Recommeded Trailer Brake Controller For 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan w/ OEM 7-way Connector
Updated 03/07/2023 | Published 03/06/2023
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Looking for info for a brake controller for 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. This vehicle has the Factory Tow Package and already has a 7 pin trailer connector.
asked by: Fred L
Expert Reply:
I have a few options for you to consider.
The option I recommend going with is the Curt Echo Wireless # C51180 which will plug right into the factory 7-way on your 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan and won't require any wiring. Even though your van has a factory 7-way it doesn't have a factory trailer brake controller port so installing a standard controller will be quite a bit more work.
If you're dead set on a regular controller you'll need a controller like the Redarc Liberty # RED52VR and the install kit # 5506 to tie into your OEM 7-way. Like I said this will be quite a bit more work for not really any benefit over the Echo, so I'd save yourself the work and stick with the Echo.
I included some review videos below for you to check out.
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug-in w/ Bluetooth App - Up to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Plug-In
- Smartphone App
- Under-Dash
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- Multiple Trailers
- CURT
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