2020 Tahoe Z71 trailer brake controller

[42ezra]

2020 Tahoe Z71 looking for trailer brake controller to pull 5000 pound camper - my sticker stated only "trailering package" dealership says this does NOT include brake controller. Is CURT controller install difficult?

 

[steiny93]

Have you considered skipping the truck mounted brake controller.
How about https://www.curtmfg.com/dm/echo-mobile-brake-controller or https://www.tekonsha.com/product/902502_trailer-brake-control-proportional

 

[42ezra]

Great info I will do some research thank you.

 

[Fless]

If wiring one in I recommend the Tekonsha P3. Not necessarily from eTrailer, but https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brake-Controller/Tekonsha/90195.html

 

[42ezra]

Have you considered skipping the truck mounted brake controller.
How about https://www.curtmfg.com/dm/echo-mobile-brake-controller or https://www.tekonsha.com/product/902502_trailer-brake-control-proportional

Wow! it's been almost a year since last posted about trailering now I'm about to take action
My question is has anyone tried the Curt Echo (bluetooth/iPhone) wireless? I can get it locally
for about $410 but I'm old school and don't trust wireless stuff so much.

 

[42ezra]

If wiring one in I recommend the Tekonsha P3. Not necessarily from eTrailer, but https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brake-Controller/Tekonsha/90195.html

It's been almost a year since I started thinking about trailering - now I'm planning to take action
What do you think about the Curt ECHO? I think you stick it into the 7-pin and then you "talk" to it
through an iPhone as you drive. Supposed to providde smooth electric proportional braking to trailer equipped electric brakes. Locally it's available for about $410.

 

[Padraig]

I am guessing that like my 2013 the wires for a brake controller is under the dash. If so it is about a 30 minutes install. The Tekshona, mentioned is excellent.

Padraig

 

[Fless]

It's been almost a year since I started thinking about trailering - now I'm planning to take action
What do you think about the Curt ECHO? I think you stick it into the 7-pin and then you "talk" to it
through an iPhone as you drive. Supposed to providde smooth electric proportional braking to trailer equipped electric brakes. Locally it's available for about $410.

I think the ECHO would be good if the tow vehicle changed a lot (less wiring), but I favor the stability and integrity of a wired connection.

 

[42ezra]

Good info - I like hard wired systems, too. What do you think of the RedArc Tow-Pro liberty up to two axles (US$217)??

 

[42ezra]

I think the ECHO would be good if the tow vehicle changed a lot (less wiring), but I favor the stability and integrity of a wired connection.

I favor wired also but the popular Takonsha Prdigy P3 is not listed as compatible on the Chevy Tahoe accessory website. Checy lists the curt echo but no other Curt controllers