Can Curt Echo Brake Controller # C51180 Pair to Phone While Phone is Paired to Car

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Can I use Apple Play for navigation for example on my 2018 Q5, with this unit paired with my iPhone?

asked by: Ken

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, you can pair the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 to your vehicle as well as pair your phone to your vehicle for playing music or navigation.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

As the Manual Override Button for Curt Echo Brake Controller #C83HR is just the manual override, it will engage the brakes fully when pressed. If you have the controller set pretty low, you could use it to feather the brakes a bit, but you will need…

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Answer 2

I spoke to Curt and the Echo Brake Controller #C51180 is not DOT approved. Unfortunately, they also mentioned none of their brake controllers are DOT approved and could not give me a reason as to why this is. With this in mind, I decided to contact…

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Answer 3

The Curt Echo #C51180 does not have to be mounted level for it to function properly. The 45 degree angle of your 7-way plug does not make a difference in the functionality because of the unit's triple-axis accelerometer. The accelerometer is able…

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Answer 4

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 7

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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Answer 8

A factory 7-way trailer connector isn't all you need to power a trailer's electric brakes. You still need a brake controller. Some Ford F-150s are equipped with a factory integrated brake controller, which you may have. If your 2012 Ford…

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Sure thing, I will go ahead and list out what you need for your 2023 Kia Sportage to add a 7-way for a brake controller so you can tow with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C94WR: - T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector…

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Answer 10

Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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Answer 11

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 12

If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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