Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer
installation instructions and specs for complete information.
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:
Specs:
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.
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.
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.
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 (sold separately) is required. These custom kits are available for most newer trucks and SUVs. One end of the custom adapter plugs into your Chevrolet Express Van, 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 Chevrolet Express Van.
Video of Hopkins Agility Trailer Brake Controller - Plug In - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer
installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we are going to review part number HM47294. This is the Hopkins agility proportional trailer brake controllers designed for trailers with one to four axles. Comes with everything showing here, the controller, the mounting bracket, and the mounting hardware. Now, this brake controller will activate your trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking action. It automatically adjusts the trailer braking based on your deceleration of the tow vehicle and it does activate immediately so there is no pausing like with your time delayed brake controllers. It does have multiple mounting options. The agility must be mounted on a level, horizontal side to side plane. In other words, you do not want it this way or like this.
You want it to be horizontal and you want it to be going in the direction of travel so the internal sensor will function properly. It can be positioned at any angle, up or down, in a vertical plane. Basically it could do 360 degrees, but it is recommended to be able to view the screen that you mount it between a minus 20 down and a 70 degrees up. That is your recommended mounting. Now, it does have a digital display right up here. It is a very easy to read. The screen shows your sensitivity level, overall power percentage, and it even shows air codes for issues such as a short circuit. Now, on top has the power adjustment buttons, a plus and a minus, this will adjust your power sent to the trailer brakes.
It will be displayed as a percentage on the digital display from 5 to 99 in increments of 5 percent. The sensitivity feature which is right here on the side, it is a button, you push that. It has 5 different settings and that will make your trailer braking response more or less sensitive. Setting one would your least sensitive and setting 5 would be the most sensitive and then the air code SC, if it shows on here, would mean it is a short circuit. I am going to hook this up here in a minute just to show you those. It has a built in right up here manual override lever.
You can see this button when you push down that will override it and give you an immediate response to the brakes. It has a plug here on the controller. Now we do recommend when you install this to get a plug in vehicle specific brake controller adapter. We do sell those separately. to see if there is one for your vehicle we recommend you go to our website and under our fit guide check your year and model vehicle to see if there is one available. It is required to install this. Now we also sell a plug in that will plug into this if you cannot use a vehicle-specific adapter we do also sell one that is a plug to plug into this and the other end would be a four pigtail wires that you could hard wire into your vehicle.
We also sell those separately. Again, the application on this is for trailers with up to four axles or 8 brake assemblies and this is designed for use with electric brakes only. Here is what I am going to do is I have a connector hooked up to a 12 volt power source. I will go ahead and plug this in and then what you are going to notice when I turn it on, I have all the wires hooked up, you are going to see first comes on to set and then it will go to just a single red dot and when it shows a single red dot that is meaning the trailer is connected and you are ready to go. Now, if that dot did not show that would mean the trailer is not connected. You would have to make sure the trailer is connected. So with it in that position you are ready to go. Now, as far as the top, the power adjustments you can see here is the plus, so right now it is at 50. So you could do 55, 60, 65 and again, you go by 5 percent or you can go down 65, 60, 55, 50. And on this side we mentioned the sensitivity. If you push that you will see 2, 3, 4, 5 and then back to one. So you got 5 sensitivity features. And, then again, your manual override it if you have to apply the brakes immediately. You just push down on it. You can see that if you push it down gradually, it will ramp up gradually. But that should do it for the review on part number HM47294. The Hopkins agility porportional trailer brake controller with trailers with one to four axles. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (28 Customer Reviews)
