Is this right for you? Product Expert Kathleen M says:
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (727 Customer Reviews)
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.
We have a small car. So our trailer is reasonably light, but the added control is great! The controller works seamlessly with our driving
I purchased the Curt Venturer trailer brake controller to install in my '06 Tundra to tow a 3,000 lb, single axle, travel trailer. The controller was easy to install and I used one of the Curt custom harnesses that plugged directly into the pigtail connector of the truck. No wiring work required; just plug and play.
This little controller does what it claims and will stop the trailer, and truck, depending on how it is set and the road surface. It is a great value. I only with wish it had a rotary adjuster for the brake power level. See next paragraph for why.
There are two sliding adjusters on this controller; (1) for the power level applied to the brakes and (1) for the delay time prior to brake application. There is very little resistance to moving the slide adjuster for brake power level and there is a wide range of power in a fairly short slide travel. Therefore, it requires some finesse to get the power level set where I like it for changing road surfaces; sand, gravel, and asphalt.
Other than taking care to make power level adjustments, I like the value and performance of this controller.
Sorry for the late follow-up. I just wanted to let you know that the brake
controller and wiring harness I purchased through eTrailer worked very well
with my 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 with the Cummins 6.7L diesel. Pictures are
attached for your use, as required.
The trailer was an 18-foot enclosed snow machine tailer with a steel
chassis. I can't remember the empty weight, but it's substantial. We towed
empty and full on dry and snow covered roads from Oklahoma to Colorado and
back. Even with th exhaust brake on my truck, I can't imagine towing this
load through the hills and mountains without a brake controller. It's been
done before, but I would say it's an unnecessary risk given the more than
reasonable prices at eTrailer...it was cheap insurance pulling such a heavy
rig with my family on board.
The controller was definitely not your top-of-the-line model, but the
adjustability and controls were more than adequate for somebody who tows
occasionally. A professional may desire more proportional controls and
adjustability, but not much more. This unit peformed flawlessly.
Thank you for your time. Please feel free to contct me if you would like
any clarification on my statements or pictures.
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 - 06/27/2014Your company is awesome! I can’t write about the brake controller because my mechanic is putting it on today and it is the one he recommended. What I can write about is the customer service. You made ordering simple and the follow-up is fantastic. Delivery was quick and there were no delays. I will use your company again — and again. Thank you…
The 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.
It does the job for the price, but the slightest adjustment makes drastic changes in how my trailer brakes.
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.
Great product work like it should. Don’t forget to Oder the pigtail for the brake controller if your installing it in an older pickup.
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!
Super easy installation on my 99 Dodge Ram. I have only tested this item but I will be using it on a road trip soon. although I believe it will work perfectly. easy installation I recommend purchasing the wiring harness that plugs in under the dash. you can install this in about 10 minutes or less.
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 .
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.
Not consistent always needs a little ad justment
simplistic and it works for my purposes. Small form factor to fit to the left of the driver side dash.
G. - 01/12/2016I strongly dislike this controller. I have had many trailers and brake controllers and I cannot get this one dialed in! I usually have to turn it completely off so it does not lock up my wheels. I will have to get a better controller next time I need to pull my rig.
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!
I ordered thru etrailer twice. Both for brake controller and wire adaptor. Pleased with first shipment as it came fast and packaged well in its own individual package. My second order was fast as well,but the brake controller was in a damaged plastic box and looked like it was opened and crushed. Try to close it and wouldn't close. The wire harness was lose and just thrown in the box unlike my first order, which was in its own packaging as well. All in all I would purchase from etrailer again.
Good controller for the price.
I didn't need a Cadillac version for the light towing in this vehicle.
Easy install.
Great service and delivery
It works, my only complaint is adjustment knobs move to easy so making adjustments you have to be really carefull
Jason - 01/22/2022great site, i was able to select my vehicle and get the right adapter!!!!
Brian - 09/16/2021Adjustment takes some getting used to and is very touchy but once it is set it is a great controller.
easy install, but extremely hard to adjust trailer load setting cannot stop trailer from over braking, very hard to drive in traffic. if this is not a defective I would not recommend it
Mike L - 10/13/2018Fast delivery. Exactly what I needed. Easy install.
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