Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Video

Between the Curt Echo #C51180 and Redarc Tow Pro Elite #RED44FR for your 2019 Nissan Titan I recommend the Redarc as it is a one time install, and very out of the way unlike traditional trailer brake controllers. To install the #RED44FR in your Titan…

By all accounts the Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller #C51170 works well and is easy to use and install on most vehicles. It is a brand new item so not a lot of feedback has come in on it. I did learn a few things though after speaking with our…

So long as your 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the factory-installed 7-way trailer connector, the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 is exactly what you need, with no other parts necessary; The Echo is the easiest brake controller on…

You will want to be extra careful because just adding a transmission cooler and higher capacity trailer hitch will likely not get your Buick Enclave to the 4500 pound capacity. That much discrepancy in the tow package capacities suggests to me a…

The Curt Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller part #C27JR as with most any electric trailer brake controller will draw a very small amount of power even when the vehicle is off so it can save all your settings. That said, the power draw is…

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…

In addition to the trailer hitch #C13383 for your 2017 Chrysler Pacifica there are a few other items I recommend to set the vehicle up for towing. I also recommend etrailer ball mount kit #989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise…

See the wiring diagram below from the Curt Echo #C27JR installation manual. The blue wire is the brake output, the black wire is the 12V power, the red wire is the stoplight switch, and the white wire is the ground. Depending on the vehicle there may…

In order to install the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C56434 on your 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, the first thing you need to do is disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. After this step, you need…

It would appear the Draw-Tite Drawbar #3593 will be the closest we have to the 2-1/4" of rise you are looking for. This ball mount has 2-1/8" of rise. As you mentioned you are concerned with the drop with additional weight you can first…

The warning of the integrated brake controller system on your 2012 Ram 1500 telling you it is disconnected is telling you that there is not a draw on the brake controller output pin on your 7-way. If you put an incandescent circuit tester like…

Both of these are reliable brake controllers. Personally I like the freedom that the Curt Echo #C51180 gives you. You can use it on any vehicle with a properly wired 7-way and trailers with up to 2 braking axles. There is no wiring and it can be…