Factory Trailer Brake Controller releases ...EDIT: STILL WAITING

[sarguy1941]

Only issue with the Curt Wireless is if you turn on your flashed/hazard lights it will lock and unlock the brakes on the trailer. Its triggered by the brake light wires. Works great on a vehicle with seperate turn signals but wrecks havic if you forget and turn on your hazards

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[Angler3]

I believe you're talking about this one. I think a couple of folks on here have gotten one. I think it could be good option if you have multiple vehicles you use to tow.

https://www.curtmfg.com/dm/echo-mobile-brake-controller

I believe you're talking about this one. I think a couple of folks on here have gotten one. I think it could be good option if you have multiple vehicles you use to tow.

https://www.curtmfg.com/dm/echo-mobile-brake-controller

thats it! Anyone test it?

 

[Angler3]

Only issue with the Curt Wireless is if you turn on your flashed/hazard lights it will lock and unlock the brakes on the trailer. Its triggered by the brake light wires. Works great on a vehicle with seperate turn signals but wrecks havic if you forget and turn on your hazards

ok, thanks for the great info

 

[Bacstar]

Only issue with the Curt Wireless is if you turn on your flashed/hazard lights it will lock and unlock the brakes on the trailer. Its triggered by the brake light wires. Works great on a vehicle with seperate turn signals but wrecks havic if you forget and turn on your hazards

There's a hazard option switch that prevents the hazards from tripping the brakes on the trailer as it flashes. It does work, but i was already at a complete stop when i had it activated as i waited for a moose to cross the road. I did start accelerating with the hazards on with no issues, so do not forget to turn it off.

I've used the Curt Echo wireless controller on 3 trips, and it seems to work just like my wired version that i had in my J.G.Cherokee. It takes some tuning to get the settings just right, just like any new brake controller. I'm glad i purchased it. One thing to keep in mind though; you definitely need to keep the phone plugged into power and turn off the sleep function so you're not fumbling around trying to get to the manual activation button. Also, make sure you store it in your vehicle if you plan on leaving your vehicle for any length of time. I worry about people walking off with it. It reconnects pretty quickly once powered up. Also works just fine if phone ever looses the link to it.

 

[Russler]

I hate to even ask but has anyone received an update on the Mopar controller? I was hoping once the 2021 order ability was turned on that we may see something but as usual that dream was smashed

 

[DAVECS1]

I have towed about 15 times with my Hopkins insight controllers, have not even missed my ram 1500 built in controller

 

[MonkeySkunks]

I have towed about 15 times with my Hopkins insight controllers, have not even missed my ram 1500 built in controller

[offtopic] What is the little camera you have mounted there at the vent?

 

[DAVECS1]

Little display for the brake controller that you use to set your gain ND application rates and then it shows you the brake power being applied as you brake.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Little display for the brake controller that you use to set your gain ND application rates and then it shows you the brake power being applied as you brake.

I'd like to know more about that one....... still sort of on the fence, would prefer to wait for the Jeep version but if there's something that's at least as good and fully integrates into the Jeep's system, I'm willing to look and listen.

 

[DAVECS1]

I need to get pictures, but the install was pretty straight forward. Hopkins had a Wrangler JL harness that plugged right into the 4 pin under the dash. I used two super duty zip ties to secure it to the aluminum substructure in the kick panel, then used 3M double sided tape to mount the display and slider. It has 10 brake profiles and you can adjust the gain for each one. I have Dexter 12 inch brakes on all 4 wheels of my trailer and profile 3 with 80 percent gain stops it like it is part of the jeep, even if I have to slam the brakes.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I need to get pictures, but the install was pretty straight forward. Hopkins had a Wrangler JL harness that plugged right into the 4 pin under the dash. I used two super duty zip ties to secure it to the aluminum substructure in the kick panel, then used 3M double sided tape to mount the display and slider. It has 10 brake profiles and you can adjust the gain for each one. I have Dexter 12 inch brakes on all 4 wheels of my trailer and profile 3 with 80 percent gain stops it like it is part of the jeep, even if I have to slam the brakes.

Aluminum trailer? Looks similar to my Aluma trailer but then also resembles another made here in Iowa.
That is a controller that may be worth considering if you have that good a luck with it and I like the idea of the display.

 

[DAVECS1]

Trailer is an H&H, I think they are made in Iowa. It is not a bad trailer. I would say Aluma is a step above. The super structure is solid but the metallurgy and welds for the add on stuff is not as good as I would like it. I have been slowly replacing things with grade 8 bolts and stainless. I made new fenders cause the aluminum one cracked up. Need to be supported with less flex. Sorry to get off track everybody lol!

 

[TrailHiker]

Yes, the brake controller is on my short list too, but I did not find the Jeep JL harness adapter, only a Cherokee on their website. You got a part number for the JL harness?
cheers

 

[DAVECS1]

I ended up having to use this one I think. I was wrong it is for a truck. It plugged in though.
http://www.hopkinstowingsolutions.com/products/braking/brake-control-connectors/53056.html

 

[TrailHiker]

Thanks, this same cable is used by some Prodgy units as well in the Jeep JT.
cheers

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