Is Circuit Breaker Needed For Curt Echo on 2010 Toyota 4Runnner w/ Tow Package

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Hi, I have a question about installing the Echo on a 2010 4Runner with factory tow package. Would I need to splice in a 30A fuse into the power supply line? Thanks

asked by: Felix Y

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Expert Reply:

Nope, you will not need to install a circuit breaker in your 2010 Toyota 4Runner with the factory tow package to install the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # C51180.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Since your 2015 Ford F-150 has the factory trailer brake controller port and you are using the Redarc Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers #331-TPH-007 you will not need to install a 30 amp circuit breaker. That is only…

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Answer 2

The first thing you want to do is read the instruction manual for your brake controller. Once you have calibrated the device and understand how to make adjustments, it is time to find the best settings based on your vehicle and the trailer you are…

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Answer 3

I took a look at the specs for a 2010 Coleman - Americana Bayside pop-up camper trailer and it has a GVWR of 3,500 lbs and is a single axle. That is consistent with a 10 inch brake assembly, which has a 3,500 lb capacity so we do have electric brakes…

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Answer 4

On each individual electric brake magnet the amperage draw would be 3.0 to 3.2 max amps at 12 to 13 volts on 7-inch brake magnets and 3.2 to 4.0 max amps at 12 to 13 volts on 10 and 12-inch brake magnets. The max amperage draw for the brake magnets…

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Answer 5

On a 7-Way connector the suggested minimum wire gauge for the White (ground) wire, the Red or Black (power) wire, and the Blue (brake power) wire is 12 gauge. The minimum wire gauge for the remaining Green (right turn/brake) wire, the Yellow (left…

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Answer 6

Thanks for the pictures you sent! It looks like you don't have the right plug under your dash which is due to not having the factory tow package on your 2020 Ford Ranger. That's ok, since there's still a solution to adding brake…

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Answer 7

I think you are going in the right direction. I would definitely replace the 14 gauge wire going to the trailer brake magnets with 10 gauge wire or larger. Usually larger than 10 gauge is hard to get into the trailer connector though. I would also…

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Answer 8

As you mentioned, this is normally the accessory battery draining the starting battery (tow vehicle) and most of our products like the Battery Isolation Solenoid, Item #PK5231201, are focused on preventing this situation. It is possible to set this…

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Answer 9

Having the factory fuse is perfectly fine for an aftermarket brake controller. The benefit of a circuit breaker is that it can reset itself so you do not have to replace a fuse should it blow. So you are good to go with the 30 amp factory fuse…

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Answer 10

You can use a 30 amp fuse if you wanted to. The difference is that a circuit breaker like #38630 or #PK54530 will automatically reset should there be a short or overload. With a fuse you would have to replace it.

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Answer 11

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 12

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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