Will Curt Echo Brake Controller Work on 1982 Chevy C10

Question:

Will this work for a 1982 c10? I just recently installed the t adapter to the 7 pin for my car hauler.

asked by: Avern

Expert Reply:

The only thing the Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 needs on the tow vehicle for proper operation is a 7-Way connector with the 12V pin activated. If your 1982 Chevy C10 is equipped with a 7-Way and that circuit is active the Echo will work perfectly and you are good to go.

It sounds like though that you might have a 4-Way connector on the truck and you're using an adapter like the Hopkins # 37185 to connect with the 7-Way on your car hauler. If this is the case you will just need to run the black 12V wire from the back of the adapter up to the battery on your truck using 10 gauge wire # 10-1-1 (sold by the foot) via a 40 amp breaker like # 9510. This will activate that 12V circuit so the Echo can be used.

I have attached a video demonstration on the Curt Echo along with the written manual that you can check out as well.

expert reply by: Chris R