Brake Controller Recommendation and Install Wiring for 2005 Audi Allroad Quattro

Question:

I need the most updated and user friendly wiring kit including the 7 pole adapter for my 05 Audi allroad quattro. The trailer is r vision trail lite with electric brakes so I also need any wiring for the brakes.

asked by: Joseph M

Helpful Expert Reply:

All of the 7-way wiring solutions we offer for your 2005 Audi Allroad Quattro do require some splicing to the vehicle wiring but I can help you get the most user friendly and easiest to install solution. First you will need to start with a 4-way (if you don't have one already), for that you'll want the part # C59496 which has a very reliable and high amperage rated converter box.

So the easiest to install brake controller that also works really well is the Curt Echo Mobile part # C51180. Basically this just plugs into an active 7-way and once you sync it to your phone it's ready to go. This brake controller is proportional which means it senses the amount of deceleration your tow vehicle is applying and applies the trailer brakes in a relative way. I attached a review video for this controller for more info on this as well.

To convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller only requires the 7-way adapter kit part # ETBC7. The 4-way of this plugs into the 4-way of your vehicle and once you run the included wiring and breaker up to the vehicle's positive battery post it's active enough to allow the Echo to function. This saves you from having to hardwire in a brake controller which requires tapping into the brake signal of your vehicle and running a few other wires too.

expert reply by: Jameson C