bing tracking image
  1. Trailer Brake Controller
  2. CURT
  3. Electric
  4. Electric over Hydraulic
  5. Time Delayed Controller
  6. Up to 3 Axles
Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller w/ Plug-In Harness - 1-3 Axles - Time Delayed
CURT

Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller w/ Plug-In Harness - 1-3 Axles - Time Delayed

Part Number: C89YV
In Stock
ChristmasTree SantaHat Arrives before Christmas SantaHat ChristmasTree
$92.65
Trailer Brake Controller
Add to cart
zoom in icon
slider vertical icon
zoom out icon
Comment field cannot be left empty.
Name field cannot be left empty.

Thank you! Your comment has been submitted successfully. You should be able to view your question/comment here within a few days.

Error submitting comment. Please try again momentarily.

Product Images

In Use/Installed

This compact brake controller fits nicely in your cab. You can mount it anywhere you like and it's only 1" thick. The LED display keeps it simple with bar indicators, while the large manual override is easy to reach in a pinch. Great Prices for the best trailer brake controller from CURT. Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller w/ Plug-In Harness - 1-3 Axles - Time Delayed part number C89YV can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
  • All Info
  • Q & A (0)
  • Videos (3)
  • Photos

CURT Trailer Brake Controller - C89YV

  • Electric
  • Electric over Hydraulic
  • Time Delayed Controller
  • Up to 3 Axles
  • CURT
  • Dash Mount
  • Under-Dash Box
  • Automatic Leveling
  • LCD Display
  • Up to 360 Degrees

This compact brake controller fits nicely in your cab. You can mount it anywhere you like and it's only 1" thick. The LED display keeps it simple with bar indicators, while the large manual override is easy to reach in a pinch.


Features:

  • Time delayed: activates trailer brakes with preset intensity
  • Rocker switches control gain and load settings
  • Large pinch-trigger manual override
    • Easy to reach without taking your eyes off the road
  • LED display is simple
    • Shows settings as spectrum of bars
    • Displays error messages so you can troubleshoot
    • Adjusts brightness for best visibility
  • Auto-sleep mode prevents draining the battery
  • Self-diagnostics monitor trailer connection and check for shorts
  • No mounting restrictions: install anywhere at any angle
    • Included mounting bracket and hardware hold the unit flush against the dash
  • Pigtail harness wires into your vehicle so you can easily plug in the controller


Specs:

  • Application: trailers with up to 3 axles (6 brake assemblies)
    • Compatible with low-volt, PWM , ABS , cruise control, and electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes
  • Dimensions: 4" long x 3-1/8" wide x 1" thick
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Gain and Load Adjustment

Curt Venturer NEXT

Gain is the maximum amount of power that will be applied to your trailer's brakes. How much braking output you need is determined by the weight of your trailer; a heavier trailer will need more power to bring it to a stop. You want to go as high as you can without the trailer brakes locking up.


Once you have the gain set, you can fine-tune your braking by adjusting the load control. This controls the aggressiveness of your trailer's braking, meaning how quickly the brakes reach the maximum braking level. If your vehicle takes too long to come to a stop, increase the setting. If it stops too abruptly, decrease the setting.


LED Display

The LED display on the Venturer is large and easy to read at a glance. It will show you what setting the brake controller is on as well as give you information for troubleshooting. You can adjust the screen brightness or trigger night mode so it won't glare obnoxiously on your dash.


Curt Venturer NEXT LED display

Installation

Because inertia plays no role in the functioning of this controller, you do not have to mount the unit at any particular angle. Your mounting options are limitless, so long as you can still easily access the controller and the manual override. The included bracket is designed to mount the brake controller flush to the dash so it takes up almost no space at all.


The included pigtail harness splices into your vehicle's wiring beneath your dash to provide an easy-to-access plug for the Venturer.


Note: If a custom brake control wiring adapter is not available for your vehicle, one of the following will be required:

20-Amp circuit breaker (9506P - sold separately) for 2- to 4-brake applications

30-Amp circuit breaker (38630 - sold separately) for 6- to 8-brake applications


If you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle, take a look at our exclusive 7- and 4-way brake control installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately).


