Expert Answers about Ram

• Differences Between The Reese M5 20k And 27k 5th Wheel Hitches
• There is a difference in the thickness of the material used to build the center sections for the Reese M5 # RP30918 and Reese M5 # RP37FR as well which as the additional bolt in the 27k.
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• Differences Between Demco Hijacker Atuoslide Part DM6107 and DM8550035
• The Demco # DM6107 only includes the hitch head and base assembly while the # DM8550035 is the entire hitch which also includes the side plates necessary to attach to industry standard bed rails such as those provided by the rail adapter for the puck system that you already have. Demco doesn't offer us those parts as replacements because the gear assembly is so critical to the operation of the hitch and if their replacement is not done correctly could have serious consequences. In other...
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• Better 5th Wheel Hitch Curt A16 or Curt E16
• I would by far recommend the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Item # C16520-16021 over the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Item # C16515-16021. While they both have identical towing capacities the A16 is the superior 5th wheel hitch because of the dual locking jaw. The jaw design of the A16 allows for 360 degree contact with the kingpin. This results in a much smoother ride without the jarring and chucking that comes with the E16's single slide bar locking mechanism. Both 5th Wheel Hitches...
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• Comparing Air Lift 1000 and Air Lift 1000HD for 2014 Ram 1500 with Weight Distribution System
• The Air Lift AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs will work in the exact manner you want; improving the ride and how your 2014 Ram 1500 handles when you are towing. These air springs will reduce the strain on your Ram's suspension and you will be able to readjust your weight distribution system; just note that you will want to inflate the springs before adjusting your weight distribution. In regards to the difference between the Air Lift AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs # AL60818...
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• Comparing 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kits for 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
• The custom installation kit # RP56001-53 is easier to install than kit # RP50066-58, though either kit will fit your Dodge Ram. Installation is easier because the longer rails allow the below bed brackets to be installed on the outside of the frame rails where they are easier to reach. The rails in kit # RP50066-58 are approximately 44" long. The rails for kit # RP56001-53 are 48" long. I have included installation instruction links for both kits for you to check out.
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• What is the Difference Between Twist-Link Snow Chains and Square-Link Snow Chains
• For your 2016 RAM 2500 with tires sized 275/70-18 you can use the Titan Chain # TC3229CAM with twisted links and ladder design. The Twist-Link Snow Tire Chains are better for snow purposes than ice. Square-Link Chains like part # TC3229S work better on ice than the twist-link chains. The Square-Links will work just as well in the snow too. Since they are both constructed of low-carbon steel, they will have about the same durability. If you are going to be using chains for a snow and...
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• Torklift Truck Camper Tie-Downs For My 2019 Ram 3500 4X4 Diesel
• Your 2019 Ram 3500 4X4 diesel with the 8' bed and factory running boards under the cab. You have two options, depending on your vehicle's options. If you have the 8' bed with a fixed board under your cab with factory installed hitch, you will need the following items. TorkLift Talon Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs - Aluminum - Front, part # TL94FR TorkLift Talon Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs - Aluminum - Rear, part # TL34FR If you have the 8' bed with a factory electric...
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• Comparing 2018 Ram 2500 Draw-Tite and EcoHitch Front Mount Hitches
• Both the Draw-Tite # 65063 and EcoHitch # 306-X7900 front mount trailer hitches are great options for your 2018 Ram 2500, but EcoHitch tends to be a bit overpriced (at least about 95% of the time) so unless there is a specific feature setting it apart that you absolutely HAVE to have (like the integrated recovery loops) then there really isn't a big benefit to their brand. They initially came out with the first concealed crosstubes for rear hitches which made the high price-point worth...
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• Comparing the B&W Companion and Demco Hijacker for a 2022 Ram 2500
• Lets dig into it and find out some answers for you: **B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K # BWRVK3670. *Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs # DM8550035. *Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs # DM6099. The Companion is going to be on the simpler side for install, all you need do is drop it into your pucks and lock it in....
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• Comparing Pace Edwards Switchblade And UltraGroove Tonneau Covers For a 2016 Ram 1500 56 Bed
• I understand your hesitation with choosing between the Pace Edwards Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover # 311-SWD77A01 and the Pace Edwards UltraGroove Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover # 311-KRD77A01. There are really a few highlights that I want to point out that will help in your decision. Switchblade Tonneau -Easiest to Remove and Reinstall -1 Year Warranty -Front Drain Tubes Only UltraGroove Tonneau -3 Year Warranty -Drain Tubes Front And Rear -T-Slots Allow For Crossbars -Cover...
