Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2015 Chrysler Town and Country Video

The Chevy Vans are not actually pre-wired for a brake controller. A brake controller has to be partially hardwired in. If your 2007 Chevy Express came with a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector then the blue brake output wire should be ran…

You can certainly add a 7-way trailer connector to your trailer with 6 wires. You would simply have 1 pin on the 7-way connector that did not function. I recommend adding a 7-way molded trailer wire connector like part #H20046, and a junction box…

With the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #SH87FRT you do not have to attach the 7-way to the receiver in the vertical orientation. The kit was designed this way as it would allow for the receiver and 7-way to be completely hidden when…

Is there any way you could reposition the 7-way? That would be the easiest way to use the Curt Mobile Echo part #C51180. We also have an under dash version of this brake controller with the part #C27JR which might be an easier option for you but this…

For your 2017 BMW X5 I recommend using the Curt Echo #C51180, which will provide you with proportional braking for your trailer and offers you an easy plug and play installation on the 7 way that came with your Stealth Hitch #SH85VR. Using a wireless…

The Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 won't itself provide any charge to your trailer mounted battery, but you certainly can still have a 12V power wire ran from the 7-Way to the battery for this purpose with the Echo in place. The Echo…

The trick here is to get as close as possible. If you are talking about less than 2 inches or so, there is nothing to worry about. Having the trailer tongue a bit too high is preferable to it being too low. You may be a good candidate for an…

Per Air Lift the leading cause of air bag failure is tearing or punctures from flying debris or interference with other parts underneath the vehicle. It may be worth taking a look at your existing system and inspect for adequate clearance under the…

To use the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 your vehicle only needs 12 volt, ground, and turn signals connected to its 7-way socket. What this means is you do not need the brake signal from the 7-way. For example, if you used a…

Basically, one friction-style sway control can be used for trailers with up to 6,000-lb GTW. If your trailer's GTW is between 6,000 lbs and 10,000 lbs, you will need two sway-control units, one on each side of the trailer. You will also want to…

The best option for wireless brake controllers is the Curt Echo #C51180. It is the easiest to plug in and go when you need to use a brake controller with your trailer. Once you have a 7-way connector installed in your vehicle, all you need is to…

The Curt Echo part #C51180 draws power from the 12 volt accessory circuit of the vehicle which is also the same circuit that charges a trailer battery. The Curt would not draw power from the trailer battery and especially not when the trailer is…