What is Time-Delayed Braking?

what is time-delayed braking

Time-delayed braking means that when you apply the brakes in your vehicle, the controller activates the trailer brakes at a pre-set intensity and rate. Both the amount of braking power (gain) and rate of application (load) can be adjusted to suit your preference, the road conditions, the type of trailer, and the weight of your load. To determine which levels are best for your application, test your towing setup and choose what feels right.



51116 Curt Venturer NEXT Time Based Trailer Brake Control - 1 to 3 Axles

Replaces Curt 51110

51531 Curt Brake Controller Adaptor Harness with Pigtail

Installation Details C89YV Installation instructions



Video of Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller w/ Plug-In Harness - 1-3 Axles - Time Delayed

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller w/ Custom Harness Feature Review

Hi there. I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a quick look at this CURT Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller. Now, if you're not familiar, if you have electric trailer brakes on your trailer, you are going to need a brake controller in order to activate those brakes. Otherwise, they're not really doing anything for you. There are several different kinds of brake controllers out there, different features and that sorta thing.

This is really gonna be your more basic option. So it's not gonna have some of the more advanced features that allow you to control the intensity of your braking in the moment, but this is going to be enough to get your brakes functioning. So if you are just looking for the base model that's gonna do the job for you without having to pay a whole lotta money, this is gonna be a great way to go. This will work for your trailers that have up to three axles, so six brake assemblies. Basically the way this works, every time you apply the brakes in your vehicle, a signal is sent via your brake switch to the Venturer.

The controller is then gonna send that power out to your trailer brakes to activate them with an intensity that's preset by you. It does also have the predetermined rate, which is also set by you, and we'll get into what those two terms mean, but this is going to be a time delay system. So unlike some other brake controllers that are proportional, this is going to apply the brakes at the same intensity whether you're tapping on the brakes or slamming on the brakes in an emergency sorta situation, that your trailer's brakes are gonna apply at the same rate either way. Both the amount of your braking power, called the gain, and the rate of the application, which is called the load, can be adjusted to suit your preferences, the road conditions, the type of trailer you have, and the weight of your load. We've got the switches here that are going to allow you to very easily access that and adjust.

So we've got 10 different gain settings. You select a higher setting for your harder braking and a lower setting for your more gradual braking. You do wanna go as high as you can without your trailer's brakes locking up. That's a good indicator that you've gone a little too far, so you wanna come back down a little bit. Typically your gain is only gonna be readjusted when you're experiencing changing road conditions or if the weight of your trailer changes.

So if you've taken off your load, you might wanna adjust it so that it's not engaging as hard with that lighter empty trailer. This also provides nine different load settings, and that's gonna control the aggressiveness of your trailer's braking, meaning how quickly the brakes reach their maximum braking level. So you've got all that adjustability to preset it, but then once you apply the brakes, it's going to apply that same power and as quickly each time. So again, whether you're tapping on the brakes or you're slamming on them, the trailer's brakes are gonna apply that same amount of pressure. So unlike your proportional systems which will apply the trailer's brakes in proportion to how intense you're applying the tow vehicle's brakes, this is not gonna have that feature. It does have a very simple LED display that's gonna show the amount of power output. So you can adjust that in one-digit increments so that you can know where you're at, you know how much intensity you've got. The brightness is also adjustable, so you can view it optimally either. No matter if you're driving during the day or at night, you can adjust that brightness level. We also have the pinch trigger that's going to give you that manual override capability, so very easy to reach if your trailer begins to sway or if you're stopping in an emergency situation. You can activate your trailer's brakes and the brake lights without having to apply the brakes on your tow vehicle just by pushing in on that switch or that trigger there. This is gonna be very quick and easy to get installed. There really are no mounting restrictions. So with a proportional system, you have to have it mounted in a certain orientation for the internal components to sense the inertia. This, you don't have to worry about that. They've got this mounting bracket here with the included hardware that you can get mounted flat on your dash, and then it just kinda slips in place there, so basically flush with your dash. Very simple to get installed, and you don't have to worry about getting a certain orientation. You can mount it basically whichever way is gonna work best for your setup. You can see our width there. We're looking at approximately 3 1/8 of an inch wide. Our length, we're sitting at approximately four inches, and then our thickness, call it about an inch. So keep that in mind when determining where you're gonna mount this. Now, to get it wired in, it's gonna depend on your setup. If your vehicle is already equipped with a plug-in brake controller wiring harness, all you have to do is just connect the unit to it, so very simple there. If you don't have a built-in system, there are some plug-in vehicle-specific brake control wiring adapters available that are gonna help to reduce your installation time, and of course, that is gonna depend on your vehicle. So I'd recommend using our vehicle fit guide here at etrailer.com. You'll select your year, make and model of your vehicle. We'll let you know which products will work for you. So specifically for those vehicle-specific kinda products, that's more important, but if you do have one of those available, I'd highly recommend going with that. Otherwise, if you are just going to wire it in place, you are gonna need either the 20-amp circuit breaker if you have a two, three or four-brake application, so with two or four-brake application, or you'll need the 30-amp for a six-brake application. So depending on your setup, you'll need either one of those, and again, if you don't already have a seven-way plug at the back of your vehicle, I highly recommend our ETBC7 seven and four-way brake controller installation kit that you can see on the screen there. So that's gonna give you that plug at the back of your vehicle so that you can plug in your trailer's wiring and make sure everything is connected properly. This does come with a limited lifetime warranty. So if you we're to have any issues with it, you're more than welcome to reach out to us here at etrailer.com, but like I said, this is a very basic model. I think it's gonna get the job done for you. It's not gonna have a whole lot of bells and whistles and that sort of thing, but it is gonna help to apply those brakes on your trailer, and that completes our look for today. Again, I'm Michael with etrailer.com. Thanks for watching.


