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Hopkins Agility Trailer Brake Controller - Plug In - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
Hopkins Plug-in Simple Brake Wiring Adapter - GM


Part Numbers: HM47294, HM47795

Retail:$105.90

Price:$102.90

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Hopkins Agility Trailer Brake Controller - Plug In - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
part number: HM47294

Proportional brake controller can be mounted within a 360-degree vertical range. Digital display indicates braking action of trailer. Fine-tune power adjustment has 5 levels so that you can set braking intensity to suit your towing needs.

Features:

  • Brake controller activates trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking action
    • Automatically adjusts trailer's braking based on deceleration of tow vehicle
    • Activates immediately - no pausing like with time-delayed brake controllers
  • Multiple mounting options
    • Position at any angle up or down in the vertical plane
      • Recommended mounting is between -20 degrees and 70 degrees
  • 5 Sensitivity levels let you adjust initial braking power and aggressiveness
  • Digital display is easy to read
  • Built-in, slide manual override lever
  • Plug-in, vehicle-specific brake-control adapter is required for installation


Specs:

  • Application: trailers with up to 4 axles (8 brake assemblies)
    • Designed for use with electric brakes only
  • Dimensions: 3" wide x 5" long x 1-1/4" tall
  • Mounting: 360-degree vertical plane operating range
  • 5-Year limited warranty


Proportional Braking

With a proportional brake controller, you can get heavy-duty emergency braking, general braking or slow-to-an-idle braking for your trailer automatically. The intensity with which your trailer brakes are activated and the rate at which they are applied are dependent on the deceleration of your tow vehicle. This means that, unlike time-delay controllers - which send the same amount of preset power to your trailer brakes every time - proportional controllers are able to adapt to every braking situation differently. So, if you slam on the brakes in your truck, your trailer brakes will activate with that same extreme intensity. And if you merely slow down as you approach a red light, your trailer will gradually brake in the same manner.


As long as the Agility controller sits level on a horizontal plane and is pointed in the direction of travel, it will sense - via an internal inertia sensor - how your tow vehicle brakes. This inertia-based sensor responds to the deceleration of your tow vehicle as you brake by signaling the controller to send out enough power to your trailer brakes so that they are activated with an intensity that matches. The result is uniform braking across your towing setup. No push-pull action - just smooth, proportional braking every time.


Power and Sensitivity Adjustment

Getting the braking power you need for your application is simple with the Agility. First, set the overall power so that you can achieve maximum braking without locking up your trailer brakes.


Once you have the overall power set, you can fine-tune the power output by adjusting the sensitivity of the internal sensor. Use the adjustment buttons on the top of the controller to achieve your desired degree of intensity. There are 5 levels to choose from. The first level offers the least amount of sensitivity, making it ideal for lightweight setups. The heavier your load, the higher you will want to take the sensitivity. At level 5, the sensitivity of the internal sensor is as high as it can go. This level provides the most aggressive braking and is ideal for heavy loads.


Digital Display

On the front of the Agility there is a digital display that is designed to keep you aware of the braking action of your trailer. This screen shows your sensitivity level, overall power percentage and error codes for issues such as a short circuit.


Simple Installation

The Hopkins Agility can be mounted anywhere within 360 degrees vertically, but it is recommended that it be mounted in your cab at an angle that is between -20 degrees and 70 degrees to make it easier to access.


Correct Agility mounting90-Degree Agility mounting

Note: The Agility must be mounted on a level horizontal (side-to-side) plane and must be lined up with the direction of travel for the internal sensor to function properly.


To install the Agility, a vehicle-specific wiring adapter is required. These custom kits are available for most newer trucks and SUVs. One end of the custom adapter plugs into your vehicle, and the other end plugs into the controller - no hardwiring required.


See also etrailer.com's exclusive 7- and 4-way brake-control installation kit (ETBC7 - sold separately) if you don't already have a 7-way plug at the back of your vehicle.



47294 Hopkins Agility Proportional Trailer Brake Control - Plug-In Simple



Hopkins Plug-in Simple Brake Wiring Adapter - GM
part number: HM47795

Why mess with wires and splicing, when you can plug it in? Designed to fit Hopkins Agility brake controllers, this wiring adapter will have you on your way in no time!

