Passport
  • Hi Louis, Are you not able to find the factory connector to plug in the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter # C51392? If so I've attached a video of another brake controller wire harness that plugs into the same connector on a 2019 Passport to help you find the connector. You can skip past the intro to minute mark 4:49 to see where the connector sits. If you're having a different issue then let me know and I'd be happy to help so you can get your Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller # C51170
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  • Correct Curt Brake Controller Adapter Harness for 2023 Honda Pilot
  • Correct, the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers part # C51392 is a fit for all models of a 2023 Honda Pilot. It will allow you to use a trailer brake controller like the Curt Assure Trailer Brake Controller part # C49UR which is what I recommend. This is an excellent setup that allows for towing a trailer with brakes without any splicing required. The proportional design of the controller will provide a smooth braking feel and the adjustable display will ensure you
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  • Install Harness for Curt Assure Brake Controller for 2021 Honda Ridgeline
  • To install the Curt Assure brake controller part # C49UR in your 2021 Honda Ridgeline the correct install harness is the part # C51392. The other harness was designed for other vehicles and not yours.
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