Expert Answers about Ram

• Recommended Gooseneck Hitch for 2017 Ram 2500 with 6-Foot Bed and Without Factory Rail Kit
• We do have several gooseneck hitch options for your 2017 Ram 2500 with 6-foot bed and without the factory rail kit that you can see on the linked page. All of these hitches from B&W, Curt and Draw-Tite include the 2-5/16-inch hitch ball and all offer no-drill installation. I would go for either the B&W or the Curt since both offer the higher 30K weight capacity than the Draw-Tite # 9467. Between the Curt and the B&W if cost is not the primary consideration go for the B&W. Their hitches,...
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• Recommendation Between the CIPA and K-Source Custom Towing Mirrors for a 2020 Ram 1500
• Between the CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors # CIP98MR and the K-Source Snap & Zap Custom Towing Mirrors # KS80730 for your 2020 Ram 1500, I prefer the K-Source Snap & Zap Custom Towing Mirrors # KS80730. The reason I prefer the K-Source Snap & Zap Custom Towing Mirrors # KS80730 is because they just snap onto your mirrors with no additional hardware that that could get lost. They also feature cut-outs that allow for features your mirror may have (like turn signals) to still function.
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• Go Power Lithium Battery Amp Hour Comparisons
• Using a 250ah battery like the Go Power Lithium RV Battery - Deep Cycle - LiFePO4 - Group 4D - 12V - 250 Amp Hour Item # 34282740 is a better option than two 100ah batteries or one 200ah battery. The parallel 100ah batteries will provide the same power as the 200ah battery and will most likely take up extra space and weigh more together and when adding more connections points you run a higher risk of connection issues. There would be a slight efficiency advantage to the single 200ah battery...
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• Replacement Key and Lock Number N183 for Thule Rack
• We have all sorts of Thule replacement/repair parts including lock cores, and we do have the correct parts for both locks and keys for their lock number N183. For a KEY for lock N183 you will use part # THKEYN183. For a LOCK core you can use part # THLOCKN183. To replace an existing lock core it must be unlocked and you will also need Thule's Universal Change Key for Thule Locks # 853-1251 to remove the old core and to install the new one.
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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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• Comparing Thule SUP Taxi Stand-Up Paddleboard Carriers 810001 and 810XT
• The Thule SUP Taxi XT Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier part # TH810001 indeed replaced the TH810XT. The changes were very minor, the main one aside from aesthetics is the longer strap (53" vs. 74"). They also changed the way the strap is secured into the opposite end of the carrier to make things a bit easier. They both have the same speed-link mounting system and one-key locks.
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• Comparison Of Gooseneck Hitches For 2012 Ram 2500 With 6 Ft Bed
• I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite about the Hide-A-Goose hitches you asked about. Part # 9464-35 is actually rated higher in Towing capacity at 30,000 lbs than the # 9464-57. The head on the 9464-57 is rated at 30,000 lbs but the lower capacity is due to the construction of the installation rails included. My contact said the 9464-35 is constructed of stronger steel. The B and W Gooseneck, part # BWGNRK1313 is a great hitch as well. One note about the B and W is the shank on the ball...
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• Which Timbren SES Do I Need for a 2017 Ram 2500
• The difference between the Timbren # TDR2500D and the # TDRTT3500E is that the TDRTT3500E are designed for commercial service trucks which will have a more beefy suspension system already and a slightly different frame. The TDR2500D is designed for the passenger vehicles like your 2017 Ram 2500, so this would be the Timbren SES you're looking for. Whether or not you have the off-road package on your 2017 Ram 2500 won't have any effect on which Timbren system you're using, so there's nothing...
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• Comparing Rear Anti-Sway Bar with Air Bag Kit for a 2018 Ram 1500
• Installing the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1129-135 on your 2018 Ram 1500 will help with sway while an air bag kit like the Firestone # F2595 will not only help with that sway, but it will also help with rear sag. If you're leaning towards something that is maintenance free and helps with the sway then go with the anti-sway bar. For something that offers more control and will help with rear sag then definitely go with an air bag kit. Let me know what you're looking to get out of...
