Will the Curt Echo In-Line Wireless Brake Controller Draw Power Continuously

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Does the Curt Echo inline controller draw power continuously, even when the vehicle is off? Will 12v power continue to be supplied through the seven way connector to charge the trailer battery.

asked by: Don

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In most vehicles, the trailer battery charge line circuit only has power when the vehicle is on. Therefore, you won't drain your battery with the Curt Echo In-Line Wireless Brake Controller part # C79DR installed, even with the trailer left plugged in.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

On the vehicle side of the trailer wiring the brake output circuit is not required to be active to use the Curt In-Line Echo part #C79DR. This controller creates this circuit essentially right behind the 7-way which is why it's not needed.

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Answer 2

With proportional controllers, there will be no power going to the EOH braking unit when stopped, and that includes when you are using the Curt Echo In-Line Wireless Brake Controller #C79DR. Additionally, yes, the 12 volt power will indeed continue…

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Answer 3

The Curt Echo In-Line Wireless Brake Controller #C79DR is designed to be plugged in-line with your USCAR connector that pulls power from the 12 volt power pin. It is designed to be used with a standard 7-way and not a commercial 7-way. The pin-outs…

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Answer 4

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 5

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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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

The first thing you will need for your 1999 D250 is a 4-way. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C55317 plugs into the connection points behind your rear bumper and will allow you to power your trailer's signal lights. Once the 4-way is…

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Answer 10

If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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Answer 11

There is a trailer hitch receiver as well as a 4-way wiring harness that fit your 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL; that said, we don't have any way to reference a VIN so you'll need to confirm if you do have the WL, which is the new model of…

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Answer 12

Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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