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  • Can a 5th Wheel Hitch From a 2018 Ram 2500 Be Used On a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500
  • The installation procedures for a 5th wheel hitch will be different on a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 when compared to a 2018 Ram 2500. The main difference between them is that the 2018 Ram 2500 has the factory prep package option which means you can use a hitch such as the Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package part # C16530-16021 which just drops into place. If this is the process you are referring to then that is not possible on your 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 because it could...
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  • Locking Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan
  • The roof rack I recommend for your 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan is the Thule roof rack part numbers # TH711420, # TH480R, and # THKIT1043. A Yakima kayak carrier like the JayLow part # Y04073 you could get the One-Key System # TH450600 which will give you 6 matching lock cores and you'd have a roof rack and kayak carrier setup that is lockable and all uses the same key.
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  • Replacing the Lippert Touchscreen Remote 358601 or the Analog Remote 292614
  • The Touchscreen Remote part # LC358601 is actually a replacement for the Analog Remote part # LC292614, not the other way around. The touchscreen remote will allow you to control the slides, awning, jacks etc. In order to replace the analog remote with the touchscreen remote you will need to complete a syncing process which I have attached for you in the first photo.
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  • Towing Mirror Recommendation for 2018 Dodge Durango
  • For your 2018 Dodge Durango the towing mirrors I recommend are the K-Source mirrors part # KS3990. I recommend these mirrors because we know the fit and work well on your 2018 Dodge Durango as we've had the chance to test fit them (see video), they are very stable, and they have two mirror sections to give you the best possible view.
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  • Recommended Wireless Backup or Observation Camera for Dump Trailer
  • It sounds like you are looking for a totally wireless observation camera for your dump trailer, and for that I recommend the Rear View Safety Wireless Hitch Camera # RVS-83112. This says it is a hitch camera but it can absolutely be used for your purposes as it can be used for observation as well. I added a photo a customer sent in that shows it being used on their truck to see their truck bed with a fifth wheel so you can get an idea of its view. The camera mounts magnetically so keep...
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  • Adapter Fitting Recommendation for Installing Transmission Cooler in 2001 Dodge Durango
  • To install the Derale transmission cooler part # D13503 that you referenced you actually also want the radiator adapter fittings part # D13030 and you'd be set. These thread onto the radiator of your 2001 Dodge Durango to give you the correct size barb fittings.
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  • Would Tonneau Cover From 2009 Ford F-150 Fit 1999 Dodge Ram Short Bed
  • The sizing will be different and since the bed rails are slightly different dimensions the brackets that attach the cover to the truck bed will also be different. You would not be able to take a cover designed for either truck's bed and fit it to the other. The BAKFlip G2 part # BAK26201 that you referenced is a fit for a 1999 Dodge Ram 6-1/2 foot bed but not a newer Ford truck.
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  • Bike Rack Recommendation for Back of Fifth Wheel that Only Touches Bikes at Tires
  • I have a great solution for you. The Lets Go Aero V-Lectric FAT PRO Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount # LGA77FR is rated for the rougher ride quality found at the rear of a fifth wheel and only touches the bikes at the tires like you said you wanted; it has no frame contact. This rack also has a 75 lb weight capacity per bike which is higher than average. I attached a picture of the rack installed on a similar RV as well as a review video for you to check out as well.
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan for Towing 4,500 lb Trailer
  • You'd need the Draw Tite hitch part # 75579 for your 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan, but the only way you'd have a high enough capacity for a 4,500 lb trailer is with a weight distribution system since with one you'd have a 5k capacity but without a 4k capacity. For a WD system the part # RP66082 would be your best option as it would be rated perfectly for the weight of the trailer you mentioned and because it has the only sway control designed to stop sway before it starts. For a 2 inch ball...
