For the Remov-a-Ball gooseneck trailer hitches there is only the one ball height available. But I may have another solution for you. Depending on where the Goose Box is mounted on the trailer's frame wings you might be able to install it in the next set of holes down. This will lower the Goose Box which will raise the front of the trailer. view full answer...
For your 1997 Ford F-250 short bed I recommend the Reese 5th wheel installation kit # RP30035. It will fit if the truck with or without overload springs.
If your truck has a gross vehicle weight rating under 8,500 pounds then the distance from the rear edge of the truck bed, not the tailgate, to the back edge of the rear rail is 29-1/4 inches. You would then use the hitch in the rear rail to locate the front rail and to drill the holes for the brackets.
If the truck is rated over 8,500... view full answer...
When selecting a powered tongue jack for a travel trailer like your 2006 Eclipse Attitude 21AK it is best to over-spec the jack, meaning to select one that has more weight capacity than you absolutely need for the trailer. The Attitude 21AK has a specified weight of 6100-lbs so I suggest a tongue jack rated for 3500-lbs. This will let the jack work less hard to do the lifting it needs to do and that tends to help such items last longer.
If value is a key factor in your decision go for... view full answer...
I have a similar chrome bumper that fits your 1997 Ford F-350 but the # 76001 is not the correct part number. Instead you'd want the Westin Fey SureStep part # 21007-92230 which is a confirmed fit is same style. view full answer...
Yes, the Pro Series Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit part # PS30128 does fit your 1997 Ford F-250. The rail kit is a universal style kit but it has been confirmed as a fit for your truck. view full answer...
The Westin Bumper part # 21007-92230 that you referenced would be exactly what you would need. This bumper has been confirmed as a fit for your vehicle and would work well. view full answer...
As long as your fifth wheel hitch was designed to fit the industry standard fifth wheel rails that are 22 inches apart then yes, the Curt X5 part # 16310 that you referenced would fit your B and W hitch and work well.
I attached an install video for you to check out as well. view full answer...
I do have an option for you but they do not offer a truly custom fit 5th wheel install kit for a 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty. I recommend you use the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit part # C16100 instead. If you already have a set of Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails part # C16204 then you will just need the Curt Universal Base Rail Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part # C16101.
That said, you cannot mix base rail and frame bracket manufactures... view full answer...
Yes, what you need is a fifth wheel/gooseneck 7-way setup like the # 41157.
This kit installs in line with the 7-way at the rear of your truck and gives you a second one to install in the bed.
You will have to swap out the # 37185 and use a # HM47200 since it allows the connector to separate behind the 7-way. view full answer...
For your 1997 Ford F-250 we have great gooseneck hitch options that will fit and work well, but we do not have any options from Draw Tite. Instead I would recommend the B and W Turnoverball hitch part # BWGNRK1110 which is a confirmed fit and would be a really great option. The B&W towing products are considered by most people to be the best and most reliable options around so we recommend them highly. Also if you ever wanted to tow a fifth wheel hitch you can easily use a Companion Hitch... view full answer...
Yes you can splice in to the power wire on your (vehicle end) 7-WAY and that will work.
Or you could add a connector like the Bargman 7-Way, RV-Style Connector w/ 10' Heavy Duty Insulated Cable - Trailer End # 54006-059 to the connector on the Electric Jack w/ Footplate - Drop Leg - A-Frame - 25-1/8" Lift - 3,500 lbs - White EJ-3520-WBX and plug it directly into your truck's 7-way when using the jack. Then it will work for you.
We also have the Electric Trailer Jack - Drop Leg - A-Frame... view full answer...
The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use.
If the tongue weight unloaded is... view full answer...
When it comes to gooseneck hitches the B and W Turnoverball brand is the best hands down. We've found that they are the best quality overall, the easiest to use, easiest to install, and last the longest with the least amount of problems. So for your 1997 Ford F-250 you'd want the part # BWGNRK1110 which happens to fit with or without overload springs so you don't have to mess with determining that.
I am not sure what air spring kit you have installed in your truck but the only kit we... view full answer...
I do have suspension enhancement options for a 1997 Ford F-350 but air bags won't be one of them as they all mount in the same spot as the in-bed hitch. That said, the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System part # TFR350SDE will work with an in-bed hitch and they provide more support than air bags. They also require zero maintenance. view full answer...
The fifth-wheel hitch I recommend for your 1997 Ford F-250 Super Duty is the Reese # RP30047. To install this hitch you would need the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP30035. It has a pivoting head to make hookup an easier process, as well as a 2-piece jaw. view full answer...
I do have an option for you but we don't have any custom gooseneck hitches for a 1997 Ford F-250/F-350 Cab and Chassis. That said, what you can do is go with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part # BWGNRK1500 and have it installed professionally as additional gusset and supports would be needed. The custom hitches also don't work with flat-beds since the deck height is not the same between all brands. Therefore, custom fabrication would be needed regardless. view full answer...
A Sidewinder pin box would be ideal but there isn't an air ride Sidewinder that is rated high enough for the gross trailer weight of your trailer. You do not want the pin box to have a lower capacity than what the trailer is rated for.
What you can do is use a different hitch with an air ride pin box instead of a Sidewinder. If the hitch you have now fits in industry standard above the bed rails (see picture) you can use the Demco HiJacker # DM8550034 which offers 14 inches of travel.
Then... view full answer...
For your 1997 Ford F-250 HD, I recommend installing the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement Springs, # TFR150SDE, for a 2 wheel drive, and # TFR250SDE, for a 4 wheel drive.
These springs will fit models with or without factory top overload springs and there is no drilling required to install. I have attached links to the installation instructions as well as links to installation videos. You will notice that the trucks in the videos are different model years than your F-250, but the installation... view full answer...
I attached a link to a page that has all of the replacement rear bumpers we offer for your 1997 Ford F-250 like the black # 20000-92230 or the silver # 20002-92230. These come with install hardware and license plate lights as well. view full answer...
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