Hopkins 39494 Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Tow Braking System

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<h3>Hopkins Manufacturing: Decades of Innovation for Drivers and Towers</h3><p><strong>Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation</strong>, headquartered in Emporia, Kansas, is one of the most recognized names in the automotive aftermarket. For decades, the company has built a reputation as a leader across several distinct product categories — from towing electrical systems to winter vehicle care — by combining deep consumer insight with a commitment to practical, reliable innovation.</p><p>Hopkins traces its roots to headlight aiming tools, but the company's trajectory changed dramatically in 1975 when it introduced the Bear Claw ice scraper and the Super Deluxe snowbrush, essentially creating the retail winter tools category. That pioneering spirit carried forward in 1985 when Hopkins acquired Olathe Wiring and entered the towing electrical market — a move that would define the brand for generations of do-it-yourself drivers.</p><p>Today, Hopkins is widely recognized as the automotive industry's leader in towing electrical products. An impressive 9 out of 10 DIY consumers rely on a Hopkins wiring product when towing, and more than 40% of retail-category sales in the segment are driven by Hopkins innovations. Whether you need a <a href="/1610-hopkins-trailer-hitch-1212">trailer hitch</a> to get your rig road-ready or a <a href="/1610-hopkins-trailer-wiring-adapter-connector-2632">trailer wiring adapter connector</a> to safely link your tow vehicle to any trailer, Hopkins offers a solution built to last.</p><p>The brand's flagship wiring lineup includes the Endurance™ family — a series of connectors, adapters, and wiring kits engineered for maximum durability and enhanced weatherproofing, backed by an industry-leading 3-year performance guarantee. The patented Multi-Tow™ design allows drivers who tow multiple trailer types to connect to different configurations from a single connector — a true convenience innovation. And for those who prefer a plug-and-play approach, the Plug-In Simple® vehicle wiring kits use exact OEM-fit connectors, eliminating the need to splice into factory wiring. Shop <a href="/1610-hopkins-trailer-wiring-adapter-52040">trailer wiring adapters</a> from Hopkins to find the right fit for your towing setup.</p><p>Beyond towing, Hopkins has earned the title of <strong>#1 developer, manufacturer, and seller of winter snow and ice tools</strong> in North America. Through its SubZero® brand — with over four decades of history — and the Mallory® brand (the leading winter tools brand in Canada), Hopkins delivers a comprehensive range of <a href="/1610-hopkins-snow-ice-scraper-17228">snow and ice scrapers</a>, snowbrushes, and specialty winter accessories designed to handle everything from a light frost to the heaviest overnight snowfall.</p><p>Hopkins has continued to grow through strategic acquisitions — including FloTool for fluid management, Brake Buddy for RV tow-brake systems, Carrand for car care tools, and RoadSport for splash guards — making it a true multi-category leader in the automotive aftermarket. Whatever the season or the task, Hopkins brings the same philosophy to every product: make it simpler, make it tougher, and make it work the first time.</p>