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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,C51422

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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.


Curt Discovery NEXT

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

what is 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: C51422

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. The harness is located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, and it is taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal.


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.



51422 Curt Quick Plug Brake Control Adaptor Harness

California residents: click here




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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 - C51422

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (41 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 beneath your vehicle's dash.

by: Juan C Garcia07/09/2020

This brake controller adapter harness fit exactly as described.



by: Brandon08/27/2023
2015 ChevroletTraverse

I have a 2015 Traverse with V92 Factory tow package. All I had to do was plug this controller into the vehicle harness with the supplied plug and wala, everything worked perfect. Amy placed my order and she was very helpful in choosing what controller I wanted. Good Job Amy!



by: Jerry 04/25/2024

Tested . Work fine and advertised



by: Ethan 03/15/2024

excellent service and delivery.



by: David03/14/2018

Made it easy to adapt to the vehicle ha rness.

David

3/14/2019

No issues with the product they are working great. Same as the day I installed them. Took a little time dialing the strength and how quick the brakes come on but overall very happy.



by: Sidney 09/21/2023

Like its compact size and simple operat ion.



by: Dusten09/21/2023

Very helpful, knowledgeable and friendl y!



by: Cowboy12/20/2016

I haven't installed this yet but it appears to be exactly what I needed. I can always count on Etrailer for my accessories



by: Peggy03/16/2018

Right adaptor wiring for our brake cont roller!

Peggy

3/16/2019

Been working great after year!!



by: Stephen 09/14/2022

Perfect pigtail!
Made the install a breeze.
Excellent
service and delivery



by: Jason01/22/2021

Worked as described, harness is a little on short side so your limited as to were you can mount brake controller



by: Rae W03/05/2017
2015 Buick Enclave

This controller came ready to use out of the box, Watched a YouTube video on the installation just to be sure and installed it myself in about 1/2 hour [I work slow} We used it this weekend and it worked flawlessly, seems like it set itself up and just worked great



by: Ray D.10/29/2014
2013 Ford F-150

Plugged it in and everything worked accordingly. Thanks etrailer.



by: Aaron 07/22/2019

Connected and does what it's supposed to to do. No problems after a year of use.

Aaron

7/22/2020

Still working as needed a year later.



by: Gary06/21/2018
2018 Toyota Highlander

Fits perfect can't ask for anything bet ter

Gary

6/21/2019

It work good for me but I only used it once but I hope its working well for the next guy because Ive gotten rid of that vehicle



by: Daniel A05/12/2014

Plug and Play just as stated



by: Kyle01/16/2016

Easy to use. Plug and play!



by: Jeremy05/30/2018
2011 GMC Acadia

Makes hooking up controlled super easy



by: Charley04/25/2017
2011 ChevroletTraverse

Its easy to install yourself. Plug in then your all set. No issues.



by: Randolph03/01/2019

Plug right in no problem!



by: Dave R10/21/2019

Works great easy to mount



by: Bill B03/23/2017

Excellent fit great quality easy install.



