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  • Wire Gauge of Leads on Optronics ILL02CEHBP
  • According to the folks at Optronics, the ILL02CEHBP Opti-Brite LED Dome Light which we sell as part # # OPT58FR has leads that are 18 gauge, which is plenty large enough for the lamp's 0.74 amp draw at 12V or the .0.35 amp draw at 24V. The back of the lamp assembly isn't perfectly flat, but if the double sided tape you use is foam backed so it has a little give to it, it should conform to the back of the lamp well enough to get good adhesion, although using screws is the recommended attachment...
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  • How Heavy Is The Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch And R16 Roller For Chevy/GMC Trucks
  • The Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # C16023 is 75 pounds. The Curt R16 Round Tube Slider for E16 and A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 12" Travel # C16560 is 105 pounds. The Replacement Head Unit for Curt E16 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch - 16,000 lbs # C16515 is 70 pounds. This will bring your grand total up to 250 pounds.
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  • Replacement Pitch Arm & Washer For Solera 69 Standard Flat Awning Support Arm
  • There isn't an available replacement bolt and nut from Lippert for the Replacement Pitch Arm Assembly for Solera 69" Standard Flat Awning Support Arm - Black # LC375994, so a new arm would be required if yours is damaged. There is a replacement washer though that is needed when replacing the arm, the Replacement Retaining Washers for Solera Pitch Arm Assembly # LC431583.
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  • How to Lower a Weight Distribution System
  • You will need a shank with a larger drop to lower your Husky Weight Distribution System because the Husky Shank with a 5-1/2" rise and 1-1/4" drop will not work with your current trailer. I actually went out and grabbed your Husky weight distribution system and a few shanks to see what worked and what would give you the drop you needed. After investigating a few shanks, the best one to fit your needs is the Equal-I-zer Weight Distribution shank # EQ90-02-4400. This shank will fit on your...
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  • Does Thumb Turn Cam Latch Cylinder 295-000014 Have a Detent or Spin Freely
  • Replacement Thumb Turn Cam Latch Cylinder # 295-000014 does have a detent so that it will rotate 1/4 turn. I checked this myself in our warehouse.
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  • Durability of Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs With Heavy Winter Road Salt Exposure
  • Road salt and other materials often don't mix well but the Firestone kits we sell are made with very durable natural rubber compounds that resist the negative effects of salt exposure as well as heat and cold. I completely understand your concerns, having attended college in upstate NY (Oswego) where the term 'winter' can take on a whole new meaning! Firestone provides a Limited Lifetime Warranty on the actual rubber air springs in their kits, such as # F2709 which fits your truck so no...
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  • B&W Patriot Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch & Standard Width Trailers
  • That's a good question, so I reached out to my colleague about towing a very wide trailer with the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # BWRVK3270. They said this bullet point wasn't specific to the Patriot and was a way of saying that the best way to get added turning clearance with a very wide trailer is to use an extended pin box like a Sidewinder as opposed to a sliding hitch. That said, there isn't any issue using the Patriot # BWRVK3270 with your standard-width trailer;...
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  • How To Register the etrailer Portable Inverter Generators
  • The product registration for the etrailer 6,000-Watt Portable Inverter Generators part # 333-0003-2-0007 will be done though Firman Power on their website as they are the ones who make the etrailer Portable Inverter Generators for us. Once you obtain the generators you can note their serial number and flip to page 34 in the owner's manual for warranty and product registration information which is also attached for you.
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  • How To Move A Trailer With A Dead Breakaway Battery
  • On most breakaway kits such as the Hopkins Brake Master part # HM20001, you will not need to cut or splice any of the wires to move the trailer with a dead battery. If your power supply is not active, then the only effect is that the breakaway system will not send power to your trailer's brakes in a breakaway situation thus allowing for free movement of the trailer. Even if the battery is dead, the brake controller will still allow you to activate your trailer's brakes To prevent further...
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  • Oil Bath or Grease for HydraStar Disc Brake Kit with Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers
  • In regards to the bearings, trailer bearings nowadays are generally made overseas; there may be some exceptions here and there, but they generally aren't standard trailer bearings. The bearings and seals that come with the HydraStar Disc Brake Kit with Actuator for Tandem Axle Trailers # HSE7K-T1 are of the highest quality and you won't have any issues. As far as changing from grease to oil bath, that is not recommended for trailer hubs. Oil bath hubs can be problematic because they are...