Features:

  • Includes 2 plugs
    • 1 Plug is inserted into the back of the Hopkins Agility Brake Control Unit
    • 1 Plug is inserted into the factory-installed port under the dash
  • Fits Hopkins Agility Trailer Brake Controller (HM47294), and Hopkins Reliance, Impulse and Brake-Force Brake Controllers


Specs:

  • Compatible with Chevrolet / GMC / Cadillac / Hummer vehicles
    • 2002-06 Chevy Avalanche
    • 1999-06 Chevy Silverado
    • 1999-06 GMC Sierra
    • 2000-06 Chevy Suburban
    • 2000-06 Chevy Tahoe
    • 2000-06 GMC Yukon
    • 1999-06 GMC Denali
    • 2000-06 Cadillac Escalade
    • 2003-06 Hummer H2


You have a lot to think about when you are connecting a vehicle to a trailer or RV. Hopkins makes it easier with a vehicle-specific wiring adapter, designed to fit the Agility brake controller. Simply plug it in and go.



47795 Brake Control Connectors



Video of Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2005 GMC Sierra


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

Video install brake controller 2005 gmc sierra hm47297
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2005 GMC Sierra


Video Transcript for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2005 GMC Sierra

Today, on a 2005 GMC Sierra, were going to be installing Hopkins Flex-Mount brake control, part number hm47297. In conjunction with Hopkins direct fit brake control adapter which is part number hm47795.To begin our install, were going to mount the Flex-Mount display unit here in the center console. First, well remove the center console trays and route the wire up through the pre-drilled hole in there. Well follow the 12-volt power supply back down through the console. Then, well zip tie the wire to the 12-volt power supply wires to secure it in place, cut off the excess from the zip-tie and re-install the panel.Then, well secure the Flex display in place using double sided tape. Now, to install the Flex control system were going to mount it on the side of the center console, that way its easy to access all of the different controls as well as the manual override.

Before we tape it in place, were going to route the wire back behind the paneling and then to secure the flex control, just use double sided tape which is provided. To mount the smart box, were going to follow the manufactures instructions which say to mount it to the side of the center console and were going to use double stick tape here. Then, were going to connect the flex display and the flex control to the smart box. As you can see the connectors are two different sizes, then just plug them into the back of the smart box.Now, were going to connect the plug-in simple adaptor in the vehicles junction box. The first thing we have to do is remove the plastic nut and then pull the junction box cover off and before we plug the harness in, were going to have to connect the red wire.

On this particular adaptor the red wire does not come connected, its going to depend on your vehicle year as to where it connects.Using a test light, weve already determined that it will be in the top right for our application. Our harness is going to install in the top row, the port that is second from the left. Then, were going to put the cover to the junction box back in place and screw on the plastic nut. Then, you want to zip tie the harness in place here and were just going to follow the manufactures wiring, securing as you go. Tuck in the wires and clip all of the zip ties.

Then, well make the connection with the smart box. That completes installation of our Hopkins Flex-Mount brake control part number hm47297 and the Hopkins plug-in adaptor part number hm47795 on our 2005 GMC Sierra.




