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CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection vs REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller is cheaper at $290. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller
US price $290
BrandCURTREDARC
Released
Controller type proportional dual-mode: Everyday Mode (proportional/inertia-sensing) and Manual Off-Road Mode (user-controlled)
Output amperage max 25 (12V systems) / 30 (24V systems)
Axle capacity 1-4 1-3
Display type smartphone app (OneControl Auto, iOS/Android) via Bluetooth; no physical readout dash-mounted remote head with control knob, 1-meter cable
Manual override optional accessory, sold separately (CURT #51189) Yes
Bluetooth Yes No
Boost levels
Mounting orientation under-dash; installs with included adhesive pad or zip ties main unit mounts in any orientation (three-axis accelerometer, self-levelling, active calibration)

Sources — CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection: curtmfg.com (verified 2026-08-12). REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller: redarcelectronics.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection and REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Controller type: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection proportional vs REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller dual-mode: Everyday Mode (proportional/inertia-sensing) and Manual Off-Road Mode (user-controlled)
  • Axle capacity: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection 1-4 vs REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller 1-3
  • Display type: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection smartphone app (OneControl Auto, iOS/Android) via Bluetooth; no physical readout vs REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller dash-mounted remote head with control knob, 1-meter cable
  • Manual override: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection optional accessory, sold separately (CURT #51189) vs REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller true
  • Bluetooth: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection true vs REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller false
  • Mounting orientation: CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection under-dash; installs with included adhesive pad or zip ties vs REDARC Tow-Pro Elite Electric Brake Controller main unit mounts in any orientation (three-axis accelerometer, self-levelling, active calibration)

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