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  • Is the Pace Edwards 311-SWC95A17 SwitchBlade Hard Aluminum Retractable Tonneau Cover Lockable
  • The # 311-SWC95A17 Pace Edwards tonneau cover you refer to isn't in of itself lockable, but because the cover only opens from the underside as long as the truck tailgate is locked the tonneau cover will be secure. If you click the provided link, you can see a product description video featuring this cover. I've also linked to an installation video that you might find helpful.
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  • Will Slip-On Towing Mirrors Scratch the Paint on 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Factory Mirror
  • Although the CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors, # CM10950, and the Longview Custom Towing Mirrors, # LVT-1800, are very popular with our customers and scratching paint is not a common complaint, any time that you slide something across paint you do run the risk of a scratch. To considerably reduce the risk of scratches I recommend that you make sure that the towing mirror and factory mirror are clean and free of any debris. A good coat of wax on the painted surface of your mirrors will also help. These...
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  • Amperage Draw For Optronics Opti-Brite LED Spotlight # TLL46TB
  • The Opti-Brite LED Spotlight, part # TLL46TB is a 9 diode LED spotlight that produces up to 707 lumens. This is a dual power light that you can use with either 12V or 24V systems. On a 12V system the amperage draw is 1.50 amps and for a 24V system the amperage draw is .73 amps. This is a spotlight so the light will be projected forward much like a headlight does, whereas a flood light has a broader beam of light and typically projects light for a shorter distance.
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  • How to Prevent Tonneau Cover Water Leaks
  • The truth of the matter is that tonneau covers are not 100% leakproof. Do most of them, especially the higher quality ones like the # BAK39133 BAK Revolver X2 do a very good job of keeping the vast majority of the water out? Absolutely. Will they keep all the water out, especially in a continuous hard rain? Possibly not. Anyone who tells you that their tonneau cover will never leak isn't being completely honest with you. I've seen a $ 250.00 cover that you can drive through a car wash...
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  • Shipping Weight of B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package
  • The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package, # BWRVK3775 has a shipping weight of 251 lbs. A small portion of this will be packaging for shipping, it ships as a single unit.
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  • How to Determine Correct Spacers For Firestone Air Bags on 2016 Chevy Silverado w/ 3-1/2 Inch Lift
  • There are likely going to be some spacers that will work for you, though to find the correct ones you'll actually need to do some measuring during the install on your 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 of the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs # F2709. The reason for that is a 3-1/2 inch suspension lift does not necessarily mean your truck was lifted 3-1/2 inches. Additionally, I took a look at the instructions for a Rough Country 3-1/2 inch leveling kit and it said it...
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  • Does The Edge Pulsar V3 L5P Tuner Increase The Diesel Regenerative Process?
  • The Edge Pulsar V3 L5P Inline Tuner with Insight CTS3 Monitor # EP54KR may increase the regen process depending on what level you have it set. Speaking to the experts at Edge they typically saw a decrease on regens for power levels 1 and 2. Level 3 would be around the same to slightly higher with levels 4 and 5 having higher regens. They did mention that it did vary slightly from truck to truck depending on driver, and any other modifications that may have been done to your 2022 Chevrolet...
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  • Weight of the B&W Companion Hitch for Chevy Factory Prep Package
  • The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3770 is a very well made product. I only have the shipping weight of 256 lbs so it is most likely right around 250 lbs. Just the head of the hitch # BWRVC3006 can be removed and installed separately. That hitch head weighs 74 lbs.
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  • How Much Does the 180 Hitch 2-Ball Mount w/ Stainless Balls LTB4-25 Weigh
  • The 180 Hitch 2-Ball Mount w/ Stainless Balls part # LTB4-25 weighs around 16 lbs.
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  • Does the Putco Bar Style Bumper Insert Have a Bug Screen Available?
  • The Putco Bar Style Bumper Insert - Stainless Steel - Black # P87195 does not have a bug screen to fit behind it. You would need to customize it to add that screen but it would be easy to do with supplies from the local hardware store. You will just need to consider the heat and air flow when determining the screen material.
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