Ask the Experts about this Brake Controller


  • How to Set Up a Hopkins Agility Brake Controller Part # HM47294
  • The proper settings are determined by a host of variables including trailer weight, size of trailer brakes, vehicle weight, size of vehicle brakes, and cargo inside vehicle. You can get started by following the Setting Your Controller portion of the directions. If you do not have a copy of the directions, I have added a link to them below. In order to set up your brake controller, you need to connect the loaded trailer to the vehicle, and drive to a large open area, like an empty parking lot,
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  • Installation of Brake Controller on 2003 Ford F-350
  • The easiest way to install the controller in your 2003 F350 would be to use the Brake Controller Wiring Adapter, part # 20260. The controller would wire color for color to the adapter (aftermarket adapters only) and the adapter would plug into the connector under the dash. The connector is located under the dash, typically to the right of the steering column. The wiring functions per color are as follows: white is ground, black is 12-volt power, blue is brake output and the red wire attaches t
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  • Will the Hopkins Agility Brake Controller Fit My 2008 GMC Canyon
  • Brake controllers are not vehicle specific and can be installed in most any vehicle with proper wiring. If you would like to resubmit your question with a little further information I would be glad to provide instructions or any information that you need for installing the Hopkins Towing Solutions Agility Trailer Brake Controller, item # HM47294, in your vehicle. The year, make and model of your vehicle, and the type of trailer connector on the rear of the vehicle plus the type of connect
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  • Hopkins Agility Brake Controller Not Working On a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado
  • The Agility Trailer Brake Controller, item # HM47294, has a power indicator light. If this light is not on I would start by testing the wiring to the brake controller with a circuit tester, item # 3808 if needed. The black wire going into the brake controller should have power and the red wire should have power only when the brake pedal is pressed. The blue wire will only have power when the brake controller is activated and if the black wire has power on it. The white wire is the ground for the
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  • Parts Needed When Moving the Hopkins Agility Brake Controller to a 2010 Dodge Ram
  • I checked with Hopkins, and unfortunately they do not yet offer a brake control wiring adapter for the Plug-In Simple Agility brake controller # HM47294 that will fit the 2010 Dodge Ram. If you have the Plug-In Simple version of the Agility brake controller # HM47294, you would be able to use a second vehicle mounting kit # HM47685 to hard wire to your 2010 Dodge Ram. The 4 brake controller wires are as follows: White: Ground, attached to a clean piece of unpainted metal. Dodge color
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  • Wiring Adapter for a 2005 Nissan Frontier and Hopkins Agility Brake Controller Installation
  • Most likely, the 5th wire is for illumination. None of the brake controllers we sell have this feature. But it is not needed to install a brake controller, including the Hopkins Agility Trailer Brake Controller, # HM47294. The wires on the Reliance brake controller are as follows: White is the ground. Blue connects to the trailer brakes via a 7-Way connector. And Red is the stop light that connects to the switch at the top of the brake pedal. Black is the 12 volt hot lead. The simplest so
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  • Will Hopkins Agility Brake Controller Not Light Up Until a Trailer is Connected
  • If the Hopkins Agility Brake Controller, part # HM47294 is installed and wired properly, the screen will display one red dot in the bottom right hand corner when a trailer is connected. The screen will be blank when no trailer is connected. Check the Operating/Setting Your Controller section of the instructions for the brake controller. It has a list of information the display on the brake controller provides. In case you do not have the instructions, I have linked to them below.
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  • Troubleshooting Agility Brake Controller not Locking Up Trailer Brakes on a 2008 Ford F-150
  • There are a couple of things you can check on the trailer to help troubleshoot the problem. First, the magnets might be worn and/or the brakes might need adjustment. If neither of these is the problem, you can begin to test the brake controller itself. I spoke with my contact at Hopkins about the problem you are having with the Agility, # HM47294. He stated that there are 3 possible issues. First, there could be a problem with the internal components of the brake controller itself. This would
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  • Trailer Brakes Lock Up at Slow Speeds with Light Foot Brake with a Hopkins Agility on a 2006 Dodge
  • First I would check to make sure the brake controller is mounted within the appropriate range as indicated in the directions. The controller is tilted to the left or the right, or the controller is more than -20 degrees down or more than 70 degrees up, the internal inertia sensor inside may be incorrectly reading your braking activity and sending too much power. The brake assemblies themselves may need be adjusted. They may be so tight that the slightest amount of voltage to the magnets cause
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  • Does the Agility Brake Controller HM47294 Use the Same Plug as the Brake-Force
  • Yes, my contact at Hopkins confirmed that both the Brake-Force brake controller and the Agility brake controller # HM47294 use the same plug. You would be able to unplug the Brake-Force and plug in the Agility. I have included a link to the Agility installation instructions, if needed.
