Will the Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller Draw Power with Vehicle Off

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Does the device use constant power or does it turn on when the vehicle is started? I’ve seen reviews that lights are constantly on. I don’t drive my vehicle daily and want to make sure this will not strain the battery.

asked by: Mike

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The Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller part # C27JR as with most any electric trailer brake controller will draw a very small amount of power even when the vehicle is off so it can save all your settings. That said, the power draw is milliamps so even for a vehicle that is not daily driven there will be no issues with a dead battery. If you want, you can unplug it each time to kill power but that means you lose all your saved settings for the trailer. This is the case for nearly every trailer brake controller.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Generally when the Curt Echo Under-Dash #C27JR says the 7-way is disconnected but it isn't, the issue is actually the 7-way is problematic, either on your vehicle or trailer. I'd check to make sure the 7-way on both does not have bent…

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Answer 2

The #RED44FR is the 331-EBRH-ACCV3, which is the 3rd version of the Redarc Tow Pro Elite controller that was originally only available in Australia; the #331-EBRH-ACCV2 is the 2nd version and has been phased out. They're really mostly the…

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That's correct, any emergency like what you're describing would warrant the use of the manual override braking. The manual override function on the Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller - Bluetooth #C27JR will be activated immediately…

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See the wiring diagram below from the Curt Echo #C27JR installation manual. The blue wire is the brake output, the black wire is the 12V power, the red wire is the stoplight switch, and the white wire is the ground. Depending on the vehicle there may…

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Answer 5

In order to install the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C56434 on your 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, the first thing you need to do is disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. After this step, you need…

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Answer 6

Thank you for all of the info! The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 just requires the trailer lights and 12V power pin to operate properly but the Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller #C27JR and Custom Wiring Adapter…

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As the Manual Override Button for Curt Echo Brake Controller #C83HR is just the manual override, it will engage the brakes fully when pressed. If you have the controller set pretty low, you could use it to feather the brakes a bit, but you will need…

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Great questions! The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 will operate using the settings that you chose in the iPhone app regardless of whether you have the app pulled up or not so you can jump from one app to the next or even turn…

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When it comes to The Curt Echo Brake Controller #C51180 if the Bluetooth gets disconnected or if you lose service, or if your phone battery dies, the last setting you had for the controller would be retained, but you will lose the ability to use the…

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Answer 10

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 11

Curt has started using new brackets for their brake controllers, and that is also true for the Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller #C74VV. To mount this, all you have to do is put the included adhesive tape onto the included bracket and stick…

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Answer 12

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR would be a great choice for your 2022 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. There are other options but this brake controller is my personal favorite. It is reliable and stays out of your way with only the knob showing in the…

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