Can Subaru Outback with 4-Way Have Curt Echo Brake Controller Installed
Updated 12/08/2025 | Published 11/19/2025
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ARE YOU SAYING MY SUBARU OUTBACK THAT CANNOT HAVE A 7PIN. CAN STILL PULL A 1180 POUND IF I HAVE A. SMART PHONE?? IHAVE 4 FLATE AND 2 INCH HITCH. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED ?? SUBARU SAYS INSTSLLING A 7 PIN VOIDS IT WARRANTY
asked by: SUSAN
Expert Reply:
Hey Susan, we hate to recommend anything that would void the warranty of a vehicle but we realize some people will go ahead and do so...so if you wanted to use the Curt Echo Mobile part # C51180 on your vehicle all you would need is the 7-way adapter/wireless brake controller install kit part # ETBC7L and you'd be set.
Worth mentioning is this 7-way adapter is pretty easily removed if you needed it to not be there for a trip to the dealer...
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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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Jameson C.
12/8/2025
Hey Susan, how did things go with the Curt Echo and the 7-way adapter kit on your Outback? Did the setup work out without any issues with your warranty? Your update could make it easier for others in the same situation.