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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,C51332

Retail:$150.65
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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.


Curt Venturer 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 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: C51332

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.



51332 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 - C51332

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (132 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: 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: Thomas08/09/2023

It does not fit my vehicle. On the attached photo the connector on the left is the stock dodge plug, the plug on the right is what I just got

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Brooke M.

8/23/2023

Hmm...youll be looking for another white plug like the white harness. Do you know if your truck for sure has the factory tow package?



by: Kory K03/18/2014
2008 Dodge Ram Pickup

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.



by: Robert J. 07/15/2018
2007 Dodge Ram Pickup

This item easily plugged into my Curt brake controller and into my truck’s factory plug. Made for a less than 5 minute install; powering up the brake controller with no issues. Convenient is an understatement with this pigtail. Rig is 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 CTD.



by: Jason 02/23/2024

Slimmer than most of the others. Easy install with the additional pigtail.



by: Steve T.06/18/2016
1999 Dodge Ram Pickup

Perfect fit for my 1999 Dodge Ram. it made installation of the brake controller super easy. I highly recommend paying the extra $** for this item.



by: Tim 09/02/2022

The folks at etrailer are the best! Very helpful and knowledgeable!! The product I received fit perfectly and works great!!

Tim

9/3/2023

Still working great!



by: Jim 02/09/2024
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup

y0u want good go to etrailer was a perfect fit



by: David H07/31/2017

I ordered a fifth wheel brackets and hitch along with curt brake controller and pigtail. Everything fit great with no problems and the service and shipping was very speedy. Highly recommend etrailer for all your needs.



by: Micah07/18/2022
Dodge Ram Pickup

2006 Dodge Ram. Easy install. Plug it in and tie up the wires. I put a wire protector sleeve to cover the wires coming out of the controller.



by: Paul 02/26/2024

Delivered early. Was just what I wanted.



by: Gene 08/14/2023

Almost plug-n-go.The hardest part was where to put the controller !



by: Jesse 12/18/2023

fit and finish was perfect.



by: Jay L04/04/2014

Trailer control shipped quickly, super easy install with the pigtail. Happy customer!



by: Jeff M09/25/2017
Dodge Ram Pickup

In hind sight I probably didn't need to order this item. Forgetting how difficult it was to access the connector on my Dodge Ram when I installed my first (now defunct) brake controller, I imagine it will be a greater struggle to get it to disconnect before putting the new one on. So I think what I'll do is cut the Dodge specific connector off the one end, cut the wires off my old controller and splice this pigtail into it, thus eliminating the need to remove the old connector!

Jeff M.

9/25/2018

My splice job worked as planned however I no longer own that vehicle.



by: Mike D07/16/2016
Dodge

I needed an electric brake control for my 2006 Dodge pickup but was having trouble finding one locally that would plug in to the factory installed plug. If it was a Chev or Ford it was in stock and I didn't want a universal that would have to cut into the wiring. I called etrailer to make sure what I saw on their website was correct and they assured me it was so I ordered it. It arrived, I instaled it and it works perfect.

Michael D.

7/16/2017

Still working fine.



by: John 09/26/2023

Fast Shipping! Works great! Easy to ins tall!!



by: Bill09/12/2022
Dodge Ram Pickup

The directions on this item are horrible. I finally figured it out and was able to install it onto my Ram 1500, but only after spending hours trying to make everything fit right. If you're looking for a hitch setup to pull a trailer long distances, I would advise you to look at other options. This will work for my short trips with my half-ton pickup, but I would not want to pull anything more than 50 miles with this setup.



by: Larry J Warren04/18/2014

Used in conjunction with the Curt brake controller I purchased from etrailer.
Worked perfectly.

Larry W.

4/18/2015

Works fine No reliability issues, worry free.



by: Ralph06/27/2023

Worked great performance as described



by: KEITH09/15/2020

I ordered the Curt TriFlex trailer brake controller. Had to return the first one, due to the manual brake activation lever being sloppy loose. They replaced it with no hassle. It looks cheap but works good so far



by: Robert A.04/21/2017
Dodge Ram Pickup

My 07' Dodge Ram Quad Cab had a factory installed receiver hitch and therefore the plug to which this cable attached. However, I had to go to the Curt mfg website to find a picture of the actual truck plug. Once I found the plug which was buried up in a difficult spot to reach, the cable snapped in easily. It is sufficiently long enough to reach the controller cable if one installs the controller anywhere on the knee panel below the steering wheel.



by: H. Miller11/28/2013
Land Rover Discovery II

I ordered a Curt Discovery trailer brake controller. Exactly what I was looking for and for a great price. Transaction was smooth and easy and the controller arrived within a reasonable amount of time. I liked the parcel tracking that showed the progress of my order.



by: David C05/17/2014

I used this connector with a new brake controller that I also purchased. It was very easy to connect to the controller & truck's electrical system (under the driver's side dash). So far it's working beautifully.

