Do Brake Controllers have Constant Power or Do they Wire Into a Ignition/Accessory Power Source
Updated 04/12/2016 | Published 04/08/2016
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Dose the unit only have constant power..our do I need to wire to the acc
asked by: Carlton G
Expert Reply:
Brake controllers such as # C74VV will have constant power once installed. They need to have constant power otherwise they would reset every time you turned off the vehicle. Brake controllers have what is basically a sleep mode. After a certain amount of time the "go to sleep" and draw only a few milliamps of power so they will not drain the vehicle battery.
If your 2007 Dodge Ram did not come with a factory 7-Way trailer connector then you will also need wiring harness # C51515 for the Curt brake controller. If it did come with a factory 7-Way connector you would need harness # C51332 instead.
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Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller - Up to 3 Axles - Time Delayed
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Time Delayed Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Plug-In
- Under-Dash Box
- Under-Dash
- Up to 3 Axles
- LCD Display
- Single Trailer Only
- CURT
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