| Manufacturer | Curt Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Brand | CURT |
| Model | Venturer NEXT |
| Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 8.13 x 5.38 x 2.75 inches |
| Item model number | 51116 |
| Exterior | Painted |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 51116 |
CURT 51116 Venturer Next Electric Trailer Brake Controller, Time-Delay, Fully Adjustable, Low Profile, 1-3 Axles, Plug-and-Play
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Slim, low-profile design for a functional, modern aesthetic
- Unique bracket system for improved dash clearance
- Fully adjustable power and ramp time
- Operates 2-6 trailer brakes at a time (1-3 axles)
- No internal moving parts and no leveling required
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Wherever your work or play takes you
CURT offers custom trailer hitches, electrical products and a complete line of towing accessories to get you there with confidence and enjoy every mile of the journey.
Towing accessories to fit your lifestyle
Hitches, trailer wiring, cargo carriers and more!
CURT offers a complete line of towing accessories to let you fully enjoy your passion!
With everything from custom trailer hitches and trailer wiring to 5th wheel hitches and cargo carriers, we have the towing equipment you need to make the most of each adventure.
Whether you're working, playing or doing a little of both, CURT towing products enable you and your crew to make memories that will last a lifetime.
A complete line of towing products
- Trailer hitches
- 5th wheel hitches
- Gooseneck hitches
- Towing electrical
- Towing accessories
- Weight distribution
- Trailer parts and accessories
- Cargo management
Basic towing components
Custom hitches
A trailer hitch receiver is the starting point for most people looking to tow with their vehicle. CURT offers over 1,000 different custom hitch models to provide a perfect, factory-like fit on most vehicles on the road today. Our custom hitches provide a standard hitch receiver to mount a variety of towing accessories.
Vehicle-trailer wiring
The next step in equipping your vehicle for towing is to add a trailer wiring harness. Like our hitches, CURT custom wiring is made vehicle-specific for each make and model. Virtually all of our custom vehicle-trailer wiring harnesses install using existing factory connectors on the vehicle for a plug-and-play connection. No splicing necessary!
Ball mounts
With a custom trailer hitch receiver installed on your vehicle, a variety of ball mount options can be installed as needed. We offer loaded ball mounts with a trailer ball already torqued in place, as well as adjustable ball mounts, multi-ball mounts, tow hooks and more. A ball mount can be secured into the receiver using one of our hitch pins or hitch locks.
Cargo management
To add cargo space to your vehicle, CURT offers a number of cargo management accessories. Our cargo carriers are available in a convenient, use-as-needed hitch-mounted design, as well as a roof rack option. We also offer bike racks, cargo bags, cargo nets and ratchet straps for additional item security.
Heavy-duty towing equipment
5th wheel hitches
For heavy-duty towing of an RV or travel trailer with your pickup truck, CURT has a wide array of 5th wheel hitch options. 5th wheel hitches are available in capacities up to 25,000 lbs. and in various series, each with own unique set of features and benefits. To install a 5th wheel hitch in your pickup truck bed, CURT offers traditional 5th wheel rails and brackets, as well as puck system options and gooseneck adapters.
Gooseneck hitches
For towing heavy-duty trailers around the farm or out to the construction site, CURT gooseneck hitches are a highly dependable extension of your truck. We offer puck system gooseneck hitch kits to accommodate trucks with the factory towing prep package. We also offer original-equipment-style gooseneck hitches for select applications, as well as traditional gooseneck hitches and brackets, such as our original Double Lock.
Trailer brake controllers
CURT offers several different electrical trailer brake controller options to perfectly suit your towing setup and lifestyle. Our Echo mobile trailer brake controller is particularly unique, featuring a Bluetooth connection that links to your smartphone and provides highly responsive braking with your Apple or Android device as the interface. It easily plugs in with no tools or extra wires needed. We also offer our factory-like Spectrum and traditional TriFlex.
Specialized towing accessories
Adjustable channel mounts
To give your vehicle greater capability for towing a variety of trailers, CURT adjustable trailer hitch ball mounts provide the answer. This versatile ball hitch comes in standard hitch receiver sizes and provides flexible vertical adjustment to ensure level towing, even with large, lifted trucks and SUVs.
Weight distribution hitches
Give yourself more control over your vehicle and trailer with a CURT weight distribution hitch. This receiver hitch attachment helps level the vehicle-trailer combination for a smoother ride. Our TruTrack weight distribution hitch is particularly unique, featuring integrated trailer sway control.
Pintle hitches
These heavy-duty hitches are perfect for agriculture, construction and military towing. We offer pintle hitches, pintle hooks, ball and pintle hitch combinations, as well as channel-mount pintle hitches for an adjustable option. We also carry high-strength lunette rings for a solid connection to the trailer.
