Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1-3 Axles - Time Delayed
Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In
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Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1-3 Axles - Time Delayed
part number: C74VV
A simple LED display and a pinch-trigger manual override make this time-delayed brake controller easy to read and easy to use. Installation is quick and simple with no mounting restrictions. Activates brakes with a preset intensity.
Features:
- Brake controller activates trailer brakes with preset intensity
- Adjustable power output control lets you select the amount of braking force
- Rocker switches located on left front of module for easy access
- 10 Gain settings and 9 load settings allow you to adapt to various driving conditions
- Select a higher setting for harder braking and lower for more gradual braking
- Pinch-trigger manual override is within easy reach for controlling trailer sway or stopping in emergencies
- Simple LED display shows the amount of power output
- Self-diagnostics monitor trailer connection and check for shorts
- LCD display shows power adjustments in 1.0 increments
- Brightness is adjustable for optimal visibility
- Auto-sleep mode prevents battery drain after 5 minutes of idle time
- Quick and easy installation with no mounting restrictions
- No need to mount level - install anywhere at any angle
- Included mounting bracket and hardware designed to hold brake controller flush against the dash
- Plug-in, vehicle-specific brake control adapter (sold separately) available for select vehicles to reduce installation time
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 Adjustment
Gain control lets you set the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes, adjusting in increments of 1. 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. Typically, the gain is only readjusted when you experience changing road conditions or if the weight of your trailer changes. To get more power to your brakes, press the left-hand upper rocker switch. To decrease the gain, press the lower switch. When you make your adjustment, the gain setting will show on the LED screen for 5 seconds as a series of bars and then go into sleep mode to reduce drain on the battery.
Load Control
Once you have the gain set, you can fine-tune your braking by adjusting the load control on a scale of 1 to 9. This controls the aggressiveness of your trailer's braking, meaning how quickly the brakes reach the maximum braking level. Load control can get the braking power to your trailer faster and with more intensity so that it doesn't push your tow vehicle forward. If your vehicle takes too long to come to a stop, increase the setting by pressing the right-hand upper rocker switch. If it stops too abruptly, decrease the setting by pressing the lower switch. You can alter the setting to suit your driving preferences or to improve handling based on changing road conditions or varied trailer loads.
Pinch-Trigger Manual Override
The Venturer comes with a easy-to-reach, pinch-trigger manual override, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. To engage the manual override, just push in the trigger. This will activate the trailer's brakes and brake lights without you having to apply the brakes on your tow vehicle, perfect for limiting trailer movement while you're cruising.
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. Press the control button to cycle through the different modes, shown as a bar - keeping it simple.
Quick 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
See also etrailer.com's exclusive 7- and 4-way brake control installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately) if you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle.
Time-Delayed Braking
The Curt Venturer NEXT comes equipped with time-delayed braking. Every time you apply the brakes in your vehicle, a signal is sent - via the brake switch - to the Venturer. The controller then sends power out to your trailer brakes to activate them with an intensity set by you, at a rate determined by you. 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
Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In
part number: C51436
Install your Curt electric trailer brake controller quickly and easily with this custom wiring adapter. Simply plug one end of the adapter into your brake controller and then plug the other end into the built-in port behind your vehicle's dash.
Features:
- Plug-in wiring adapter allows for quick, simple installation of your electric trailer brake controller
- No cutting or splicing required
- Custom connector end plugs into the built-in port behind the dash of your vehicle
- Other end plugs into the back of your electric brake controller
- Compatible with time-delayed and proportional brake controllers from Curt
- Brake controller must have built-in plug for adapter to connect - will not work on controllers with pigtail wiring harnesses
- 2' Long, 12-gauge wires have protective covering to deter damage
- Limited 1-year warranty
Installation of Curt Brake Controller Adapter
To install your Curt electric brake controller, you need to connect the wiring of the controller to your vehicle. Certain auto manufacturers offer pre-wired options, typically known as tow packages, wherein wiring is run for you from the dash to the trailer connector on the back of your vehicle. When this is done, a port is installed at your dash so that you can easily plug in a brake controller.