by:

This break controller was easy to install and
Works grat.



by:

Installed but not used with a trailer yet, easy instruction and appreciate the extra hardware for the installation.
Compact and not intrusive. Decided to use the adhesive tape included and taped under the dashboard L of the steering wheel.



by:

Slimmer than most of the others. Easy install with the additional pigtail.



by:

Almost plug-n-go.The hardest part was where to put the controller !



by:

Delivered early. Was just what I wanted.



by:

Super fast shipping and great prices!



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:


25
25

See what our Experts say about this CURT Trailer Brake Controller

  • Parts Needed To Install Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Factory 4-Way
    You will be able to install the Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV on your 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz with the Pigtail # C77BR. As you only have a 4-way flat you will need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C68JR to install a 7-way on the rear of your Santa Cruz. A Mounting Bracket # C67UR is needed to secure the 7-way since there is not a bumper cutout like you find on most trucks.
    view full answer...
  • Parts Needed to Install Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller C74VV in 1995 Ford F-150
    We can help you with installing a trailer brake controller like the Curt Venturer time-delay controller # C74VV in your 1995 Ford F-150 to operate the brakes on your Hornet trailer. The parts you need depend on how the truck is equipped. If the truck has a factory 4-pole trailer connector you will use harness # C51322 to connect the controller and part # 37185 to provide the 7-way. If the truck has a factory 7-way then all you need is the controller and the harness # C51322. If the truck...
    view full answer...
  • Install Harness for Curt Venturer Next in 2007 Ford F-250
    Yes you do need an install harness to install the Curt Venturer Next part # C74VV in your 2007 Ford F-250 with the part # C51372 being the correct harness.
    view full answer...
  • Will Brake Controller Plug-In Adapter C51322 Fit 2004 Ford Expedition And 2004 Ford E-350
    The Curt Custom Wiring Adapter, part # C51322 is designed to work with the # C74VV brake controller and will fit both of your vehicles if there is a factory trailer connector installed on the vehicle. If you have a 4-way connector on either vehicle then you will also need part # 37185. If your E-350 does not have a trailer connector you will first need to install a 4-way connector like part # 18252. You will then need part # ETBC7 to get a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. If there...
    view full answer...
  • Plug-In Wiring Adapter For 2012 Ram 1500 With Tow Package For Curt Trailer Brake Controller
    Thank you for your purchase of the Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV. As for the plug-in wiring adapter for your 2012 Ram 1500 with the factory tow package, the correct part number is the following: - Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Dual Plug In # C51438
    view full answer...
  • Trailer Hitch & Brake Controller for 2005 Ford F-150 w/ 4-Way & No Factory Hitch for Heavy Trailer
    We can get your 2005 Ford F-150 with a 4-way set up with a trailer hitch receiver and brake controller so you can tow your trailer. Since your truck does not have a factory hitch, and you need to tow a heavy 7,000 lb trailer, the hitch that will fit and has the needed capacity is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C14357. This is a Class IV hitch with a 10,000 lb towing capacity, which is the most available for your F-150. As for the brake controller, since you already have a 4-way, in...
    view full answer...
  • Is an Adapter Needed to Install Curt Venturer on a 2011 Ram 1500 with OEM 7-Way
    If your 2011 Ram 1500 came with the factory 7-Way then you will need the adapter # C51438 to install the Curt Venturer # C74VV. You can find the plug on your pickup under your driver's side dash near the emergency brake pedal. The black connector on the brake controller is actually a universal connector. This allows you to use a variety of adapters without having to cut the connector off of the brake controller.
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for
  • Can Curt Venturer Brake Controller Install in 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
