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πŸš™ CURT 51170 Spectrum OE-Style Integrated Proportional Electric Trailer Brake Controller Review

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Revainrating 2.5 out of 5Β Β 
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Description of πŸš™ CURT 51170 Spectrum OE-Style Integrated Proportional Electric Trailer Brake Controller

Fit Type: Universal Fit. Knob outside diameter is 1.9 inch.

Reviews

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Read the WIRING instructions carefully

I went back and forth for about a week before finally buying it. I read many reviews. Most of the negative reviews mentioned difficulties with small corrugated wire heads, and some people have LED lights when braking without a trailer. I went ahead and processed the order. Regarding small wire crimps with a black connector. I watched videos online several times and skimmed the manual before getting started. If you purchase this controller, READ the WIRING instructions carefully. I installed the

Pros
  • handy item
Cons
  • zero

Revainrating 1 out of 5

absolutely hate it!

I just rode it cross country to pull the fifth wheel and I'm not happy with it at all. If I didn't spend all my time driving, I'd rip this thing out of my truck, throw it out the window, and just drive with no brakes. I only gave 2 stars because I like the idea, but 2 stars is definitely overrated for that. The first problem I had was that it wasn't adjustable, I could press the button 10 times and out of those 10 times I was maybe able to set the dial once and even then I'm not sure if it…

Pros
  • Durable Test Results
Cons
  • Slightly torn

Revainrating 2 out of 5

The idea is good, but bad design and execution.

I don't know where to start with this product. It's a good idea but very poor design and execution. I haven't tried towing a trailer with it yet, so I won't comment on its features just yet. There should be a mode function via part #3, an LED rotary knob that can be set to test pin #2, trailer brake, on the connector at the back of the truck after installation is complete and before you hook up the trailer. This product is a proportional brake controller and uses accelerometers to control…

Pros
  • New
Cons
  • Secret