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  • Helper Springs for 2012 Forest River Georgetown RV
  • If your 2012 Forest River Georgetown was built on a Ford F-550 chassis the SumoSprings I recommend are Custom Helper Springs # SSR-118-54 for the rear axle and # SSF-111-54 for the front axle. These springs compress under loads to give you a smoother ride while also working to minimize the amount of back-and-forth movement you'll encounter. The springs will not require any type of drilling for the installation, and you will not have to perform maintenance on them; they simply replace your...
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  • Weight Distribution System for a 2002 Jayco Jayhawk
  • To stabilize your car trailer behind your Jayco Jayhawk I recommend the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control item # BLU36FR. This weight distribution system has built-in sway control that limits side-to-side movement of your trailer. It has a tongue weight range of 200 lbs - 600 lbs and a maximum capacity of 6,000 lbs. This will do a far better job of addressing stability when pulling a trailer than the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System item # TFRSD you were looking...
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  • Will Hopkins 7 Way Blade to 7 Way Round Adapter # 47595 Work with 2001 Ford F-350 and Camper
  • Based on the information you have provided, I see no reason why the Hopkins 7 Way Blade to 7 Way Round Adapter # 47595 would not work. Another option would be to remove the 7-way round pin connector from your camper and replacing it with the Hopkins Endurance 7-Way Trailer Connect # HM48500. The mounting bracket, hardware, and grease packet are included and I have provided a link to the installation instructions for this product as well. Regarding your question about a cover for your...
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  • Is Hydrastar EOH Brake Controller Compatible with 2011 Ford Integrated Brake Controller
  • Yes, the Hydrastar Actuators like the part # HBA16 are compatible with a factory integrated brake controller of a 2011 Ford F-350.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For A 2002 Ford E-450 Shuttle Van
  • For your 2002 Ford E450 Shuttle Van I recommend the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver - Weld On - Class V - 2" # 41990-16. This trailer hitch receiver has a 16" drop and is rated for 16000lbs GTW and 1600lbs TW. This universal-fit trailer hitch will need to be welded to the frame of your vehicle. If you're in need of a trailer connector then I recommend the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires # ETBC7....
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  • Will The Curt Class V 2 Inch Hitch # C15445 Fit A 2011 Ford F450 Cab And Chassis
  • The Curt Class V 2 Inch Hitch # C15445 is listed to fit a 2011 Ford F-450 Cab and Chassis with 34 inch wide frame. I am sending a link to the installation instructions of the Curt hitch. If you will be needing a pintle hook mount with a long shank I would recommend the Tow Ready Pintle Hook Mount # 63059. This mount will have a shank length of 11-3/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the shank. You will also need the pintle hook and ball combo that will bolt...
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  • Front Hitch Needed for a 2000 Ford E-450
  • The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 33055 that you referenced fits Ford Vans (up to an E-350), but since your Chateau is on a 2000 Ford E-450 you would need to go with the Draw-Tite # 65001. Installation instructions and a photo showing the mounting hole locations for the Curt option have been added for you to check out. I am doubtful that the Curt will fit but you can use the photo to check your vehicle for a fit.
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  • Universal Above-Bed 4-Bolt Installation Kit vs Under-Bed Mounting Kit in 2000 Ford F-350
  • It sounds like either the previous owner used a 4-bolt universal above-bed kit or you have an under-bed mounting system. If the holes are small, they might have housed above-bed rails. If so, these rails are compatible with Reese, Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Valley, and Huskey hitches that fit in above-bed base rails. If the holes are large and have pucks in them, then you have an under-bed mounting kit. With under-bed systems, you have to use a hitch that matches the installation...
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  • Is The etrailer RV Bumper Cargo Carrier Compatible With A 2004 Four Winds 5000 Class C Motorhome
  • Bumpers for most RV's will typically be 4" x 4", but there unfortunately isn't a guide to tell us what size bumper your 2004 Four Winds 5000 Class C motorhome. The 24x64 etrailer Cargo Carrier for RV Bumper # e83YR you were looking at is able to fit both 4" x 4" and 4-1/2" x 4" RV bumpers. You'll want to measure the bumper on your motorhome to confirm fitment. If you find it measures something else then let me know and I'll look for a compatible solution.
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  • Will the TireMinder A1AS TPMS for RVs Work With Nitrogen Filled Tires
  • Yes, the TireMinder A1AS TPMS for RVs like part # TM-A1A-6 which is what I recommend will work on nitrogen filled tires. I have attached a full list of our TireMinder systems below.
