Does The Curt Echo C51180 Have To Be Installed Level

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Does the unit position relative to level have any impact on its function? Does it operate as well in a vertical position as in a horizontal position. My 7-way plug is positioned at about 45 degrees below level.

asked by: Mark T

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Good news, the Curt Echo 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 to sense the angle that the brake controller is plugged in at and still engages the trailer brakes effectively. I have attached a video of the Curt Echo being installed on a Toyota 4Runner that has a 7-way plug at an angle.

expert reply by: Heather A

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Answer 1

You are on the right track with your thinking and doing exactly what I would do if I were you. You can swap out the slider base of your Companion for GM rail kit to the fixed base part #BWRVB3710 and in the rearmost head position you'd have…

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Answer 2

It sounds like you aren't correctly testing the brake output setting on your Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller #C51180. What you need to be doing is driving 25 mph in an open parking lot and then applying your tow vehicle brakes with the…

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Answer 3

The orientation/angle of the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part #C51180 does not matter. We have tested it on vehicles with 7-way's oriented/angled in all different directions and it has performed flawlessly. Therefore, you should…

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The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part #C51180 due to its design does not have any security features so you are correct in that if some wanted it they could just come right up, unplug it and be off. I have personally not heard of this…

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Answer 5

I checked out our reviews and did not find anything regarding brakes wearing down using the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180. That said, the controller can apply your trailer brakes even if you are not hitting the brakes on your…

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Answer 6

There isn't a specific angle needed in order to use the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180. Any angle will work, including a downward angle, which isn't uncommon. I have added a photo showing the Echo being installed at a…

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Answer 7

Only certain bike racks are rated by the manufacturer for use behind RVs or trailers. This is simply because the ride at the rear of an RV is significantly rougher when compared to the rear of a standard passenger vehicle. The reason for this is that…

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Answer 8

If you purchased a 4-Way/7-Way Hopkins adapter like part #37185 so that you can use the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 then you are correct about only needing to connect the 12V power wire for the brake controller (in addition to…

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Answer 9

Good question, and even with the phone off - or if it dies due to a dead battery - the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 will still work. Like you said, you won't have the ability to use the manual override, but you will still…

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Answer 10

Curt doesn't give great instructions for initial adjustment of the Curt Echo Mobile #C51180 but I'll see if I can help. First you need to set the output which is the first number. Drive 25 mph and apply brakes and if the brakes are too weak…

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Answer 11

The nipple by itself is not a replacement part made available for the strap of the Curt Echo Brake Controller #C51180. You would need to replace the entire strap, which you can get with the following part number: - Replacement Strap for Curt Echo…

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Answer 12

Due to its triple axles accelerometer, the Curt #C51180 doesn't need to be perfectly level, but it will need to be generally pointed in the direction of travel in order to work effectively. I've linked to a product demonstration video for the…

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