The Brophy Camper Tie Downs # HSSF that you referenced do not carry a specific weight or torque capacity since this really is a consideration for the truck that is hosting the slide-in camper. The turnbuckle hardware included in this kit should be hand-tightened as much as you need to, but no tools should need to be used.
My contact at Brophy pointed out that, as noted in the instructions that I have linked for you, the front holdowns should be positioned as far forward as possible on... view full answer...
The Hopkins Agility Brake Controller and Ford Adapter # HM47294 and # HM47715 comes with an adapter harness that will simply plug into the the port under the dash of your 1997 Ford F350 and then into the back of the brake controller and be ready to go.
I attached an FAQ on brake controllers for you to check out also. view full answer...
I'm happy to provide you with installation details, but the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit # 16437 is not a fit for your 1997 Ford F-250/F-350.
While there are no custom brackets available for your truck, you can use a universal kit, like the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP30035 or the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit # C16100.
Brackets and rails of the same brand must be used, so if you already have the... view full answer...
The dim light on your tester is indicating a small amount of power coming from the brake output pin of your 7-Way. This is completely normal with a trailer brake controller installed like your Curt Venturer # C74VV. Trailer brake controllers will constantly send back small, short pulses of power back to the 7-Way and it's basically the controller's way of checking for a connection with a trailer.
The amount of power it uses for this is extremely small so you don't have to worry about it... view full answer...
The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
Item # BWGNRK1110 is only for overload springs and the # BWGNRK1100 is only a fit without overload springs. With either of these hitches you will lower your exhaust (not remove) to install the hitch and if you have a powerstroke diesel you will put a 1/4 inch shim in the bracket prior to reattaching the brackets that hold it in place. There will not be any major change in your exhaust brackets... view full answer...
Attached is a picture of the typical wiring colors for the wiring on a vehicle-side 7-Way connector. This may differ from your 1997 Ford F-350 though for a few reasons.
The first is that vehicle manufacturers don't always follow this wiring configuration so it is very likely the OEM wiring is different. The other reason is that since your vehicle is older it is very possible that someone else has done surgery on the OEM wiring and they could have used whatever color wiring they had handy.
If... view full answer...
If your 1997 Ford F-350 does not have Overload Springs, you will not need to drill into the frame in order to install the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1100.
If your F-350 does have Overload Springs, installation of the B&W # BWGNRK1100 will require that 2 holes be drilled into the frame of your truck.
To install the gooseneck ball and safety-chain U-bolts, you will need to drill into the bed of your truck.
The installation instructions for this gooseneck... view full answer...
In most cases, tailgates are designed to remove fairly easily to allow you to install a lift assist like the DeeZee # 74211. The 1997 F-250 you'll need to remove the cables that hold the tail gate to the truck bed , lower it about half way to pull the tail gate free from the body. view full answer...
That's a valid question, but I'd say the main reason that same "keep everything on the passenger side" philosophy isn't applied to truck bed fifth wheel wiring is that you could climb into the truck bed from the passenger side and get to the wiring without having to be on the traffic side if you were on the highway.
Yet if you weren't on the highway and wanted to quickly access the wiring while hitching up you wouldn't have to run to the other side of the truck. view full answer...
I am sorry to hear you are having trouble installing the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System item # TFRTT350E on your 1997 F-250 or F-350 Ford Heavy Duty. That system is a confirmed fit for your truck. Unless there are after market suspension components in the way it should fit. I have linked a couple pictures from the installation instructions. It looks like there is an existing bump stop you will have to remove and the channel it goes through must come out as well for the Timbren... view full answer...
If you wanted to weld the Demco Trailer Coupler # DM12653-97 to your trailer you certainly could. This would be a very secure way to mount the coupler that would work really well. view full answer...
It does not; the taillights will continue to work on your 1997 Ford F-350 - even when you aren't towing - after installing the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C55316. view full answer...
For a 1996 Ford F-250 or F-350 the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers # 3035-P will be under the steering column and toward the passenger side. There will be a gray plug located either next to other wiring or back closer to the firewall. A customer even informed me his was in front of the heater box below the ashtray. I've attached a couple videos to assist even though they aren't specifically 1996 models as we don't have that model year on video.
I've attached... view full answer...
The Pro Series 5th wheel trailer hitch and installation kit # PS30128 comes with the Reese universal installation kit # RP30035. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this kit to the right. For your 1997 Ford F-350 you will want to look at sheet 11 of 21. On this truck, the center line of the hitch will be approximately 4 inches forward of the center of the rear axle. view full answer...
On a cooler that has its own fan, like # D13700, it does not matter which way you have the unit oriented. It will provided optimal airflow no matter how it is positioned. However, there are some things you will want to consider. It would probably be better if the airflow was blowing down in this case. The reason is that if it were blowing the other way the hot air could heat up the floor boards/bed instead of the hot air just blowing down and away from the vehicle.
If you position the... view full answer...
If you are installing a 7-Way like the Draw-Tite # 20023 on your 1997 Ford F-250 then it is completely up to you. We recommend just routing the wire directly to the positive terminal on your battery. However if you would like the 12V power to stop running when your ignition is off then you can install the Isolation Solenoid # PK5231201 to do so.
Attached are review videos of the 7-Way and the solenoid for you to check out. view full answer...
I am including a link to a FAQ page on trailer wiring. It will show the 7-Way trailer connector functions and the 7-Way vehicle connector functions. At the bottom of the page is a chart that will list the wire colors by vehicle manufacturer. This chart is only a guideline because the vehicle manufacturers can change the wire colors over the years.
I would recommend using a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 and test the wires for function on your 1997 Ford F-350.
If your F-350 has an... view full answer...
I have included a link to the installation instructions for the Reese universal 5th wheel installation kit, # RP30035. The instructions specific to your 1997 Ford F-250 start on page 10. You may need page 11 if the GVW (gross vehicle weight) is over 8,500 pounds. See your owners manual for the GVW rating for your truck. view full answer...
To install the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885, if your vehicle is pre-wired, it is likely that you will want to use the Tekonsha Plug-in Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ford, Lincoln, Mercury # 3035-P. You will want to look for a port that will mate with the vehicle end of the # 3035-P adapter. I have attached a picture of this plug for you. We do not have specific information on a wiring adapter for the 1997 Ford F-53 chassis.
If your vehicle isn't pre-wired,... view full answer...
You will not need spacers to install the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP30035 on your 1997 Ford F-250 with the long bed.
I have attached the installation instructions for you to check out. Pages 9 and 10 should be the correct instructions for your application.
If you don't already have a 5th wheel hitch then I recommend the Reese 16K # RP30047 because it is a cost-effective 5th wheel hitch that uses a dual-jaw system which helps to minimize chucking while towing.
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