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No bulky box under the dash or wiring through your interior — the Autowbrake bolts straight to your trailer. The compact 5-1/4" long x 6-7/8" wide x 1-1/2" tall unit stays out of sight and out of the cab. Because it’s trailer-mounted, you can tow with any properly wired vehicle without extra setup. The weatherproof casing protects it from rain, snow, and road grime so you can leave it mounted full-time.
Adjusting brake power doesn’t mean bending down under the dash. The wireless key fob lets you fine-tune braking output or hit the manual override right from your seat. Press all three buttons at once for a quick manual brake pulse — handy for stopping sway or keeping control downhill. The remote’s signal won’t trigger your trailer lights and gives smooth pulsing action instead of abrupt lockup.
Inside the main module, sensors track deceleration and match the trailer’s braking force to your own. Light pedal pressure means light trailer braking; hard stops bring full braking power. There’s no push-pull lag — just even, proportional braking every time. The system supports electric brakes on 1 to 3 axles and draws up to 15 amps when active for strong stopping power on heavier loads.
Setup is quick with simple weight presets and automatic memory. Use the A and B buttons on the module to pick one of three weight levels — up to 3,500 lbs (1 blink), 3,500–6,900 lbs (2 blinks), or 6,900–12,000 lbs (3 blinks). Once calibrated on level ground, the controller remembers both calibration and settings even if power is removed. Thanks to Smart Start memory, just plug in your trailer next time and you’re ready to go without resets.
The Autowbrake connects with five color-coded 14-gauge wires directly into a trailer junction box — blue for brakes, black for power, white for ground, and green/yellow for turn/stop circuits. It’s compatible with ABS brakes, cruise control, low-voltage wiring, multiplex systems, and PWM signals. A solid ground ensures consistent performance in all weather conditions, backed by a 3-year controller warranty and 1-year remote warranty.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
93% were satisfied with this product
7% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
After installing this controller, towing my trailer has become so easy! I just plug in the electrical cable to my truck and go. If I need to adjust the braking strength, the remote on my keychain makes it simple with just a few clicks. This is much better than the Echo controller I was using. I love it!
Was easy to install had to buy another 7 pin cable on my trailer since some got used up in the recommend junction box for the install. Trailer inspection place never saw anything like that before, but was able to prove that it works. I do recommend instead on a brake controller under your dash.
Installed this on my ski boat tandem trailer because we are towing with a Cadillac Lyriq BEV and the 2024 Lyriq 600E only had a flat 4 trailer connector. This unit will self-disable if it detects a brake signal from another controller so I can tow the trailer with other vehicles. Brakes are saltwater proof drum type. Made a harness that has both a 4-pin flat to fit the car and a 12v plug (to power the controller and the brakes) to fit into the power socket inside the rear hatch of the Lyriq and both pigtails correctly installed into a 7-way RV blade socket. Works great - set the brake effort slightly low to allow the Lyriq to capture as much regen as possible here in the NC mountain downhill runs and have the FOB to allow more trailer brakes if needed. Lyriq tows great - do not miss the engine screaming 4k+ RPM uphill climbs from our old Buick Enclave.
Works as advertised! I appreciate the freedom to switch between vehicles that may or may not have brake controllers installed, the fob is very convenient for testing and confirming braking strength for your load. Installation was straightforward on my Timpte 718 trailer. Be sure to check your trailer wiring - not all wiring harnesses or companies follow the standard color scheme and some trailers have onboard power handled in different ways.
After a year I don't know what I think of this product. I installed the Autowbrake in a 20ft enclosed trailer that I pull behind a 32ft Class A diesel pusher that has enough power that in the drivers seat I can't tell if all the brakes on the trailer are locked up or engaging when they are supposed to. To confuse the issue the trailer brake wiring was a broken mess that had to be fixed before the AutowBrake could be installed. I have only done one long distance drive pulling the trailer since installation. I need to try using the trailer with a regular truck. I will say that the website and the installation instructions could use a lot more information on error codes and what to look for when things go wrong. I am basing the rating on the fact that I can't tell if it is working if standing still and have no way to know if it is working when moving so it is really a review of my inability to test it.