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  • Why Do Trailer Hitches Have Higher Capacities when Used with Weight Distribution System
  • Weight distribution systems are designed to help distribute the tongue weight of the trailer to the front axle of the tow vehicle, in doing so they also can increase the towing capacity of a vehicle. That's the case with the Draw Tite hitch part # DT45509 that you referenced. When you use a weight distribution system with this hitch you get higher towing capacities. For more information on weight distribution systems check out the FAQ article I attached. The best way to pick out a weight...
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  • Solution for Brake Controller Power Circuit in 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Not Having Power
  • Sounds like either a brake controller fuse or relay was shorted out and now the entire factory power circuit for brake controllers on your truck is no longer in use. Since Dodge trucks of your year range have some interesting circuit protection setups (the dreaded TIPM), what I would do if I were in your situation is run the power wire for the controller separately to the vehicle battery so you can bypass that headache. What you would want to do is run a length of 10 gauge wire like part...
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  • How To Determine The Total Tongue Weight Of My Trailer For Weight Distribution
  • In order to choose the proper weight distribution system, you will need to calculate your total tongue weight. This can be done by using a tongue weight scale such as the Trailer Tongue Weight Scale part # e99044 to measure your trailers loaded ready to tow tongue weight. In addition to the trailer's tongue weight, you will also need to add any cargo stored behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle in order to determine your towing setups total tongue weight. When choosing a weight distribution...
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  • Replacement Rear Bumper for 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 Options
  • We have a similar chrome bumper that fits your 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 with the part # 31005 or the black part # 20009-92240 but the # 71000 does not fit your truck.
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  • Recommended Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System For 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD
  • I have another option for you, but the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TDR1525H4 you were looking at is for the 1994-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and will not work on your 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD. Instead you will need the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TDR2500CA which is confirmed to fit your truck and has the same 6000lb load rating. Keep in mind that suspension enhancement is designed to support your suspension, and will not increase the...
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  • Best Trunk-Mounted Bike Rack for a 2020 Dodge Caravan
  • Thank you for racing for a good cause! To outfit your 2020 Dodge Grand Caravans with bike carriers without utilizing a hitch, your best option is to use a trunk-mounted carrier. With two bikes per Caravan, I recommend the Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier, part # TH910XT. This can carry 2 bikes each and have anti-sway straps (which is obviously important for such expensive bikes). I've linked to a video review of this rack for you to look at. For security, I recommend getting the Thule Passive...
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  • 10 inch Rise Ball Mount with 2 inch Hitch Ball Options
  • The Gen-Y stacked adjustable ball mount part # 325-GH-315 does have ability to provide 10 inches of rise as well as has a 2 inch hitch ball that you could use. If you were wanting a standard ball mount you could use the part # 80248 with the 2 inch ball # 63845 and you'd be set.
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  • Travel Trailer Cover Recommendation for 2009 Rockwood Ultra-light 8315 BSS
  • For your 34-3/4 foot long travel trailer the cover you would want is the # CAM45747 which is good for trailer that are up to 36 feet in length but would work perfectly on yours. The extra room would help to fit over the ladder and AC unit.
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  • Air Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
  • For an air spring kit confirmed as a fit for your 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan the Firestone Kit part # F4169 would work great to give you rear suspension support. Then for a compressor kit we have the part # F2158 which will allow you to regulate the amount of pressure in the bags. You should note that air kits like this don't give you more towing capacities than you would have normally. They just help you use the current towing capacity safer.
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  • Tube Step Fit Recommendation for 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab
  • We have a very similar set of tube steps that will fit your 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab but the part # AA205030 will only fit Mega Cab models. Instead you would need the part # DZ372251 which is very similar in construction and price and is a fit for the Crew Cab models.
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  • Recommended Transmission Cooler for 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel
  • For your Diesel Ram 2500, the Derale Hyper-Cool Remote Transmission Cooler Kit w/ Fan, -8 AN Inlets - Class V # D15960 is not a direct fit but can work. I recommend using the barb fitting if you go with this cooler. The cooler we recommend for your vehicle is the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class IV # D13504. We have confirmed this to fit with your vehicle. I've attached an installation on another vehicle to assist.
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