Is There a Hazard Pulse Preventer on the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller Part # C51180

Question

Question:

Interesting to know how it works. Do the trailer brakes still work if the hazard lights are on with the override applied? How does the module know the difference if it only sees the brake light signal?

asked by: Ian

1

Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, there is a hazard light override feature on the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180 that you can turn on via the in-app settings (see photo). Therefore, if you needed you could drive with the hazard lights flashing and not have to worry about the brake controller applying the brakes on the trailer.

expert reply by: Conner L

1

click to enlarge

Ian

1/15/2019

Interesting to know how it works. Do the trailer brakes still work if the hazard lights are on with the override applied? How does the module know the difference if it only sees the brake light signal?

Conner L.

1/15/2019

If the hazard light pulse preventer is turned on via the in-app settings and you have the hazard lights on then the brake controller would only activate if you were to apply the manual override. This is more or less to discourage people from driving down the road at highway speed with the hazards on.

Answer 1

Hi Joe, I assume you are referencing an Equal-i-zer weight distribution since you have shank #EQ90-02-4700. I went ahead and read the owners manual for their systems and there is noting regarding adjusting the angle of the hitch ball. The hitch head…

view full answer...

Answer 2

You are limited by the lowest rated factor in your towing system. In your case, the limiting factor is your hitch, which is rated for 5,000lbs without using weight distribution. If you do use weight distribution, you'd be limited to the…

view full answer...

Answer 3

First, the trailer should have a sticker or plate on the front of the frame or tongue somewhere that lists its capacity. that is the capacity you will need to go by for the trailer. You are likely correct that it will a capacity over 10,000 pounds…

view full answer...

Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

view full answer...

Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

view full answer...

Answer 6

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

view full answer...

Answer 7

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

view full answer...

Answer 8

The RV Propane Gas Detector part #RS64FR is what I recommend using to replace the the Atwood RV Propane Gas Detector part 31013 (Discontinued). The mounting plate for this new detector will cover up any holes you had for the previous so it will be a…

view full answer...

Answer 9

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

view full answer...

Answer 10

Hey Brandon, I would strongly recommend sticking with the Tekonsha RF brake controller part #TK94FR. We know this works really well and it sounds like it worked well for you too. The Curt Echo is not reliable enough for me to really ever recommend it…

view full answer...

Answer 11

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

view full answer...

Answer 12

We can get you everything you need for towing with your 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE. By plastic shield, I believe you are referring to the appearance panel underneath the Sienna, and that will have to trimmed a bit in each of the hitches available for the…

view full answer...

Is There a Hazard Pulse Preventer on the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller Part # C51180

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Continue Researching