Curt Discovery NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Time Delayed
Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In
Part Numbers: C84VV,C51436
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Curt Discovery NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Time Delayed
part number: C84VV
An easy-to-read digital number display, 10 power levels, and a pinch-trigger manual override make this time-delayed brake controller easy to use. Installation is 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 0.5 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 the 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 4 axles (8 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" tall
- 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 0.5. 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 upper orange 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 10 seconds as a series of bars and then go into sleep mode.
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 upper black 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 Discovery 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 Discovery 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.
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 Discovery 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 Discovery. 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.
51126 Curt Discovery NEXT Time Delay Trailer Brake Control - 1 to 4 Axles
Replaces Curt 51120
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 Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Curt Discovery NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Time Delayed - C84VV
Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In - C51436
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (100 Customer Reviews)
An easy-to-read digital number display, 10 power levels, and a pinch-trigger manual override make this time-delayed brake controller easy to use. Installation is 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
2014 Ford F-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: Robert06/01/2024
Simple design eight minutes to install 10 minutes to program
by: John R05/24/2024
Took about 10 minutes to install. Have not made all the adjustments yet, but is easy to understand.
by: James 02/09/2023
2012 Ford F-150
fits perfectly...
James
2/10/2024
easy install and working perfect!!
by: Jerry 04/25/2024
Tested . Work fine and advertised
by: Ethan 03/15/2024
excellent service and delivery.
by: Kenneth 02/03/2024
Exactly what I paid for with fast shipping at a good price. Everything looks great and works perfectly.
by: Robert 03/17/2021
2009 Ford F-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 Ford F-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: 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: Brian03/23/2023
2018 Ford Expedition
This has worked well on my 2018 Ford Ex pedition.
by: Sidney 09/21/2023
Like its compact size and simple operat ion.
by: Dusten09/21/2023
Very helpful, knowledgeable and friendl y!
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: 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: Mark A. 11/18/2013
2013 Ford F-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 Ford F-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: Jim S.01/15/2018
2016 Ford F-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: Mark D.04/13/2017
2009 Ford F-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: 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: Tom 02/27/2023
Ford F-150
Simple plug and play, installed in less than 30 minutes in my f150. A++++
by: Keith01/05/2021
Plugged right in and working perfectly
Keith M.
1/6/2022
Working perfectly
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!
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- It could be a wiring issue. Specifically, it is likely related to the brake controller red wire. If that wire is not attached to the correct circuit, it can cause some strange things to happen. The red wire needs to be connected to a brake switch wire that only has power when the brake pedal is pressed.
If that same wire has power, then the headlights or a turn signal are on then it is not the correct wire. I have heard that the correct brake switch wire is the white wire so use a circuit
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- You have successfully diagnosed your Curt Discover brake controller part # C84VV as having an internal issue. It really is a bummer if this is the second one you recieved with an internal issue but I can't say I am too shocked since we've seen the Curt brake controllers be pretty problematic. The Draw Tite Activator part # TK90160 is a similar controller that is MUCH more reliable.
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- On certain model year Chevy and GMC trucks and SUVs there are some connections that need to be made under the hood to make everything fully functional. It happens on vehicles with or without the factory tow package. I checked your order notes and you also bought the Curt Wiring adapter part # C51342.
To see what under the hood connections need to be made check out the link I provided to the right that details everything you would need to install a controller like the Curt Discovery part
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Trailer Brakes that Lock Up When Trailer Is Connected
- There is a short or a mis-wire on the 7-way you installed. It sounds like the 12 volt accessory circuit is shorting out to the brake output circuit which is causing the brakes of the trailer to lock up anytime the 7-way is connected. This is a fairly common issue as wiring up connectors is a bit confusing. Since the controller never senses a connection it sounds like the problem is the circuits just being wired backwards.
I attached a chart that has what the 7-way pin out should look like.
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- There are a few different ways to connect the Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller # C84VV to your 2005 Toyota Tacoma and it just depends on whether you have the tow package or not. I've listed what you'll need in both scenarios below.
With Tow Package
Curt Discovery - # C84VV
Wiring Adapter - # C51362
Without Tow Package
Curt Discovery - # C84VV
Pigtail - # C51515
4-Way Wiring - # C55513 (if you don't already have one)
Wiring Upgrade Kit - # ETBC7 (if you don't already have
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If you look at the installation video I've linked for you, you can see that the brake controller connector is located behind the dash, all you'll need is the correct wiring harness to connect the controller and the vehicle and you'll be good to go. If you're using a Curt brake controller like the # C84VV, you would
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- In order to install the Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller part # C84VV on a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee you will need the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers part # C51446 which makes for a plug and play installation.
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Brake Controller Install Where Brakes Lock Up As Soon as Brake Pedal is Touched
- Since your controller is not showing a connection and your brakes are locking up anytime the brake pedal is touched that means that instead of having the brake output circuit connected to the trailer brakes (blue wire of controller) you have a stop/turn signal circuit connected to the circuit instead. You can test this pretty easily by turning on either blinker and you should feel the trailer brakes lock up with the blinker getting activated.
Since your brake controller would have been
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- It is possible that on your 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan you will need to follow the alternate installation instructions for the Touareg. I have included a link to an article that explains this.
That would be if you are unable to locate a proper dedicated brake light only circuit. The first place to check is above the brake pedal. Look for a brake switch with wires going in and out of it. Use a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to probe the wires (the key may have to be in the on position).
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- Actually you have a couple of options. First, you could use harness # C51322 in place of the harness for your 1999 Ford F-150. It will plug into the Curt brake controller and the truck. This is the easiest option.
The other option is to cut off the plug on the Curt brake controller # C84VV and hardwire it to the Ford harness. You would have to know the functions of the wires on the Ford harness. It may be labeled or printed on the harness.
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- I would be happy to help!
I looked up your order and it looks like you purchased the following products:
7-way Connector # ETBC7
4-way Connector # C56210
Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller # C84VV
Curt Wiring Adapter # C51515
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I have added a
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Red
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- 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.
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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.