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  • How To Increase Ground Clearance for Front Jacks on a 5th Wheel Trailer
  • In order to achieve more ground clearance for the landing gear legs on your 5th wheel trailer, the only real option you have is to raise the trailer. The reason for this is that the more you raise the nose, the more unlevel your trailer will be which will then cause sway issues. Therefore, you will need to raise the trailer that way you can obtain more clearance for your landing gear legs while also still staying level. In order to raise your trailer I have a few options for you but the...
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  • Front Mount Hitch for a 2014 Jayco Greyhawk Motorhome
  • The only available front mount trailer hitch option for a Jayco Greyhawk on a 2014 Ford E-450 Cutaway Chassis is the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 65053 which is a direct bolt-on fit.
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  • Is Drilling Required to Install CURT Trailer Hitch # C15445 on a 2011 Ford F-350 Cab and Chassis
  • To install the CURT Trailer Hitch, # C15445, on a 2011 Ford F-350 Cab and Chassis only model, you will need to drill two holes in the frame using a 9/16 inch drill bit. These holes are for the forward most attachment points on the vehicle. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. For this hitch, I recommend the etrailer Ball Mount Kit, # EBMK2416. It comes with a ball mount, interchangeable ball set, hitch pin with clip, and a carrying bag. If you need trailer wiring...
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  • What Is The Right Wiring Harness For My 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty?
  • I would recommend getting one on our site that is confirmed to fit just so you don't have any other complications. The Connector you're looking at # 30955 will not work for your truck, but I have one that will! The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way and 4-Pole Connectors # C55774 will work for your 2006 Ford F350. This will just connect to your existing wiring, SUPER easy to do.
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Turn Signals and Reverse Circuits on 2013 Ford F350
  • If the fuses aren't blown, there could be some corrosion in the trailer connector on the truck preventing the signal from getting through. If you can see green or white corrosion on the pins, there's a chance the corrosion has spread to the interior of the connector and damaging it. Try testing the wires feeding the connector itself to ensure that power is reaching the connector when the turn signals are activated, which would confirm or rule out the connector as being the problem. If power...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for a Isuzu Box Truck
  • Yes, the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 41990-16 is exactly what you are looking for as it has very tall side brackets which will be more than enough to get the receiver tube down under the rear bumper, adjustable width up to 44", and a class v 16,000 lb weight capacity. The side brackets can be further modified to sit directly under the bumper if you desire for a better overall look. Please note, there are no custom fit options for your vehicle which...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for RV with 2001 Ford F-53 Chassis
  • I may have a solution for you, however we do not currently offer any custom-fit trailer hitches for the 2001 Ford F-53 Chassis on your motorhome. Our available selection of trailer hitches designed for RVs and motorhomes are all Class III hitches. In order to upgrade, I recommend looking at a Universal Weld-On Heavy Duty Hitch like the Curt # 15901. This is a Class V trailer hitch that can fit frames from 18 inches up to almost 44 inches using the adjustable side brackets. This will offer...
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  • Hitch Crosstube That Can Be Fabricated to F-450 Dump Truck
  • Best option we have would be a service body cross tube part # 41990 like you mentioned and then having plates or fabricated like you mentioned.
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  • Spring Hanger and Axle Diameter Measurements for Installing Leaf Springs on Single Axle Trailer
  • In the attached diagram the A measurement is actually the distance from the center of the spring hangers for a single axle trailer. The spring eye to spring eye measurement for your leaf springs will be slightly different. The B measurement that you see is simply the distance between the center of the axle and trailer frame. I have attached another diagram from the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs # APS3 product page to help demonstrate this. If you have an axle with...
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  • Recommended Front Hitch Receiver for 2011 Four Winds Chateau on Ford E-450 Cutaway Chassis
  • For your 2011 Ford E-450 Cutaway RV frame the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 65053 is the correct front mounted hitch. This is a simple bolt on assembly that is estimated to take about 1-1/2 hours to complete. It does require trimming of an underbody panel in a couple of places which is part of that time estimate. I've attached the installation instructions and a video to assist. The # 65049 you asked from will not fit your motorhome.
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  • Sway Bar Recommendation for 2004 Fleetwood Southwind 36E
  • If you are trying to improve the ride quality of your 2004 Fleetwood Southwind 36E the best option we can offer would be a rear sway bar part number # RM-1139-148. This will make the biggest improvement. We currently do not have an air bag setup that I can recommend that would work well for you.
