Could 12 Volt Wire for Trailer Wiring Also be Used to Power Circuit of Curt Echo Brake Controller
Updated 08/10/2020 | Published 01/08/2020
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
If a have the 119250KIT installed, do I need to connect another power source to my battery for the wireless break connector? Is it ok to have two 12V wires connected to the battery of the car at the same time? Thanks!
asked by: Andre I
Expert Reply:
The power wire of the # 119250KIT would not be rated high enough to carry enough amperage for both the # 119250KIT and the Echo part # C51180. So what you'd want to do is run the wire that comes with the # ETBC7L along the same routing to get the the vehicle battery and you'd be set. This also prevents a short in the trailer wiring from potentially shorting out the brake controller and damaging it since they will be on separate circuits. Having two 12 volt wires ran to your battery would not be an issue at all.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 12 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
more information >
Continue Researching
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Q&A: How to Use a Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller on a Vehicle w/a 4-Way Connector
- Q&A: Can I Use a 4 Way Vehicle Connector with 7 Way Adapter and the Curt Echo Brake Controller?
- Article: Wiring Trailer Lights with a 7-Way Plug (It's Easier Than You Think)
- Article: Brake Controller Installation: Starting from Scratch
- Q&A: Comparing the Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7 and the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit # ETBC7L
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Q&A: What Parts Do I Need To Add a 7-Way To A 2024 Toyota Highlander SLE Hybrid
- Q&A: My Vehicle has a 4-Pin Trailer Plug, but Trailer has 7-Pin Trailer Plug
- Article: Towing a Trailer? Let's Talk About Brake Controllers
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Q&A: 4-Way to 7-Way Adapter Recommendation for Installing Curt Echo Brake Controller
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Article: 5 Things to Know About Weight Distribution Hitches
Bob A.
7/31/2020
Will the Curt Echo work on a tow package equipped 2014 450GL with out any other wiring needed?