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  • Which Brake Controller Wiring Adapter Is Needed For Hopkins Agility On 2005 Chevy Tahoe
  • The Tekonsha Wire Replacement, # 3015-P, is the adapter to connect the Tekonsha brake controllers to your 2005 Chevy Tahoe factory brake controller harness. The part you would need to connect the Hopkins Brake Controller, # HM47294, to your Chevy Tahoe factory brake controller harness is the Hopkins Plug-in Simple Brake Wiring Adapter GM, # HM47795. The red wire on the adapter is left out of the plug when shipped because on different year GM vehicles it goes into a different location. On
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  • Will A Proportional Brake Controller Work On A 2006 Chevy Silverado With Tow Haul Speed Control
  • The Hopkins Brake Controller, # HM47294, is a proportional brake controller and it will not be a problem on your 2006 Chevy Silverado with the tow haul speed control on the transmission. The proportional brake controller will only activate when you apply the brakes on the tow vehicle. It has a motion sensing device that will know how fast the tow vehicle is stopping and applies power to the trailer brakes, but it is only activated when the brake pedal is stepped on. So when the transmissi
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  • Installing a Brake Controller on a 1999 GMC Conversion Van
  • There are two possibilities. If your 1999 GMC Conversion Van has a tow package, there will be a port in which to plug in a wiring adapter from the Hopkins Agility Electric Brake Controller, # HM47294, to the port. It is part # HM47795. I have included a link to the installation details below. You would then need to install an Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole and 4 Pole, # 37185. But, if the van has a round plug with a cap inside the driver side frame rail instead of a bundle of wires in the jack storage
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  • Is there a Plug In Adapter Available for Brake Controller Installation on a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD
  • The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe with factory tow package has a bundle of wires tied together with white tape, under the dash, located left of the brake pedal. There is not a connector on the end of these wires so the Hopkins Agility Electric Brake Controller, item # HM47294, will need to be spliced directly to these wires with the included connectors. We have an article outlining the process (see link). If you would like the brake controller to be quickly removable, you can use the Hopkins Plug-in S
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  • Brake Controller Adapter Wiring Instructions for a 2002 F-250 With Factory Tow Package
  • Yes, I can help you connect your Hopkins Agility Brake Controller, item # HM47294, to your Ford factory brake controller wiring adapter. The red wire from the Ford adapter should go to the black wire from the brake controller, the white wire should match to the white wire, the blue wire should match to the blue wire and the light green wire from the adapter should go to the red wire from the brake controller. This will get your brake controller setup and ready to attach to the port under
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  • Installation Instructions for the Agility Electric Brake Controller on a 2010 Chevy Silverado Crew
  • Brake controllers are not vehicle specific, so you can use the Hopkins Agility Electric Brake Controller, # HM47294, or any other brake controller, with your 2010 Chevy Silverado. You will just need to hardwire the brake controller wiring to the truck wiring. The wire colors could be, but not always, Red/Black, connects to the black wire on the brake controller. White, connects to white on the brake controller. Light Blue/White, connects to red on the brake controller. Dark blue, connects to
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  • How To Install The Hopkins Brake Controller, # HM47294, On A 1998 Chevy 2500 Truck
  • To install the Hopkins Brake Controller, # HM47294, on your 1998 Chevrolet 2500 truck you will need the Tow Ready T-One Wiring Harness, # 118315, and the Brake Controller 7 & 4 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7. Your 1998 Chevrolet truck does not have the wiring run for a brake controller, so you will need to hardwire the brake controller to your vehicle with the # ETBC7 kit. You will first want to install the Tow Ready T-One Wiring Harness, # 118315, on your vehicle. This harness will attach
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  • What Parts Are Needed To Install Tekonsha 9030 Brake Controller, # 39510, On 2000 Chevy Express Van
  • It looks like you have all the parts listed you will need to put a 7-way trailer connector and install a brake controller on your 2000 Chevy Express Van. There is one more part you could use and that would be the Draw-Tite Plug-In Harness, # 20127. This is a 12 inch long harness that will plug into the plug on the Tekonsha brake controller and give you the 4 pigtail wires that will be hardwired to your vehicle. Using this harness will allow you to plug and unplug your brake controller and no
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  • Should the LED Display on the HM47294 Typically Show Brake Power Output Less than the Maximum
  • The Hopkins Agility brake controller # HM47294 is a proportional unit, so it syncs the trailer brake up with how the vehicle is braking. If the maximum stopping power is not needed in a driving situation, then the unit will not send a maximum strength signal to the trailer brakes. You should only see the 30 percentage displayed when you either slam on the brakes while driving, or when using the manual brake button on the unit. During day to day travel, you should only see the power percen
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  • Using a Multimeter to Troubleshoot Electric Drum Trailer Brake Magnets
