With a fifth wheel of that length, I would go with at least a 3/4 Ton Pickup, like a Ford F-250, Dodge Ram 2500 or GMC/Chevy 2500. Diesels will almost always have a greater towing capacity as they have such large torque outputs and they are built with heavier transmissions. I would strongly recommend, whatever truck you choose, to get an 8 foot bed. A 6-1/2 or 6 foot bed would require the use of a slider fifth wheel hitch. An 8 foot bed will require less parts and it will be simpler to... view full answer...
Although any of the controllers we offer would work fine for your needs, I would recommend a proportional style brake controller. Proportional controllers feature an internal sensor that can determine how quickly and at what intensity the tow vehicle is braking. It will then send the appropriate amount of voltage to the trailer brakes so that the trailer and tow vehicle stop at the same rate. This is beneficial because with both vehicles stopping at the same rate, the braking action is... view full answer...
For your 2008 Dodge Durango I would recommend the Reese Strait-Line Hitch 200 to 600 pounds tongue weight / 12,000 pound gross trailer weight # 66072.
With this system there are no U-bolts to conflict with bottle racks or other A-frame mounted items so it should work with your tanks and battery. To make sure this system will work you need to be sure the tongue weight, when loaded and ready to travel, does not exceed 600 pounds or that the gross trailer weight does not exceed 10,000 pounds. view full answer...
The wiring in your hitch is not rated for use with the Master Lock Electric Trailer Winch # 2953AT. The wiring could overheat and cause damage to the hitch wiring, the winch, or even your vehicle.
You will need to wire the winch separately. I recommend the Winch Trailer Wiring Kit # BDW20307. The kit contains properly sized wiring and connectors to make use of the winch easy and removable. view full answer...
First thing you need to flat tow your 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 2500 is a base plate kit, which for that we have the Roadmaster part # 277-3A as a confirmed fit. Next you'll need a tow bar with enough capacity for your truck like the Roadmaster Nighthawk part # RM-676 which has an 8k capacity and also comes with safety cables.
For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-154, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow... view full answer...
I have attached a great article at the bottom of this page that details all the components needed to install electric brakes on a trailer. The particular parts you need will depend on the camper's axle capacity along with the inner and outer bearings that are used on your existing hubs. This is needed to determine the correct hub and drum assemblies that will fit the spindles on the axle.
If you can tell me the inner and outer bearing numbers, which should be stamped right inside the... view full answer...
The Draw Tite hitch part # DT38MR is a confirmed fit for your 2014 Dodge Durango and would work great with just the ball mount portion of the # C45029 but since you'd already have a hitch you wouldn't need this full kit and could instead use just the part # C45005 instead. view full answer...
I'm happy to hear you are happy with your new TruXedo cover on your 2006 Dodge Ram!
To protect your investement and keep your cover looking new for years to come I recommend the TruXedo Pro-Tex Soft Tonneau Protectant Spray # TX1704511 which will condition your cover and protect the vinyl from harmful UV rays. view full answer...
Although the Westin R5 Modular Nerf Bars # 28-534335 you looked at meet that length requirement, they will not fit the mega cab. The closest thing available is the Westin E-Series Round Nerf Bars # 21-3575. These measure 96" long and are the longest nerf bars available that will fit your 2012 Ram 3500 with the mega cab. view full answer...
The first thing you will need is an install kit. A fifth wheel install kit provides a set of brackets that attach to the truck frame under the truck bed and a set of rails that bolt through the bed to the brackets. The rails sit in the bed and the actual hitch is pinned to these rails.
The installation kit for your truck is part # RP30035 from Reese. I have added a link to the kit and the instructions below. See page 14 of the instructions for your particular vehicle.
Once you have the... view full answer...
Our stackable blocks like the Stackers Leveling Blocks w/ Bag for Trailers and RVs # A10-0920 would work really great for leveling your 5th wheel and would be much lighter than a concrete block. These are 8-1/8 inch square. view full answer...
I recommend using an Equal-i-zer weight distribution system. For a weight distribution shank, I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank # EQ90-02-4500. This shank measures 18 inches long overall, and it measures 14 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the adjustment holes. It offer a maximum rise of 7 inches from the top of the receiver opening and a maximum drop of 3 inches from the top of the receiver opening. The shank has a weight capacity up to 14,000 pounds.... view full answer...
For an adjustable ball mount with a 10 inch drop you can use # TK5007. Then for a sway control bracket you could add # RP26003. Both take a ball with a 1 inch diameter shank. I have included a link to the right to all of the balls we carry that have a 1 inch diameter shank. view full answer...
Since you have a B&W gooseneck trailer hitch in your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 you can use the B&W Companion hitch, # BWRVK3400-5W. This will fit into the ball cavity of the hitch so that you can swap between the 5th wheel hitch and the gooseneck hitch as needed. No other parts or hardware is required.
The other option is to use the Anderson Ranch Hitch, # AM3100. I have linked video reviews of both parts for you. view full answer...
The rail installation kit we offer for your 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 with the 8 ft bed is the Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Installation Rail Kit, part # 4439. This is a simple bolt-on installation and requires no welding. view full answer...
Every tube step/running board we offer that is confirmed to fit your 2014 Ram 2500 with a crew cab is listed in the link I attached to the right.
In that list is the DeeZee Tube Steps part # DZ372257 that you referenced. view full answer...
When selecting ramp springs for a trailer ramp, you will want to know the diameter of your hinge pin and how much space you have available in the hinge. A typical enclosed trailer ramp uses 3/4 inch hinge pins and would require two ramp springs with a 3/4 inch inner diameter.
The ramp springs that we carry fit 1-1/2 inch diameter hinge pins and are designed for use with heavy-duty steel ramps like those on equipment trailers or car haulers. The spring slips over the hinge pin and requires... view full answer...
You are thinking of Tekonsha brake controllers. They are pretty much the leader in the brake controller industry. The Curt controllers would not be my first choice. I prefer Tekonsha controllers because they have a long proven track record of quality and performance. The Curt controllers are a less expensive option but they are new to the brake controller industry. They did have some performance issues initially but they are improving.
I recommend the Tekonsha P2, # 90885. This is a proportional... view full answer...
It sounds as though your weight distribution system may not be big enough for your trailer and load. I attached a link to a helpful article that explains weight distribution. I also attached a helpful article that explains how to determine tongue weight. After you find out what your tongue weight is let me know and I will be happy to make a recommendation for a system that will work for you.
For an easy installation on your 2014 Ram 1500 I recommend using the Timbren suspension system... view full answer...
Based on your spindle measurements you have a 3,500 pound trailer axle. These axles use the 4-bolt mounting flange for electric brake assemblies. The 10 inch brake assemblies # AKEBRK-35L for the left side and # AKEBRK-35R for the right are the correct brake assemblies!
The mounting studs are already on the brakes so you would just need the hardware kit, # BIK-00. One is needed per brake assembly. I also recommend brake adjustment tool # W80630 which will make adjusting the brakes easier. view full answer...
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