FYI.
Received an email from etrailer.com about a new fangled gizmo that controls a seven way plug trailer's brakes without adding wiring front to back on the tow vehicle, or installing an under dash unit. Can be easily ported to a different tow vehicle.
One thought occurs to me, is that you lose the ability to reach down, without taking your eyes off the road, and apply only the trailer brakes, if (when) necessary.
Does require a smartphone, Bluetooth, and an app. No fooling around by the driver with the setup while driving. (Copilot fiddles with the phone and tire smoke appears in the rear view mirrors.)
No word on how it affects other Bluetooth devices. Talking on a headset and the trailer's brakes don't engage downhill from Vail Pass, Deadman's Pass, or Austin (NV) Pass. The person at the other end might wonder if your world was ending.
Here is the basic blurb from the email, and the link is below. Oh, the price is $212.89.
"The CURT Echo Proportional Brake Controller is unlike any other brake controller you’ve seen. Its easy plug-and-go installation is great for those who tow with multiple vehicles, tow infrequently, or simply don’t want to mess with a permanent install. Just plug it into your 7-way (no wires to run, no tools need). It communicates wirelessly with your smartphone so you can make on-the-fly adjustments, and you can save up to 5 pre-sets for different trailers or road conditions. And the unit’s compact size makes it easy to store in your glovebox when not in use."
https://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Controlle...51180.html
Received an email from etrailer.com about a new fangled gizmo that controls a seven way plug trailer's brakes without adding wiring front to back on the tow vehicle, or installing an under dash unit. Can be easily ported to a different tow vehicle.
One thought occurs to me, is that you lose the ability to reach down, without taking your eyes off the road, and apply only the trailer brakes, if (when) necessary.
Does require a smartphone, Bluetooth, and an app. No fooling around by the driver with the setup while driving. (Copilot fiddles with the phone and tire smoke appears in the rear view mirrors.)
No word on how it affects other Bluetooth devices. Talking on a headset and the trailer's brakes don't engage downhill from Vail Pass, Deadman's Pass, or Austin (NV) Pass. The person at the other end might wonder if your world was ending.
Here is the basic blurb from the email, and the link is below. Oh, the price is $212.89.
"The CURT Echo Proportional Brake Controller is unlike any other brake controller you’ve seen. Its easy plug-and-go installation is great for those who tow with multiple vehicles, tow infrequently, or simply don’t want to mess with a permanent install. Just plug it into your 7-way (no wires to run, no tools need). It communicates wirelessly with your smartphone so you can make on-the-fly adjustments, and you can save up to 5 pre-sets for different trailers or road conditions. And the unit’s compact size makes it easy to store in your glovebox when not in use."
https://www.etrailer.com/Brake-Controlle...51180.html
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