I tighten the star wheel adjuster until the wheel doesn’t move, then back off enough for the wheel to do a half turn or so. Don’t know about the dust caps or the EZ lube cover. At least you’re not using the Curt Echo brake controller. Talk about grabbing!
Yes Jeep does, but the dash bottom is too low to attach a brake controller, it has to go in the dash somewhere. OEM version replaces the 12V in dash outlet. Jennifer, yes, the CURT 51180 Echo Mobile Electric Trailer Brake Controller with Bluetooth-Enabled Smartphone Connection. Easy to setup and no special wiring harness…
@1bentbike If the X5 is pre-wired for a brake controller, then you have a fairly wide variety of choices depending on budget and installation goals. I use the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite and love it. https://redarcelectronics.com/products/tow-pro-elite-electric-brake-controller Perhaps the most mentioned brake controller in this…
Thanks dlb. I put it into 'tow' mode and it came up about an inch. I'm going to wait until I pick up the trailer and fine tune from there. Also will want to see the impact of putting the car into 'off-road' mode. I'm gathering that the electric brake pin on the 7 way isn't hot on my Q7 and will need a brake controller. I…
And for all the folks with Curt Echo brake controllers... don't forget to get the cute remote button. That way you can watch a movie on Netflix or Prime on the phone without having to run the Curt Echo app to get the manual override stop button. Curt sells a separate button for that. I just have mine stuck on the dash near…
I'm in the process of adding a brake controller and upgrading my towing harness from 4 to 7 pole (my Boondock is not going to be delivered until early in the new year.) The harness is an easy change - there are any number of adapters and the only new connections needed are a 12v supply, a ground and a connection to the…
Real quick update on testing the Curt Echo brake controller. I've set the power to the brakes at 35% and sensitivity to 3 in order to send less amperage through my system. I am sticking with a 20 amp fuse at the TV battery in order to not burn up the 12 gauge wiring. It has worked so far. Braking is good, but I did look at…
RF, I have a 2015 Range Rover Sport. 6 cylinder with a SuperCharger. It tows like a dream. I use the Curt Echo Bluetooth Brake controller. RR Sport came with factory tow package and 7 pin connector. I can see buying a used Defender down the road.
I'm closer to MuttonChops. I've repacked enough wheel bearings on cars, this doesn't scare me. I'm very picky about the type of grease. Brakes are adjusted between every trip, approximately monthly. I check the temperatures at every stop. I remove the Echo brake controller before backing as a precaution. Annually, each…
@ItsRaininInSeattle, you need to add a brake controller to your Explorer or get something like a Curt Echo to control thevTaB brakes, which are part of the nüCamp build. Washington and California require the brakes be in working condition on any trailer equipped by the manufacturer with brakes . The TaB 320 is still a…