Question:
Good afternoon. I need to purchase everything I will need to convert the 4 pin factory installed hitch and wiring to a 7 pin system in order to give me trailer brakes to bring the towing capacity up to the advertised 5000 lbs. can you please help with exactly what I may need to do this. I plan on towing a travel trailer that is around 3200 uvw that will probably be closer to 4000 lbs after it is loaded with gear, food and luggage etc. the vehicle came with a 4 pin and I need to convert it to a 7 pin. I’m not sure if I will need a brake controller as well so maybe you can help me with that. I have never towed something this heavy that required trailer brakes so I just want to make sure my setup is going to be safe and wired up correctly. Any help would be much appreciated. Please help with all the accessories I would need to buy to make this happen. Thank you!
asked by: Jerod
Expert Reply:
Since your travel trailer is equipped with trailer brakes, you'll need to install a brake controller.
The easiest controller to install would be the Curt Echo, part # C51180 which would wirelessly connect to your smart phone and allow you to use the phone to control the trailer braking. Since you already have the factory 4 pin trailer connector, all you need is the # C51180 Echo and the # ETBC7L install kit. The kit includes the 4 pin to 7-way trailer connector adapter and the necessary wire and circuit breaker to connect to the positive battery terminal.
I've linked to a video showing the install kit being used on a 2020 Telluride as well as to a demonstration video showing how the Echo brake controller works.
The # 391CONVPT5L you'd looked at is the ball mount and accessory kit for the Stealth Hitch that fits the Telluride. It wouldn't be compatible with your factory hitch.
Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 12 Gauge Wires
Towing Kit w/ Ball Mount and Trailer Wiring for Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - 2" Ball