Expert Answers about Isuzu Tow Hooks

• Can I Reinstall the Tow Hooks After Installing the Curt Front Hitch on a 2021 Ram 1500?
• I would be happy to clarify that for you! Curt's official stance on the tow hooks is they need to be removed to install their Front Mount Trailer Hitch item # C87FR on your 2021 Ram 1500. We had a customer send in the picture, that you saw, with the tow hooks reinstalled so it is possible but we have no idea how he did it or if this affects the weight capacity. Reinstalling the tow hooks goes against the manufacturer's instructions though so the etrailer answer is no you can not. Please...
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• Why Do Tow Hooks Need To Be Removed In Order To Install A Front-Mounted Trailer Hitch
• Hey Bob, Front mounted hitches, like the Curt # C87FR are going to mount in the same location on the frame rail as the tow hooks so they'll need to be removed in order to install the trailer hitch.
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• Do Tow Hooks of 2018 Chevy Colorado Have to Remove to Install Aries Bull Bar
• Hey Jerry, the install of the Aries Bull Bar part # AAB35-4015 do require you to permanently remove the tow hooks to install. It looks like the similar Westin Ultimate Bull Bar part # 32-3645 does allow you to keep them though.
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• Does 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 Blue Ox Base Plate Kit Replace Front Tow Hooks
• Hey Jimmy, thanks for reaching out! Yes, the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1674 will replace the front tow hooks on your 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500. You'll have to trim your front fascia a little and drill through the frame some but that's pretty standard on base plate kits. Attached is an installation video and a photo of the finished install for your reference!
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• How to Prevent Breakaway Battery From Draining Winch Battery Power
• If I'm understanding you correctly the starter solenoid # PK5231201 is not the solution to your problem. Based on what you have described, it sounds like both the breakaway battery and winch battery are hooked to the 12V power coming from your 7-way. This is what I would expect to see, and would allow for a maintenance charge on both when hooked up to the tow vehicle. However, with the winch battery and breakaway battery on the same circuit you see the breakaway battery constantly charging...
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• Base Plate and Parts Needed To Tow a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee With Roadmaster StowMaster Tow Bar
• Since you have the StowMaster Tow Bar # RM-501 you will need the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate # RM-521440-4 for your 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Since you do not have the vehicle side brackets you will also need the Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Brackets # RM-222 to make everything connect. Depending on what all parts you already have we do also have the Wiring Kit # RM-15267 to wire in your tail lights to function off the motorhome and the Braking System # HM39524. If you...
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• Troubleshooting Lighting Issues With A 2018 Jeep Wrangler And Blue Ox Patriot Braking System
• Hey Jeff, The Blue Ox Patriot Portable Flat Tow Brake System # BLU37TR doesn't tie into any lighting functions so the only reason it would affect lighting would be if it was pressing the brake pedal and the vehicle hasn't gone to "sleep" yet, causing the signal from the brake pedal to try and override the signal from the motorhome. What exactly has it been doing and is it only within the first 30ish minutes of towing or is this happening after longer periods of time? Is your Wrangler a...
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• Trailer Brakes Make Buzzing Sound when 7-Way is Hooked up to Tow Vehicle
• Sometimes you can hear a slight buzzing sound when you hook up your 7-Way but not always. This may be the case in your situation. Typically when people hear the buzzing noise is when the brakes are engaged. If you are not applying the brake pedal in your tow vehicle but your trailer brakes are engaged then you most likely crossed the 12V power wire with the Brake Controller wire, or they are touching in the Junction Box # 38656. This will immediately apply your brakes to full force. If,...
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• Safety Chain S-Hook that Can be Used with Curt Hitch # C15312
• Hey Greg, as someone who's towed quite a bit and had to deal with safety chains I know exactly what you are talking about. The hooks just don't quite fit and it feels like trying to fit a circle into a square. The Curt S-Hook part # C81830 should work for you as it has an opening that is 3/4 of an inch and was designed for heavier duty hitches like what you have.
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• What Tow Bars Can be Used with Crossbar Style Roadmaster Base Plate Kit
• I attached a link on this page that has all of the tow bars we carry that can be used with the Roadmaster tow bar part # 521233-1. I really like the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain part # RM-522 which is the easiest to use and very high quality. To use it with the mentioned base plate kit you would also need the crossbar kit part # 910021-00.