Ratchet straps
Keep your cargo fully secure in your truck bed or trailer with a set of CURT ratchet straps. These cargo tie-down straps come with heavy-duty ratcheting mechanisms and are available in wide variety of capacities, lengths, hook types and colors.
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| ASIN | B0CC2XXMRJ |
|---|---|
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
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| Date First Available | July 17, 2023 |
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Product Description
Experience the reliability and efficiency of the CURT Venturer NEXT, an intuitive and compact brake controller designed to ensure dependable operation of your electric trailer brakes directly from your vehicle's cabin. Featuring a sleek and modern design, this advanced controller is equipped with a low-profile bracket that adds clearance for enhanced functionality. With the ability to control 2-6 trailer brakes at a time (1-3 axles), it offers fully adjustable settings to perfectly adapt to your unique vehicle-trailer setup. The Venturer NEXT is a redesigned and improved version of our popular Venturer brake controller, offering compatibility with 12-volt vehicle systems and electric over hydraulic brakes. Its slim profile provides a functional and contemporary aesthetic, allowing for powerful brake control at your fingertips without dominating your vehicle's dashboard. Additionally, the included unique mounting bracket further enhances clearance, ensuring a seamless and unobtrusive installation. Equipped with a time-delay feature, the Venturer NEXT brake controller provides fully adjustable power and ramp time. Choose from a wide range of gain and load settings to perfectly match your specific towing requirements. The ramp-up progress is clearly displayed through LED indicators, and the brightness can be adjusted to suit day or night-time towing conditions. This time-based brake controller is quick and easy to set up, with no internal moving parts or leveling required. It offers versatile mounting options, allowing installation at any desired location and angle within your vehicle. For convenient plug-and-play installation, it is recommended to use a CURT brake controller wiring harness (sold separately).
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Very nice brake controller.
Top reviews from the United States
- 5 out of 5 stars
Great brake controller
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2026Works great. Super easy to install, like took me 10 minutes and a screwdriver. It was easy to adjust and you can mount it out of the way. It has good safety features such and the slide break and is thin and looks nice so you’re not bumping your knee on it. It is hardwired and easy to connect. Great buy for the price. The RV place wanted me to pay hundreds of dollars to install a break controller. Bought this and took 20 minutes to do it myself.
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Perfect for 1992 F150
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2026I bought this controller for my 1992 F150. My truck had a plug down to the left below the ashtray that fit the "CURT 51312 Quick Plug Electric Trailer Brake Controller Wiring Harness" found here on Amazon. This controller was a direct fit to that wiring harness, so I chose it. I am building a trailer and after re-wiring the back of my truck and the trailer, I was very satisfied with the results: trailer lights, turn signals and brakes all worked! This Curt 51116 controller is easy to understand and I was able to adjust the brakes so that the trailer does not skid in gravel, but comes to a stop in-synch with my truck. It was a huge achievement for me, since I had never done anything like it. Thanks Curt and Amazon!
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Brake controller
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2026Works great and easy installation.
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Easy installation
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2026Works great on my 2019 gmc canyon
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Excellent brake controller super value
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2025Easy install to my pre wired Ford Bronco, works well, much better than my previous Curt non-digital equivalent predecessor controller - good value works well - easy installation with a great thin mounting bracket.
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2023 Toyota Tacoma Brake Controller
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2026Installation was easy. Be sure to purchase the appropriate wiring harness for the vehicle you plan to add the brake controller.
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Quick works well
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2025Easy to install takes about five minutes connect to the truck then to the back of the unit and put it into the Case that holds it in in your operational. Testing is easy connect to your trailer. See if your brakes work then adjust as needed
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Junk
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026Does not work
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Top reviews from other countries
Brett Hamon5 out of 5 starsEasy install
Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2025This was a very easy install on my Ford explorer 2015 just plugs into the truck and you attach it to the dash and all done. Took 20 min
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gary titley5 out of 5 starsBrake controller.
Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2024Works great easy and installation.
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John R.5 out of 5 starsWorks fine!
Reviewed in Canada on September 3, 2024Works fine!
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Steve Austin5 out of 5 starsGreat controller good price
Reviewed in Canada on April 23, 2026Works great, easy to install
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Product Summary: CURT 51116 Venturer Next Electric Trailer Brake Controller, Time-Delay, Fully Adjustable, Low Profile, 1-3 Axles, Plug-and-Play
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About this Item
- Slim, low-profile design for a functional, modern aesthetic
- Unique bracket system for improved dash clearance
- Fully adjustable power and ramp time
- Operates 2-6 trailer brakes at a time (1-3 axles)
- No internal moving parts and no leveling required
Product Description
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