BarneyS wrote:
Teri,
I have no input on the Hopkins as I have never used one. Personally, I used a Prodigy for many years (got one when they first came out) until I purchased my new truck two years ago. I would go with the Prodigy but would probably purchase a Hopkins to try it out. (you asked! :))
Edit:
Check out Page 5 of the Prodigy P3 install instructions for information on how to set the power on the P3. It does have adjustable power levels in addition to the boost settings. In my mind, that would be the same thing as sensitivity settings.
Barney
So I finally got the Hopkins Insight installed (was waiting to get out of the heat to do it)! I have to say that I like it. The three different components (brains, control, display) were easy to install in places that made sense. The controls are very straightforward. Within just a couple minutes I had the settings good enough to take the trailer out of the parting lot. I played with it a little bit while on streets and then on the freeway, and think I've got it dialed in already. This truly only took about 15 minutes I'd say. I'm sure when we head to Colorado next week, I'll perhaps get it dialed in a little more, but I'm very confident in the way it stops and starts - very controlled and smooth.
So the only two adjustments on it are the power applied and the sensitivity. The sensitivity is just how sensitive the accelerometer works I believe.
I never thought I'd be satisfied with a non-proportional controller, but this one may do the trick!
(BTW Barney - what happened to my signature?)