    Yes, the Curt Venturer part # C74VV can be used on your 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a factory 7-way. Next, for a wiring kit to install the brake controller to the 7-way you would want the Wiring Kit for 2 and 4 Brake Electric Brake Controllers # 5506. This will provide the power source and ground for the wiring for the brake controller. You will need to test the wires from the brake pedal switch of your vehicle to find a circuit that has voltage when the brakes are applied and none when...
    view full answer...
  • Installation of Curt Venturer Electronic Brake Controller in 1999 Chevrolet S-10
    To install the Curt Venturer Electric Brake Controller # C74VV you definitely need the red wire. Black to 12 volt power White to ground Blue to 7-way at rear of vehicle Red to cold side of the stop light switch The cold side of the stop light switch will have power only when the brake pedal is pressed. The red wire carries the signal from the brake pedal to the controller so it can send a signal on the blue wire to the trailer's brakes. The wiring harness to hardwire into your 1999...
    view full answer...
  • Connection Point for Curt Venturer Brake Controller Wiring Under Dash of 2010 Ram 1500
    Thank you for the photo of your 2010 Ram 1500's under-dash wiring. The gray plug shown does appear to be the correct one for connection to the mating gray plug on the Curt wiring harness # C51438. This Curt connector is shown in the other photo so that you can compare the two. The black connector on the other end of the Curt harness will plug in to the wiring at the back of the Venturer brake controller # C74VV.
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for Image 2 for
  • Location For Brake Controller Adapter # C51436 To Plug Into On 2010 Ford F-150
    On your Ford 2010 F-150, the harness location should be located under the dash, above the brake pedal and taped to another harness. I have attached a photo that shows the typical location for the harness location on your truck. If you have the shifter in the center console of your F-150 it will be located under the center console. I have attached the installation instructions for the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter, part # C51436. The instructions show the typical installation locations for...
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for
  • Parts Needed to Install Curt Venturer in a 2016 Nissan Frontier 4x4
    All you need to install the Curt Venturer brake controller part # C74VV is the correct install harness, part # C51382 which is a confirmed fit. I attached an install video for this setup in a very similar 2016 Nissan Frontier as well.
    view full answer...
  • How to Install a Curt Venturer Brake Controller in a 2013 Chevy Silverado
    The Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV that you referenced can be installed in your 2013 Chevy Silverado. You are correct in that in order to install it in your truck you will need to remove the connector and hardwire the controller to the wires present under your dash. I attached an FAQ article and video to the right that details exactly how this will be done.
    view full answer...
  • What Is Needed To Install Brake Controller On 2005 Ford F-150 With Factory Tow Package
    On your 2005 Ford F-150 with the towing package, there will be a port under the dash that the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter, part # C51322 plugs into. I have attached a photo that has a red arrow pointing to the location on your truck. The Curt Venturer Trailer Brake Controller, part # C74VV is a time-delayed brake controller designed for a trailer with electric brakes or and Electric Over Hydraulic. It uses a preset sensitivity setting to activate your trailer brakes when you press the...
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for
  • Malfunction of Curt Venturer Brake Controller # C74VV Used with Electric-Over-Hydraulic Brakes
    The Curt Venturer Brake Controller # C74VV that you are using is designed for use only with electric trailer brakes. Since you mention a solenoid it sounds like your trailer may be equipped with an electric-over-hydraulic brake actuator. Such a system will not work with the Curt Venturer. If this is the case you will need to choose another brake controller that has a switchable setting to allow it to be used with EOH brake actuators. Curt offers their Tri-Flex # C24VV that is compatible...
    view full answer...
  • Where Does a Curt Venturer Brake Controller Plug In on a 2016 Ram 1500
    In order to install the Curt Venturer brake controller # C74VV on your 2016 Ram 1500 you will need wiring harness # C51458. It plugs into the factory plug on the truck located under the dash, to the right of the steering column, taped to another harness. I included a picture showing the location. the picture is from the instructions for # C51458 which I have also linked for you.
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for
