Does Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller Allow Current to Reach Trailer Battery

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2020 Honda Ridgeline.... going from 7-wire truck to 7-wire controller does the voltage still go to the trailer battery?

asked by: Jim J

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, the Curt Echo Mobile brake controller part # C51180 does allow current to pass through it and reach your trailer battery to charge it.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Curt #C51180 is a great brake controller and pairs well with any application you might be using it for on your 2020 Ford Ranger. 12v power does work with this brake controller, so your trailer battery does charge properly. The power comes out of the…

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Answer 2

The Curt Echo part #C51180 draws power from the 12 volt accessory circuit of the vehicle which is also the same circuit that charges a trailer battery. The Curt would not draw power from the trailer battery and especially not when the trailer is…

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The Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 won't itself provide any charge to your trailer mounted battery, but you certainly can still have a 12V power wire ran from the 7-Way to the battery for this purpose with the Echo in place. The Echo…

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Answer 4

The Curt Echo Mobile wireless brake controller part #C51180 is a great option that does minimize wiring to install and does still allow the trailer battery to charge via the 12 volt accessory circuit of the 7-way. Since you have an active 4-way…

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Answer 5

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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The Curt #C51180 will work just fine with a vehicle that is equipped with an OEM or aftermarket brake controller. The Echo will not receive any output from the existing controller, as the Echo doesn't have a pin to receive any output from the…

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Answer 7

The reason that 10 Gauge #10-1-1 or 12 Gauge #12-1-1 wire is recommended for 10" brake assemblies, like part #AKEBRK-35-SA, is because they pull more power than the lights on your trailer. I believe the green wire you are referring to carries…

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Answer 8

If your plan was to install a brake controller you'd have to also run the black wire of the 7-Way Adapter part #30717 to the to the positive post of your vehicle battery as well as the ground you mentioned. The Curt Echo part #C51180 that you…

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Answer 9

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 10

The internal accelerometer on the Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 is pretty sensitive. I have actually reached out to my contact at Curt in the past regarding the issue you are describing and he said because of this sensitivity, having…

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Answer 11

The Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part #C51180 receives power from the pin in the one o'clock position, not the center pin (see photo). The center pin for reverse lights and the one o'clock pin for the 12 volt power can be found…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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