How Does Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller Get Power

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Does the brake power for the Curt Echo come from the brake pin on the 7-way connector, or from the auxiliary pin?

asked by: Jim H

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The Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 gets its power from the 12 volt connection on the 7-way of your car, which is also outlined in the linked instructions. Please note that some vehicles may require a trailer to be connected in order to detect a load and activate the 12 volt power.

I have added a pair of links to video reviews of the Echo brake controller for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I have a few things for you to check when it comes to not being able to pair your iPhone with the Curt Echo #C51180. The first thing to do is make sure that you're pairing your phone with the Echo through the app. If you paired it through the…

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Answer 2

To use the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 your vehicle only needs 12 volt, ground, and turn signals connected to its 7-way socket. What this means is you do not need the brake signal from the 7-way. For example, if you used a…

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Answer 3

To get power to the pin in the 1:00 position of the #PK12703 7-way trailer connector, you'd run a length of 10 gauge wire #10-1-1 which is sold by the foot from the terminal for the 1:00 pin on the 7-way to the positive battery terminal, via a…

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Answer 4

The 12-volt power circuit on the trailer connector provides the power for the brake controller which can use up to 10 amps per axle. The controller will 'pass through' the 12 volt power feed circuit to the trailer but it won't have too…

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Answer 5

That would indicate there is something wrong with your trailer wiring most likely. You need to verify that both stop/turn signal circuits on your vehicle 7-way are working like they should. These are the circuits that tell the Curt Echo Mobile…

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Answer 6

The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 is not compatible with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. There is a Manual Override Button #C83HR that is wireless and operates with a CR2016 battery. The nice thing about the Curt Echo is once you…

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Answer 7

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part #C56431 is an excellent option for a 2019 Ford Ranger. It comes with a 7-way trailer connector so in order to add a 4-way as well while keeping the 7-way you'd need to replace the trailer connector…

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Answer 8

I think you are going in the right direction. I would definitely replace the 14 gauge wire going to the trailer brake magnets with 10 gauge wire or larger. Usually larger than 10 gauge is hard to get into the trailer connector though. I would also…

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Answer 9

With the Curt Echo app telling you that there is low battery voltage you may have an issue with the wiring in your 7-way from the vehicle battery. Depending on the age of your battery you will likely want to have it tested if the battery is more than…

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Answer 10

I believe the reason your controller is behaving the way it is is the lack of a direct battery connection. Pressing the brake pedal feeds some power to the unit that disappears once you let off the brake pedal. In order for the Curt #C51180 to work…

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Answer 11

The rule of thumb for estimating a tongue weight is 10-15 percent of trailer weight. A 4,600 pound trailer would have a tongue weight between 460 and 690 pounds. Somewhere between a 1,000 to 2,000 pound capacity jack would be fine. Having a jack that…

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Answer 12

The easiest way to tell if the brakes are working on the trailer would be engage the manual override and have a friend sit outside the vehicle and watch the wheels on the trailer. If they begin to drag when you let off the brake pedal (slowly) on the…

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