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  • Why Won't Hopkins Magnetic Tow Lights Work with Semi Truck Trailer Wiring
  • The issue is that semi trucks have the stop lights separate from the turn signals and standard trailer wiring like what the Hopkins Magnetic Tow Lights part # C6304 has these two circuits are on the same wire. So you'd have to wire in a signal converter like the Roadmaster # RM-732 so that the two circuits would be on same wire.
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  • Hitch Recommendation For A 2001 International School Bus
  • When it comes to installing a tow hitch on your 2001 International school bus the only type of hitch I recommend that is a bolt up hitch is The Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs # 13703. It is a universal style hitch that will fit frames between 22 inches to 72 inches. We do also have the weld on style hitch # C99CR which is a universal hitch for use on service body trucks and utility body trucks. When it comes to wiring your school bus we do not have a custom fit kit that...
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  • Wiring a Brake Controller to a 2007 International Trucks 4300 Series
  • We may have a solution for you. To wire a brake controller on your 2007 International Trucks 4300 Series, you need to wire the controller's red wire to the stop light circuit. If the only wire you've found for brake lights is tied to the turn signal lights, then that wire cannot be used. The reason is that the turn signals, once engaged, would activate the brakes. There may be a brake switch circuit that is sometimes abbreviated as the CHMSL circuit. Use a tester like part # PTW2993 to...
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  • Curt # C15845 Dimensions - Clearance and Mounting Bolt Spacing
  • The distance from the top of the receiver to where it would mount on the bottom of the truck is 6" on the # C15845 Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver. The distances between the mounting bolts vary so I am attaching a picture showing the different measurements you may require. I have also attached the installation details for your reference.
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  • Recommended Brake Controller Wiring For 1975 International Scout II Truck
  • For your 1975 International Scout II, I recommend starting with a 4-way flat trailer connector like # 18252 if you don't already have one. Then I recommend using the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. This kit will give you the wiring, connectors, and circuit breakers you need to install a brake controller and connect the other functions of a 7-way. I've attached a video to help. For a brake controller you mentioned the Tekonsha PowerTrac Electronic Brake...
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  • What Is The Weight Rating For the Buyers Products Fabricators Hitch Plate # 3371809027A?
  • While the Buyers Products Fabricators Hitch Plate # 3371809027A does not carry a weight rating, their custom fit hitch plates are only rated for 20,000lbs. Since this is a fabrication kit you will be able to add more steel and additional mounting points to increase the hitch strength and be able to bolt on the Buyers Products 30 Ton Pintle Hook # 337PH30. I recommend having the plate fabricated and strengthened at a shop experienced in this work.
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  • Solution for Hitch Plate for 1996 International 4700 LPX
  • According to Buyers Products, the # 3371809065 is designed to fit the Chevy/GMC model 3500 cab and chassis. For your 1996 International 4700 LPX you will need to use a universal weld-on hitch plate. Unfortunately, there are no custom hitch plates available that will fit your truck. We have the following options. Buyers Products Fabricators Hitch Plate - 3/4" x 34-1/2" x 22-1/2" # 3371809027A Buyers Products Fabricators Hitch Plate - 5/8" x 34-1/2" x 15-1/2" # 3371809042 Buyers Products...
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  • How To Install Trailer Brake Controller and 7-Way Trailer Connector on International 4300
  • I have a few different options for you, an air controlled trailer brake controller like the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller part # HA100400C or an electric controlled trailer brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90195. If your local state laws require the brake lights to be illuminated when the engine (jake) brake is activated then you'll want to go with an air controlled trailer brake controller as this is the only option that will do...
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  • Difference Between Draw-Tite I Command And The Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN
  • Though we no longer carry or sell The Draw-Tite I-Command The Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Controller # TK63VR is just a updated stronger controller with more feautres. The Brake-EVN controller # TK63VR activates the trailer's brakes in proportion to deceleration. It features 3 boost levels, and will automatically level when mounted within 90-degrees in the vertical plane. The controller has an easy-to-read LED display that will show the controllers activity. It is designed for use with electric...
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  • Recommended Sidewinder Wedge Kit for a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch
  • The universal wedge included with 5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin w/ Sidewinder and Turret item # RP34FR may fit but it is better to use the specific wedge kit for each hitch to eliminate any play with the king pin. For your B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch item # BWRVK3600 you will want the Sidewinder Wedge Kit for B&W, Demco, and Husky Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches item # RP74FR.
