Can Maps, Music and Phone Calls be Made when Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller is in Use

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It says you can’t use your phone for music or maps but can you still call and receive phone calls without interrupting the controller?

asked by: Robert

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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 maps or play music from your phone is because you'd be switching between apps. The Echo can run in background though while other apps are in use.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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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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…

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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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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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Answer 5

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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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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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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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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