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Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - Up to 3 Axles - Time Delayed
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Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - Up to 3 Axles - Time Delayed

Part Number: C74VV
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This compact brake controller fits nicely in your cab. You can mount it anywhere you like and it's only 1" thick. The LED display keeps it simple with bar indicators, while the large manual override is easy to reach in a pinch. Great Prices for the best trailer brake controller from CURT. Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - Up to 3 Axles - Time Delayed part number C74VV can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Brake Controller - C74VV

  • Electric
  • Electric over Hydraulic
  • Time Delayed Controller
  • Up to 3 Axles
  • CURT
  • Dash Mount
  • Under-Dash Box
  • Automatic Leveling
  • LCD Display
  • Up to 360 Degrees

This compact brake controller fits nicely in your cab. You can mount it anywhere you like and it's only 1" thick. The LED display keeps it simple with bar indicators, while the large manual override is easy to reach in a pinch.


Features:

  • Time delayed: activates trailer brakes with preset intensity
  • Rocker switches control gain and load settings
  • Large pinch-trigger manual override
    • Easy to reach without taking your eyes off the road
  • LED display is simple
    • Shows settings as spectrum of bars
    • Displays error messages so you can troubleshoot
    • Adjusts brightness for best visibility
  • Auto-sleep mode prevents draining the battery
  • Self-diagnostics monitor trailer connection and check for shorts
  • No mounting restrictions: install anywhere at any angle
    • Included mounting bracket and hardware hold the unit flush against the dash
    • Plug-in, custom adapter (sold separately) available for select vehicles


Specs:

  • Application: trailers with up to 3 axles (6 brake assemblies)
    • Compatible with low-volt, PWM , ABS , cruise control, and electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes
  • Dimensions: 4" long x 3-1/8" wide x 1" thick
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Gain and Load Adjustment

Curt Venturer NEXT

Gain is the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. How much braking output you need is determined by the weight of your trailer; a heavier trailer will need more power to bring it to a stop. You want to go as high as you can without the trailer brakes locking up.


Once you have the gain set, you can fine-tune your braking by adjusting the load control. This controls the aggressiveness of your trailer's braking, meaning how quickly the brakes reach the maximum braking level. If your vehicle takes too long to come to a stop, increase the setting. If it stops too abruptly, decrease the setting.


LED Display

The LED display on the Venturer is large and easy to read at a glance. It will show you what setting the brake controller is on as well as give you information for troubleshooting. You can adjust the screen brightness or trigger night mode so it won't glare obnoxiously on your dash.


Curt Venturer NEXT LED display

Installation

Because inertia plays no role in the functioning of this controller, you do not have to mount the unit at any particular angle. Your mounting options are limitless, so long as you can still easily access the controller and the manual override. The included bracket is designed to mount the brake controller flush to the dash so it takes up almost no space at all.


If your vehicle already has a plug-in brake controller wiring harness, just connect the unit to it. Otherwise, you will need to purchase a vehicle-specific wiring harness (sold separately) to plug into. If a harness is unavailable for your vehicle, hardwiring will be necessary.


Note: If a custom brake control wiring adapter is not available for your vehicle, one of the following will be required:

20-Amp circuit breaker (9506P - sold separately) for 2- to 4-brake applications

30-Amp circuit breaker (38630 - sold separately) for 6- to 8-brake applications


If you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle, take a look at our exclusive 7- and 4-way brake control installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately).


What is Time-Delayed Braking?

what is time-delayed braking

Time-delayed braking means that when you apply the brakes in your vehicle, the controller activates the trailer brakes at a pre-set intensity and rate. Both the amount of braking power (gain) and rate of application (load) can be adjusted to suit your preference, the road conditions, the type of trailer, and the weight of your load. To determine which levels are best for your application, test your towing setup and choose what feels right.



51116 Curt Venturer NEXT Time Based Trailer Brake Control - 1 to 3 Axles

Replaces Curt 51110

Installation Details C74VV Installation instructions



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Customer Reviews

Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - Up to 3 Axles - Time Delayed - C74VV

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (38 Customer Reviews)

This compact brake controller fits nicely in your cab. You can mount it anywhere you like and it's only 1" thick. The LED display keeps it simple with bar indicators, while the large manual override is easy to reach in a pinch.

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E trailer always have what I need



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Very easy to install.



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Product is perfect! Kaitlyn made sure I hade everything for my truck that it was the correct part and kept me posted until my item arrived!! Will always come back here for parts!!



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I received my order on time with all the correct attachments. Super simple to install with the helpful installation guide. I will definitely recommend you guys. Thanks again. S.V.



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Works as described! Installation was easy and instructions were clear. I needed to install a fuse in stud 1 spot on my 2007 GMC sierra classic, but after that, the brake controller activated my electric over hydraulic brakes on my triple axle boat trailer.
Couldn’t imagine what else would be needed beyond what’s offered here.



