Will 7-way Connector On 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Work With Autowbrake Trailer Mount Brake Controller?

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Re: Autowbrake Electric Brake Controller - Trailer Mount - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional Item # 3430001 Does a 2021 VW Atlas using a Pollak 7-pin need anything special for this to work? Thanks!

asked by: Lisa M

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As long as the 7-way connector on your 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has 12v power the Autowbrake Electric Brake Controller - Trailer Mount - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional # 3430001 you were looking at will work just fine and is a great option as it installs on the trailer itself and can be towed with any vehicle with 12v power to the 7-way connector.

I included a video of the # 3430001 for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

Your 2019 Volkswagen Atlas has brake controller wiring but it does not currently have a brake controller installed in it. Rarely do vehicles have factory brake controllers and it's basically only trucks that do. Reason being lighter duty vehicles…

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Answer 2

Looking at the setup of a 2017 Forest River R-Pod 182G, you won't be able to put anything on the rear of the trailer so your only real option is going to be on the trailer A-frame. I recommend using the Extra Offset Trailer Spare Tire Carrier by…

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Answer 3

To use the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 your vehicle only needs 12 volt, ground, and turn signals connected to its 7-way socket. What this means is you do not need the brake signal from the 7-way. For example, if you used a…

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Answer 4

When measuring for a trailer cover you want to measure from the front of the trailer box, not the tongue, to the rear including anything that is attached to the rear. This will include a spare or a ladder at the farthest edge at the rear of the…

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Answer 5

It sounds like there is an electrical short on your trailer wiring that is activating your left rear brake assembly and that is why the brake continues to drag and get hot. Since you have swapped the brake assembly out and still had the problem you…

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Answer 6

My technical contact at Tekonsha informed me that an OC error code is typically displayed on a Hayes manufactured product. The error OC translates to open circuit, which indicates that there is not a proper connection to the trailer brakes. This is…

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Answer 7

Sounds like you are referencing the blue wire of the 7-way round connector like what's in the attached picture. If you have no use for an additional 12 volt circuit then it would not be needed. It isn't always needed so it sounds like you may…

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Answer 8

I might have an idea worth considering, but unfortunately I'm not aware of a product like what you are describing. It sounds like a cool idea though. I can't take full credit for this idea because I saw it on an overlanding blog, but he took…

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Answer 9

The weak pulsing you are seeing is normal on the output pin of the connector. That pulse is actually your brake controller constantly testing to see if a trailer is connected. Basically it's looking for a low amperage draw when it applies the…

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Answer 10

The blue wire is for brake output power to the trailer brakes. One end connects to the brake controller and the other end goes to the pin in the trailer connector on the vehicle side that is for the trailer brakes. The Adapter 6 Pole to 7 Pole…

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Answer 11

On some vehicles, the key has to be on for voltage to go back to the trailer connector. On others, it does not. An electric brake controller will always send back some minimal voltage to the trailer connector. This is how it senses if there is a…

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Answer 12

A factory 7-way trailer connector isn't all you need to power a trailer's electric brakes. You still need a brake controller. Some Ford F-150s are equipped with a factory integrated brake controller, which you may have. If your 2012 Ford…

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