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  • Adapter Compatibility for Fitting Rhino Rack Kayak Carrier S510 to Square Crossbars
  • The # S510 installed on a square bar roof rack will work because it is a universal fit. The stability is an issue as the KC-FK10 has been discontinued but was designed to help specifically with square bar applications.
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  • How to Order Replacement Hardware for Curt Hitch 13552
  • Yes we do offer replacement hardware kits. For that you would want the part # RHK. What you will need to do is enter the part number of the hitch you need and select the manufacturer from the drop down menu.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor
  • For your 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III - 2" 13552 is not a fit. For a confirmed fit, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III - 2" # 75670. This will give you a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver on your police interceptor. I have attached a video to help. There is not a Curt brand hitch confirmed to fit, but Draw-Tite will. If you will be towing with this trailer hitch receiver, I recommend the Vehicle Wiring...
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  • Recommended Trailer Wiring for 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor
  • I recommend the Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59496 for your 2013 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor trailer wiring. This will give you a 4-way flat connection that will allow you to work with the unique wiring of a police interceptor and draws power directly from the vehicle battery to protect your electronics. There is not a harness that will plug into factory wiring for your vehicle because it isn't a standard model. This kit will allow you to use quick...
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  • Recommended Class II Trailer Hitch for a 2001 Ford Taurus Wagon
  • I have a solution for you, but the 36216 hitch will not fit the 2001 Ford Taurus Wagon. I cannot recommend you modify a hitch to fit your vehicle because it will compromise the structural integrity of the hitch as well as not carry the same weight ratings. It also wouldn't be covered by a warranty as well as damage the frame of your vehicle, and is potentially life threatening if it falls off during transit. The best thing to do is sell your current hitch to offset the cost of purchasing...
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  • Can I Tow a Boat and Trailer that Weighs 1,255 lbs with a 2008 Ford Taurus
  • I do not see any reason why you would not be able to tow a 1,255 pound boat and trailer with a 2008 Ford Taurus. You should check your vehicle owner manual and make sure that the gross trailer weight and the tongue weight of the boat, loaded and ready to tow, are within the vehicle limits. We have the Draw-Tite Max-Frame, # 75299, which has a 3,500 pound weight carrying capacity and would be plenty of hitch to tow the boat you mentioned, as long as the vehicle ratings are high enough. You...
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  • How Much Does the Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style Weigh
  • The Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style part # S64650 only weighs around 25 lbs fully assembled so your wife should have no issues at all getting it into the trailer hitch receiver tube. The nice thing about the Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style is that you can add locks to both the rack and bikes with the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks part # S64031. I have attached a review video of each option for you as well.
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  • What Is The Thread Pitch Of The Swagman Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin Lock S64027?
  • I had our warehouse measure the thread pitch of the Swagman Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock # S64027 you were looking at and it has a 5/8" x 11 thread pitch. We do have the Threaded Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin Lock for etrailer Cargo Carriers # e99047 which has the M16x2.0 thread pitch you were looking for. If you can tell me what you are looking to use the pin in I may have other options for you as well. I included a video of the # e99047 for you to take a look at.
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2002 Ford Taurus Wagon
  • For the 2002 Ford Taurus Wagon, you will need to use wiring harness # 119178KIT. A T-one plug in type of harness is not available for the Wagon models. Installation of a hardwire kit is actually very straight forward. I have included links to the installation instructions and to a video showing a typical installation for you.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for 40" Wide Frame
  • The best option we have would be a universal adjustable width trailer hitch, the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13704. These are designed for applications in which custom trailer hitch fit options are not available. The width can be adjusted to fit any frame between 22" and 66" wide.
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  • Should Weight Distribution System be Added to 2005 Ford E-350 Towing Jayco Z23B
  • Any time you have rear sag on the tow vehicle or the trailer weighs more than 50 percent of the tow vehicle's weight a weight distribution system is a really good idea. Your E-350 weighs about 5,500 pounds so both of these parameters are being met in your case. Adding a friction sway bar will help keep the trailer in line behind the van during travel but it won't do anything to re-distribute weight or raise the rear end of the van closer to stock height with the trailer attached. When...
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  • Replacement Hardware Recommendation for the Curt Hitch part # C12232
  • Yes we do, the part number you will need is # RHK. You will need to select Curt from the drop down menu and you will need to enter the part number C12232 in the part box and we will ship you out the correct replacement hardware.
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  • Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2002 Ford Taurus Wagon
  • I checked with Thule and the Thule OutWay part # TH45JV has been confirmed to fit your 2002 Ford Taurus. The upper arms of this will not put that much pressure on your back window. Most of the weight from the bikes and the rack will be on the upper straps and the lower arm of the rack so you should be fine. If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2002 Ford Taurus Wagon
  • For a hitch for your 2002 Ford Taurus Wagon you would want the Curt Hitch part # C12232 as it has been confirmed to fit your vehicle. You would just need a ballmount like the # C45522 and a ball like # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch diameter or # 19258 for a 2 inch diameter and trailer wiring to complete the towing set up. For trailer wiring, use # 119178KIT. I have included a link to the installation details for the wiring for you.
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  • Which Line is Transmission Cooler Installed On For 2008 Ford Taurus
  • When installing an aftermarket transmission cooler like the Derale Series 8000 # D13502, you will want to install it on the return line for your Ford Taurus. If you aren't sure which line is the return line, you can determine this by starting with the vehicle completely cooled off. Start the Taurus and put it in drive, apply the brakes firmly and then apply the accelerator so that the rpms climb, then put the vehicle back in park and turn it off. When you then feel the two lines coming...
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  • Is There a Plug and Play Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2005 Ford Taurus Wagon
  • The only available trailer wiring harness options for a 2005 Ford Taurus Wagon require splicing like the Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light Converter Hardwire Kit part # 119178KIT which is what I recommend. This is a complete kit so it comes with everything you need like wire connectors and a test light. Unfortunately, there are no plug and play kits for this vehicle.
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  • Which Kat's Block Heater fits 2013 Ford Taurus 3.5 liter Turbo
  • For your 2013 Ford Taurus SHO with the 3.5 liter turbo the correct Kat's block heater is the part # KH11815 and not the # KH11409 that you referenced. We confirmed this with Kat's.
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  • Roof Rack That Works With Thule SUP Taxi Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier on 2015 Ford Taurus
  • There is a very high-quality roof rack that fits your 2015 Ford Taurus which will allow you to use the Thule SUP Taxi XT Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier # TH810001, though Thule does not make a rack which fits your vehicle. Instead, I recommend the Rhino-Rack roof rack, which consists of parts # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK229. This rack has crossbars which are 3-1/8" wide x 1-3/16" tall so you will be able to use the Thule SUP Taxi Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier # TH810001 with it. The...
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  • Cargo Carrier Recommendation for a 2001 Ford Taurus with Class I Hitch
  • The issue that you are running into is that the Draw Tite hitch part # 24699 that you referenced is a Class I hitch and the cargo carrier you bought is a Class II only accessory. That tab that you have found in the hitch is designed to prevent Class II accessories from being used in the hitch. This is so you don't overload the hitch. Realistically the only solution I can recommend for you would be to go with a Class I rated cargo carrier like the # C18145. Check out the review video I...
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  • Can 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Tow 2005 Ford Taurus
  • Since the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan has a towing capacity of 3,600 lbs and the max weight of a 2005 Ford Taurus is 3,514 lbs you'd be safe. The hitch you mentioned # 75579 is a confirmed fit for the Grand Caravan as well. Easiest solution for towing the Taurus would be with a tow dolly like the part # RM-2050-1.
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