Does The Curt Echo C51180 Have To Be Installed Level

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Does the unit position relative to level have any impact on its function? Does it operate as well in a vertical position as in a horizontal position. My 7-way plug is positioned at about 45 degrees below level.

asked by: Mark T

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Good news, the Curt Echo does not have to be mounted level for it to function properly. The 45 degree angle of your 7-way plug does not make a difference in the functionality because of the unit's triple-axis accelerometer. The accelerometer is able to sense the angle that the brake controller is plugged in at and still engages the trailer brakes effectively. I have attached a video of the Curt Echo being installed on a Toyota 4Runner that has a 7-way plug at an angle.

expert reply by: Heather A

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Answer 1

I would be happy to help you. We hear this complaint quite often about dealerships not wanting to install after market wiring for random reasons because they want you to purchase theirs usually. The Curt Shock Absorbing Towing Kit w/ Sway Control and…

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Answer 2

Normally trailer coupler height is around 17 inches, from the ground to the bottom of the coupler, and most hitch manufacturers design their hitches to work with a ball mount that will end up very close to this measurement. I am including a link to…

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Answer 3

Yes, but you would have to add the replacement 2-ball mount for the standard Gen-Y in order to secure the bracket. So what you would need is the following: - Gen-Y Phantom X Adjustable Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers for 2" Hitch - 10"…

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Answer 4

All you would need to add a second sway control arm to Curt weight distribution system #C17322 is friction sway control kit #83660 or #17200. These bars do not have a left and right, you just have to take out the inside, turn it over, and put it back…

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Answer 5

The Curt Friction Sway Control Bar #17200 is designed out of the box to be mounted on the passenger side of the trailer, but it can certainly be mounted on the driver's side as well with some simple modifications. The reason it's designed to…

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Answer 6

You can use the Curt friction style sway control, #17200 on the left or right side. You will need to loosen the handle and the other bolt below it, pull the inside arm out, flip it over, then reinsert it. You will then need to unscrew the handle on…

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Answer 7

A reverse circuit wire is not required for the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 to operate correctly. It only needs to get power form the charge line/auxiliary circuit of the 7-way and see signal from the brake lights (the brake…

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Answer 8

It is possible to use a 7-way vehicle end connector such as #PK12-707E to hook up to a stand-alone battery for your lights. You would need to connect by using 10 gauge wire, #10-2-1, and if you use a deep cell battery as you suggested, a pair of ring…

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Answer 9

Yes, we have exactly what you need. To convert the 4-way of your Jeep to a 7-way so that it will adapt to your trailer that has a 7-way you have two options. If your trailer doesn't have brakes all you would need is the #37185. This would simply…

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Answer 10

As far as affecting the turning radius, it is possible that mounting the Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers #CC-275 with your 30-inch bike rack can interfere with your camper shell. As far as being able…

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Answer 11

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 12

A junction box/7-way plug kit like Epicord #277-000141 or #HS381-9000 lets you convert the camper to match the 7-way RV blade type connector format. This avoids the extra connection points and potential trouble spots from using separate adapters.…

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