This adapter plugs into the port on your vehicle's built-in brake control wiring harness. For most applications, this harness is located behind the dash.
No hardwiring is required to install this adapter. After you plug it into the factory port, you simply plug the other end of the adapter directly into your electric trailer brake controller. Because there are no wires to connect, installation is not permanent. You can unplug and remove your brake controller at any time to transfer it to another vehicle or securely stow it away.
51436 Curt Quick Plug Brake Control Adaptor Harness
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Customer Reviews
Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1-3 Axles - Time Delayed - C74VV
Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In - C51436
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (95 Customer Reviews)
A simple LED display and a pinch-trigger manual override make this time-delayed brake controller easy to read and easy to use. Installation is quick and simple with no mounting restrictions. Activates brakes with a preset intensity. Install your Curt electric trailer brake controller quickly and easily with this custom wiring adapter. Simply plug one end of the adapter into your brake controller and then plug the other end into the built-in port behind your vehicle's dash.by: John J.06/12/2023
Kate M. my salesperson, had a most professional interaction with me being certain of my and my vehicle's needs. In addition, she walked me through the complete installation process. This I completed, wiring the 7-way and the Curt Discovery Controller making no errors along the way. On the first test, every terminal on the 7-way tested as it should. When we came home with the RV from the dealer, all the lights and the brakes worked flawlessly. Many thanks!!
by: Tommy J.01/31/2014
2014FordF-150
Adapted Curt brake controller for my 2014 Ford F150 STX without any problems. Just find your Ford brake control connector behind the coin slot on the left side of the dash and plug it in.
by: John 04/13/2024
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.
by: Jason 02/23/2024
Slimmer than most of the others. Easy install with the additional pigtail.
by: James 02/09/2023
2012 FordF-150
fits perfectly...
James
2/10/2024
easy install and working perfect!!
by: Kenneth 02/03/2024
Exactly what I paid for with fast shipping at a good price. Everything looks great and works perfectly.
by: Paul 02/26/2024
Delivered early. Was just what I wanted.
by: Gene 08/14/2023
Almost plug-n-go.The hardest part was where to put the controller !
by: Robert 03/17/2021
2009 FordF-150
The Curt wiring adapter for my 2009 Ford F-150 plugged into the controller and the truck connector under the dashboard exactly as it should have. It works great.
by: Don D.04/26/2015
Installing and using the Curt trailer brake controller was simple and worked perfectly. I Can say the same about the customer service at etrailer. And will certainly be using them both
by: George 09/12/2021
2010 FordF-150
The cable assembly made installation quick and easy, all I had to do was locate the Ford supplied connector in my F150. The cable assembly supplied by Curt plugs into the Ford provided connector. Plug the opposite end of the Curt supplied cable into the controller and the electrical installation is complete. Note: the Ford supplied connector has a protective cover on it, you have to remove this cover before this Curt connector will plug in.
by: Brian03/23/2023
2018 Ford Expedition
This has worked well on my 2018 Ford Ex pedition.
by: Larry M.02/08/2017
Ford
I purchased the C51436 adapter to install the C51130 trailer brake controller in my 2010 Ford pickup. Everything worked as stated. Good products from a good company with quick service.
Larry M.
2/8/2018
I am very happy with all of my purchases from etrailer. The products are still working fine after a year and your company is very good to work with. Any future needs I have will be purchased at etrailer.
by: Cleveland R03/24/2023
the 22292 would have been a better but were not in stock.the c 51436 fit my f-
150 very good . on the other end i spliced the 4 wires,same color code ,prodgy 3 hooked up easily . worked great thanks to you
by: John A02/19/2017
Just as described. With truck specific wiring harness, installation was simple. Highly recommend!
John Y.