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Installed but not used with a trailer yet, easy instruction and appreciate the extra hardware for the installation.
Compact and not intrusive. Decided to use the adhesive tape included and taped under the dashboard L of the steering wheel.



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This break controller was easy to install and
Works grat.



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Slimmer than most of the others. Easy install with the additional pigtail.



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Super fast shipping and great prices!



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Almost plug-n-go.The hardest part was where to put the controller !



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Delivered early. Was just what I wanted.



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  • Will the Light on the Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller Drain My Battery?
    Yes, you can! The display light on the Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller item # C74VV is an LED so it draws an extremely low amount of power from your truck's battery. It will not kill your battery.
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  • Green Light On all the Time for Curt Venturer Brake Controller
    A single green light with the Curt brake controller part # C74VV means that no trailer is connector and the manual override or brake pedal is pressed. If you are seeing that all the time you most likely have a short between the power wire of the controller (black) and the stoplight wire (red) which makes the controller think the pedal is applied. Use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to probe the red wire of the controller. If it's seeing voltage all the time then my theory is correct....
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  • Troubleshooting Brake Controller Where Screen is Blank and Stopped Working
    Most likely you blew a fuse if the brake controller screen one day stopped working. But that also depends on how the controller was installed. Basically the black wire of the brake controller needs to have 12 volts ran to it and the white needs to ground properly. If you can verify that and the controller still doesn't work though that would indicate the controller is bad. If it's a Curt Venturer # C74VV like what you referenced then I'd most likely think it's a bad controller as these...
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  • Is Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller a Plug-and-Play Option on 2014 GMC Sierra?
    If you have the factory tow package on your 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, which from your description it sounds like you do, then the Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV is plug-and-play. All you need is the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter # C51451; one end plugs into the brake controller and the other end plugs into the port beneath your dash.
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  • Custom Brake Controller Wiring Harness for 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Installation Location
    For your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the harness connection point is under the dash to the left hand side. I've attached a photo to help as well as a video of this installation. If you are using a Tekonsha Brake Controller like the Prodigy P3 # 90195 then you will use # TK93VR for your wiring harness. If you are using a Curt controller like # C74VV you will use harness # C51446. Finally if you are using a controller like the RedArc Tow Pro Elite # RED44FR, then you will use the pigtail...
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  • 2020 Dodge Ram 1500 Classic WIring Harness for Curt Trailer Brake Controller
    For your 2020 Ram 1500 Classic and Curt Venturer Brake Controller # C74VV you can simply use the wiring harness # C51458 to connect it. It will be a simple plug and play with your factory wiring connectors.
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  • Curt Venturer Brake Controller Troubleshooting on 2009 Saturn Outlook
    It sounds like you might have an issue with your ground, or you may need to simply reset your brake controller now that it has been installed. Once you turn your vehicle on and the trailer isn't connected, there should be a red light that appears on the controller. To reset your brake controller, unplug the pigtail harness for about five minutes. After that, plug the harness back into the brake controller. If resetting the controller doesn't work, try grounding the controller to a different...
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  • How Does Brake Controller Install in 2011 Chevy Colorado
    Yes it is that simple! To wire in a brake controller to your 2011 Chevy Colorado only requires you to wire the four wires of the controller to the 4 wires that are present under the dash of your truck. I attached an install video that shows this process on a similar 2015 Colorado.
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  • Troubleshooting Red Flashing Light on the Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV
    If you check out the picture that I attached you can see that your Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV that you installed is detecting an overload or short on the brake circuit of your 2008 GMC Sierra. The wiring adapter # C51515 that you also installed is the correct adapter so now we need to determine if the problem is on your Sierra or your trailer. If you have another trailer with brakes handy then you can simply hook up to that trailer and see if the same thing happens. Whether...
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  • Troubleshooting Venturer Brake Controller Red Light Comes On Intermittently
    I can help you figure out what's going on with your Curt Venture # C74VV. First lets start with the Red Light that comes on intermittently. The loss of the trailer, intentional in your case, should result in a solid single red light. If this is more of your issue than blinking, the controller is just functioning the way its supposed to when the trailer isn't hooked up. If your red light is flashing instead of solidly lit, according to the directions, a flashing red light indicates that...
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  • Parts Needed To Install Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Factory 4-Way
