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Electronic controller activates electric or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes with a preset intensity when you apply the brakes in your vehicle. Power output and braking aggressiveness are adjustable. Includes LED display and manual override.
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The Venturer applies your trailer's brakes when the brake pedal in your tow vehicle is engaged. 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 (output) and rate of application (sync) can be adjusted to suit your preference, the road conditions, type of trailer, and size of the load. To determine which levels are best for your application, you must test out your towing setup and choose what feels best.
A time-delay controller is so named because there is a delay between the time that you initially apply the brakes in your tow vehicle and the time that the controller reaches maximum power output. Unlike a proportional brake controller, which activates your trailer's brakes based on the deceleration of your tow vehicle, the Venturer sends power out in the same way, with the same gradual delay, no matter the braking situation. Although this delay always exists, it can be adjusted by changing the sync setting.
The above diagram shows the controls and components of the Curt Venturer trailer brake controller.
During the initial setup process, use the slide-bar control on top of the Venturer to adjust the output. The output control lets you set the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. Typically, the output is only readjusted when you experience changing road conditions or if you switch over from a heavy, loaded trailer to a much lighter, empty trailer, or vice versa. To get more power to your brakes, slide the switch to the right. To decrease the power output, slide it to the left. The bars on the LED display indicate the output setting from 1 to 8.
To adjust the aggressiveness of your trailer's braking action, use the slide-bar control on the side of the Venturer to change the sync setting. If you want to reach maximum power output faster, move the switch forward. To get smoother braking action, slide the switch backward, thus supplying power to the trailer brakes more gradually. You can alter the sync setting to suit your driving preferences or to improve handling based on changing road conditions or varied trailer loads.
Quick, Simple Installation
Because inertia plays no role in the functioning of this controller, you do not have to mount the unit at any particular angle. As a result, mounting options are limitless, so long as you can still easily access the controller.
Installation of the Venturer requires that you either purchase a custom wiring adapter designed to plug into the controller or that you hardwire the controller directly into your vehicle. To hardwire the Venturer, you must remove the plug at the end of the integrated wiring harness.
Installation Accessories
For easier installation, a vehicle-specific wiring adapter (sold separately) is available for most newer trucks and SUVs. One end of the custom adapter plugs into your vehicle, and the other end plugs into the controller - no hardwiring required.
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-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.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (669 Customer Reviews)
Electronic controller activates electric or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes with a preset intensity when you apply the brakes in your vehicle. Power output and braking aggressiveness are adjustable. Includes LED display and manual override.It got held up in mail, took a good week and a half to get here.. Since my truck was not wired for ele brakes ,I had to run wire from controller to trailer hookup...Just one wire.. With the Curt Brake Control Adapter - Dual Plug In, It plugged up to plug under dash that gave me power, ground and brake wire hookup.. Easy to install and adjust and works as it should..
we had a lot of complications in the installation, but found the big problem was with the car, not the device. it was a challenge because both the Curt people and the car people said the other was the issue. it took a Jeep service person who took it a step further and found there was a problem with a car connector pin not making contact. i also found installing the mounting bracket unto the bottom of the dash very awkward. installing it so it wasn't in the way of the driver limited the tools i could use I do like it's performance and it works great now.
Easy to install. Easy to dial-in adjustments. It has worked flawlessly. I am very happy with this controller. 7K trailer, brakes on 1 axle, 15-20 uses, 5K-10K miles.
Easiest install ever! The part was a perfect match for my 2015 Suburban. This is the second brake controller I've ordered and your online videos of how to install and adjust them makes etrailer my go to place for future trailer supplies/parts.
Just received today and installed in my 2002 Ford F-150. Very easy install! The dual plug in adapter (part# C51322) fit perfectly. Total install time was about 10 minutes. Great products so far. Have not towed a trailer yet, but based on others’ reviews, I anticipate it will work great.
I have not towed the trailer with this yet but the installation went well due to E-trailers excellent video's. The toughest part was getting through the firewall in the Subaru Forrester, but I found a rubber grommet that put me right in back of the brake pedal, then I had to find the red wire to tie into. I am only 76 so I was able to figure this out despite the 93 degree day.