I think it was easy to program and I am glad to have electronic trailer brakes while pulling a 1650 pound teardrop trailer with my subaru forester that has a 1500 pound tow capacity. The drive from Oregon to Michigan had no issues. The people with autobrake are very helpful in assisting if you should have any questions. I like that the brake system does not require a module inside the vehicle. Instead it is attached to my trailer and in the event this trailer has to be pulled by another vehicle with a seven pin connection the switch over should be seamless
I bought the Autowbrake controller last year (July 2019) when I bought my used teardrop camper. I chose the Autobrake because I knew I would be purchasing a new tow vehicle in a year or so. In June 2020, I replaced the 2009 Subaru Forester with a 2020 Subaru Outback. After getting the Outback set up with a 7-pin connector, it was so easy to hook up the teardrop & recalibrate the Autowbrake with the Outback. I've only had to use the fob once & it worked well.
Works great. Would recommend practicing with it before hitting the road because it does act a little different than a regular brake controller. Requires a little more effort on braking for it to engage.
This product makes super sense. Put the controller on the trailer, it does not affect any of the cars computers or electronics... Anyone can borrow your trailer and they are safe!
The install was super easy. (I have a Porsche Cayenne which required the dealer to activate the power to the plug...gave us some fun during install, not autobrakes issue).
Once installed the calibration is the key...get the trailer on a flat surface...It makes a difference. Once you are calibrated it works great. The key fob tweaks the settings nicely.. My fob was not labeled but I understand the new ones are... So you adjust in the correct direction.
I did call support a few times as the Porsche gave us a bit of a headache with its power source. Support was great. They took me into super detail so I could test the wiring to make certain everything was correct and working properly..
Going forward, this is the only controller I will us on my trailers.
If I had one wish, some feature that talks back to the key fob so you know its working and what setting you are currently on. It works so well, your trailer never tugs or hits the toe vehicle....
A little thinking was required to install on my travel trailer, which is designed with a single 12V bus connected to the house battery, tow vehicle battery, and break-away braking system. If I had powered the Autobrake directly from that bus, then it would have remained powered (by the house battery) when the trailer is disconnected from the tow vehicle. So, I split this common 12V bus into two parts---with the Autobrake powered by the tow vehicle and the break-away braking system powered by the house battery. If there was some better way to install on my trailer, I did not see it on the instructions or website.
I would prefer a design where the Autobrake remote control has two-way communication with the Autobrake, displays status information, and has a hard-wire power source (e.g. to a USB port in the tow vehicle), even if the cost was higher. With the current design (button battery inside the remote, one-way communication) I am always worried that the remote will fail in sway crisis, when I will want to apply the trailer brakes manually.
Still, this is a good product and I'm very glad to not have a traditional brake controller mounted in the tow vehicle.
Buggy but works.
After installation but before calibration, the unit displayed random light flashes that didn't conform to anything in the installation or troubleshooting info. I was concerned that I had miswired something and spent a frustrating hour trying to figure it out. I finally just drove it and did the calibration procedure. The lights went out and the unit functioned as designed. The next day, upon startup to leave on a trip, the trailer brakes locked up in the driveway. Not sure why. I stopped and restarted the car and all was fine. Subsequent trips were fine.
Last week, after storage for 6 months, I hooked up and went for a test drive. The control fob wouldn't cause the brakes to engage. I eventually figured out that the fob battery was dead. There is no LED indicator when a button is pushed to show that the battery is okay, or if there is, it isn't working. Then, with a new fob battery, during a test drive, the fob still would not cause the brakes to engage, which is an important function for combatting death sway. I went on the trip anyway. After the trip, I went on another test drive to recheck the brake levels. I decided to test the fob brake engagement again. On the lightest of 3 trailer weight settings, and on the second from lowest brake force setting, the fob locked up the brakes. So, good news that the fob now works, bad news that it engages the brakes somehow at the highest level.