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.by: Ben T.03/28/2012
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
by: Jeff H.09/11/2012
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
by: Russ R.07/22/2011
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
by: Dennis S.12/19/2013
Fast service. Relatively easy to install (once you decide where to mount it). I haven't used it on my trailer yet, but I anticipate that it will work fine. I used the Plug in harness even tho' my Toyota Tacoma came with one, because I would rather not cut the wires from the controller and splice the wires from the harness. 110484
by: chop09/30/2014
This product was very easy to install and it works fantastic on my 2014 Dodge Ram. I use it to pull a 20' trailer and a tractor.This product is priced right and does what it is designed to do.I would recommend it to anyone that tows or hauls for braking assurance.Thank you etrailer. 153607
by: Thomas S.05/14/2012
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
by: Chris S09/19/2011
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
by: Thor L07/30/2014
This is my second Agility controller. I have one in both of my trucks, one for a horse trailer, one for a travel trailer. Easy to install. Easy to adjust. I love it. 143721
by: Joe L.05/04/2013
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
by: Arvil A.06/12/2013
Just finished with a test drive, everything works perfectly installation was a breeze thanks to the kit you recommended and the detailed instructions 84304
by: Dan09/17/2014
Easy install and works great. The fine tuning of this unit makes it a joy to pull a trailer and know that you can stop when you need to. 151616
by: anita12/20/2014
we saw the video, the controller was easy to install, when I called e trailer, you were very helpful thank you. 166379
by: Keith P.05/14/2012
Awesome box, works perfectly, gives good feedback. Makes traveling with a 2 axle 7300lb camper a piece of cake. 40346
by: JW in Houston01/28/2011
Received product 3 days after ordering, price was slightly better ( including shipping cost) than retail store. 6343
by: CA12/03/2013
Installed the product but have no used it yet. It appears to be of better quality than the one its replacing. 109016
by: Jeff P.05/22/2011
I was very pleased with the controller, it was easy to install, has good features, and works well. 15031
by: Ed Y04/29/2014
I bought this and the harness for a 2005 Tacoma. It was installed and working in 5 minutes. 127908
by: Jim10/01/2013
Works great. Ordered from eTrailer.com Friday morning and received Saturday. 102123
by: steve s07/01/2011
ok 18394
I need a Controller that can be removed when there is no need for it.
comment by: Noel W - 02/05/2014
Any of our controllers can be removed when not in use. Some are easier to remove than others. I have added links to controllers that have removable plugs for the harness and slide-in or snap-on style brackets so that no screws have to be removed to remove the controller.
Patrick B - 2/10/2014by: Bill P.07/18/2011
Great product, easy installation, NO problems after months! 19600
by: Jeff H11/03/2014
mounted up easily. works great. definitely recommend. 158957
by: Bienvenido F.06/26/2011
Product as described. Thank you. Fast delivery. 17971
by: Frank n.10/07/2012
Works great, easy to set up. 56636
by: Gary K.12/16/2012
Review from a similar Hopkins Agility in Brake Controller
The Hopkins Agility controller has very easy to understand instructions,along with it's hardware makes the job easy! Folks at Etrailer are a wealth of information with what else you may need to make the project effortless! They also helped out when I became close on time , by expediting the shipping!!!!! 61579
I am still very pleased with the Hopkins Agility controller!It continues to give great service, I have recommended the device to others,along with ETRAILER as a source for great products,and service!best regards Gary
Gary K - 06/16/2014by: A. Smith09/21/2012
Review from a similar Hopkins Agility in Brake Controller
Excellent product, easy installation, works great. Here is a pic of the mounting spot I chose in a 2012 Ram 1500. etrailer has the BEST customer service on the web! 55427
by: Mike04/02/2013
Review from a similar Hopkins Agility in Brake Controller
The wiring kit I ordered and installed using the online insructions from E Trailer made installation easy. The controller works great and was easy to calibrate. I am very happy. Thanks E Trailer, you guys are first rate!! 73817
by: Dave Z.10/29/2014
Review from a similar Hopkins Agility in Brake Controller
Everything looked to be Quality parts. Delivery was extremely fast. I will definitely order my trailer parts from etrailer in the future. 158360
by: Jeff N.03/06/2014
Review from a similar Hopkins Agility in Brake Controller
Very easy installation and the product works great. Installed it on a 1998 3500 series Chevy truck and works great with our car trailer! 119680
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