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  • Towing Mirrors For A 2011 Ford Ranger
  • We do have towing mirrors that will work for your 2011 Ford Ranger but The Longview Custom Towing Mirrors # CTM2200A are not confirmed to fit. The K-Source Universal Towing Mirrors # KS3891 have an extra-large mirror that will clip over your existing mirrors on your Ford Ranger, which will extend your line of site. The mirrors have a quick-release button on the ratchet that will allow for an easy adjustment when attaching them to the mirror. The rubber pads on the mirror will protect...
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  • Outfitting a 2019 Ranger for Flat Towing
  • For a direct connect base plate, you'd want to use # RM-524459-5. In order for your # RM-520 Falcon 2 tow bar to work with the base plate, you'll need to remove the D-Ring ends from the ends of the tow bar arms and replace them with the # RM-9200-4 replacement swivel collars. Beyond that, It sounds as if you have a good handle on the parts you'll need. You could also need a high/low adapter if the height of the receiver hitch on your motorhome has a more that 3 inch height difference +/-...
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  • Recommended Pair of Suspension Enhancement System For A 2020 Ford Ranger
  • When it comes to installing The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TFRRGR on your 2020 Ford Ranger they come in a pair. The Timbren springs has a 6,000 pound weight capacity, and no drilling is required during the installation. I attached an installation video link below.
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  • Complete Flat Towing Setup For A 2022 Ford Ranger With Roadmaster Base Plates & A Blue Ox Tow Bar
  • It's up to you entirely however, it's much easier to just use the adapter # RO64FR so you can use your Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7380 with your Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524459-5. If you don't want to use an adapter, you can use the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU77XR which will connect directly to your Blue Ox # BX7380 tow bars. Finally, if you need a complete setup as well, you'll also need: - A braking system # RM-9060, with a brake light relay # RM-88400,...
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  • Is Hitch Extender Needed With Blue Ox BX8870 KarGard Towed Vehicle Protector
  • According to Blue Ox, users of the Blue Ox # BX8870 KarGard typically don't need an extender to increase the distance between the motorhome and the towed vehicle because the KarGard will sit pretty close to the vehicle being towed (about 1 foot). If you should find you need an extender, Blue Ox tells me that it's acceptable to use the # BX88264 for 12 inches of extension or # BX88265 for 6 inches of extension, but the tow bar will need to be within 3 inches of level. They go on to say...
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  • Is There Tow Bar Option for 2019 Ford Ranger That Connects Directly to Tow Hooks
  • The only connection points we offer for flat towing a 2019 Ranger would involve installing base plate assemblies that install where the tow/tie down hooks currently sit. Some Jeep Wrangler models will have a D-ring type setup on the front bumper that a tow bar can connect to, but I'm not aware of any such option for a Ranger. To be honest, such a setup would probably have some play in the connection, which would lead to an unpleasant towing experience with lots of banging and rattling. The...
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  • Parts Needed to Install Tekonsha P2 Trailer Brake Controller on a 2000 Ford Ranger
  • The 2000 Ford Ranger does not have a plug or wire bundle under the dash to install a brake controller. You will need to hardwire in the controller. To do this you will need to first add a 4-Way trailer wiring harness, # 118344, unless you already have one. Then you would need a 4 and 7-Way installation kit # ETBC7. I have included some links that explain and show the installation of the ETBC7 kit. The video is on a 2002 Ford Ranger and it will be very similar on your truck.
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  • Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer With a 2003 Ford Ranger
  • Yes, your 2003 Ford Ranger can tow a trailer. You will want to consult your owner's manual for the Tongue Weight (TW) capacity and Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) capacity of your Ranger. These are the things that you will need to look at when looking at trailers to tow. There isn't really a maximum length that you can tow because it is based off of the weight of the trailer. I recommend going with the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75082 which has a 4,000 lb max trailer...
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  • Parts Needed for 2005 Ford Ranger to Tow Trailer with Electric Brakes
  • I am happy to help you with the parts needed in order to tow your trailer with electric brakes. You are on the right track with the products that you referenced. Some vehicles allow for custom wiring adapters to install a brake controller, but there is no such wiring harness adapter for your 2005 Ford Ranger. The Ranger does not have a port available under the dash with the functions needed for the brake controller pre-ran. You will want to hardware the installation of the brake controller....
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  • Can a 2WD Automatic 1997 Ford Ranger be Flat Recreational Towed and What Parts are Needed
  • I was able to find an online version of the owner's manual for your 1997 Ford Ranger and on page 244 it looks like you can flat (recreational) tow your vehicle but you will need to disconnect the driveshaft at the rear differential and properly support it under the vehicle otherwise you can only travel 50 miles at a max speed of 35 mph. I recommend checking your owner's manual to verify this and for any other specific flat towing instructions. For a complete flat towing setup you will...
