7-Way Mounting Bracket for Use with ETBC7L and Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller

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Hello! I believe I need a bracket to mount ETBC7L to my square bar U-Haul hitch on my 07 Touareg. Do you have a recommendation before I purchase this and the curt Bluetooth brake controller?

asked by: Ray F

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Expert Reply:

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.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Ray F.

5/22/2024

Thanks, Jameson! My hitch is hidden under the bumper so not sure this would work. Any other options?

Jameson C.

5/22/2024

@RayF I'd attach it to the lower edge of the rear bumper with a bolt on bracket like the part # 18138 instead.

Ray F.

5/22/2024

@JamesonC does the ETBC7L come with a similar bracket? So technically I would be able to just use the provided bracket on the bumper? Just making sure I’m not buying extra parts

Jameson C.

5/22/2024

@RayF Yes it does. I should have mentioned that earlier sorry for the confusion.

Answer 1

There are a few differences between the Universal Installation Kit part #ETBC7 and the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit part #ETBC7L. The biggest one is that part #ETBC7 comes with both the power and brake output wire you will need to run to the cab/battery…

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Answer 2

If your plan was to install a brake controller you'd have to also run the black wire of the 7-Way Adapter part #30717 to the to the positive post of your vehicle battery as well as the ground you mentioned. The Curt Echo part #C51180 that you…

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Answer 3

It sounds like you may already have a 4 way connector on your vehicle, which is half of the battle. In order to operate the Curt Echo Mobile Wireless Brake Controller #C51180 you will need an almost fully functional 7 way connector; using something…

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Answer 4

Hello Felix. I do appreciate you getting in touch, but I am sorry to say that we do not offer the rubber springs for the axle-less suspension as a separate replacement part. We only sell them as part of the whole axle-less system. Just out of…

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Answer 5

For an off road overland trailer, I recommend you go with the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System with Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 - Off-Road Tires - 1,200 lbs #A12WS545 and not just because we carry them...as I know seems like a conflict of interest.…

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Answer 6

Hey Alan, welcome back! The Curt #C23FR and etrailer #e89YR fit everything except the PHEV. Both hitches will fit a 2026 Ford Escape Hybrid like yours. Those are two different designations on the hitch and it can be confusing. The excluding Hybrid…

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Answer 7

Hello Alex, thanks for reaching out. We actually custom make our own wiring kit which is designed specifically for this purpose. You can use the Universal Installation Kit #ETBC7. This kit will contain all of the components needed to upgrade your…

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Answer 8

Hi Fred! The 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 12 Gauge Wires #ETBC7L will have no issues working with your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander hybrid. It will piggyback off your existing 4-flat and you will just need to run a…

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Answer 9

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…

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Answer 10

Hi Jose; the slight curve on the #DT42GR is just how Draw-Tite decided to design the hitch. The same is true for the straight cross tube of the Curt #C96NR. The different designs don't really have an advantage over each other and they have the…

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Answer 11

The etrailer.com brake set part #AKEBRK-35-SA that you referenced is a fit for your Dexter 3,500 lb axle. You will need to replace your current hub with hub/drums but aside from that you'd have all the parts needed.

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Answer 12

Graham, yes you can absolutely use the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller #C51180 with your 2021 Subaru Crosstrek. Since you only have a 4-pole though, you are also going to need to add the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller…

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7-Way Mounting Bracket for Use with ETBC7L and Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller

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