How to Set Up a Hopkins Agility Trailer Brake Controller
Updated 05/05/2014 | Published 05/01/2014
Question:
I purchased a truck with the agility brake control installed. There were no instructions with the truck and it is just guess work on my part as how to set the controller. Have yet to get it right having only trying to use it 3 or 4 time. How about a little help with this and I will put in a good word for you with Santa Clause this Christmas.
asked by: Jim H
Expert Reply:
I will be happy to help you out. The first thing to look at is to make sure the controller is mounted in the correct position. It can be mounted up to 70 degrees nose up and up to -20 degrees nose down. It cannot be tilted or turned to the side.
With a trailer connected you should see a red dot in the bottom of the display. No display indicates no trailer is connected. To set the controller, take the trailer to an area with plenty of space like an empty parking lot.
Drive at 25 miles per hour and apply the vehicle brakes aggressively. If the trailer brakes lock up, turn the power down until you get it to a point just under wheel lock up. If braking is not sufficient turn the power up to a point just before lock up. This will take a few passes to get it just right.
I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
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