Can Curt C51180 Echo Brake Controller Be Used on Class A Motorhome

Published 04/14/2022

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

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Redarc Tow-Pro Wiring Adapter for Tekonsha Brake Controller Harness

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Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller - Dash Knob - Up to 2 Axles - Proportional

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Question:

Will the Bluetooth signal work on my 40ft diesel pusher.Concern is the distance of i-phone to the controller

asked by: Denver O

Expert Reply:

Because of the length of your motorhome and the interior partitions, the Curt # C51180 Echo Wireless Brake Controller wouldn't work on your Class A motorhome.

You'll need to use a standard brake controller. Your motorhome has the 7-way trailer connector installed at the rear bumper, so it's already prewired for a brake controller. The OEM brake controller connector is located above the e-brake pedal as shown in the provided photo.

So you don't have a box hanging under the dash that you'll bang your knee on, I'd use a remote mounted brake controller like the # RED24FR Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty. The control box mounts under the dash so it's out of the way and you'll control the brakes using the control knob that can mount anywhere within easy reach of the driver. Redarc doesn't make a wiring harness for your motorhome, but you can use the # 3027-P along with the # 331-TPH-017 adapter to make the connectors all compatible.

The control knob can mount anywhere within the driver's reach, an un-used switch knockout would be ideal.

I've linked to a video showing how the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty brake controller works.