So I'm pretty uneducated on automotive mechanics, all around. To clarify, a bad wiring harness caused a fuse to blow and you subsequently lost (completely?) braking capacity? And you used the emergency brake as a substitute?
You did know where to begin, because you added a sentence that helped me to understand. Cool man. I guess we can part ways here.
Anyone having trouble with the Echo working loose? it hangs pretty far out. I know they give you a strap to retain it but looking to hear form folks that it's not a problem.
not one issue. I didnt realize it until I got the echo but the 7 pin plug has a little notch of plastic on the opening that holds the echo in there (See pic...not of truck...rando google image)
The strap will fail if it’s too tight, as the ball pops out of the strap. My replacement hadn’t come loose yet, but I pull it less tight. The actual controller has not wiggled out once. I also use an insurance strap, but have never needed it. I drove 350 miles without the strap last week with zero issues.
Yeah, thanks. I know this tab is there to retain things but was curious if with the Echo hanging so far out it has a bit of leverage and weight to cause it to droop and perhaps work it's way out from under that tab. Just looking for confirmation that this isn't a problem and it sounds like it isn't.not one issue. I didnt realize it until I got the echo but the 7 pin plug has a little notch of plastic on the opening that holds the echo in there (See pic...not of truck...rando google image)
I used to use the retention strap but it flew off a while back. I do have a short Velcro strap I got from amazon that I use for long trips just for piece of mind but the little notch does its job well.
I think this device allows phone-independent control.
The phone does not need to be on, nor does the app need to be open. It has an optional emergency braking physical button that goes on the dash. It’s wireless. You can destroy your phone and still have full functionality. And the straps only fail if they’re put on too tight. If the settings are configured correctly for your setup, you shouldn’t ever need the emergency braking button either. I’ve yet to need it with 10k miles of towing.
Thanks for the lecture. The 5k of towing experience is just with the Echo. And I think you’ll find that most who have the button on the strap fail, have it too tight. I’ve also been towing since I had my license. And towing takes forethought. Just because an emergency braking button isn’t necessary, doesn’t mean I won’t have it just in case. Just like extra large safety chains and emergency break away braking systems. I have them all, whether I’ll ever need them or not when towing responsibly and safely.
Just took my Echo on a 58 mile back country rd. About half the time in 4 low (pretty rocky) no problems
Just took my Echo on a 58 mile back road trip about 50% in 4 low. (Very bumpy) No issues. It does come with a rubber strap to secure it. I added an extra bungie around the unit.