Manual brake slider broke, was stuck after a few uses. However, company was good about a replacement. Have two of these-on different vehicles- that work very well otherwise. Had to buy 30 amp cycling circuit breaker type 1 , fuse and fuse holder and extra 12 ga wire 3 colors that should have been in the kit or at least told about prior to getting it installed. Unhappy about the delay it caused on the 1st one but, was prepared for the 2nd.
When used with part number C51515, easy install, hardest part of install is deciding where to drill into your new vehicle's dash to mount controller, or just ask your wife :). The included test light makes finding the correct "cold" brake wire a breeze.
David M - 06/27/2014The CURT Venturer brake controller works as described in the user guide. It would be better if the display LED segments were bright enough to see in bright light. My installation is different from most. I mounted the brake controller and a trailer 7-pole socket to my Trailer Valet with a magnet and use the controller to operate the electric brakes on my trailer. This is far better than relying on the Trailer Valet brake alone, especially when moving the trailer on a grade.
I installed the Curt C51110 along with Plug & Play C51382 into my 2016 Frontier. The installation took me about 2 minutes. I did not drill holes or use the supplied mounting bracket, just Velcro. Works perfectly!
With this brake controller and wiring harness installation was a snap in my 2014 Ford F150 STX. The unit is so light I used velcro to attach it to the dash rather then drill holes and use screws with the bracket provided. Easy to adjust the brake sync and braking force. Just a great product for the price.
Received product very fast. Everything I ordered was exactly what I got. Plug and play with what i ordered. It was hooked up with in less than 2 minutes then a couple minutes to screw in the bracket screws. Very pleased . I needed trailer brakes because I bought a camper and I did not want to wear out my truck brakes faster than normal. I looked around locally and on internet Etrailer had the best deal .
Please know this is not a progressive trailer brake controller - meaning the harder you push the truck's brake pedal has no effect on the trailer brakes. Think of it as either on or off (digital) and not "analog." But you CAN control the delay in when the trailer brake kicks in after pushing the pedal, AND the power at which the brakes are applied; you can also manually control it with your fingers if you install the controller near the dash; I chose to hide mine near the pedals and I adjust it based on the terrain I'm expecting the traverse. We used this controller for a cross-country trip and all over Colorado - and it worked great. Took me a while to get used to how it worked, so my brakes were quite hot when I pulled into Silverthorne after an hour of straight decline. I also learned about my truck's active engine braking while in tow mode at the same time, so consider me a novice...
I've got this unit on my 1981 Bread Truck style van and my 2000 Chevy Astro. I normally pull a 20' Tandem Axle Toy Hauler trailer that is in the 4000#+ area. I have to keep the controller turned way down it is so efficient with that weight. Verry happy and will buy one again if needed. I couldn't use the standard plug but that was expected and it wasn't a problem changing it.
Straight forward installation. Works flawless. Simple and effective. Nearly impossible to find more bang for the buck. Used for hauling a twin axle trailer when loaded with my skid steet exceeds 13k lbs. Set the strength of the braking and rate of application with an emergency whammy switch. I have no reason to get anything else.
Easy Installation Simple to use but must be constantly adjusted if your trailer weight varies from full to empty. Excellent if you have a constant weight load such as a boat.
Very easy to install and works great with my camper. I was hesitant to drill holes in my dash for mounting, but I just flipped it over and used velcro. Works like a dream.
Half 3 of them they all work great Another goodbye from E trailer
simplistic and it works for my purposes. Small form factor to fit to the left of the driver side dash.
G. - 01/12/2016Item arrived on-time and was very easy to install with all videos and help documents that etrailer has available.
this brake box locks up the trailer brakes to fast can not be adjusted properly not happy from day one
Excellent site! Excellent information and How-To videos! Saved several hundred dollars installing myself. Free shipping was a bit slow, but that's expected. Will definitely recommend!
Perfect fit for my 2016 Silverado....easy to installed and true what they say ....you plug and play!! I was at ease when I was pulling my trailer.
Sorry, I ended up getting another vehicle so I wasn’t able to use the set up for very long. However, it worked good after I got the braking adjusted
It works, my only complaint is adjustment knobs move to easy so making adjustments you have to be really carefull
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