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CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection vs Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles
US price
BrandCURTDraw-Tite
Released
Controller type proportional time-delay
Output amperage max
Axle capacity 1-4 1-4
Display type smartphone app (OneControl Auto, iOS/Android) via Bluetooth; no physical readout
Manual override optional accessory, sold separately (CURT #51189)
Bluetooth Yes No
Boost levels
Mounting orientation under-dash; installs with included adhesive pad or zip ties

Sources — CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection: curtmfg.com (verified 2026-08-12). Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles: amazon.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection and Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Controller type: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection proportional vs Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles time-delay
  • Bluetooth: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection true vs Draw-Tite Activator IV Trailer Brake Controller, Timed, 1 to 4 Axles false

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