As always, etrailer was excellent with their advice, shipping, and follow-up emails. I have had great experiences with them since 2010.



by: David10/11/2013
2008 Dodge Ram Pickup

The Curt wiring adapter made installation of the Curt Triflex brake controller on our 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 a breeze. Just plug one end into the brake controller plug and the other into the pre-existing plug-in all ready under the dash, then added a couple zip ties to keep it up and out of the way. It couldn't have been any easier. The plug in connection also allows the brake controller to be moved easily from truck to truck if needed


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  • Troubleshooting Brake Controller Install 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500HD that Wont Work w Brake Pedal
  • 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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  • 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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  • Flashing Red Signal With Curt Venturer Brake Controller
  • If your Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV is flashing red that means there is a short on the brake circuit of your 2002 Dodge Dakota. Since the controller is new and your trailer brakes work on your buddy's truck the problem is likely going to be corrosion in the 7-way of your '02 Dakota. You can try and clean it or, assuming you have the factory 7-way, replace it with the Multi-Plug T-One Connector Assembly for 7-Way & 4 Pole Trailer Connector # 20135. It is also vital
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  • Installing Curt Brake Controller on 2007 Chevy Silverado New Body
  • It sounds like you have the correct harness for your Curt Venturer Brake Controller # C74VV and your 2007 Chevy Silverado, which is the Wiring Adapter Harness # C51515. This particular harness does feature a plug on one end that connects to the brake controller itself but as you mentioned the other end features bare wires. This is because the 2007 Chevy Silverado should have bare brake controller wiring, not a plug, under the dash that these wires will connect to. It's possible that
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  • No Trailer Connected Message Shown After Brake Controller Installation
  • The no trailer connected error on most brake controllers simple means the controller does not sense resistance on the brake output circuit. This is usually caused by a short or improper wiring. I recommend checking the vehicle side connector to make sure everything is working correctly with the override. If you don't get signal sent to brake output pin then you know the issue is on the vehicle. If you do then move to the trailer. You can probe the blue wire directly behind the controller
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  • What is Causing My Curt Venturer to Flicker on the Controller?
  • I'm so sorry to hear about your brake controller! I went ahead and brought the issue to my tech at Curt, and he confirmed that it is possible that there is an opening in the wiring or housing that is causing the signal to flicker on your Curt Venturer # C74VV. This is probably the case if you noticed that this only occurs in wet conditions. One way to confirm this is to see if this occurs during dry conditions (or occurs again in wet conditions). The only other possibilities are a short
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  • Curt Venturer Brake Controller Lights Blinking on 2019 Nissan Frontier
  • Thank you for your purchase from etrailer of the Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV. Since the lights (red and green) are blinking, there is indeed a short somewhere, and the brightness of the red light is not an indicator of anything specific. You'll need to do some checking as there could be a number of things causing the short; often, corrosion or dirt may be the cause of a short in a trailer connector. Check the plug to see if there is any type of corrosion built up
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  • What is Needed to Install Curt Venturer Brake Controller in 2007 GMC Sierra New Body?
  • If you have the factory 7-way on your 2007 GMC Sierra New Body you can install the Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV with just the Universal Wiring Adapter for Curt Trailer Brake Controllers # C51515. Should your truck not have a factory 7-way you will still need the adapter, but you will also need to add Connector # PK11898 or, if your Sierra has a round plug with a cap instead of a bundle of wires above the spare tire, use part # 30955 instead. There is going to be a
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  • Brake Controller and Install Harness Recommendation for a 2011 Toyota Tundra
  • For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and applies a proportionate amount to the trailer brakes. To install this controller all you would need is the install harness part # 3040-P. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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  • How Does Brake Controller Install in 2011 Chevy Colorado
  • Yes it is that simple! To wire in a brake controller to your 2011 Chevy Colorado only requires you to wire the four wires of the controller to the 4 wires that are present under the dash of your truck. I attached an install video that shows this process on a similar 2015 Colorado.
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  • Troubleshooting Brake Controller Where Screen is Blank and Stopped Working
  • Most likely you blew a fuse if the brake controller screen one day stopped working. But that also depends on how the controller was installed. Basically the black wire of the brake controller needs to have 12 volts ran to it and the white needs to ground properly. If you can verify that and the controller still doesn't work though that would indicate the controller is bad. If it's a Curt Venturer # C74VV like what you referenced then I'd most likely think it's a bad controller as these
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  • Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller Installation in 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
  • Any trailer brake controller, including the Curt Venturer # C74VV, uses a 4-wire hookup. All brands and models of trailer brake controller have a white ground wire, a black 12V power wire, a red input signal wire and a blue output wire. The white ground wire connects to battery negative; the black power wire connect to the battery + terminal through a 30-amp circuit breaker or fuse; the red input signal wire connects to the cold side of the brake light switch above the brake pedal; and
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  • Troubleshooting Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller With Brakes Always Locked On
  • The Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV could be faulty. To find out for sure you can bench test the controller as per the instructions. I have included those below for you to reference. Before removing it for a bench test I suggest checking the red wire that runs to the brake switch. This should only show 12v power when the brake pedal is pressed. If the brake switch is faulty this would cause the brake controller to believe it needs to send power to the blue brake wire.
