Wiring Tow Vehicle to Work With Curt C51180 Echo
Question:
Can a flat four pin plug work with this brake controller if we use an adapter that switches the vehicles flat 4 pin into a 7 pin plug. Knowing that only the running lights, brake, and turn signals will be working out of the 7 pin adapter. Assuming we also ground the lead coming out of the adapter Will this brake controller work?
asked by: Edward
Expert Reply:
You are pretty much on the right track. You will indeed need a 4-pole to 7-way adapter like part # 37185. In addition to the lighting functions provided by the 4-pole, you will also need to run the black 12-V power wire from the adapter to the positive battery terminal via a 40 amp circuit breaker like part # 9510. A length of 10 gauge wire like part 10-1-1 (sold by the foot) would also be needed. The power wire is needed to supply the Echo controller that mounts between the vehicle 7-way and the trailer plug. The white wire with the ring terminal would be grounded to the vehicle frame.
Hopefully, the diagram I produced for you will make it a bit more clear.
I will link you to the install instructions for the Echo, as well as a product description video showing how the Echo works.
Products Referenced in This Question
Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Multi-Function Adapter
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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40 Amp In-Line Circuit Breaker - Perpendicular Mount Bracket
- Accessories and Parts
- Wiring
- Circuit Breaker
- 40 Amp
- Pollak
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
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