What Parts Do I Need To Upgrade My 4 Flat To A 7 Way Connector And Use A Wireless Brake Controller?
Question:
I have a trailer with 7 pin connector with brakes. My vehicle has a flat 4 pin connector so it looks like I need #57672 do I also need to hook up the other wires to use my wireless curt brake controller saw a kit #51500
asked by: Larry J
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you are definitely on the right track here. You would plug the Adapter # C57672 into the existing 4 flat plug. Then the Kit # C51500 contains the rest of the wires you will need to run to upgrade to a 7 way. From there you will be ready to plug in and use a wireless brake controller like the # C51180.
Since the Curt echo works off of the vehicles brake lights, technically you would only need to connect the 12v wire to the 7 way plug in order to use it. The additional wires would only need to be run to the front of the vehicle if you plan to use an in-cab brake controller like the Tekonsha P3 # 90195.
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
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- Up to 2 Axles
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Curt Universal Wiring Kit for Trailer Brake Controllers - 10 Gauge Wires
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Curt Trailer Connector Adapter - 4-Way to 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat
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Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole Vehicle End Trailer Connector
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
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- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
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