Autowbrake Electric Brake Controller VS Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller

Updated 04/08/2021 | Published 04/06/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Autowbrake Electric Brake Controller - Trailer Mount w/ Remote Fob - Up to 3 Axles - Proportional

(105)

$479.99

Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug-in w/ Bluetooth App - Up to 2 Axles - Proportional

(1769)

$279.95

Question:

How does the Autowbrake Electric Brake Controller compare to the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller performance, durability and reliability?

asked by: Kate

Expert Reply:

Both of these are reliable brake controllers. Personally I like the freedom that the Curt Echo # C51180 gives you. You can use it on any vehicle with a properly wired 7-way and trailers with up to 2 braking axles. There is no wiring and it can be controlled from virtually any smart phone.

With the Autowbrake Electric Brake Controller # 3430001 it is wired into the trailer and would have to be completely rewired to use on a different trailer. And I really don't want to have to rely on having to keep track of another key fob as I can see it being easily lost or dropped and forgotten about since it is only needed when using the trailer.

expert reply by: Bud M