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Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In

Part Numbers: C24VV,C51322

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Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
part number: C24VV

Simple and compact, this proportional brake controller has an intuitive design that's easy to use. Includes a simple digital display, 10 gain settings, a pinch-trigger manual override, and built-in safety features.

Features:

  • Brake controller activates trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking action
    • Automatically adjusts trailer's braking based on deceleration of tow vehicle
  • Simple digital display shows you the braking and sensitivity settings as well as error codes
  • Intuitive controls keep settings within easy reach
    • 10 Levels of boost let you adjust initial braking power and aggressiveness for smooth, safe braking
    • Pinch-trigger manual override allows you to control trailer sway or stop in emergencies
  • Triple-axis, motion-sensing accelerometer provides highly responsive, smooth stops
    • Automatically increases power when going downhill and decreases when going uphill
  • Integrated safeguards protect your vehicle, the trailer, and the controller
    • Runs continuous diagnostic checks to alert you to any potential problems
    • Minimizes drain on car battery by entering sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity
    • Keeps trailer brakes from overheating by reducing power output to them during prolonged stops
    • Defends brake controller and trailer breakaway systems against shorts
    • Prevents positive and negative power reversal with built-in polarity protection
  • LED display shows power adjustments in 0.5 increments
    • Brightness is adjustable for optimal visibility
  • Compatible with ABS brakes, cruise control, low-voltage wiring, multiplex wiring, and PWM systems
  • Automatic leveling lets you mount at any angle
    • Mounting bracket and hardware included
    • Plug-in, vehicle-specific brake control adapter (sold separately) can be used to reduce installation time on certain vehicles


Specs:

  • Application: trailers with up to 4 axles (8 brake assemblies)
    • Compatible with electric or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes
  • Dimensions: 4" long x 3-1/8" wide x 1" tall
  • Limited lifetime warranty


LED Display

The LED display on the TriFlex 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.


To change any of the settings, press the silver mode button on the front of the brake controller and which mode you are currently on will show on the LED display. When you're on the setting you want to adjust, use the black rocker switch next to the mode button to adjust it up or down.


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 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 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 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 TriFlex 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.


Safety Features

The TriFlex offers key safety features to prevent damage to various components of your towing setup. This starts with built-in protection against shorts and positive and negative power reversal, as well as continous diagnostic checks to alert you to any potential problems as they come up. To minimize the drain on your vehicle's battery, the TriFlex will automatically go into sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. Sleep mode will turn off again the moment you press the brake pedal.


Curt TriFlex NEXT

Quick Installation

Automatic leveling means you can mount the unit at any 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.


Proportional Braking

What is proportional Braking

The Curt TriFlex NEXT brake controller comes equipped with proportional braking to give you the best towing experience. Proportional braking means that your trailer brakes mimic your tow vehicle's brakes. If you slam on the brakes in your vehicle, your trailer brakes will activate with the same intensity; if you brake lightly, your trailer brakes lightly too. The trailer's braking is in proportion to your vehicle's braking. This saves wear and tear on the tires and the brakes on both your vehicle and trailer.


The TriFlex uses an internal 3-axis accelerometer to sense how your vehicle is braking so it can send the right amount of braking power to your trailer. It measures the inertia of your tow vehicle and activates the trailer's brakes to slow at the same rate. The result is uniform braking across your towing setup. No push-pull action - just smooth, proportional braking every time.



51146 Curt Tri-Flex NEXT Proportional Trailer Brake Control

Replaces Curt 51140



Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In
part number: C51322

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 beneath 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 beneath 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 beneath the dash, near the center console.


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.



51322 Curt Quick Plug Brake Control Adaptor Harness

California residents: click here




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Customer Reviews

Curt TriFlex NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional - C24VV

Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In - C51322

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (300 Customer Reviews)

Simple and compact, this proportional brake controller has an intuitive design that's easy to use. Includes a simple digital display, 10 gain settings, a pinch-trigger manual override, and built-in safety features. 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 beneath your vehicle's dash.

by: Lee04/22/2024

Arrived as planed and was much smaller then my old clunky one. The custom cable harness was easy to install. Finding a flat spot to mount the controller took the longest to find the perfect spot. I gave a five stars because every was as it said. (Plug and play)



by: Chris03/29/2024

The product I ordered was not available. There was a suggestion for another product, without the full knowledge that there are multiple other products, and I was only given one choice. It is what it is, if I knew of options, I would’ve made a different choice. Not a great company in terms of knowledge and service



by: Garth 02/23/2024
1997 Ford F-350 Super Duty

They are the best at what they do. They found the parts I needed and got them to me the next day. I appreciate the dedication to their customers. This product worked for my 1997 Ford F350 with the factory-installed tow package.



by: Adam 02/07/2024

The control works great. The reason for knocking off a star is that the control rattles whenever there is a vibration in the truck. While annoying, it doesn't affect the operation.



by: Dennis 02/11/2024

I have not used this device yet but I have installed it. It looks kool. I hope installation orientation doesn't matter too much.



by: Eric P. Foxboro,MA07/16/2017

Everything was as described. Easy easy installation in 10 minutes. Not the top of the line controller but it's all I need. Very fast shipping as well. Couldn't be more happy with etrailer. I will be purchasing my fifth through etrailer soon!



by: Henry 03/15/2024

The service and speed of delivery has always been great, thank you E Trailer.



by: Dan 03/29/2024

Never a problem with etrailer



by: Frank 04/20/2024

Extremely easy to install and small enough to not be in the way. Works great as well….highly recommend.



by: Dave K / NHS08/28/2017

Great job came on time. Installed easily. Works great. Better still is the service from etrailer. New what I needed for my truck. Deserves repeat business



by: Diego 02/11/2023
Ford F-250 Super Duty

PERFECT. The etrailer.com employee (Roger R) that assisted me on my phone in order was fast, and efficient. He looked up my truck (2004 f250 diesel 4x4), and assisted me in ordering the exactly correct harness for my application. Plug and play. Thanks.



by: Tom 04/09/2024

Was easy to install and works well.



by: Nicholas06/27/2018

Plugged right in to my expeditions factory plug quick easy install.



by: Mickey 04/20/2024

Good ..except for shipping thru mail.



by: Tim 10/13/2023

Works good, just installed, trailer brakes smooth and as it should.



by: Damon 04/09/2024

Couldn’t get any easier to install. Took less than ten minutes.



by: Chris 04/05/2024

Everything got here fast, and looks to be exactly what I need. Thank you!



by: Richard 03/28/2024

I have not installed it yet, but it looks good and thank you for the fair shipping Richard



by: mike R.07/29/2013

Excellent. Perfect fit, exactly what was needed. Connected the Curt C51110 Brake control to factory wiring. Only thing that could make it better is if it came with someone to plug it in for me and save me 10 seconds.

Mike R.

1/28/2015

The products worked great up until about a few weeks ago Thats when I sold the truck where the items were installed. lol. Really though, I very much liked how the products listed and purchased from etrailer.com were easy to find, fit exactly as described, and performed as needed. etrailer.com is always one of the first places I look when searching for items for my new truck.



by: Bill 03/13/2024

Perfect communication and quick deliver y!



by: Lawrence 02/07/2024

straight forward install, works as inte nded.




by: Stuart 03/27/2024

Exactly what I ordered and expected.



by: John 03/13/2024

Great fit works as described



by: Adam 02/09/2024

Wonderful product as well as wonderful customer service


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