Does the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller Have to Be Facing the Direction of Travel?

Published 07/16/2023

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

(1841)

$289.95

Curt Easy Mount Bracket for 4- or 5-Way Flat and 6- or 7-Way Trailer Connectors - 2" Hitch

(158)

$27.90

Question:

Curt wireless controller, 2015 toyota hignlander. The 7 pin socket was installed below the hitch and it was soon knocked off. . Can the curt wireless be mounted in any position? like sideways or vertical ? So I could mount it under the vehicle? or sideways on the hitch?

asked by: Bill

Expert Reply:

Yes, it can. The Curt Echo item # C51180 can be installed in any direction and will still be able to sense when your Highlander is braking to send a signal back to the trailer brakes.

To keep your 7-way from being knocked off again, I recommend the Curt Easy Mount Bracket for 7-Way Trailer Connectors item # C58000. This bracket bolts to your Highlander's 2" receiver. It will put your 7-way connector next to the safety chain loops.

I have linked an installation video below so you can see how this bracket gets set up.

expert reply by: Jerred H