CURT Trailer Brake Controller
- C51110
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Time Delayed Controller
- CURT
- LED Display
- Up to 3 Axles
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Automatic Leveling
- Up to 360 Degrees
A simple LED display and a slide-bar 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
- Slide-bar located on top of module for easy access
- Sync setting adjusts how aggressively the brakes are applied
- Select a higher setting for harder braking and lower for more gradual braking
- Slide-bar 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 - glows red if disconnect occurs
- Quick and easy installation with no mounting restrictions
- No need to mount level - install anywhere at any angle
- Mounting bracket and hardware included
- 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 electric or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes
- Dimensions: 4-1/2" long x 3-3/8" wide x 5/8" thick
- Limited lifetime warranty
Built-In Controls for Adjustable Power
The above diagram shows the controls and components of the Curt Venturer trailer brake controller.
- LED display
- Power output control
- Sync control
- Slide-bar manual override
Braking Output
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 the weight of your trailer changes. 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.
Sync Setting
To adjust how aggressively the trailer brakes activate, 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. You can alter the sync setting to suit your driving preferences or to improve handling based on changing road conditions or varied trailer loads.
Slide-Bar Manual Override
The Curt Venturer comes with a built-in, easy-to-reach, slide-bar manual override, great for stopping sway or controlling your trailer's momentum in emergencies. To engage the manual override, just push the slide-bar. 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.
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. Your mounting options are limitless, so long as you can still easily access the controller and the manual override.
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 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 (output) and rate of application (sync) 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.
51110 Curt Venturer Time Based Trailer Brake Control - 1 to 3 Axles
Installation Details
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Di-n-butyl phthalate, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov
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