Why Does My RVibrake 3 Command Center Tablet Shut Down During Startup?
Updated 08/22/2026 | Published 08/15/2026
Question:
My Command Center shuts down while booting up. It gets to the second start up screen and then stops. Can you help me?
asked by: Bruce A
Expert Reply:
Hey Bruce, thanks for reaching out. If the RVibrake 3 Command Center tablet # C57DQ makes it to the second startup screen and then shuts down, I would start with the tablet power supply. These tablets draw more power once the screen and Wi-Fi start loading, so a weak USB cable, charger, or dash USB port can give it enough juice to start booting and then fall flat. Plug it into a 120V wall charger rated for at least 5V/1.5A, let it charge for a while, and then try starting it while it is still plugged in.
If it still shuts down at the exact same spot, try a different known-good USB cable and charger. If that does not change anything, I think you are looking at either a bad internal battery or a software problem with the tablet. CURT does have a factory reset procedure, but if the tablet cannot stay on long enough to get through startup, I recommend getting CURT/RVibrake involved for repair or replacement. The good news is the RVibrake 3 braking unit itself still operates without the Command Center tablet, so a tablet problem does not mean the entire braking system has failed.
Is this a new tablet? Or have you had it for a while?
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Replacement Command /center Tablet for Curt RVi3 Replacement tablet works just like the original with a few technical additions. Have not had time to use it yet, but will soon!