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  • Best Front Sway Bar for a 2006 Forest River Lexington 255DS
  • Yes, the Roadmaster Front Anti-Sway Bar for Motorhomes part # RM-1139-115 is a confirmed fit for the Ford F-450 Chassis with V10 Engine that your 2006 Forest River Lexington 255DS is on. This will actually replace the front sway bar that is currently on your motorhome with a much thicker option, 1-3/8" to be exact. It also offers a no-drill installation and is made in the USA. I have attached a review video and the install video you referenced.
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  • Installing A Taillight Converter Hardwire Kit
  • The first thing you will need to do is check for a loose ground wire as 95% of all wiring problems are attributed to faulty grounds. If the ground wire is still securely attached to a metal surface, you will then want to check for blown fuses. If the ground is secure and the taillight fuses are intact, then you can begin to test the converter box. Since you have already tested the wires leaving the converter box, you will want to begin testing the wires before the converter box using...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch And Wiring Harness For 2001 Ford E-450 Shuttle Bus
  • The trailer hitch I recommend for your E-450 shuttle bus is the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 13703. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. The hitch is adjustable for frames from 22 to 72 inches wide. If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch...
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  • Can 5th Wheel Hitch Rails be Installed on a 2009 Ford F-450 Cab and Chassis with a Flat Bed
  • Fifth wheel rails are not designed to be installed on a flat bed truck but there is a hitch made for this application. It is hitch # RP30054. It is a more expensive option though and it does require a custom installation. Basically a 1/2 inch thick steel plate will have to be welded to the truck frame and the hitch would then bolt through the flat bed to that plate. I have linked some instructions for you. Theoretically you could bolt rails to a steel plate as well but no where is this...
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver For Ambulance Built On A 2000 Ford F-350 Cab and Chassis Frame
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15445 is confirmed to fit the chassis of your 2000 Ford F-350 Chassis. You will want to confirm if the ambulance body will clear the height of the receiver. The top of the receiver will be 5-1/2" below the frame rail. As long as this clears any steps or rear bumpers on your ambulance you will be able to use this receiver.
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  • Does Storage Cover for Gooseneck Trailer Include the Coupler?
  • The Adco SFS AquaShed Cover for Gooseneck Horse Trailer - 24-1/2' Long # 290-46011 does not cover the gooseneck coupler completely. The cover will wrap around the top of the coupler, but the bottom of the coupler will be exposed. I've attached a photo to assist.
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  • Compatibility of Curt A16 C16120 Hitch with 5th Wheel with 14.5K GVWR
  • If the 5th wheel you're purchasing has a 14.5K GVWR, it means that the maximum allowable weight of the trailer cannot exceed 14,500 lbs. This is well below the 16,000 lb capacity of the Curt A16 # C16120 5th Wheel hitch, so you can use it with no worries. For a 20K capacity, use # C16140 There's really no 'rule of thumb', just be sure that the capacity of the hitch exceeds the GVWR of the 5th wheel. The # C16448-204 is a custom install bracket kit that requires some drilling into the...
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  • Can Aftermarket Brake Controller be Installed on 2012 Ford F-450 With Integrated Brake Controller?
  • Yes, you can install an aftermarket brake controller on your friend's 2012 F-450 cab and chassis that will simply plug in, although you are going to get an error code and to remove it you will need to go to a local Ford dealer and have it turned off. As for the brake controller itself, I strongly recommend the Prodigy P3 # 90195 along with Adapter # 3034-P. The Prodigy P3 is the most popular model we carry due to its effectiveness and ease of use. It will activate your trailer's brakes...
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  • Air Helper Spring Kit for 2013 and 2012 Ford F-550 Cab/Chassis Trucks
  • The highest capacity air helper spring kit offered for your 2012 and 2013 Ford F-550 Cab/Chassis trucks would be the Firestone Ride-Rite system, part # F2404 which provides 5600 lb of support. Neither Firestone nor Air Lift offer a higher rated system. The # F2404 rides on the outboard side of the frame member, so in order for it to fit correctly, you'll need at least 9-1/2 inches of clearance between the frame member and the sidewall of the rear tire in order to have the proper clearance.
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  • Is There a Trailer Hitch Rated Higher Than 3,500 lbs for a 2002 Minnie Winnie 30V?
  • You can upgrade to a beefier hitch on your 2002 Minnie Winnie with the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C13702, as long as the frame of your Winnie is 18 inches to 51 inches wide. It is a Class III-rated hitch with a maximum tongue weight of 500 lbs and max gross trailer weight of 5,000 lbs. And though the hitch is capable of pulling that much weight, that does not necessarily mean your motorhome can. You will need to check your owner's manual to figure out the amount of...
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