You are correct, the custom towing mirrors for Ford trucks are hard to figure out. I put together a set of photos that show the 3 different styles of mirrors our custom towing mirrors will fit, and listed the part number you should use for each of those mirrors just below the photo, see link. I also provided a link to each of those parts for you.
If the mirrors on your 1997 F-350 are different than these 3 mirrors you will need to use a set of Universal towing mirrors, see link. I have... view full answer...
I contacted the hitch manufacturer directly and confirmed that the best hitch available for your 1997 Ford F-250 HD 4WD is the Draw-Tite # 41004. You might also consider an accessory like the Draw-Tite QSP # 63080 to protect your receiver tube and reduce rattle while in use. view full answer...
I have a solution for you, but the Curt Q legs # C16904 that you're looking at are only going to come in one size and the Curt Q head when attached to any of the available legs is always going to sit between 13-17" tall. With that being said, the best solution to tow a 5th wheel trailer with a flatbed truck is going to be using the Reese Low-Profile Hitch # RP30054, which is adjustable between 9-1/2" and 12-1/2" tall and will provide you with a way to compensate for the added height of... view full answer...
That's a good question and you do want the higher-rated Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System with Sway Control # C17501 which is rated for total tongue weights between 1,000 lbs and 1,500 lbs.
The reason is the ideal system is one in which your total tongue weight - which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle - falls somewhere in the middle of the weight distribution system's tongue weight... view full answer...
For the 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty, you would need Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate with Open Design, # VG-100. This is the same design, the 100 series, as # VG-97-100, except that it will fit your truck.
The VG-97-100 is a fit for Super Duty models but not Heavy Duty models. view full answer...
For your 1997 Ford F-250 HD we have the custom fit Happijac Camper Tie Downs part # LC182910-182971 as a confirmed fit that would work great.
Then for turnbuckles you could use the part # LC182898. view full answer...
I cannot say I am familiar with the 5th wheel hitch you are referencing but judging by the mounting feet, this hitch used a custom underbed mounting kit that I am sure is no longer available. Therefore, no we do not have a way to make this hitch fit your 1997 Ford F-350. Instead, I recommend the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30051 if you have a short bed or the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30047 if you have a long bed. In order to install either hitch you can then use... view full answer...
If you have a 5th wheel hitch that installs in industry-standard above-bed base rails then you can use Reese Universal Base Rail Kit # RP30035 in your 1997 Ford F-250 long bed pickup.
If you have a hitch that mounts like the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Slider # BWRVK3370 that is meant to install in an under-bed rail kit (with four pucks in the bed) then you cannot install this hitch in your truck because no under-bed rail kit is offered for your 1997 F-250.
You can see all suitable install... view full answer...
For the front stake pockets of your 1997 Ford F-250 I recommend the CargoSmart Stake Pocket Tie-Down Anchors # 348821. These have a more universal-fit design than the ProGrip Retractable Tie-Down Anchors # 317-850760 you purchased so they'll work, but they do have a much lower capacity at 200lbs (safe working load limit) and 600lbs (break strength). view full answer...
As long as your 1997 Ford F-350 is not a step side, does not have a double wall bed, and is not a dually then the Brophy tie downs, # HSSF, will fit. The tie downs do not have an official capacity because they are rated for whatever the truck bed can handle. Consult your owners manual to determine the capacity.
I also recommend adding the hardware package # TDHP to secure the camper to the tie downs. view full answer...
I have a tow mirror solution for you truck, but the square style of mirrors you have are not compatible with any of the custom fit mirrors we offer.
You would want to go with a fender mounted tow mirror like the part # WM6600 which is telescoping. view full answer...
The Hopkins Agility Brake Controller and Ford Adapter # HM47294 and # HM47715 comes with an adapter harness that will simply plug into the the port under the dash of your 1997 Ford F350 and then into the back of the brake controller and be ready to go.
I attached an FAQ on brake controllers for you to check out also. view full answer...
Since you've already tested the trailer connector on your truck and the trailer also has issues when connected to another tow vehicle it sounds like the problem is likely with the trailer's wiring.
Check the trailer's wiring for any damaged points. You'll also want to make sure the trailer connector is clean, both on the pins and the back where the wiring is connected to it. The issue could be that the connector is wired incorrectly. I've attached a diagram showing the standard wiring.... view full answer...
The Westin Signature Series Round Nerf Bars 25-0620 have been discontinued (we did carry them) but we do have some other options if you're looking for nerf bars to fit the 1997 Ford F-250/F-350 you input into the fitguide. These are based off of different cab sizes so you'll need to choose from the following:
Regular Cab
- Westin E-Series Round Nerf Bars # 23-0530
SuperCab
- Westin Signature Series Round Nerf Bars # 25-0625
Crew Cab
- Carr Custom-Fit Side Steps # CARR102521 (there... view full answer...
For a 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty, we have some custom fit towing mirrors. I included a link to them for you. make sure to look at the images on the product pages below the descriptions. The pictures show what factory mirrors the towing mirrors will fit on.
If none of those images match your mirrors then you can go with a universal mirror. The most popular universal mirror is # 7070. As long as there is a lip between the mirror housing and the glass on the factory mirror you can use these. view full answer...
Since the only difference between the B and W Hitches # BWHDRH25122 and # BWHDRH25198 is the style of bumper they fit with the bolt pattern is the exact same. Only difference is the height difference relative to the hitch opening and where it mounts to truck frame. view full answer...
The Brophy Stake Pocket Mounted Camper Tie Downs # TDSF includes the following hardware:
8- 5/16 x 1 1/4 sheet metal screw
4- 5/16 flat washer
4- 5/16 hex nut
4- 5/16 x 1 hex head bolt
To complete your setup you'll also need some turnbuckles, like the Brophy Basic Turnbuckles w/ Hardware for Camper Tie-Downs # TDHP. view full answer...
The Pollak Bracket for Single-Pole Trailer Wiring Socket # PK11771 is only a fit for certain Pollak sockets and is not designed specifically to fit any year, make or model of truck.
What I recommend is the Hopkins Universal Mounting Bracket for 7-Way and 6-Way Trailer Connectors # HM48625 which is going to be a fit for 7-way and 6-ways connectors.
I have added a link to a video review of the Hopkins for you to check out. view full answer...
It sure will!
The Curt 3-Piece Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15511 you were looking at is designed to fit both a 34" wide and 37-1/2" wide frame on your 1997 Ford F-250/350.
This is possible by flipping the side plates with the tabs facing out for the wider frame, or inward for the narrower frame.
I included a link to the written instructions of the # C15511 for you to take a look at. view full answer...
Our highest rated and most popular front hitch for your 1997 Ford F-350 4WD is the Curt # 31310 which would work great with an E-bike carrier like the Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202 or a motorcycle carrier like the Ultra Fab # UF48-979033. Both of these carriers are very easy to use and are lighter weight with ramps that pull out for easier loading and unloading. view full answer...
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