    You will be able to install the Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV on your 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz with the Pigtail # C77BR. As you only have a 4-way flat you will need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C68JR to install a 7-way on the rear of your Santa Cruz. A Mounting Bracket # C67UR is needed to secure the 7-way since there is not a bumper cutout like you find on most trucks.
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  • Parts Needed to Install Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller C74VV in 1995 Ford F-150
    We can help you with installing a trailer brake controller like the Curt Venturer time-delay controller # C74VV in your 1995 Ford F-150 to operate the brakes on your Hornet trailer. The parts you need depend on how the truck is equipped. If the truck has a factory 4-pole trailer connector you will use harness # C51322 to connect the controller and part # 37185 to provide the 7-way. If the truck has a factory 7-way then all you need is the controller and the harness # C51322. If the truck...
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  • Install Harness for Curt Venturer Next in 2007 Ford F-250
    Yes you do need an install harness to install the Curt Venturer Next part # C74VV in your 2007 Ford F-250 with the part # C51372 being the correct harness.
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  • Will Brake Controller Plug-In Adapter C51322 Fit 2004 Ford Expedition And 2004 Ford E-350
    The Curt Custom Wiring Adapter, part # C51322 is designed to work with the # C74VV brake controller and will fit both of your vehicles if there is a factory trailer connector installed on the vehicle. If you have a 4-way connector on either vehicle then you will also need part # 37185. If your E-350 does not have a trailer connector you will first need to install a 4-way connector like part # 18252. You will then need part # ETBC7 to get a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. If there...
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    We can get your 2005 Ford F-150 with a 4-way set up with a trailer hitch receiver and brake controller so you can tow your trailer. Since your truck does not have a factory hitch, and you need to tow a heavy 7,000 lb trailer, the hitch that will fit and has the needed capacity is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C14357. This is a Class IV hitch with a 10,000 lb towing capacity, which is the most available for your F-150. As for the brake controller, since you already have a 4-way, in...
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  • Parts Needed to Install Curt Venturer in a 2016 Nissan Frontier 4x4
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  • Can Curt Venturer Brake Controller Install in 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
    Yes, the Curt Venturer part # C74VV can be used on your 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a factory 7-way. Next, for a wiring kit to install the brake controller to the 7-way you would want the Wiring Kit for 2 and 4 Brake Electric Brake Controllers # 5506. This will provide the power source and ground for the wiring for the brake controller. You will need to test the wires from the brake pedal switch of your vehicle to find a circuit that has voltage when the brakes are applied and none when...
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  • Is an Adapter Needed to Install Curt Venturer on a 2011 Ram 1500 with OEM 7-Way
    If your 2011 Ram 1500 came with the factory 7-Way then you will need the adapter # C51438 to install the Curt Venturer # C74VV. You can find the plug on your pickup under your driver's side dash near the emergency brake pedal. The black connector on the brake controller is actually a universal connector. This allows you to use a variety of adapters without having to cut the connector off of the brake controller.
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  • Installation of Curt Venturer Electronic Brake Controller in 1999 Chevrolet S-10
    To install the Curt Venturer Electric Brake Controller # C74VV you definitely need the red wire. Black to 12 volt power White to ground Blue to 7-way at rear of vehicle Red to cold side of the stop light switch The cold side of the stop light switch will have power only when the brake pedal is pressed. The red wire carries the signal from the brake pedal to the controller so it can send a signal on the blue wire to the trailer's brakes. The wiring harness to hardwire into your 1999...
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  • Connection Point for Curt Venturer Brake Controller Wiring Under Dash of 2010 Ram 1500
    Thank you for the photo of your 2010 Ram 1500's under-dash wiring. The gray plug shown does appear to be the correct one for connection to the mating gray plug on the Curt wiring harness # C51438. This Curt connector is shown in the other photo so that you can compare the two. The black connector on the other end of the Curt harness will plug in to the wiring at the back of the Venturer brake controller # C74VV.
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  • Location For Brake Controller Adapter # C51436 To Plug Into On 2010 Ford F-150
    On your Ford 2010 F-150, the harness location should be located under the dash, above the brake pedal and taped to another harness. I have attached a photo that shows the typical location for the harness location on your truck. If you have the shifter in the center console of your F-150 it will be located under the center console. I have attached the installation instructions for the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter, part # C51436. The instructions show the typical installation locations for...
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  • Brake Controller Installation on 2004 Ford F250
    Your 2004 Ford F250 will have the brake controller connector located under the dash right above where the driver's right knee would be as shown in the video I've linked for you. Simply use the # C51322 harness to plug the Curt # C74VV Venturer brake controller into the gray connector as shown. It doesn't really matter if your truck's 7-way is OEM or not, as long as it's functional. If you have any difficulties, please let us know and we'd be happy to assist.
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  • How to Install a Curt Venturer Brake Controller in a 2013 Chevy Silverado
    The Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV that you referenced can be installed in your 2013 Chevy Silverado. You are correct in that in order to install it in your truck you will need to remove the connector and hardwire the controller to the wires present under your dash. I attached an FAQ article and video to the right that details exactly how this will be done.
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