Can Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller Be Connected to Smartphone that is Playing Music

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Will my phone be able to run the Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller and be connected to my car stereo at the same time?

asked by: Chris

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We posed this question to Curt in the past and they have confirmed for us that you can have the Curt Echo Mobile # C51180 Bluetooth connected to your smart phone at the same time that the phone is connected to your stereo and there would be no issue.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Thank you for purchasing from etrailer the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180. Normally if the Echo will not power on, the issue is with the 12 volt circuit on the 7-way and we'd have you test that. However, in your case,…

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Answer 2

Yes, your smart phone can be used like normal to place calls and take pictures when also using the Curt Echo part #C51180. The brake controller app would basically just keep working in the background when doing so.

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Answer 3

The Buyers Products Adjustable Tri-Ball Hitch part #3371802225 and the Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount part #D900 are both very similar. The main difference as you mentioned is that the Buyers Products Ball Mount has a longer shank which then…

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

Sure thing, I will go ahead and list out what you need for your 2023 Kia Sportage to add a 7-way for a brake controller so you can tow with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C94WR: - T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector…

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Answer 7

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Answer 8

It's very easy to install a trailer brake controller on a 2021 Honda Ridgeline. I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part #90195 which comes with a harness that you could simply attach to the one that came with the…

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Answer 9

Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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Answer 10

If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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Answer 11

Currently the Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 will not work with Android Auto on your vehicle dash. So while you will be able to use it on your android phone it will not interfere with you using the OneControl app while connected to…

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Answer 12

The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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Can Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller Be Connected to Smartphone that is Playing Music

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