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  • Should Hopkins Impulse 47235 Light Up When Stepping on Brakes without Trailer Connected
  • I spoke with my contact at Hopkins regarding your newly installed Impulse model 47235 brake controller and he said that on this particular unit there won't be any lights when stepping on the brake controller if you're not hooked up to a trailer. He did mention, like you did, that on previous generation controllers there would be a light or number displayed when applying the brakes whether connected to a trailer nor not but that is not the case with the Impulse. It sounds like the brake...
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  • Are Any Bumper Modifications Needed to Install Curt Hitch # C15324 on 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV?
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2" # C15324 will not require any trimming or cutting to install. The installation is not difficult for this hitch and the bumper already is shaped in the hitch location. The only thing you need to do is lower and remove the spare tire and then reinstall after installation. I've attached the installation details to assist.
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  • Can I Carry Two 66 LB Ebikes On A Thule EasyFold XT
  • I do not think you will have a problem carrying your 66 lb ebikes on the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount, part # TH903202, provided you follow this piece of advice. Now this advice is not from me, but from ebike manufacturers speaking about the best way to transport their bikes on your vehicle. You should always remove your batteries from your bike when transporting them on a bike rack. If you follow that advice you will not have to...
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  • Vehicle Fits for Curt Class V Hitch C15324
  • Curt Class V hitch # C15324 is designed to install on your 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT without any trimming so it should fit snug to the frame without the bumper getting in the way. The written instructions, which are linked for you, make no mention of the need to do any mods for the hitch to fit. It is possible that the bumper cover on your 2003 Escalade EXT may be shifted slightly from its original position. Plastic materials like bumper covers can change shape slightly from years of...
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  • Can Rain Get Into the Ventline Powered Vanair Trailer Roof Vent # VP-543SP
  • It is not likely but possible for rain to get into the vent when it is open. The outer lid overlaps the lower housing so water would have to come in sideways (if parked level) for it to get in. Also if the trailer is parked on an incline, the angle required to enter in the vent would not be as severe so you just have to plan accordingly. For installation we recommend using install kit # 344270KITW.
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  • Installing a Curt C11196 on a 2013 Cadillac CTS Coupe
  • To get the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11196 installed on your 2013 Cadillac CTS, you may need to enlarge an access hole on both sides of the frame to get the spacers to fit. This does happen some times due to variances in the manufacturing processes. Typically a rotary tool or drill can be used to accomplish this. We do not have an install video for this application as of yet, but I did include a hitch installation we did on a 2013 Subaru that shows an easy way to expand an access hole. If you...
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  • Fit Dial Setting for Installing Thule Gateway Pro Trunk Mount Rack on a 2014 Cadillac ATS
  • According to Thule you will want to set the Fit Dial to 7 when installing the Thule Gateway Pro 2 Bike Rack # TH88VR on your 2014 Cadillac ATS.
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  • Will the Advent Air Replacement RV Air Conditioner Work with a Ducted System
  • The Advent Air Replacement RV Air Conditioner part # ACM150B is just an overhead unit, it can be used with either a non-ducted or ducted setup. This is determined by the distribution box installed which attaches to the bottom of the unit, inside the trailer. The Air Distribution Box w/ Wall-Mounted Thermostat for Advent Air RV Air Conditioners part # ACRG15 is compatible with a ducted system and works with the Advent Air Replacement RV Air Conditioner.
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  • Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver Hardware
  • Yes, the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e62AR comes with all the necessary hardware to install to your 2018 Cadillac XT5.
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  • Installing 7-way Trailer Connector and Brake Controller on 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood
  • We do indeed have an adapter that will convert a 4 or a 5-pole connector to a 7-way, part # 37185. However, your travel trailer will likely have electric brakes, and to actuate them you'll need to install a brake controller like the Tekonsha Primus, part # TK90160. To install the controller, we offer an installation kit, part # ETBC7. The kit incudes everything needed to install a controller, including the 37185 adapter I mentioned above. I'll link you to the instructions for the install...
