Can Phone Still be Used When Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller is Synced to Phone

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Can I use the smart phone for calls and photos during trailer towing with the Echo Curt?

asked by: Frank

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Yes, your smart phone can be used like normal to place calls and take pictures when also using the Curt Echo part # C51180. The brake controller app would basically just keep working in the background when doing so.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I have some great news for you, which is that the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 does not need constant service to work. The Echo does require an internet connection in order to be set up but if you do lose connectivity you will…

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Answer 2

We posed this question to Curt in the past and they have confirmed for us that you can have the Curt Echo Mobile #C51180 Bluetooth connected to your smart phone at the same time that the phone is connected to your stereo and there would be no issue.

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Answer 3

The B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount #BWTS10047B referenced in your question includes 3 different sized hitch balls and its weight capacity will depend on which size hitch ball you are using. When used with the 1-7/8 inch ball, it has a 3,500…

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Answer 4

I went to the warehouse to take some measurements and found that from the top of the receiver to the bottom of the 2-5/16" hitch ball was approximately 10-1/2" for the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount with 5" of drop #BWTS10048B…

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Answer 5

The distance from the top of the shank to the bottom of the platform on the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount part #BWTS10048B while in the stowed position is 8-1/2". I am not sure where you were measuring from but if you measure from the top…

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Answer 6

The Buyers Products Adjustable Tri-Ball Hitch part #3371802225 and the Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount part #D900 are both very similar. The main difference as you mentioned is that the Buyers Products Ball Mount has a longer shank which then…

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Answer 7

MaxxTow doesn't offer an adjustable ball mount that uses a 1-7/8 and a 2 inch ball, but Buyers Products offers the #3371802225 which offers a 1-7/8, 2 and a 2-5/16 inch trailer ball. With the 1-7/8 ball in use, the adjustable ball mount has a…

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Answer 8

To install a 2" hitch ball like the #63845 on the Gen-Y Phantom X Adjustable Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers for 2" Hitch - 5" Drop/Rise - 7K #GY87VR you were looking at you will need two wrenches or our preferred method is to start…

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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 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 11

The correct Roadactive kit that fits your 2023 Ford F-150 is the part #RAS3611-YHD. I really like the RAS kits as they basically don't have any downsides. You get the adjustable support, an easy install, no maintenance, and actually improves…

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Answer 12

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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