Unfortunately, engaging the brakes with the fob is the easiest and best way to see what brake force level is being applied. My fallback is to use a thermal temperature gun to check on brake drum temperature as a crude way to adjust the braking force.
In summary, the Autowbrake does work, but there are lots of glitches that make it a challenge to get them to work right. I suspect that lots of people set it on low, think they have trailer brakes, but really don't, so never complain. I also tow the same trailer with a vehicle with a Redarc wired brake controller, which is far superior to the Autobrake in many ways. If our Subaru could be easily wired with the Redarc, I would have.
I've had this for about a year and it seems to be a good product. it definitely works, however the fine tune adjustments done with the fob don't seem to really do anything which is the reason I didn't give it 5 stars. I mounted it on a trailer that we use to tow a Miata or a side by side that total about 3500-4000 GTW with a 2020 Blazer. The Blazer has a tow package but doesn't have a brake controller. I didn't want to mount an aftermarket controller in the Blazer, so this is a perfect solution.
We initially had trouble with the brake controller and got outstanding service. The company re-programmed it to better suit the weight of our trailer (very light for one with a brake controller). They were great! Courteous and efficient. Since we got it back we have had no problems. This is a much better solution for us than drilling through the plastic inside the vehicle and having an ugly controller inside. It brakes smoothly and is easy to adjust (although we haven't had to since the reprogramming). Would definitely buy again and recommend.
Lynn
7/2/2021
Great! Had to perform a VERY fast stop to avoid being the fourth car in what turned out to be a three car car accident. No trailer sway, perfect control, which was important, because I had to steer through flying debris. Would definitely recommend!
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I purchased this controller to go with a retrofit brake install on my single axle cargo trailer. I tow with an Audi Q7 and the dealer cost of installing a standard trailer brake controller was very expensive and would have required a service visit. I ordered the unit online and had had it installed by my local trailer dealer at the same time as they installed a new axle and brake assembly. The thing works perfectly. I also like the manual controller which I can actuate manually in the car while driving (stop and start) about town to reduce wear on my Audi Brakes. I am happy with the functionality, the ease of operation and the price of this product.
George W.
11/23/2021
Still working fine . I use it a lot.
I wish i could have known about this controller sooner. Very easy to install and program. Very smooth braking. Thank you for all the help to solve my braking problem. Dave
Works great! Easy to in stall and opera te.
No problems this far. Can’t wait to test it more
The brake controller works great and as described. The installation was easy and it was great to be able to put it inside my Scamp trailer. After disasters of where and how to install "old style" controllers this was a welcomed change.
Works very good and was easy to setup. I installed it on my 7x14 double axle trailer(Both axles braked) that I pull behind my fifth wheel trailer, I pull a 2,000lb sxs and it works great. I also pull the same trailer and sxs with my Ford Ranger with no issues. All I had to do was run a power wire on my camper which was simple to do, and just plug in and go on the Ranger. Definitely worth the money.
We tow our 1500 lb. Aliner Ranger with a 2013 Toyota RAV4. This vehicle does not come with any tow package provision from Toyota. The Autowbrake made using the electric brakes dirt simple. Install a 7 way plug, run power to the black power wire on the 7 way, wire the Autowbrake into the trailer wiring, calibrate, and go.
Why the Autowbrake instead of the Curt or Tekonsha wireless controllers? Operating it is as simple as plugging in the trailer. Let the black box work its magic. No apps to crash, phones running out of battery, no fighting over 12v accessory ports, and no pieces to leave in a different vehicle.
***Do not run power to the blue brake wire on the 7 way, or the Autowbrake will not function. I discovered this the hard way. My photo showing that blue wire from the vehicle hooked up is what NOT to do! The brake post should be only the Autowbrake blue wire and the blue wire going to the trailer brakes.
Instead, wire the blue wire on the Autowbrake to the blue brake wire (or whatever color wire powers your trailer's brakes) on the trailer. I used a junction box to accomplish this. You will also need lots of 10 gauge and 14 gauge ring terminals and a good crimper to install. There is an install kit I purchased that had almost all the terminals I needed.
