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🚍 Curt 51160 Assure Electric Trailer Brake Controller: Dynamic Screen, Full Text Readout & Proportional Control for Maximum Safety and Performance Review

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Description of 🚍 Curt 51160 Assure Electric Trailer Brake Controller: Dynamic Screen, Full Text Readout & Proportional Control for Maximum Safety and Performance

FULL TEXT READOUT. The Assure brake controller is all about user-friendly operation, featuring a large, high-quality, 1-1/2-inch wide, pivoting screen that displays trailer brake operation through full-text, easy-to-read messages. TACTILE BUTTONS. This proportional brake controller has a pressure-sensitive manual override as well as tactile buttons, allowing you to apply the precise amount of brake power needed. POWERFUL ACCELEROMETER. The Assure brake controller operates with a triple-axis, motion-sensing accelerometer to detect every movement and the exact angle of your vehicle to ensure smooth, safe stops every time. VERSATILE. You can use this electric trailer brake controller on virtually any trailer with 1 to 4 axles (2 to 8 brakes). It is also fully compatible with cruise control, anti-lock brakes, low-voltage systems and PWM systems. SIMPLE SETUP. This electric brake controller quickly plugs into your vehicle using a CURT vehicle-specific quick plug harness (sold separately). It comes with an adjustable mounting bracket and can be mounted at any angle.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Get it BEFORE you need it

If you need brake control, you need it NOW. Don't risk needing a brake controller and not being able to pull it because you don't have one. It's so easy to install and so unobtrusive that if you ever intend to use your vehicle for towing, it's a good idea to get it installed as soon as possible. If CURT has a wiring harness for your vehicle, it is important to order one to ensure a quick plug and play setup with no wires to connect. I installed it on a 2017 Honda Ridgeline and the CURT 51392…

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  • Best in Niche
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  • Useless Features

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works perfectly! Requires wiring purchased separately

This brake controller works very well. The brakes on my trailer are now proportional and smooth, making them more controllable than my previous brake controls. If your car has a tether, you can install this device within half an hour. A pigtail wire harness is also available if you need to customize your custom configuration. It has a snazzy looking screen, but it doesn't really need to. Installation can be a bit of a challenge. Instead of hand-tight plastic clip screws, it is attached with…

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  • Easy to read control panel
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  • Upgradeable

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Recommended brake controller

This is a full-featured modern brake controller with some complex functions, but with a simple and user-friendly interface. Unlike cheaper models, this one comes with a three-axis motion sensor accelerometer. It will get the right braking force much more accurately than simpler sensors. Curt offers a wide range of brake controls, from simpler versions to Bluetooth-enabled devices that sync to your smartphone. I personally like this one as it is easy to install and use and doesn't require any…

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  • Easy to use
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  • Low maintenance

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Just what I needed

I ordered a Curt Assure brake controller because my current controller is outdated and doesn't meet my current towing needs. I also ordered a Curt harness specifically for my truck. I chose the Assure because it's a complex braking system. The technology used includes a motion-sensing accelerometer designed to provide more controlled trailer braking. This system incorporates a three-axis motion sensor that responds to conditions in all three axes, providing smooth and rapid braking. By…

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  • Great design
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  • So so