Comparing Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller and Prodigy RF Wireless Controller

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I am curious if you have any opinion of which controller works best? I have a 2019 Dodge Ram and will be pulling a 7,000 travel trailer. I do not really want to put holes in the dash for an interior unit. I do have a working 7 pin plug on the back. Would you recommend the curt echo or the Prodigy RF brake controller?

asked by: Neil R

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Performance-wise the Prodigy RF part # 90250 and the Curt Echo part # C51180 are right on par with each other. They are both proportional controllers which means they will sense the amount of braking applied and apply the trailer brakes in an equal amount. The big differences are that the Echo does not permanently install on the trailer like the RF does. It basically just plugs into the 7-way. So an easier install...with the added risk of being easily stolen possible (we've not seen this become an issue at this time though). The Curt Echo does not add anything at all to the interior of your vehicle. You do have to have a smart phone though. So the give and take there is the RF comes with a wireless remote but the Echo requires you to use your phone. That would come down to personal preference.

When it comes to reliability the RF has been around a while and we know it is rock solid. The Curt is pretty new (as of March 2019) so reliability is harder to determine. I will say that in general the Prodigy brake controllers are rock solid and are incredibly reliable. Typically Curt controllers are on the other end of that spectrum. I wouldn't recommend their standard brake controllers to anyone basically.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Cory W.

5/1/2020

I have a 2007 dodge ram 3500 Mega cab. and can not get the Prodigy rf too pair any suggetions.

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Chris R.

5/4/2020

There are a few things that seem to work when the Tekonsha RF Controller has trouble pairing with a truck like your Ram 3500. I'm not sure where exactly in the process you getting stuck, but if you're not seeing a display like what the instructions show, try powering through the rest of the steps anyway. Sometimes it just won't display what it's "supposed to" but will still pair perfectly if going through all the steps. If that doesn't help, trying taping off the pin at the 5 o'clock position at the back of the RF, which will just block off this circuit (it's not used for the RF) to avoid any potential interference. Let me know if this doesn't work and we'll go from there.

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Answer 1

The best option for wireless brake controllers is the Curt Echo #C51180. It is the easiest to plug in and go when you need to use a brake controller with your trailer. Once you have a 7-way connector installed in your vehicle, all you need is to…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The Prodigy RF brake controller #TK94FR does receive power from the 12 volt circuit in the trailer connector. But it is not taking anything away from the trailer mounted battery or its charger if equipped. Think of it like an outlet in your house.…

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The Prodigy RF brake controller #TK94FR uses regular hex head bolts to secure it to a trailer though you could use different bolts if you wanted to. A hardware store would have a nice selection of bolts that require uncommon tools to install or…

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We have everything you need to install a 7-Way/4-Way connector and a trailer brake controller on your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon as long as it is not the Sport model. The Hopkins Trailer Connector Socket #HM40975 that you referenced is designed to…

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Answer 7

Good question, and a trailer does need to be connected in order for the LEDs to be on when using the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller #RED24FR. If a trailer is not connected and you press the manual override of the Liberty #RED24FR, the LED…

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Answer 8

There is not specific mounting hardware available for the etrailer Scissor Jacks with Handle #e99012 but you can source the Grade 5 bolts or self tapping screws needed at your local hardware store. You do need to use Grade 5 specifically if…

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Answer 9

You are on the right track with your thinking and doing exactly what I would do if I were you. You can swap out the slider base of your Companion for GM rail kit to the fixed base part #BWRVB3710 and in the rearmost head position you'd have…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you aren't correctly testing the brake output setting on your Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller #C51180. What you need to be doing is driving 25 mph in an open parking lot and then applying your tow vehicle brakes with the brake…

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Answer 11

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.…

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Answer 12

Due to its triple axles accelerometer, the Curt #C51180 doesn't need to be perfectly level, but it will need to be generally pointed in the direction of travel in order to work effectively. I've linked to a product demonstration video for the…

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