2/19/2018
perfectly satisfied
by: Tom 02/27/2023
FordF-150
Simple plug and play, installed in less than 30 minutes in my f150. A++++
by: Mark A. 11/18/2013
2013 FordF-150
Etrailer provided outstanding information regarding the technical details of the product along with easy to understand installation instructions. The brake controller provided a cost effective solution for my basic requirements. The installation was a "snap", the only time consuming task was determining the optimal location/position install the brake controller. Item was installed in a 2013 Ford F150 and I use it on a dual axle trailer for hauling a compact Kubota tractor.
by: 2012 ford F15- trailer brake 06/08/2016
2012 FordF-150
Excellent - no hesitation in making that evaluation
I bought a brake controller, interface cable for the F150, and the 7 pin plug that goes on the back bumper. All items are great quality. Parts arrived as expected with shipping as paid for. I am installing the equipment, but don't have any issues. There were no installation instructions, however these are available on line line detail. I do not expect any operational probems but am a few days from making that test.
by: Mark D.04/13/2017
2009 FordF-150
Researched, purchased and installed a hitch and brake controller for my 2009 F-150. It was so much easier using etrailer. I have recommended them to several friends for their towing needs.
by: Jim S.01/15/2018
2016 FordF-150
This pigtail that Dan T. with e-trailer help me get order an shipped worked perfectly. It was a custom fit for 2016 F-150 w/ no tow pkg and a Curt 51120 brake controller. This will almost complete my conversion of my truck that had no tow pkg. In the end it will help my daughter tow her Shooting S barrel horse safely to the shows. Thank you Dan T.
by: Max04/11/2015
2012 Saturn Relay
Made install easy. I ran my own 12 ga wire to 7 pin connector for trailer brakes. I couldnt find the fuse and or relay needed for my 2011 F150 to complete factory circuit. I NEEDED the trailer the next day with a 3,000 lb tractor on it. Worked well.
by: Keith01/05/2021
Plugged right in and working perfectly
Keith M.
1/6/2022
Working perfectly
by: Doug05/31/2016
2015 FordF-150
Exactly what I needed. It worked great and arrived in 3 days right before an 1600 mile trip. It plugged right into my trailer brake harness and was easy to install. Took me less than a minute.
by: Ron J10/15/2016
2015 Ford Flex
This adapter from my Curt brake controller to my 2015 Ford Flex was a perfect match. Thank you very much!
by: Joshua03/02/2019
2013 Ford Flex
Made the installation in my 2013 Ford Flex Limited a breeze!
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- Is Clicking Sound Normal for Curt Brake Controller When Brake Pedal is Pressed
- A clicking sound isn't totally normal I would say but the Curt brake controllers like the # C74VV are a little more prone to that kind of thing. If you are seeing a dot on the display indicating that a trailer is not connected you would be fine, but if you are seeing green bars show up which indicates that it thinks a trailer is connected that would mean you most likely have dirt or corrosion on the pins of the 7-way which is tricking the controller into thinking a trailer is connected
view full answer... - Curt Trailer Brake Controller Options For a 2018 Toyota Highlander
- To keep the harness that is used for the Curt Triflex on your 2018 Toyota Highlander there are a few options.
The Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller # C51170 which is a proportional unit that when installed you only see a control knob that allows you to adjust all of the systems settings, and 10 tri-color LED lights to display settings and diagnostics.
Another option is the Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV which is a Time-Delayed unit that allows for you to adjust
view full answer... - 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.
view full answer... - Curt Brake Controller Display Not Showing Power in 2000 Ford F-250
- If the display on the Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller part # C74VV is not showing a display at all then it is not getting power from the vehicle battery. It looks like the 2000 Ford F-250 has a brake controller adapter part # C51322 which you are more than likely using. Even with the use of a brake controller adapter the truck may still need fuses and relays to activate the towing package. You will need two 30 amp maxi-fuses in the trailer tow electric brake and trailer tow battery
view full answer... - Low Brake Output Power on Truck 7-Way with Brake Controller Installed and Engine Off
- The dim light on your tester is indicating a small amount of power coming from the brake output pin of your 7-Way. This is completely normal with a trailer brake controller installed like your Curt Venturer # C74VV. Trailer brake controllers will constantly send back small, short pulses of power back to the 7-Way and it's basically the controller's way of checking for a connection with a trailer.