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• Crossbar-Style Base Plate And Flat Tow Wiring For A 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
• Hey Brent I can definitely help with that. For your 2017 Volkswagen Jetta you will need the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521238-4. This will go with the crossbar and Flacon tow bar that you already have. For a wiring kit I recommend the Roadmaster Diode Kit # RM-15267. This is a complete wiring kit so you will get everything you need to wire the Jetta, as well as all of the components needed to connect to the 7-way plug on your coach. If you are planning on using a supplemental...
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• Ball Mount w/ 6 1/2 Inch Drop and Tri Ball Hitch Solid Shank with Pintle Hook
• I recommend the Gen-Y Rebel Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers for 2" Hitch - 6.5" Drop/5" Rise item # GY72FR. This has a 5,000 lbs gross towing weight and a 500 lbs tongue weight. I also recommend the Buyers Products Tri-Ball Hitch Solid Shank with Pintle Hook And Chrome Balls item # 3371802279. The hitch comes with three chrome balls attached to a solid shank, as well as a cast steel pintle hook. The hitch features a corrosion-resistant black powder coated finish.
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• Recommended Base Plate and Flat Towing Setup for a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
• I recommend using the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-521238-5 instead of a crossbar style base plate so you don't have to use the adapter # 910021-00 with your Falcon tow bars # RM-522. If you wanted the cross-bar style anyways, you can use the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521238-4. For the rest of the setup, you're also going to need a braking system # BLU37TR with the 12 volt outlet kit # RM-9332 as well as a wiring harness # RM-15267.
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• Ways to Make Coupling-Uncoupling Gooseneck Trailer Easier
• We do have a few things that might work out for your uncle. The first thing is the Wire Stick # C5G-STICK which is used for (and comes with) the Convert-A-Ball Multi-Cushioned Gooseneck Trailer Coupler # CG. This is basically just an extension that can be used to lock and unlock the coupler but you have to have a handle that faces up to use this. Another option which is to use a Gen-Y coupler in place of the current coupler that he is using. If he only tows one gooseneck trailer then...
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• Front Hitch For 2011-2016 Ford F-250 That Does Not Extend Past Front of Truck
• While we have an option for you, from the photos I've seen, the EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH59FR looks to extend ever so slightly past the tow hooks. So what I recommend instead for your F-250 is a front hitch from Draw-Tite: - Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65049 I have added a photo for you below of the Draw-Tite # 65049 installed on an F-250 so you can see that it does not protrude past the front of the truck whatsoever. Since you mentioned...
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• Recommended Bypass Switch for a 2011 GMC Yukon XL Denali
• You should completely load your trailer and Denali up first before you run your air ride. This way it levels out under the load you'll be traveling with. The Blue Ox Fuse ByPass Switch for Towed Vehicles item # BX88272 you were looking at is the correct switch for your 2011 GMC Yukon XL Denali.
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• Parts Needed & Easiest to Set up For Flat Towing 2015 GMC Canyon
• Hi Mahana, We can get you set up to flat tow your 2015 GMC Canyon, and I'll make a list of all the parts you need, focusing on the simplest to use. Here is what you'll need: - Base Plate Kit: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523182-5 - Tow Bar: Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-676 - Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit # RM-152 - Roadmaster Battery Disconnect - GAS Engine # RM-766 OR - Roadmaster Battery Disconnect - DIESEL...
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• Parts Needed For Flat Towing A 2019 GMC Acadia Limited
• Yes, both the 2wd and 4wd of the 2019 Acadia can be flat towed according to GMC. Here is what I recommend: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-523189-5 Roadmaster BlackHawk 2 All-Terrain Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-422 RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643 Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System # SM99251 Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 As with any flat tow setup we recommend...
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• Front Hitch For A 2019 Ram 1500
• Hello Charles. Thanks for reaching out. We do indeed carry a front hitch for the 2019 Ram 1500, the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch # C87FR. It will be a no-drill install, but the front bumper will need to be full removed temporarily. The OEM tow hooks, if present, will be permanently removed. Please note that this front hitch is not compatible with Rebel or Diesel engine models.
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• How to Connect Trailer Safety Chain Hooks to Ford F-150 Factory Safety Chain Loops
• The best solution for your Ford F-150 is to get two of the Durabilt Hammerlock Coupling Link for 1/2" Chain # DU96MR. This style of link is a little difficult to install but it's very secure and is designed specifically for the size of chain your trailer is equipped with. That 1" x 2" safety chain connection for your Ford OEM hitch has been a problem for Safety Chain Links like the part # TCTSCG70-842-06x1 you're looking at, but with the coupling link I referenced you'll be able to easily...
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