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  • How To Install A Curt Hitch and A Brake Controller On A 2010 Cadillac SRX
  • The Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, # C13002, is the hitch for your 2010 Cadillac SRX. It is a 2 inch hitch with a weight carrying capacity of 5,000 lbs. and a tongue weight capacity of 500 lbs. For towing you will also need the Curt Ball Mounts, # C45010, the Pin and Clip, # PC3. The hitch ball will be either the Tow Ready 2 Inch Hitch Ball, # 19247, or the Tow Ready 1-7/8 Inch Hitch Ball, # 19260. You will need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 56096, to give you a 4-pole...
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  • Where Is The Port To Install The Prodigy P2 And 3016 Pigtail On A 2016 Cadillac Escalade
  • From the picture you provided, I can say that you are almost there. The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3016. I included a picture for you to check out, but it's actually the port directly above the white one with the blue housing on the left hand side. It looks like it will be a snug fit, but wont cause any issues. I included an install video for you to check out, but it is on a Silverado and it didn't have that blue and white plug, but should still help.
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  • Can My Air Bags Go Off While Installing A Hitch On My 2020 XT4 Cadillac.
  • No you do not need to worry about the airbags going off on your 2020 Cadillac XT4 while installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C39FR. Frontal air bags are generally designed to deploy in "moderate to severe" frontal or near-frontal crashes, which are defined as crashes that are equivalent to hitting a solid, fixed barrier at 5 to 15 mph or higher. Or hitting a parked car around 15 to 25 mph or higher. If you do want to be totally sure there will be...
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  • Removing the Rear Fascia of 2019 Cadillac XT4 to Install Curt Hitch # C39FR
  • For your 2019 Cadillac XT4 the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C39FR is the correct fit. The installation details state the following for removing the fascia: a. Open the lift gate. b. Remove the plastic cover next to the tail light (each side) by pulling upward to release the clips. c. Using a T20 torx remove the screws connecting the fascia to the vehicle (each side). d. Remove the wheel well trim using plastic fascia removal tools. Carefully pull the trim...
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  • 2017 Cadillac XT5 Installation Video For etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e62AR
  • I have exactly what you are looking for. I have attached a video of a etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e62AR on a 2017 Cadillac XT5.
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  • Weight Distribution Installation on a Cadillac Escalade EXT with Auto Leveling Suspension
  • When installing a weight distribution system on a vehicle with self leveling suspension such as your 2008 Cadillac Escalade you will want to hook the trailer up to the vehicle first and let the suspension level itself out before you do the initial setup. This way the WD system will be set up properly for how the vehicle will be when the vehicle is being used.
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  • Tips for Loosening Exhaust Hangers to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2016 Cadillac ATS
  • Some spray lubricant and a pry bar are almost always needed to pull the rubber piece off of the exhaust hanger. As far as which one to pry off I would say which ever one is easiest for you to get to on your 2016 Cadillac ATS. I have included a link to the installation instructions for Curt trailer hitch # C11311 for you. The recommended ball mount for this hitch is # 3594. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 or for a 2 inch use # 19258. And for trailer wiring I recommend # C56180. If you...
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  • Is Drilling Required to Install Curt Trailer Hitch on 2019 Cadillac XT4
  • The Curt trailer hitch for your 2019 Cadillac XT4, part # C39FR, actually installs on the same existing studs and with the same hardware that the factory bumper beam uses. During the installation the bumper beam is removed and the hitch fits over the studs. Then you reinstall the bumper beam over the hitch and fasten them both with the same M10 nuts that you would have removed to take off the bumper beam. So, there are no holes to drill into the Cadillac's frame. The install details...
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  • Nut Size Recommendation for Making Brake Controller Connection Under Hood of 2009 Cadillac Escalade
  • You will need a M6 x 1.0 nut like part # 185916 and a M8 x 1.25 nut # 185917.
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  • Red Arc Brake Controller For A 2007 Cadillac Escalade
  • If your 2007 Cadillac Escalade has a factory 7 pole plug, the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional Item # RED44FR can be wire directly into the factory wiring located under the dash, just to the left of the steering column. The wiring may be taped up to other wiring. The wiring you are looking for will be 4 wires with taped ends. Red, Black, White, Light Blue with a White stripe. Determine where you want to mount the brake controller knob on the dash....
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