The amount of power it uses for this is extremely small so you don't have to worry about
view full answer... - Locating Brake Stop Lamp Signal To Install Brake Controller on 2013 Cadillac SRX
- I don't have any information about which wire color you're needing, but what you're looking for is the wire that only shows signal with the brake pedal pushed. In a situation where the brake stoplight switch isn't easily accessible, or can't be found I'd recommend installing an auxiliary switch like the part # RM-751441 offered by Roadmaster. These switches are typically used for flat towing a vehicle, but they'll also work perfectly for this purpose. The switch is simple to install and
view full answer... - Curt Venturer Not Powering Trailer Brakes On 2019 Ram 1500 Classic
- It sounds like there is an issue with the connection between your 2019 Ram 1500 Classing and your trailer causing the Curt Venturer # C74VV to not recognize a trailer is attached.
This is pretty easy to test and will require a circuit tester like # PTW2993. You will need to stick the probe of the circuit tester into the blue wire going into the back of your Curt Venturer # C74VV and see if you are getting the green bars to show on the controller when applying the override button.
If
view full answer... - Brake Controller Wont Light Brake Lights When Using Manual Override Slider On 2016 Ram 1500
- The wire colors under the dash are not designed to match on any vehicle, they match function but not color and the Curt Brake Controller Adapter # C51458 is the correct harness for your 2016 RAM. I reached out to my friend at Curt and he confirmed that when you use the manual override slide on your Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller, # C74VV, it is designed not to send power to your vehicle brake lights. It sends signal to your trailer brakes, but not to the lights.
view full answer... - Parts Needed To Install Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller On a 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500
- To install the Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV on your 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 you will need the Universal Wiring Adapter # C51515. You will also need a M6 # 185916 and M8 # 185917 nut to connect the power wires for the brake controller and 7-way charge line under your hood. I have linked our help article below which shows where the wiring is for the brake controller under the dash as well as the connectors under the hood you will need to make.
view full answer... - Components Needed for the Curt Venturer Brake Controller to be Used on a 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup
- If you prefer using the Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller, part # C74VV, then we have the adapters required to make them work.
If you already have a 4-way on your 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup, then the adapter for the Venturer is part # C51332. This will plug into the Venturer and the factory brake controller port of your pickup. I've linked to a video review of this adapter for you to look at.
To convert your 4-way into a 7-way, you will need the etrailer Universal Installation Brake
view full answer... - 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
view full answer... - What is Causing My Curt Venturer to Flicker on the Controller?
- I'm so sorry to hear about your brake controller! I went ahead and brought the issue to my tech at Curt, and he confirmed that it is possible that there is an opening in the wiring or housing that is causing the signal to flicker on your Curt Venturer # C74VV. This is probably the case if you noticed that this only occurs in wet conditions. One way to confirm this is to see if this occurs during dry conditions (or occurs again in wet conditions).
The only other possibilities are a short
view full answer... - Using the Curt Venturer Brake Controller with a 2001 Ford F-150
- To use the Curt Venturer Brake Controller, part # C74VV, with your 2001 Ford F-150, you will need the Custom Wiring Adapter for you vehicle, which is part # C51322. I've linked to a video installation of these two for you to reference.
Keep in mind that in order to use a brake controller, you need a 7-way on your vehicle. If you don't have one, then use the etrailer Universal Installation Kit, part # ETBC7. This will hook up to your factory 4-way. I've linked to a video installation
view full answer... - Adjusting Power Output on a Curt Venturer Time Delay Trailer Brake Controller
- Curt controllers will have a couple of ways they can be adjusted. Time delay controllers such as the Venturer # C74VV have a sync lever on the left side and a gain or power output lever on top. The gain is the amount of power sent back but the sync controls how quickly the power ramps up to the predetermined output level set by the gain. Moving it forward makes the power ramp up faster and sliding it back dials back on the aggressiveness.