  • I would check the magnets for wear before going on to test them with a meter. If the magnets show abnormal wear or if you can see the windings beginning to show through the friction surface of the magnet then they will need to be replaced. To further test your magnets, first make sure the trailer is not connected when performing this test. If the trailer is connected, you run the risk of shorting out the brake controller or various other electrical components. I attached an FAQ article on
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  • Red Wire Pin Location on Hopkins Brake Controller Harness for Chevy/GMC Trucks
  • The red wire is not supposed to be in the block on the harness when it is packaged. Hopkins leaves this last wire out so that the same part can be used for multiple model years. The end user needs to determine which slot it belongs in before the brake controller is hooked up. The pin location for a 2006 is different than for a 2002. For your 2006 model, the red wire should be in pin location D as shown in Fig. 4 of the directions that were shipped with the harness. Since you had inserted the
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  • Hopkins Impulse Brake Controller Wiring Harness Recommendation for 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500
  • You can use the Hopkins Plug-in Simple Brake Wiring Adapter, # HM47795, but you will need to clip off the vehicle side connector (larger brown square plug) and hardwire the wires to your 2010 Chevy Silverado. The 2010 Silverado does not have a port to plug the brake controller adapter into, but it does have a bundle of brake controller wires under the dash. The bundle will be below the steering column, to the left of the brake pedal, tied together with tape. The tape may have the tow package
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  • Hopkins Plug in Simple Brake Controller Wiring Harness Installation on a 2001 Chevy Silverado Z71
  • Installation of the Hopkins Plug-in Simple Brake Wiring Adapter - GM, item # HM47795, requires that the red wire, that is left loose to accommodate different year model Chevrolet wiring, be inserted in one of two positions. Your truck will require that the red wire be installed in slot A on the connector, which is the correct position for 1999-2002 Chevrolet vehicles. Slot A is the top right position with the connectors blue locking tab up and the side the wires go into is facing you. For 200
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  • Hopkins Brake Controller Wired and Installed but no Power on a 2009 GMC Sierra
  • There are some wires in the engine bay that need to be connected to complete the system. They provide power to the unit. There are a couple of wires, one is usually red and tucked on the side of the power distribution box, the other is usually black and can be found under the brake master cylinder. They need to be connected to the power posts on the power distribution box. I have added a link to an FAQ article we have that walks through the process, with photos.
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  • Will Hopkins Brake Control Wiring Adapter # HM47795 Fit a 2007 Chevy With the Factory Tow Package
  • In 2007, Chevrolet stopped putting a plug on their factory brake control wiring, so you will not be able to install a brake controller by plugging it in. Instead, you have a factory wiring harness bundled underneath your dash. The wire colors should be red with a black tracer, white, light blue with a white tracer, dark blue. You may also have an orange wire for a center high mount stop lamp function, but this would not be used for a brake controller installation. If you already have a p
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  • Brake Wire Location For the Hopkins Agility Plug In Wiring on a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
  • The first thing you should do is make sure that the red wire on the Plug-in Simple Brake Wiring Adapter, item # HM47795, is connected to the correct port in the connector. For your 2001 Chevy Tahoe Z71 you will need to insert the red wire into slot A. This slot is the top left slot, with the blue locking tab up and the connector facing away from you, see photo at right. If your brake controller comes on when the headlights are turned on you definitely have the red wire in the wrong location.
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  • What Do I Need to Install a Brake Controller on my 1992 Chevy Silverado
  • The 1992 Chevy C/K Series 1500 did not come with a port for a brake controller. Instead, you will need to hard wire the brake controller by first installing a 4-Way, # 118315, and then installing a 7 and 4 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7. If the Truck already has a 4-Way, then you will not need the 118315. I have included a link to the installation details and a video below showing installation of an ETBC7 kit. If your truck already has a functioning 7-Way, you can use a length of wire # 10-1-1
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  • Installation of Brake Controller on a 1999 GMC Yukon
  • The 1999 GMC Yukon will not have a brake controller plug-in port under the dash. To install a brake controller on your vehicle you will need to hardwire the brake controller with the Brake Controller 7 and 4 Way Installation Kit, part # ETBC7. To install the # ETBC7 kit you will need to have a 4-Way connector at the rear of your vehicle. If you need to install a 4-Way connector you can use the Tow Ready T-One Wiring Harness, part # 118319. The Tow Ready harness will plug into a connection p
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  • How Could I Add Length to the Hopkins Plug-in Simple Brake Wiring Adapter, part # HM47795
  • At this time we do not offer a Hopkins Plug-In Simple Brake Wiring Harness that would be longer in length than the # HM47795 that you referenced. You could add length to the wires by cutting them and then using quick splice Connector, part # 564, to splice in as much length of wires that you would desire.
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  • How to Wire a CHMSL on a Cap/Camper Shell on a 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500
