Easy Way to Install Brake Controller in 2016 Kia Sedona with 4-Way

Question:

Thank you for your response. Unfortunately I am living in the stone-age with no mobile phone. :-) Can you add the extra parts I would need in this case?

asked by: Jason R

Helpful Expert Reply:

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.

To convert the 4-way of your 2016 Kia Sedona 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Jason R.

6/24/2020

Thank you for your response. Unfortunately I am living in the stone-age with no mobile phone. :-) Can you add the extra parts I would need in this case?

Jameson C.

6/24/2020

I can definitely help but we'll need to go a different route. You would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well. For a standard brake controller the # TK63VR is a really great solution. It is proportional and reliable like the more expensive controllers while at a much better price.