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• Comparing Tekonsha P2 # 90885 and P3 # 90195 Trailer Brake Controllers
• You win on this one either way! Both the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 and P3 # 90195 versions are superb proportional brake controllers that are among the highest-rated of all such items we sell. Both offer compatibility with either electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes, both allow a 360-degree vertical plane operating range and both provide proportional braking to minimize wear and tear on your vehicle and trailer brakes. The main difference between them is the display, which for...
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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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• Availability of Trailer Wheel by Dexstar AM20514
• Yes, the trailer wheel part # AM20514 is available and ready to order.
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• Using Sidewinder 5th Wheel Pin Box on 2004 Forest River Trailer Towed with Short Bed Truck
• A Sidewinder replacement pin box is the best solution for the turning clearance issues that arise when using a short-bed truck to pull a 5th wheel trailer. Sidewinders move the truck/trailer pivot point back toward the trailer by 22-inches, far more than any sliding hitch can. You can still use your sliding hitch with a Sidewinder but it can never be used in its rearward position; it must always remain locked in its forward position. There are two basic types of Sidewinder as you noted,...
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• Pullrite Superglide Vs Demco Hijacker Auto Slide 5th Wheel Hitch for 2020 Ram 2500
• You are correct, to install either the Hijacker or the Superglide, you will need to use a rail adapter, like # DM6099. This will add approximately 2 inches of height to your 5th wheel hitch. The 18K Demco Hijacker # DM8550034 offers a height adjustment of 15-1/4 to 18 inches (17-1/4 to 20 inches with adapter), whereas the Superglide is fixed at 18-1/2 inches (20-1/2 inches with adapter). With trucks getting taller and taller these days, you'll be glad you have the height adjustabilty to...
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• What Is the Difference Between the Reese Goose Box RP94623 and RP94720
• The Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter part # RP85FR is just simply the updated version of the Reese Goose Box 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Air Ride Coupler Adapter part RP94623. The new updated version features an improved airbag design that does not require there to be any pressure in the system to operate, a new schrader valve design to prevent leaks, and a sleeker look overall. The locking cable also has a bit more tension than the previous version which are all...
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• Difference Between Putco Fender Trim for 2019 Ram 1500 Classic
• Good question, and the difference between the two fender trims for your 2019 Ram 1500 Classic are what they specifically fit. The Putco Stainless Steel Fender Trim for Dodge Ram - Full # P97190 will fit all models unless they have the factory add-on fender flares. The now-discontinued Putco Stainless Steel Fender Trim for Dodge Ram - Full P97191 was designed to fit Sport models. I have added a link to the instructions for you to take a look at as well.
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• How to Determine What Sidewinder Will Fit 5th Wheel Trailer
• Since that's the only number you can find then we can still get you the right Sidewinder, but you'll need to do some measuring to be sure you get the right one. Reason is, I reached out to Lippert to try and identify what pin box you have, and they said they weren't familiar with that number and had not seen something like that so it wasn't the pin box or chassis serial number. I have added a link to a help article called "Measuring to Determine the Correct Replacement Pin Box for a 5th-Wheel...
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• Demco Hijacker vs. Pullrite SuperGlide for 2019 Ram 3500
• Easily the better option between the Demco Hijacker and Pullrite SuperGlide for your 2019 Ram 3500 is the Hijacker, which is what I would go with and highly recommend you do as well. The reasons are pretty straightforward, and starts with the elite jaw system of the Hijacker. It is a single-piece jaw that wraps totally around the king pin, and the connection is enhanced by a 3/4" solid steel bar that locks into place once the jaw is closed. This reinforced jaw system is what will give...
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• What is the Difference Between the F2598 and F2580 Firestone Air Bag Kits for 2014 Ram 2500
• The Firestone Ride-Rite, part F2580, you've seen only fits the 4-wheel drive model of your 2014 Ram 2500 so it technically fits your truck. With that being said it has been discontinued because the kit we now carry, part # F2598, fits both the 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive trucks. So the # F2598 will also fit your truck.
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• Comparing SumoSprings And Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement For 2021 Ram 2500
• Since you mentioned your 2021 Ram 2500 Big Horn Short bed having a payload capacity of 3383 I recommend going with the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs - 2 Piece - Rear Axle # SS27GR as they have a load leveling capacity of 5000lbs to support your rear suspension when towing your 12300lb 5th wheel trailer. The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement # TDR2500D are also confirmed to fit your truck, but due to their 8600lb load leveling capacity will be quite a bit stiffer and will affect...
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