Will the Curt Echo Brake Controller Work With a 5 to 7-Way Adapter

Question:

Hello, I have the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller for my 2015 Audi Q7. The boat trailer that I will be towing has a flat 5 pin connector, Im wondering if its as simple as purchasing a 7 round to 5 flat adapter and the Curt brake controller will work with this setup?? Thank you for your help!

asked by: Mike H

Expert Reply:

The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180 won't work with an adapter like the Adapter 7 Pole to 5 Pole Flat part # A75TB because the 5th pin on a 5-way is typically for reverse so that's what it would correspond to on the Curt Echo. Therefore, you'd need to replace the 5-way with a 7-way, the Hopkins 7-Pole Round Connector part # H20042.

expert reply by: Conner L