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  • Troubleshooting Curt Venture Brake Controller that Doesnt Show Trailer Connected
  • 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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  • Wiring Adapter Needed For Installing Curt Venturer Brake Controller On a 2021 Ram 1500 Lonestar
  • You can use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3024-P with the Curt Wiring Adapter for Cequent Trailer Brake Controller Wiring Harnesses # C51520. These are needed as Curt Does not have their own adapter for the Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV to connect to your 2021 Ram 1500 Lonestar.
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  • Brake Controller Installation Parts Required for a 2020 Chrysler Voyager Without Factory 7-Way
  • To install the Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV on your 2020 Chrysler Voyager you will need a Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118712 to give you the light controls that you will need and an etrailer Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. I have included a video below of a brake controller installation on a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica so that you can see all the steps required for installation. I would recommend that you upgrade your brake controller
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  • Curt Brake Controller Not Working Correctly After Moving It From 2006 Silverado to 2001 Model
  • If you are using the same wiring adapter in the 2001 as you had in the 2006 Silverado, it would explain the problem you're having. Both model years use the same plug, but after the 2002 model year, GM changed the pinout on the connector under the dash. The 2006 Silverado uses the # C51352 wiring adapter, while the 2001 model would use the # C51342. I've edited a photo for you showing the difference between the two connectors, you can move the red wire to the correct location by removing
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  • Installation of Curt Venturer Brake Controller # C74VV in 2011 Ford F-150
  • Your 2011 Ford F-150 has a quick-connect port under the dash to allow for convenient plug-in installation of a trailer brake controller. The harness part you referenced, part # C51436, provides this connection instead of forcing you to hard-wire the unit. Your harness may be pinned out incorrectly for your 2011 F-150. Please refer to the linked article which explains the correct pin assignments for the harness you have. It may just be necessary for you to relocate the ground and brake
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  • Parts Needed To Install Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Factory 4-Way
  • You will be able to install the Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV on your 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz with the Pigtail # C77BR. As you only have a 4-way flat you will need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C68JR to install a 7-way on the rear of your Santa Cruz. A Mounting Bracket # C67UR is needed to secure the 7-way since there is not a bumper cutout like you find on most trucks.
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  • Brake Controller for a 2015 Chevy Traverse with Factory Tow Package
  • There are basically 2 types of brake controllers: time delay and proportional. I would only recommend using a time delay controller if the trailer weight never changes since they require a lot more adjustment and fine tuning to get the trailer braking right when compared to proportional controllers. A proportional controller will apply the trailer brakes in proportion to how much your 2015 Chevy Traverse is braking. As such it is the safest way to stop and reduces wear and tear on the
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  • Where is Brake Controller Adapter Plug Located In 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup
  • The green connector in your truck is not the correct plug. It is normally a blue plug like what I have shown in the photo that plugs into the adapter part # C51332 if you are using a Curt brake controller like part # C51170. There will be a port to plug into if the truck came with a factory 7-way plug just to the right of the emergency brake. If the 7-way plug was installed after-market, you will need to see how far the wires from the plug are extended so you can complete the install
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  • Curt Spectrum Brake Controller Showing no Trailer on 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 After Replacing Connectors
  • Yes, you are definitely on the right track. If your Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller # C51170 is still not showing a trailer is connected and you have already replaced the connectors, I think it has to be a short either on the brake wiring or the brake magnets themselves. Before replacing your brake assemblies entirely, start by just checking the wires to the brake magnets (if you have not done so yet) and look for wires that may be pinched or otherwise damaged and fix as necessary.
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  • Installation of Brake Controller on 1997 Ram 1500 Club Cab with Factory Trailer Plug
  • We do appreciate your continued patronage and I think we can assist you with this. If you can't find the plug and the dealer doesn't offer any help on this, then you can hard wire in the controller to your 1997 Ram 1500, so you will be able to install the controller it'll just be a bit more time consuming. You will need a circuit tester like the # PTW2993 to test wiring functions under the dash, and you may need some butt connectors like the # DW05745-5 to complete your wiring connections.
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  • Quality Trailer Brake Control for a 2006 Dodge Durango
  • You are thinking of Tekonsha brake controllers. They are pretty much the leader in the brake controller industry. The Curt controllers would not be my first choice. I prefer Tekonsha controllers because they have a long proven track record of quality and performance. The Curt controllers are a less expensive option but they are new to the brake controller industry. They did have some performance issues initially but they are improving. I recommend the Tekonsha P2, # 90885. This is a
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  • Curt Brake Controller Recommendation for 2005 Dodge Ram 2500
  • The price for the Venturer controller part # C74VV and install harness part # C51332 is tough to beat but a proportional brake controller will be a much better option. Proportional controllers sense how hard you are applying the brakes and apply the trailer brakes the same way. Time-delayed like the Venturer put out a preset amount of braking power so they aren't as effective. So instead the Triflex part # C24VV with the install harness # C51332 would be the better option for your 2005
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