Curt Echo Brake Controller Installation on 2011 Volkswagen Touareg

Question:

I have a 2011 VW Touareg AND a 2005 Chevy Colorado. Will the Curt outboard controller work for me, and are there any extra parts I need? Im having the tow package for the VW installed next week. Heard horror stories about wiring that one, and this unit seems almost too good to be true. Thank

asked by: James S

Helpful Expert Reply:

It's really not too good to be true.

As long as the 7-way trailer connector you're having installed has the 12-volt pin in the 1:00 position active, the Curt Echo wireless trailer connector, part # C51180 would be a plug and play installation on your 2011 Volkswagen Touareg with no extra parts necessary.

For the 2005 Chevy Colorado, you'll need a functional 4 pole trailer wiring harness like # 118301 and the # ETBC7L installation kit. The 118301 taps into the taillights circuits, and the install kit provides an adapter that converts the 4 pole to a 7-way. The only wiring necessary would be running 1 wire under the vehicle to the engine compartment, where it will connect to the positive battery terminal via the included circuit breaker.

I've linked to a demonstration video showing how the Curt Echo and the install kit for the Colorado works, as well as to a video showing the trailer wiring harness being installed on a 1st generation Colorado.

expert reply by: Mike L