Calibration is simple. The instructions were spot on for this. Then, drive around to fine tune the braking force for your specific vehicle and trailer. This is easy to do with the remote.
The Autowbrake fades into the background when driving. The camper stopped without drama, even during some hard stops. One quirk is the Autowbrake takes half a second to release the brakes from a dead stop. This came in handy going uphill, when I had enough time to get my foot from the brake to the accelerator. The brakes also work in reverse, which I understand is not always the case.
In summary: expensive, and worth it. It's seamless once installed. It controls the brakes wonderfully. And, it only needs a power supply from the tow vehicle to operate.
I’ve had the auto break for about a year so far it’s an excellent product I have a 2019 Ford ranger and i pull a Forest river Geo pro trailer there’s not much room in the Ranger for a break controller and I did not want to drill holes in my new truck the auto break fits perfect on my Geo pro I almost forget it’s there it works great.I set it up once and never thought about it again and I’ve been on many trips.Highly recommend it if you’re limited on space.
John
5/15/2022
Works as good as the day I put it on no problems would highly recommend. Haven’t had any issues and I’ve been on many trips. Would buy again.
I installed the unit on a 13 foot Scamp. The unit went through the calibration procedure with no issues. Since the trailer wheels were elevated above ground I was able to spin the tires and visually confirm the Autowbrake controller was activating the brakes. Also confirmed operation of the fob. The scamp weight is 1800lbs thus autowbrake braking level 1 is required. I was unable to increase the braking level to 2 or level 3 even though I followed the instructions through several attempts. this is one reason I rated the unit a 4 star.
The brakes on the scamp are new and using the fob I was able to burnish the brakes in good fashion by driving at low speed and using the fob to engage the brakes. I was pleased with that aspect.
As an engineer I was skeptical about mounting a brake controller on the external frame of the trailer but as soon as I removed the controller from the shipping box I was impressed with how sturdy the unit is and no longer had any concerns with external mounting.
The scamp wiring is simply wire nuts, internal in the scamp, in a somewhat, challenging to access, small compartment. I changed out the wire nuts for crimp connectors because I like solid electrical connections. If the autowbrake controller fails I will need to redo these connections. It would be nice if the autowbrake was fitted with a plug that would make changing the unit a snap. This is also part of the reason I rated the unit a 4 star.
Early after install, but product was new and on-time, had all the installation pieces and instructions, installed easily as per directions, calibrated with my BMW X7 just fine, communicates with the FOB.
I got this for a small 1800lbs (dry) travel trailer that I tow with a subaru outback 3.6R (3000 lbs) towing. Although not a big trailer, the towing vehicle is not super powered, so the brakes working helps quite a bit, especially in the mountains I live in. I had used a curt echo for a few years and could never get it dialed in, to soft at highway speeds or mountains, but brakes to hard at slower speeds or stop and go traffic. I was always adjusting it, and the new app fights me all the way.
The autowbrake on the other hand just works. I used it on a trip to S. Utah which has several mountain passes, and it was smooth and effective. I realized it really was the scho that was stressing me out, the trailer was fine all along. I just with I would have gotten this years ago.
It has a slight delay when releasing the tow vehicle brake to when the trailer brake releases, which is nice on hills.
My only negative is my trailer wiring did not allow for a disconnect from trailer battery - it is currently powered from that. It’s fine while in season, as the trailer solar covers it, but I’d have to pull the fuse if the I store the trailer for long periods as there is a drain from the device. I might rig a switch, or look to rewire the whole harness if I get the motivation.
Works as intended. Install was easy. I have an EV and the dealer and surrounding trailer shops refused to put a 7 pin on. So this was a great alternative. I think I would have given it 5 stars if it had come with 2 remotes as there is a great of a chance to break/lose the only one it came with.
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Bill B.
7/22/2022
Still quite happy with the controller. I now also pull this trailer behind my 5th wheel camper, and the autobrake is awesome for this too.