Trailer Turn Signals are Activating Trailer Brakes

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I have a 2021 Durango RT... I installed the 4 flat harness along with the 7 pin... I recently bought the echo Bluetooth controller... What other wires am I going to have to run? I already grounded the 7 pin and ran power with a 30 amp inline fuse. Also is it normal for the trailer brakes to engage when the turn signals come on. Ive been experimenting with a smaller trailer until I pick up my travel trailer.... If you need more information or clarification please let me know. Thanks Anthony Baca

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The Curt Echo # C51180 is a Bluetooth brake controller so you don't need to run any more wires. As far as the brakes being activated when the turn signals are on, it sounds like you might've wired the brakes into the combined stop/turn signal circuit on the trailer or there is a short between the turn signal wire and the brake output wire on the 7-Way.

I'd recommend double checking your wiring and make sure that your ground is onto the frame of the trailer and your connectors are clean and not all corroded.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

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 2

The Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 is not required to be at perfectly parallel to operate properly. It sounds like the unit did not calibrate correctly. When the Curt Echo is plugged in you will see a yellow light flash for 5-8 seconds…

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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 4

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 5

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 6

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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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

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 9

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 10

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Answer 11

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 12

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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