Easiest Solution for Installing 7-Way and Brake Controller in 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited  

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I have just the simple solution you are looking for to easily add a 7-way and brake controller to your 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Unlimited...

Basically you have to start out first with a 4-way which covers the lighting circuits of the trailer wiring. For that the easiest and most reliable solution is the Curt kit part # C56407 which installs by plugging inline with the taillight connectors of the Jeep. I attached an install video to use as a guide for this to make it as easy as possible.

So then 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. I don't think an easier option could be possible. This brake controller is proportional too which means it senses the amount of deceleration your tow vehicle is applying and applies the trailer brakes in a relative way.

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 # ETBC7L. 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.

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