Parts to Tow Horse Trailer With 2021 Land Rover Defender
Updated 10/27/2025 | Published 03/24/2025 >
Question:
Hello etrailer team, I am looking for a reliable solution to pull a horse trailer with my P400 Land rover defender, that does not have a braking controller installedi usually tow a mechanical braking trailer I am looking at your brake controller, would those work? Thank you Veronique
asked by: Veronique L
Expert Reply:
Hi Veronique; does your horse trailer have electric brakes? If it does, and you have a 7-way on your 2021 Land Rover Defender, the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller # C51180 will work for you. If you don't have electric brakes you will need to make a conversion.
If you don't have trailer wiring or a hitch on your 2021 Land Rover Defender you will need to add them. It doesn't look like there are aftermarket hitches so ideally you at least have a factory hitch already. If you're missing anything please let me know in the comments below and I'll see what is available.
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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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Robin H.
10/27/2025
Hi Veronique, how did things go with the Curt Echo brake controller on your Land Rover Defender? Did it end up working well with your horse trailer setup? Your update could make it easier for others towing similar trailers.