Time delay controllers require a lot of fine
view full answer... - Wiring Adapter Needed to Install Curt Venturer Brake Controller C51110 in 2006 Silverado 1500
- To install the Curt Venturer trailer brake controller # C74VV in your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 you will use wiring adapter # C51352. This part plugs in at the back of the controller and at the port under the dash as shown in the linked installation video.
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller that Doesnt Recognize Trailer
- The Curt Venturer Electric Brake Controller # C74VV shows just the green light when you press on the brake pedal and there is no trailer connected. So, it sounds like the controller is recognizing the trailer.
Start by inspecting both the truck and trailer's 7-way connectors and make sure they're clean and free of corrosion. If this isn't the issue, you'll want to use a tester on the truck's 7-way to see if any power is even getting to the trailer. Use a light tester like #PTW2993
view full answer... - Will Curt Brake Controller C74VV Fit a 2015 GMC Yukon XL
- Yes, you can use the Curt brake controller # C74VV in your 2015 GMC Yukon XL. If your Yukon came with the factory tow package that included a 7-Way trailer connector you will also need wiring harness # C51451 to plug the controller into the port under the dash.
If your Yukon did not come with a factory tow package and 7-Way the brake controller can be wired to a set of factory wiring located under the dash, to the left of the steering column, held together with a white tag. You would
view full answer... - Power Always On Blue Wire on Curt Brake Controller on a 2005 Chevy Silverado
- Brake controllers do send back a minimum amount of voltage to check for a connected trailer but it should not be enough to activate the brakes.
There are some tests you can perform to determine if the problem is with the controller. First disconnect the trailer from the truck. In the truck cab you will need to sever the blue wire several inches from the back of the controller. Then use your tester to test the end of the blue wire coming out of the controller. It should only have power
view full answer... - Wiring Harness to Plug in a Curt Venturer Brake Controller to a 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali
- We certainly do! For your 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali you will need wiring harness # C51342 to plug in your Venturer brake controller # C74VV. I have included a link to a video review of the harness for you.
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a 1996 Chevy S-10
- The plug under the dash you see is likely the OBDII port and you are correct, it is not used to install a brake controller. On your 1996 Chevy S-10 you will need to hardwire in a brake controller.
To do this you will need to start by installing a trailer connector (unless the truck already has one). To start you would install a 4-Way, # HM41115. If the truck already has a 4-Way you can skip this step.
Next you will need 4 and 7-Way installation kit # ETBC7. This provides the 7-Way
view full answer... - Hardwiring in a 7-Way Trailer Connector and Brake Controller on a 2018 Ford F-150 w/Factory 4-Way
- I did some checking and right now, in order to add a 7-Way trailer connector to your 2018 Ford F-150, you will need to use our hardwire kit # ETBC7.
The factory brake controller wiring harness might be in place but if it is for sure and if that means you can install the Ford brake controller I cannot answer. I am sure you can though because I know in other Ford F-150s you can.
Or you could install an aftermarket brake controller using wiring harness # 22292 and a Tekonsha brake controller.
view full answer... - Does Computer Need To Be Flashed When Installing Brake Controller On 2021 F150?
- The OEM brake controller requires your 2021 Ford F-150 to be flashed by the dealer. However, an aftermarket brake controller like the Curt TriFlex NEXT # C24VV does not require the dealer to flash your truck's computer. You will need Plug-In Wiring Adapter # C51436 to connect the brake controller to the factory plug-in on your truck.
Keep in mind, not all 2021 models have the necessary 12V going to the plug-in, so you may end up needing to install Power Wire Kit for Electric Trailer Brake
view full answer... - Which Curt Brake Controller Adapter Fits a 2015 Ford F-150
- The Curt adapter, part # C51436, fits your 2015 Ford F-150. It plugs into the factory connector under your truck's dash and fits Curt brake controllers like the Venturer # C74VV.
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Tommy J.
1/31/2015
After a year of using the Curt brake controller it has been by far the best one of several I have used and installed. i highly recommend the controller.