Picking Between ETBC7 and ETBC7L for Brake Controller Install

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Hi, I want to install a ETBC7L and run a wireless brake controller. Howerever, if I change my mind down the road and want a wired controller, do I need to buy the ETBC7 kit or I just need to run the wires from the 7 pins plug? Regards, Antoine

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Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part # ETBC7 if I were you. The # ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has everything and then if you need the additional parts to install a wired controller you'd have them.

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Herb

4/22/2024

Can I use a etbc7 and still use the curt echo c51180. And just leave the Xtra wire upfront unhitched? Just in case down the road I want to go to a dash control the wires will be there. Thanks Herb

Jameson C.

4/22/2024

@Herb Yep! You can absolutely do that.

Answer 1

Hey Tester, what you'd need is the Curt 4-way part #C56020 and then convert it to a 7-way with the part #37185 which has a 4-way on the side of it. Does your trailer have brakes?

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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

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Answer 9

I would be happy to help you and make a recommendation based on fitment. First of all you won't have to drill into anything to mount your 7-way vehicle connector. All you will need is the Curt Easy Mount Bracket item #C58000. This bolts directly…

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Answer 10

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Answer 12

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