  • Yes, the orange wire that you found in the bundle of wires near the brake pedal is the correct wire to use as the power wire for the light on your canopy. You are also correct about the white wire being the ground wire. You will also have to connect the two wires under your hood so your tow package will be functional before the center high mount stop light will function on your 2010 Chevy 1500. I attached an FAQ article on how this is done for you to check out.
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  • Hopkins Brake Controller # HM47294 Compatibility with a 1999 Chevy Suburban
  • Yes, the Hopkins Agility Electric Brake Controller, part # HM47294, will work on a trailer with one axle that has one set of brakes. It would work on a trailer with one axle, two axles, or three axles. I attached installation instructions for you to check out. The Hopkins Plug-in Simple Brake Wiring Adapter, part # HM47795, is designed to work on 2000-2006 Chevy Suburbans and would not work on your 1999 Chevy Suburban. You will also want to install a brake controller installation kit, part
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  • Location of a Dedicated Brake Light Wire for a Camper Shell on a 2009 GMC Sierra Duramax 3500
  • You can find a dedicated brake light wire under the dash, below the steering column to the left and above the brake pedal. This wire is normally used for a brake controller. There will actually be a bundle of wires held together with white tape. The tape should have the functions of the wires on it. The wire you need is most likely a light blue wire. Test it with a circuit tester, like # 3808, to be sure it is the correct wire. It should show ONLY show a signal when the brake pedal is pressed.
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  • Brake Controller Wiring Harness Port and Installing a 7-Way Trailer Connector, 2001 Chevy Silverado
  • I can help you with the parts you will need and where to install them. Even though your 2001 Chevy Silverado did not come with a factory installed 7-Way wiring harness, there is still a port for a 7-Way and for a brake controller. Starting with a brake controller, you will want to plug in the wiring harness under the dash behind an electrical junction box cover to the left of the brake pedal. The brake controller wiring harness will plug into the empty spot on the top row, second from the lef
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  • Will Hopkins Plug-in Simple Brake Controller Wiring Harness # HM47795 fit a 2009 Chevy Traverse
  • There are brake controller wiring harnesses available that will fit a 2009 Chevy Traverse with a factory tow package, but I spoke with Hopkins and they stated that wiring harness # HM47795 will not fit. For a wiring harness and brake controller that will fit, I recommend the Tekonsha P2 and Wiring Harness, # 90885-3026P. It is one of our best selling brake controllers because it is easy to set up and easy to use. I have included a link to the installation details for you to view.
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  • No Power to the Brake Controller Wires Under the Dash on 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
  • General Motors quit offering the plug-in type connectors on 2007 and newer full size trucks and SUVs with a factory tow package. These models have four (possibly five) blunt cut wires under the left side of the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. The wires can be identified by a white label and the color of the wires. The wire colors are (1) Red/Black wire, (1) White wire, (1) Light Blue/White wire and (1) Dark Blue wire and possibly (1) Orange wire. There are two wires under
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  • Troubleshooting Bizarre Trailer Brake and Tail Light Behavior on a 2005 Chevy Avalanche
  • It sounds like there are some major wiring issues on your truck and trailer. Everything you described implies that all of the circuits have the wrong wires run to them either on the trailer or your truck. It sounds like the brake output circuit on the trailer is connected to the reverse light circuit, center pole in the 7-Way trailer side connector and that is why the trailer brakes lock when your 2009 Chevy Avalanche is shifted into reverse. It also sounds like there are other wiring issues
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  • Parts Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a Chevy Colorado
  • A plug-in brake controller wiring harness is not available for the 2005 Chevy Colorado. The vehicle requires a hardwire method to install a brake controller using a 4-Way trailer connector, if needed, # 118301, and a 4 and 7 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7. If your truck already has a factory installed 7-Way, you will still need to do some hardwiring. You will need brake controller installation kit # 5506. With the included wire, you will connect the white wire in the install kit to the blue wi
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  • Parts Needed to Install an Electric Trailer Brake Controller on a 1999 Chevy Tahoe
  • Installing a brake controller on a 1999 Chevy Tahoe requires a hardwire installation because there are no brake controller wiring harnesses available for your vehicle. Instead, you will first need to install a 4-Way trailer connector, # 118319, if the vehicle does not already have one. You will then need to install 4 and 7 Way installation Kit, # ETBC7. I have included a link to an FAQ article and a video that show how to install an ETBC7 kit and brake controller. If your Tahoe already ha
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  • Do I Need Hopkins Adapter # HM47795 To Install Hopkins Brake Controller on 2006 GMC Sierra
  • Yes, you will need to use the Hopkins Brake Wiring Adapter, part # HM47795, to install a Hopkins Brake Controller like the Hopkins Brake Controller # HM47294, on your 2006 GMC Sierra w/ trailer package. We do offer the Hopkins Brake Controller and Adapter together, it is part # HM47294-47795. You will mount the brake controller, then plug the adapter into the back of the brake controller and the brake controller port located under the dash. You will also may need to connect a few wires und
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Customer Reviews