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  • Brake Controller For A 2004 International 4300
  • Though The Curt Echo Under-Dash Wireless Brake Controller # C27JR will work with your 2004 International 4300. Before installing a brake controller you will have to find the 7 wire plug in the frame rail behind the cab which contains the wires for lights and signals. From there you will have to wire that into the wiring kit # ETBC7. You will have to cut off the 4-way on the ETBC7 and then use a circuit tester # PTW2992 so you can determine all the functions of the wires on your truck....
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  • Recommended Gooseneck Hitch for a 1996 International 810 Tractor
  • I have a solution for you but we don't have any custom fit options for a 1996 International 8100 tractor and the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch item # BWGNRK1111 is not going to work. It fits a truck frame that is 34-1/4" wide. The Buyers Products Gooseneck Hitch Plate item # 3373014981 is a universal fit product that can be welded on top of a structural steel bed or bolted to the truck frame. This 13-1/2" x 42" gooseneck hitch has a 2-5/16" hitch ball and two steel...
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  • Recommended Seat Covers for a 1982 International Harvester
  • For the bench seats in your 1982 International Harvester, I recommend taking a look at the Aries Automotive Seat Defender Bench Seat Protector part # AA3147B for black or part # AA3147G for gray. The seat covers measure 66" wide x 55-1/2" tall which is the closest fit seat cover we have for your bench seats. Unfortunately, we do not have a custom fit option for you so this will be your best option.
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  • Installing Brake Controller on a 2007 International 4400 Truck
  • Since there isn't an adapter to go from a semi 7-Way to an RV 7-Way the best solution is going to be to install a separate RV style 7-Way on your 2007 International 4400. You can use installation kit # ETBC7. You may be able to tap into the circuits on the existing 7-Way as long as the turn signals and brake lights are combined on the same circuit. If not then you will have to first install a 4-Way using # 119178KIT. If the circuits are combined on the existing semi 7-Way then all you...
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  • Base Dimensions of B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter
  • The base part # BWRVB3055 measures 18 inches wide by 18 inches long and is designed to mount in an opening that measures 20 inch by 20 inch. The B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # BWRVK3050 is what this is the base of and is intended specifically for use in trucks that have their gooseneck installation kit # BWGNRK1500. This gooseneck hitch has a square opening that accepts the square shank portion of the 5th wheel adapter.
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  • Recommendation For A Trailer Tarp That Is 8 foot x 30 foot
  • The biggest trailer tarp we have is the Erickson Industrial-Grade Truck/Trailer Tarp, Item # EM57051, that is 12 foot x 24 foot. One possibility is to add another trailer tarp like the Erickson Mesh Tarp and Truck Cover, Item # EM57058, and connect them in the middle by the rivets and/or with cords and straps. This Erickson mesh cover is 10 foot x 12 foot.
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  • Solution for Bolt-On Hitch Plate for 2001 International Trucks 4700
  • The best option we have for your 2001 International 4700 is going to be a weld-on hitch plate. Unfortunately there are no bolt on options available for your truck. Make sure to use an experienced welder for installation of the hitch plate. We have the following hitch plates available: Buyers Products Fabricators Hitch Plate - 5/8" x 34-1/2" x 22-1/2" # 3371809043 Buyers Products Fabricators Hitch Plate - 1/2" x 34-5/8" x 15-5/8" # 3371809040 Buyers Products Fabricators Hitch Plate -...
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  • Hitch Option For 2008 International 4400 Ambulance
  • While there isn't a custom fit trailer hitch for your 2008 International 4400 ambulance, there may be an option for you with a weld-on hitch. It just depends on the width of your frame, and one with the correct drop. - 7" Tall Brackets, 44" Wide Crosstube: Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver # 41990-07 - 16" Tall Brackets, 44" Wide Crosstube: Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver # 41990-16 I have added a link below to the install instructions...
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  • Heavy Duty Trailer Hitch For 1995 International 4700 Series Truck
  • The Super Titan 4000 Weld-On Trailer Hitch part # 38124 will fit your 1995 International 4700 Series truck if the frame is approximately 34-1/4" to 34-3/4" which is the standard width of a cab and chassis frame. It is a weld on application so you would need to weld it on yourself or have a professional welder weld it for you.
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  • Bolt On Heavy Duty Truck Hitch For 1995 International Truck 4700 Series
  • The Super Titan 4000 Weld-On Trailer Hitch part # 38124 is a weld on application and does not come in a bolt on version. All of our heavy duty truck hitches are weld-on but the Buyers Products Class 4 Service Body Long Hitch Receiver part # 3371801055 can be welded or bolted on. It does come with the hardware to bolt it on. The maximum gross trailer weight is 10,000 lbs.
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