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  • Adding Reverse Lights on Boat Trailer to Maintain Reverse Lockout on Coupler
  • Let's work on getting some feeling back into your brain! I will break down the easiest solution for what you are wanting to do into two separate sections; your tow vehicle and the boat trailer. Starting on your tow vehicle, the easiest route to take is going to be to use a 4-Way to 5-Way adapter like the Tow Ready # 20036. This will plug right into the existing 4-Way to provide a 5-Way flat on the other end to match what you have on the trailer. The additional blue wire coming from the...
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  • Correct Underbed 5th Wheel Mount for a 2009 Ford F-350
  • The correct underbed fifth wheel mounting system for a 2009 Ford F-350 (Excluding Cab and Chassis Models) is the Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part # RP30073. This will then work with the Reese M5 Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30922. Please note, there are no underbed fifth wheel mounting systems for cab and chassis models.
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  • Available 7-Way/4-Pole Combination Vehicle-Side Trailer Sockets
  • We have all sorts of trailer connectors for both vehicles and trailers. For a 7-way blade-style vehicle socket we offer # 37185. This is a combination 4-pole and 7-way vehicle socket that has a 4-pole plug to connect to standard 4-pole wiring, or the plug can be cut off to allow hard-wired installation. You can refer to the linked article for help in how to wire the pigtail leads by function. For a socket without pigtail leads that uses screw terminals you can use part # HM48470. If your...
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  • What Trucks Does Timbren Helper Springs FRSD Fit
  • Timbren rear helper springs # TFRSD are designed to fit the following vehicles: 1999 - 2006 Ford F-350, 450, and 550 Cab and Chassis F-450 1988 - 1998 Ford F-450 and 550 Cab and Chassis F-450 1999 - 2006 Ford F-350, 450, and 550 Cab and Chassis F-550 1988 - 1998 Ford F-450 and 550 Cab and Chassis F-550 But no 2010 models. A cab and chassis model is what they make service and utility vehicles out of. You have probably seen them on lots with the cab and no truck bed. If you can tell me...
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  • Recommended Pro Series Square Jack With Drop Leg And Sidewind Crank
  • Yes. I recommend our Pro Series Square Jack - Drop Leg w/ Spring Return - Sidewind - 12-1/2" Lift - 10,000 lbs # PS1400960376. These jacks have a plunger pin in the front for easy adjustability. These are sturdy and durable jacks. This is a direct weld assembly. I've attached a review video of this jack for you. The Sidewind Crank Assembly for Pro Series Square Jacks - 13-1/2" Radius # PS1400920383 is sold separately and is a fit for this jack.
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  • Replacement Shear Spring Blocks for a 24' RV On a Ford E-350 Chassis
  • It sounds like you're looking for the Replacement #20 Rubber Shear Spring for MORryde Trailer and RV Suspension Systems # MR79UR. These replacement blocks will work with the LRE4000 Series suspension systems for trailers with axle ratings between 6,501 lbs and 7,500 lbs, and RS Series suspension systems for trailers with axle ratings between 12,001 lbs and 15,000 lbs.
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  • Will the SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer Work On 07 F-350 With Broken or Missing Overload
  • The SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer and Sway Control Kit part # SSA22 requires a top factory overload spring in order to work. If the spring is missing or broken then it cannot be used. Instead, the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs part # SSR-114-47 which is a fit for a 2007 Ford F-350 would be a better option.
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  • Recommended Steering Stabilizer For A 2006 Gulf Stream Conquest BT Cruiser Class C Motorhome
  • I called Roadmaster and confirmed that for a 2006 Gulf Stream Conquest BT Cruiser on a Ford E-450 Chassis the correct steering stabilizer and brackets would be the Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer w/ Custom Brackets # RM47MR.
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  • Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation for a Cab and Chassis Truck
  • The Curt Flat Plate Gooseneck # C65500 is a multi-fit application that can be used on a cab and chassis truck. Typically, the plate would be placed on top of the flat bed over the rear axle. The Universal Rail Kit, part # C61502 can be used to provide the under bed bracing. Holes would be drilled through the plate, through the bed and into the frame members and the rail kit. At least six 1/2 inch grade 5 bolts need to be used to fasten the plate to the rail kit. At this time there...
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