Fix For Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller Locking Up Trailer Brakes At Low Speeds
Question:
I recently purchased a FreeSolo OG and pull it with my 2013 Jeep Rubicon using the Curt Echo brake controller. I added a 7 way connector with 12V and brake wire to the 4 pin plug and play harness on my Jeep. My camper connections are new and brake adjustment seems correct. I have the Echo set at 10 output and 1 sensitivity. Why are the camper wheels locking up sometimes when I brake at slow speeds? It does not occur at higher speeds and not on all occasions at slow speeds.
asked by: Devin M
Expert Reply:
We have actually run into this issue quite a few times in the past, and there is a simple fix.
The reason the Curt Echo Wireless # C51180 locks up the brakes on your camper only at low speeds is due to it being paired incorrectly, usually plugging in the trailer to the Echo before plugging the Echo into the 7-way connector.
You will need to delete the Curt Echo app and start the pairing process over again. Plug the Curt Echo into the 7-way connector on your 2013 Jeep Wrangler without plugging in the trailer and you should get a flashing blue light. Once you see that light then you can pair the Echo to your vehicle via the app and will get a solid blue light. After pairing you can now hook up the trailer connector and you should now have a solid green light.
You can now readjust your controller and you will not have the low speed braking issues.
I included a video of the # C51180 for you to take a look at.
Michael M.
3/4/2024
Hi Samuel and Team eTrailer, I’ve had a number of terrific purchases through your firm in recent years but this Curt unit is NOT one of them. Four trips and on every one of them I get the trailer tire lock up at some point. In the first three trips, we were fine going out to camp but at some point in the return leg, the slower speed tire lock up returned. This past weekend, I experienced the tire lock up in the first few miles outbound. That evening, I came across your above advice. I deleted the app, uploaded the new Curt app. Solid green light on hookup, tested extensively for 30 minutes on back roads at low speed and all was well. Until we were about a mile from home and lock up hit. AGAIN. Green light still solid… I’m well experienced with towing recreational trailers as well as heavy duty hauling so this is not due to lack of knowledge. Ready to return this and try another option.
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3/30/2024
My problem with Echo is that it will pair with phone instead of app there is no “forget this device “ for Echo. Every other device will have that ability. Also I don’t get any blue light unless trailer is plugged in.