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πŸ”Œ Curt 51180 Proportional Brake Controller: Enhanced with Bluetooth Connectivity Review

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Description of πŸ”Œ Curt 51180 Proportional Brake Controller: Enhanced with Bluetooth Connectivity

PORTABLE. The Echo trailer brake controller has a non-invasive install and is easily transferrable from one vehicle to another. It plugs into any 7-way connector, wirelessly links to your smartphone using Bluetooth. SMARTPHONE-READY. The Echo brake controller wirelessly syncs with your Apple or Android phone, turning it into a brake controller interface with the Smart Control app (Warning: Avoid distracted driving. Only make adjustments when vehicle is stationary). Note: If Bluetooth connection is lost, the brake controller will continue to function safely, using the most recently programmed settings. ZERO-TOOL INSTALL. Installing this trailer brake controller is as easy as plugging in a 7-way trailer wiring connector. It requires no tools, no extra wires and no hardware. A locking tab and strap keep it firmly connected. NOTE: Strap stored inside cap. HIGHLY RESPONSIVE. Echo uses a triple-axis accelerometer to provide smooth, safe braking. It maintains responsive braking, even when your phone screen is locked, receives incoming calls or if the Bluetooth connection is lost. VERSATILE. This electronic trailer brake controller easily transfers between vehicles and trailers and works on virtually any trailer with 1 to 2 axles (2 to 4 brakes). It is also fully compatible with cruise control, anti-lock brakes, low-voltage systems.

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Update: Smoked and not working

Update June 2019: It was working fine until one day it started smoking and apparently wasn't working. Revain's return window has expired, so now I'm $200 worse. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! It works great for me, no need to plug in the car or have an unsightly brake controller on the dash. It connects to my phone every time I just need to launch the app, and it shows an easy-to-use big red circle in case I need to apply the brakes. Otherwise, it shows how hard it's braking, which is determined by…

Pros
  • Nice packaging
Cons
  • The list will be long.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

It's not perfect, but damn close.

We got this controller for our Lexus so we didn't have to install anything in the car. The idea was perfect. The item arrived on time and was very easy to assemble. Like no more than 10 minutes to read and follow the very intuitive instructions. The app worked flawlessly on my iPhone. On road. The app on the phone made it quick and easy to set the sensitivity and prime it for the long ride. I would say it brakes as well or better than the in-cabin controller I used in my Subaru. We drove 7…

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  • Great for me
Cons
  • No instructions

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Unreliable - External Accessories

Unfortunately, I had to return this Echo controller at all because I just couldn't connect the device to Bluetooth on my 2018 Chevy Colorado. I'm using an Apple iPhone version 6. In fact, after lots of reboots and retries, it connected once and the device slowed down just fine (only with a 30ft test drive straight to the parking lot and back). But a week later, when I needed it most, I couldn't connect Bluetooth to the Echo at all, and I have NO trailer brakes. At that point I said forget it…

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  • Easy to read dashboard
Cons
  • New competitors appeared