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver, Wiring and Trailer Brake Controller For a 2022 Ford Ranger
  • The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e63ZR that fits your 2022 Ford Ranger has a maximum towing capacity of 6,000lbs without a weight distribution hitch and 8,000lbs with a weight distribution hitch. I do recommend contacting your Ford dealer with your Vin number to determine the exact tow rating for your Ranger as it will vary based upon factory options. If they say you can tow the 7,000lbs you would need to use a weight distribution hitch like the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System...
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  • Redarc Tow Pro Liberty Install 2019 Ford Ranger
  • Yes it will. According to Redarc, Ranger models equipped with the adaptive cruise control can be difficult to obtain a stop lamp signal from. The stop lamp switch will only get input from the driver, not the adaptive cruise. I'm told that instead of the stop lamp switch, the brake signal should be obtained from the CHMSL, (a/k/a the third brake lamp). Also, a diode like # RED34FR will prevent the brake signal from feeding back into the vehicle wiring.
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  • Correct Replacement Safety Straps for a TuXedo Pro X15 Tonneau Cover
  • I believe what you're looking for is the Replacement Safety Straps for TruXedo Lo Pro and TruXedo Deuce Soft Roll-up Tonneau Cover # TX1118185. These are the straps that hold the tonneau in place behind the cab when it is rolled up. If you needed different straps let me know, and I'd be happy to help.
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  • Recommended Blue Ox Parts for Flat Towing a 2023 Ford Ranger
  • Blue Ox has a handful of parts that fit your 2023 Ford Ranger for flat towing, but they don't have a complete set. Below is a list of the parts from Blue Ox you can use as well as additional parts you need to get your Ranger flat-tow-ready: - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU77XR - Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7380 - Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 - Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System # BLU37TR - 12 Volt Outlet Kit # RM-9332 - Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400 - High-Low...
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  • Parts Required to Install Prodigy P3 Brake Controller # 90195 in 1995 Ford Ranger XLT
  • We have everything you'll need to install the excellent Prodigy P3 brake controller # 90195 in your 1995 Ford Ranger. Aside from the controller itself you will need a 4-pole wiring harness # 118325, which is a simple plug-in installation, and a trailer brake controller install kit, part # ETBC7. These two parts give you everything you need to install a functional 7-way for use with a trailer equipped with electric brakes. I have linked an install video for the # ETBC7 kit as well as a...
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  • Adapter Needed to Convert a 7-Pole Trailer Connector to a 4-Pole Trailer Connector
  • Yes, the Pollack 7-Pole to 4-Pole Adapter, # PK12716, is the adapter you will need to connect a flat 4-pin trailer connector. This adapter will provide all of the light functions (running lights, turn signals and brake lights) for a trailer with a 4-pole connector. I have attached a short review video of this adapter for you to check out.
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  • Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller Wiring For 1999 Ford Ranger
  • There isn't an adapter available for your 1999 Ford Ranger unfortunately. The Tekonsha Prodigy 90185 you have, is meant to be directly wired into your vehicle's stoplight switch. If you do not already have a 7 way at the rear of your vehicle, you will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7 for installation.
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  • Recommended Wiring Harness For A 2023 Ford Ranger
  • When installing trailer wiring on your 2023 Ford Ranger I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56431. The Curt harness comes with a 7-way trailer connector. The harness plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located behind the driver side rear bumper. To mount the harness you will also need the Mounting Bracket # C58000. It is also recommended that you use a small amount of grease # 11755 on all electrical connections which includes your vehicle and the 7-pole...
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  • Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller For A 2024 Ford Ranger With Factory 7 Way
  • We can definitely set you up with a Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller for your 2024 Ford Ranger with the factory 7-way. For that you can use part number # RED44FR, which will come with everything you need, controller included. This comes with the universal 4-wire pigtail. Your vehicle likely will not have a factory brake controller port or plug. There should be four wires coming out of a large wire harness by the driver side firewall, left of the brake pedal, which can be wired to the...
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  • Installation Kit for Prodigy P3 Brake Controller 90195 in 2003 Ford Ranger
  • Your 2003 Ford Ranger does not have an under-dash connection port for a brake controller like the excellent Prodigy P3 # 90195 so installation of this unit will be hardwired. You'll need to have a 4-pole flat wiring harness on the truck; if you need one you can use Tekonsha # 118344 which is a simple plug-in install. The 4-pole will be used along with our brake controller installation kit # ETBC7. The kit has everything you need to complete the installation, except the controller itself....
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