Echo Brake Controller Compatibility with 36 Foot Class A Motorhome

Question:

Im towing a car trailer behind my 2008 Newmar 36foot motor home and was wondering if the Echo Brake controller would work? I have air brakes on the motor home and electric brakes on the car trailer.

asked by: Dennis C

Expert Reply:

Typically, as long as the distance between the controller and the smartphone being used as the display isn't more than 40 feet apart, the # C51180 Echo would work. But because we're talking a 36 foot motorhome likely with at least one interior partition, Curt has told me in the past that the Echo wouldn't be a good choice for your application as they couldn't guarantee the wireless connection would be reliable.

Your best bet would be to use a hardwired controller like the Tekonsha P3, part # 90195. If your Mountain Aire is equipped with a factory 7-way, you'd also need a # 5506 install kit. The kit includes 25 feet of 10 gauge duplex cable, but in your case you'd need some extra wire. It's available as part # 10-2-1. You'd need enough length to run from the 7-way to the battery to the dash.

If you don't have a 7-way, you could use install kit # ETBC7 along with the extra wire mentioned above. You'd need to cut off the 4 pole connector on the included adapter and wire it directly into the taillight circuits on the coach.