Which Wireless Trailer Brake Controller Is Best

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Hello, I have a 2019 Volvo XC60 T8 Inscription and I’ve been using the Tekonsha Prodigy RF 90250, which uses radio frequency. I’ve had great success for past 6 years of towing but recently my Tekonsha unit broke due to user error so I’m in the market for a new brake controller. I see three options: 1 Replace with the Prodigy RF that now uses Bluetooth, 2 Try Curt 51180 Echo, or 3 Autowbrake Part Number: 3430001. My concern with all of these is the use of Bluetooth vs radio as Radio generally has a stronger and longer range than BT. Can you highlight any major differences I should consider between these 3? Which one do you recommend? Lastly, I see that Curt makes a True Course Trailer Sway Control Part Number: C94VV. Can this be used with the 3 brake controllers above? I’d assume for the Tekonsha and Curt controllers you plug trailer 7-way into the Sway control and then the Sway control 7-way into the brake controller, is that right? I was driving in wind today and didn’t like how much I was swaying, especially with Semis going by. Will this help?

asked by: Brandon Y

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Hey Brandon, I would strongly recommend sticking with the Tekonsha RF brake controller part # TK94FR. We know this works really well and it sounds like it worked well for you too. The Curt Echo is not reliable enough for me to really ever recommend it for anyone. The Autowbrake part # 3430001 is a really solid option too but the overall feedback we've gotten is that the RF is best overall.

The Curt Truu Course part # C94VV is perfectly compatible with all of the mentioned controllers.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Brandon Y.

4/29/2025

Can you say more about reliability issues with the Echo? My local trailer store highly recommends so I’m confused.

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Jameson C.

4/29/2025

@BrandonY The big one right now is the app changed and many people were having a really hard time connecting their phone to it after making the update. Maybe it's better now but it was pretty bad there for a bit and it soured my perception of it.

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Brandon Y.

4/29/2025

@JamesonC thank you that ms very helpful! I purchased the Tekonsha! Can you tell me a bit more about the Curt True Course Advanced? Like if it seems to actually help with sway and how it accomplishes this? Does it have good reviews and seem like a good product?

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Jameson C.

4/29/2025

@BrandonY It does a great job. Basically what it does is use internal sensors to detect any trailer sway and then it lightly grabs the brakes of the trailer to straighten it out and stop the sway. It does have solid reviews and it is a good product.

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Answer 1

Hey Ray, so we have the part #18159 which would work great to secure the 7-way of the #ETBC7L that you'll be installing with the Curt Echo #C51180. It's also pretty easy to install too.

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Answer 2

I was able to get the following image information from ARK for their Xtreme Off-Road Swivel Trailer Jack #ORJW750BD which shows the different lengths for the jack in the storage position depending on which setting you have it in. The overall length…

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Answer 3

When folded up and traveling the Xtreme Off-Road Ratcheting Trailer Jack item #ORJW750BD is 29" long from the top of the jack to the bottom of the wheels. From the bottom of the wheel to the center pivot point where the bracket attaches is…

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Answer 4

If the pneumatic tires on your Trailer Valet #STC-V211 are needing to be aired up each time you use your trailer I suggest either using a tire sealer product like Slime Tire Sealant #SLM10007 or if that does not solve the issue replacing your…

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The Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2-5/16" Hitch Ball #TVXL25 actually has a 10,000 lb trailer weight capacity and 1,000 lb tongue weight capacity. It is very likely that your 20 foot travel trailer will have a weight that is…

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Answer 6

The Ark jack you referenced would not go up high enough for the height of your trailer but we do have the similar Ark jack part #ORJW750BD that can go up several inches taller and would work for you.

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Answer 7

Technically if your trailer has a tongue weight (TW) of 500 lbs then it falls into the 500 lb max TW rating of the Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover #STC-V211. The only problem that I see is that you are at the max capacity of this jack…

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Answer 8

Here is an image I have from the Xtreme Off-Road Swing-Up Trailer Jack #ORJW750D in zinc which will have the same dimensions as the black Jack #ORJW750BD you are looking at.

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Answer 9

The CE Smith Boat Trailer #CE48810 is a great choice to transport your Sun Dolphin Pro and using a trailer dolly will absolutely work for you. You could use the Rack'Em Trailer Dolly #RA20 if you wanted as the tongue weight of your trailer will…

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Answer 10

Sway control is designed to be used in situations where the trailer sways under adverse conditions such as high winds or when large vehicles are passing causing the trailer to become unstable. Sway control also helps if you have to maneuver suddenly.…

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Answer 11

Hey John, yes you can use the Tekonsha RF brake controller part #TK94FR on a 2022 Toyota Sienna with a 4-way but you will need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way using the part #ETBC7L which activates the 12 volt accessory circuit as well which the…

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Answer 12

The long brackets of the Removable Extreme Off-Road Swing-Up Trailer Jack #ARK57FR that mount on inside of trailer frame are little misleading since they are much taller than the bracket on the other side of the jack that it attaches to. Basically…

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