Would Curt Echo Brake Controller Drain Vehicle Battery if Left Connected

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Im wondering if I should disconnect my camper from the Curt Echo while parked overnight on a multi day trip. For example if we stop and stay in a hotel for a night on our way to or from a destination. When using ETBC7L with the Curt Echo, will it continue to draw and supply power to my camper while parked overnight since it is connected directly to the battery? I know the Echo itself does not draw a lot of power but the camper will draw what it needs to charge the battery, run the refrigerator etc.

asked by: Dorsan D

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Since the Curt Echo # C51180 can't be locked in any way to your tow setup I would recommend removing it as often as you can to prevent theft of it. Now if you were to leave it connected to your tow vehicle for an extended period of time it would not drain the battery though.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Based on what you listed it sounds like your trailer has 2k axles so the correct left and right brake assembly kit would be the part #23-47-48.

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There is no need to unplug a brake controller when it's not in use and typically something like the Curt Reflex C51130 shuts off automatically after a certain time period-usually around 15 minutes. These won't drain your battery when sitting…

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That's a really good question, but the Curt Echo #C51180 will definitely not drain your vehicle battery. All brake controllers, including the Echo, have to get their power from the vehicle's 12 volt battery, but the controllers draw far too…

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Great question! The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller #C51180 will operate using the settings you choose in the app on it's own - you can technically just turn your phone off after everything is paired and the unit will apply the…

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The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part #C51180 is an excellent option which activates the trailer's brakes automatically. However, if you need to activate the brakes manually you can do so using the in-app function. That said, I…

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It's very common for people to use a 50 amp power source on a 30 amp camper like what you are trying to do. Basically you'd want to use the 30 amp surge protector after the dogbone 50 amp to 30 amp adapter like the part #A10-5030FBK that you…

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Hi Bernadette, You would want to plug your 50 amp to 30 amp adapter in to the power pedestal and then connect your Portable Power Watchdog Surge Protector #HU42VR to the adapter. Once the Watchdog lights show that the connection is good you can…

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Hey Ray, so we have the part #18159 which would work great to secure the 7-way of the #ETBC7L that you'll be installing with the Curt Echo #C51180. It's also pretty easy to install too.

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You can still use the Curt Echo Mobile brake controller part #C51180 with music playing from the phone or using it for maps. It can also make and receive phone calls as well. The reason there's a note that says it may not be ideal for if you use…

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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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