Brake Controller - HM47294

Average Customer Rating:  ratingratingratingratingrating4.8 out of 5 stars   (13 Customer Reviews)




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ratingratingratingratingrating by: Jeff P.05/22/2011

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I was very pleased with the controller, it was easy to install, has good features, and works well. 15031

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Awesome box, works perfectly, gives good feedback. Makes traveling with a 2 axle 7300lb camper a piece of cake.40346

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ratingratingratingratingrating by: Ben T.03/28/2012

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I was able to install the brake controller in less than five minutes once I located the plug underneath my dash. Etrailer had a video that even showed where to look on my vehicle. This unit is very easy to adjust and it is flawless so far. I had already purchased a controller in a local retailer's store but they didn't carry the adapter I needed in order to install the unit. Etrailer.com had both units in stock and $20.00 less than my local store. I chose this unit because of the plug and play features and I know that if I want to change vehicles, I just need to purchase the corresponding adapter and I can easily transfer my Agility controller into my new vehicle. The shipping was fast and low cost. Etrailer.com was my last stop during this project but they will be my first stop for my next trailer project!!35377

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ratingratingratingratingrating by: Bienvenido F.06/26/2011

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Product as described. Thank you. Fast delivery.17971

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ratingratingratingratingrating by: Joe L.05/04/2013

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Looking forward to many a miles use of the Hopkins Agility. Install was a snap ... recommend using sockets vs. a screw driver to secure the screws to the unit.79000

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ratingratingratingratingrating by: Frank n.10/07/2012

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Works great, easy to set up. 56636

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ratingratingratingratingrating by: Jeff H.09/11/2012

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Excellent. I hooked this Hopkins controller up with the specified harness and after plugging it into the Factory OEM plus on my Honda Ridgline, all I had to do was add a 20amp fuse as they don't put it in the Ridgeline from the factory, but the manual does list that. Worked like a champ! This proportional controller allows my Ridgeline with the trailer to feel as if there is nothing on the truck when I'm breaking. Seems as if there is no trailer connected as compared to when I have pulled with electronic braking where you never seem to get the settings just right.54187

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ratingratingratingratingrating by: Thomas S.05/14/2012

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Product works as it should. It was easily installed in a 1999 f 450 ford with the available wiring harness. just plug it in and attach the mount under the dash. My order and delivery were processed in a timely manner.40284

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ratingratingratingratingrating by: Chris S09/19/2011

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Controller does exactly what it should do. I was impressed with the more than prompt shipment from etrailer. I will look to them for future needs without hesitation. Thank you!!24184

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ratingratingratingratingrating by: Russ R.07/22/2011

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Installed the HM47294 with the GM Brake Wiring Adapter HM47795 on my 2005 Yukon XL. Installation took only about 15 minutes and works perfectly. Great product. Very impressed with how fast the delivery was processed and delivered. Ordered on Tuesday - delivered on Thursday. Great email communication throughout. Thanks again. 19923

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ratingratingratingratingrating by: Bill P.07/18/2011

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Great product, easy installation, NO problems after months!19600

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ratingratingratingratingrating by: JW in Houston01/28/2011

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Received product 3 days after ordering, price was slightly better ( including shipping cost) than retail store. 6343

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ratingratingratingratingrating by: steve s07/01/2011

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ok 18394

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