by: Gary 02/10/2024



by: Christopher 03/22/2024



by: Thomas 02/14/2024


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  • How to Properly Set Up Curt Discovery Time Delayed Brake Controller
  • To properly set up the Curt Discovery brake controller part # C84VV you first need to set the max output setting with the thumbwheel (number 2 in picture) on top of the controller. You want to adjust this to a setting that when you slide the manual override lever (number 4) all the way grabs the brakes as hard as possible right before locking up. Once that's set the next setting is the sync setting (lever on side number 3) which controls how fast the brake pressure ramps up to full
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  • OL Message on Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller
  • There could be a few different things happening with your Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller part # C84VV. The first thing that could be happening is that you have a short on the red stop light switch wire. In order to rule this out you will need to probe the red wire going into the back of the brake controller. There should only be power on this wire with the brake pedal depressed. If there is when it is not then you know there is either a short in this wire or the stop light switch
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  • Curt Time Delay Brake Controller Not Working with Brake Pedal on a 2015 Ram 1500
  • First, make sure you are using the proper wiring harness for your 2015 Ram 1500 and Curt brake controller. You should be using # C51438. Next, check the stop light/CHMSL fuses on the truck. On a newer truck it is unlikely that fuses would be blown or missing but its easy enough to check. When a brake controller is not working with the brake pedal it usually means there is an issue on the red wire. With the brake controller plugged in and the fuses good though the only other thing
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  • Troubleshooting a Curt Discovery part # C84VV Not Working on a 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500
  • 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
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  • Curt Brake Controller, Wiring Harness 1999 F-350 Super Crew
  • The Curt brake controller # C84VV can plug directly into your 1999 F-350 Super Crew using the proper wiring harness, # C51322. This harness is sold separately. I have included a link to a video to the right that shows where the connection point on a similar truck. The brake controller and harness are different in the video but they plug into the same place on the truck.
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  • Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector and Brake Controller to a 2004 Nissan Xterra
  • I will be happy to clear up what all you will need to add the equipment to tow the trailer and activate the electric brakes. First, if your 2004 Nissan Xterra does not already have a trailer hitch you will need to add one. A popular option is Curt trailer hitch # 13183. This is a Class III hitch with a 2 inch receiver. The hitch itself is rated for 400 pounds tongue weight and 4,000 pounds gross trailer weight but limited to the vehicle capacity if lower. I also recommend etrailer
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  • Does Dealer Need to Turn on Aftermarket Brake Controller in a 2015 Ford F-150?
  • There will be no need for you to go to take your 2015 Ford F-150 to the dealer to have them turn on an aftermarket brake controller. The brake controller I recommend that you need only an adapter for is the Curt Discovery # C84VV. Since you already have the factory tow package, just use the Plug-In Wiring Adapter # C51436. Plug one side into the brake controller and the other side into the wiring on your F-150 and you are done.
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  • Brake Controller Adapter Harness For 2022 Ram 1500 For Curt Discovery Brake Controller
  • There is; I checked with Curt and verified for you the correct brake controller adapter harness for your 2022 Ram 1500 and the Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller # C84VV is the following: - Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers # C51458
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  • Troubleshooting Brake Controller that Only Works with Manual Override Lever
  • This is a fairly common problem and the solution is the red wire of the brake controller. Make sure it is connected to a circuit that only sees voltage when the brakes are applied and none when released. Most likely the connection is the issue and just reconnecting the circuit will cause the controller to work again. You can also check to make sure that the third brake light fuse is in good condition under the hood of the vehicle as well.
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  • 2014 Cadillac Escalade Wont Start After Curt Brake Controller Installation
  • Thanks so much for the purchase from us of the Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller # C84VV for your 2014 Cadillac Escalade, and I'm sorry to hear of this issue you are having. This controller, which you'd use with Wiring Adapter for Curt Trailer Brake Controllers # C51515 assuming the Escalade had a factory 7-way already, should not have anything to do with the vehicle starting or not, which means there was a mistake somewhere along the way with the wiring process. I have added a
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  • Troubleshooting Curt Discovery Brake Controller Issues on Ram 1500
  • The Curt Discovery Brake Controller # C84VV is a time-delay type that is intended to send out a pre-determined amount of braking power after you have applied the vehicle brakes. The other type that is often preferred is the proportional type that will actually sense the amount of braking force in the tow vehicle and send a proportional amount of braking power to the trailer, without a time delay. Based on the symptoms you described I think the issue could be with the wiring on the trailer.
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  • 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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  • Wiring Harness to Install Curt Discovery Brake Controller on 2010 Toyota Tundra
  • In order to install the Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller part # C84VV on a 2010 Toyota Tundra you'll need the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers part # C51362.
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  • Replacement Brake Controller that is More Reliable Than Curt Discovery
  • 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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  • 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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  • Troubleshooting Brake Controller that Only Works with Manual Override Lever
  • The issue is related to the stoplight circuit that the brake controller connects to with it's red wire. The red wire of the controller needs to connect to a circuit on the vehicle that only sees voltage when the brakes are applied. Most likely the red wire lost connection to where it was installed or you blew a third brake light fuse which killed this circuit as well. I also attached a help article on troubleshooting brake controller installs for you to check out as well.
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Brake Controller that Only Functions When Engine Isnt Running
  • That is an interesting problem you are having, but the problem lies somewhere in the wiring of the brake controller/7-way. The only way a brake controller is going to work properly with the key in the ACC position but not when the vehicle is running has to be due to wiring. Check to make sure there are no shorts between the two wires you ran to the rear of the 7-way. It sounds like you ran a wire for the 12 volt accessory circuit and an additional wire for the brake output. You might
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  • Troubleshooting Brake Controller that Flashes When Connected to Trailer
  • It sounds like the problem is corrosion on the trailer 7-way brake output circuit which is causing the controller to only show an intermittent connection. Try cleaning off this pin on the 7-way with some fine grit sandpaper. Testing the brake controller is fairly easy. Sever the blue brake output wire near the brake controller leaving enough room to reconnect it and then apply the manual slide. Using a circuit tester like part # PTW2993, you should get output to the controller side of
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  • Curt Discovery Brake Controller Shows OL Error When Trailer is Connected
  • It is possible that it is a simple wiring issue that is causing the errors on your Curt Discovery brake controller # C84VV. On your 2010 Chevy Silverado, there is a tow package wire bundle under the dash to wire in a brake controller. The tow package red goes to brake controller black. White goes to white, blue to blue, and the light blue or orange wire on the truck goes to the brake controller red wire. The OL indicates an overload and if all of the connections at the brake controller
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  • Brake Output on Connector with No Trailer Connected Using Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller
  • In regards to the Curt Discovery Trailer Brake Controller part # C84VV, there should not be power on the brake output pin inside the trailer connector without a trailer hooked up. There could be a few different things causing this but in order to rule out the brake controller you'll want to do a bench test outlined below. If the controller test good then that means you have a short on the brake output wire on the vehicle and you'd need to start tracing and checking for shorts. It may also
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  • Installing Trailer Brake Controller on 2018 Chevy Traverse
  • Based on my research it does look like the 2018 Chevy Traverse is equipped with blunt cut wires beneath the dash for installing a trailer brake controller as part of its standard package. To be certain of this you can visit a local Chevy dealer with your VIN and they will be able to tell you exactly what the vehicle was equipped with at the factory or you can simply check the appropriate location inside the Traverse to see if the wiring is present. On the 2018 Traverse the blunt cut
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