Does It Matter Which Way the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller Is Mounted

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Hi, I am thinking of buying the Echo Mobile Brake Controller Item C51180 but my 7 way connector is installed at an angle using your item 18156. Can the Echo controller be used with this setup for the 7-way controller as it will be sitting at an angle to the direction of travel? Thanks

asked by: Michael M

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The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180 will work just fine mounted in any direction. This has been tested numerous times so the angle of the 7-way trailer connector won't be an issue at all. The trailer connector does not need to be mounted parallel to the direction of travel.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The really great thing about the Curt Echo Mobile brake controller part #C51180 is that all you have to do is plug it into the 7-way you have at the rear of your 2017 Acura MDX and once you sync it to your phone you are ready to tow your trailer.…

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Answer 2

I just spoke with a friend of mine in the technical services department at Tekonsha. He tells me that the RF unit operates at 3.2GHz. The wireless camera systems we offer typically operate at 2.4 GHz, so you will have no worries about the Prodigy RF…

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As long as your vehicle has a fully functional 7-way trailer connector with an active 12-v feed to the pin in the 1:00 position, the Curt #C51180 Echo wireless brake controller would work fine for you right out of the box. The controller has a…

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Answer 4

Tekonsha, one of our brake controller resources, has told us that a diode like #RM-690 is needed on the 2018 Higlander brake light circuit to prevent the controller from backfeeding onto the vehicle wiring. The side labelled "in" goes to…

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Answer 5

Yes, the 2022 Toyota Highlander AWD, V6 with the factory hitch installed will be an adequate tow vehicle for your Kodiak 172E travel trailer. I do recommend using a Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System #EQ37060ET as it will offer you a safer more…

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Answer 6

You assumed correctly. The Blue and Yellow pigtail leads on the Curt Adapter Item #C57672 do not have to be connected to use the Curt Echo item #C51180. You will just need to connect the 4-way to the adapter and then run the ground and power wires.

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Answer 7

Hi Vijay, Since you're wanting to go with a wireless brake controller you can use the Curt Trailer Connector Adapter #C57672 you were looking at and just cap off both the yellow and blue wires with some electrical tape. These can be saved for use…

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Answer 8

There are a few differences between the Universal Installation Kit part #ETBC7 and the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit part #ETBC7L. The biggest one is that part #ETBC7 comes with both the power and brake output wire you will need to run to the cab/battery…

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Answer 9

I recommend using the Wiring Kit #5506 for running the wiring on your 2019 Mazda CX-5 with the Curt Trailer Connector Adapter #C57672. This kit includes duplex wiring for both the charge line and for adding a brake controller. The kit includes a…

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Answer 10

I spoke with my contact at Redarc regarding the Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller #RED44FR referenced in your question. He stated that the remote head cable is a standard RJ45 network cable, so while Redarc does not offer a longer replacement,…

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Answer 11

We have a 4-way to 7-way adapter that was specifically designed for install of the Curt Echo #C51180 with the part #ETBC7L. This comes with all of the wiring and connectors needed to activate the 12 volt circuit of the 7-way which is the only…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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