  • Where Does Wiring Harness for Curt Venturer Connect to in Cab of 2016 Ford F-150
    The Curt Venturer Brake Controller # C74VV installs with the wiring harness # C51436 behind a panel in your 2016 Ford F-150's dash counsel. The panel you will need to remove in just to the right on the steering wheel. See the video I've attached and skip ahead to about the 2:30 mark to see the panel. From their the video will show you the rest of the install.
    view full answer...
  • Curt Brake Controller Not Working Correctly After Moving It From 2006 Silverado to 2001 Model
    If you are using the same wiring adapter in the 2001 as you had in the 2006 Silverado, it would explain the problem you're having. Both model years use the same plug, but after the 2002 model year, GM changed the pinout on the connector under the dash. The 2006 Silverado uses the # C51352 wiring adapter, while the 2001 model would use the # C51342. I've edited a photo for you showing the difference between the two connectors, you can move the red wire to the correct location by removing...
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for
  • Normal Indication Lights For Curt Venturer Brake Controller
    I called Curt to make sure that this is normal when the trailer is not connected. They confirmed that your brake controller is working exactly like it should. There should be a red light when you get in, and then it should change to a green light.
    view full answer...
  • Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller in a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Express
    Brake controllers are not vehicle specific so you can use the Curt Venturer # C74VV. If your 2012 Dodge Ram came with a factory 4- or 7-Way trailer connector then you would also need wiring harness # C51438. This harness will plug into a connector on the truck. The trucks connector is located under the dash, to the left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. If the truck just has a 4-Way you will need to add a 7-Way using # 37185, about 20 feet...
    view full answer...
  • Mounting Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller
    Curt has started using new brackets for their brake controllers, and that is also true for the Curt Venturer NEXT Trailer Brake Controller # C74VV. To mount this, all you have to do is put the included adhesive tape onto the included bracket and stick it wherever you like under your dash. If you'd like, you can also use the included screws with the adhesive to mount the bracket under your dash. With the bracket mounted, you'll just slide the Venturer NEXT controller into the bracket and...
    view full answer...
    Image 1 for
  • Will Trailer Brakes Lock Up When Output On Brake Controller Is Set To Maximum
    When you adjust your output to maximum on the Curt Venturer, part # C74VV the brakes will be applied aggressively but will not lock them up as you questioned. It is a time-delayed brake controller and will apply the brakes to aid in braking as you need. If you move the manual adjustment to maximum you will apply the brakes even more aggressively.
    view full answer...
  • Parts Needed To Install Brake Controller on 2005 Dodge Ram 1500
    Since your 2005 Dodge Ram has the factory installed 7-Way, to install a brake controller you will just need the brake controller itself and the proper wiring harness to plug it into your Ram. If you go with the Curt Venturer, # C74VV, the only other part you will need is wiring harness # C51332. I have included a link to the installation details for you. The wiring harness plugs into a connector already on your vehicle. The connector is located underneath the dash, to the left of the...
    view full answer...
  • Brake Controller Installation on 2014 Ford E350 Van
    The vehicle is unlikely to have the connector behind the dash unless it has the factory equipped 7-way on the rear bumper. If it does, the connector that the controller would plug into is clipped to the rear of the small cubbyhole or coin tray in the dash. You'll access the connector by removing the coin tray. If the van doesn't have the factory 7-way, you'll need to hardwire the brake controller using our Install Kit, part # ETBC7. If your vehicle is a motorhome on a van cutaway chassis,...
    view full answer...

Do you have a question about this Trailer Brake Controller?


Info for this part was:

Employee Lindsey S
Edited by:
Lindsey S
Employee Joshua S
Video Edited:
Joshua S
Employee Sabrina W
Written by:
Sabrina W
Employee Amanda K
Updated by:
Amanda K

At etrailer.com we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time. Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.


Product Experts Available Now!
Call 1-800-940-8924