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• Comparing SumoSprings And Timbrens For A 2018 Ram 1500
• I agree that the SumoSprings will offer a better ride than the Timbrens. Timbrens do offer a higher capacity and are recommended for vehicles that are under a constant load like a truck with a camper in the bed. The downside of the Timbrens is that it will affect the factory ride when you are not towing. They do not make constant contact with the axle and you will feel the hard rubber making contact when you go over bumps. Sumo springs also do not make constant contact with the axle,...
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• Choosing Between Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 or 7500 For 2018 Ram 2500 Towing 5th Wheel
• It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000 would be sufficient, as the pin weight of your 5th wheel is very unlikely to be more than 5000 lbs. When you're not towing, the 7500 series would make for harsher ride quality, so I'd go with the 5000. The 7500 series is better suited for folks that...
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• Comparing Front Mount Receiver Hitches That Fit a 2015 Ram 2500 4X4 For Carrying a Winch
• The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31015 does sit very far behind and below the factory bumper. When we installed it on a 2015 Ram 2500 like yours in our shop the hitch receiver pin sat 10" behind the leading front edge of the bumper. Since there are several different winches and mounts available and without knowing how the new bumper will change that 10" measurement it is hard to know exactly what will fit until the new bumper is installed. My biggest concern with this comes...
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• Why Can't the Curt SecureLatch be Used in the Rise Position
• I called Curt to get the answer to why the SecureLatch Pintle Mount, part # CU59FR, states that it's not to be used in the rise position. The answer is that it is not designed for or tested in this position. Without testing in that position, nothing can be guaranteed regarding specs or dependability. The closest pintle mount that we have that can be used in the drop or rise position is the Gen-Y Torsion Pintle Hook, part # 325-GH-1301. The only limiting factor with this one in comparison...
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• Using Surge or Electric Brakes with A Weight Distribution Hitch
• The main difference between weight distribution that are compatible with surge brakes and systems that are not is the design of the the spring bars. The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37100ET has straight spring bars that are designed to move back and forth in the frame clamps. These bars allow enough movement in the hitch to correctly activate a surge brake coupler. Typically, the chain and cam design weight distribution systems, like the Reese Strait-Line System # RP66084,...
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• Curt vs. Draw-Tite Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2021 Ram 1500
• I would be happy to answer that question for you. The main difference between the Curt Front Hitch Receiver item # C87FR and the Draw-Tite Front Hitch Receiver Item # 65081 is the difficulty in installation. The Curt is way easier to install. You have to remove the front air dam and splitter to install the Draw-Tite. They both have identical capacities with a 9,000 lbs line pull and a 500 lbs vertical load limit. Since the capacities are the same I recommend the Curt item # C87FR based...
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• Difference Between Pace Edwards Retractable Covers for 2019 Ram 3500 Short Bed
• Good question! There are some subtle differences between these Pace Edwards tonneau covers that fit your 2019 Ram 3500 with the 6-1/2' bed. The Switchblade Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover # 311-SWD7833 is the basic design. It's nicer than a lot of the other styles of covers but has the essentials when it comes to the Pace Edwards retractable covers. This comes with a 1-year warranty. The JackRabbit Retractable Hard Tonneau Cover # 311-M-JRD7833 is the next step up and has a matte black...
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• Best Engine Oil Cooler for 2015 Ram 1500 5.7 Liter
• Both the Derale # D15405 and # D15602 are great options for your 2015 Ram 1500. Since engine oil coolers are not vehicle specific, either cooler will work well for you. The # D15602 is a stacked-plate design which generally cools faster and more efficiently, which is why it's able to be so much smaller. In terms of efficiency, the stacked-plate design is the best at cooling the engine oil. This oil cooler measures 13 inches wide by 4-9/16 inches tall by 2 inches deep. Since it's smaller...
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• Difference Between SoftStart SSR54FR and SSRV3T For RV Air Conditioners
• I emailed my contact at SoftStart and inquired about the difference between the # SSR54FR and the SSRV3T. The products are exactly the same. The SSRV3T is simply SoftStart's internal part number which we refer to as part # SSR54FR.
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• Comparing Demco Hijacker and PullRite SuperGlide Auto Sliding 5th Wheel Hitches for a 2018 Ram 2500
• Even though the PullRite SuperGlide is a great product, the Demco Hijacker actually has more to offer at a lower price-point which makes it the better choice. The Hijacker utilizes a single-jaw and 3/4" steel locking bar for the most secure connection and can be adjusted between 15-1/4", 16-1/2", and 18" while the SuperGlide only uses the single-jaw and has one height setting of 18-1/2". Since each towing setup is different the Hijacker gives you more options to tow level without having...
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