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  • What Type of Battery for 2016 Airstream 25 ft Camper Trailer
  • Deep cycle batteries are the way to go as they hold their charge the best with the standard use from RVs. We have the 250 ah deep cycle battery part # BRW64FR which would work great or the lower ah rated # BRW57FR which is rated for 155 ah. It really depends on how you much amperage you need and how long you'd go between charging but either of these options would work really well.
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  • Taskmaster Radial Tire with M Speed Rating
  • The tire you were looking at the Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire item # TT53012C is the only 12" tire we have with an M speed rating. We do not have any tire wheel combos that will give you a speed rating of M in the 12" size. Our tire wheel combos do not come balanced and most trailer tires do not because they are not required to be. I have linked our selection of 12" 5 on 4 1/2" lug nut pattern wheels. We do sell a balancing kit it is the Counteract Tire Balancing Beads for Tandem...
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  • Recommended Ball Mount and Sway Control for Towing a 2021 Airstream With a 2022 Land Rover Discovery
  • I do have one recommendation as your 2022 Land Rover Discovery is not recommended for using a weight and sway distribution hitch. For your receiver it is important to determine how much drop or rise there is between your Land Rover and your 2021 Airstream Caravel 16RB. I recommend the Curt Rebellion XD Shock Absorbing Adjustable Ball Mount # C83WR as this is a shock absorbing hitch. It will help to reduce the road shock and jerking that you get with a standard ball mount. The ball is...
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  • How to Convert Parallax 7300 Model 7355 to Work with Lithium Batteries
  • Yes, the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 55 Amp, # PD4655V is what you are looking for. This upgrades or replaces the converter section for 55-amp Parallax/Magnetek, WFCO, or Parallax RV power centers and works with Parallax/Magnetek model 6355, WFCO 8955, and Parallax models 7355, 7155, and 8355.
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  • Compatibility of Equal-I-zer Weight Distribution and Trailer Valet 5X on a 2019 Airstream Trailer
  • When using an Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control like # EQ37100ET, the Trailer Valet 5X # STC-V211 will not be able to be completely installed at the same time. However if you look at the attached dimensions of the Trailer Valet 5X system you may find that there is enough room behind the trunnion bars and bracket on the Equal-I-zer to keep the mount installed. If there is enough room for the mounting bracket to be installed and not come in contact with the...
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  • How to Choose the Correct Vent Cover
  • Most likely we have what you are looking for but you will need to first determine what vent you have on your trailer. In order to determine the correct roof vent, measure where the vent opens. The standard trailer roof vent opening is roughly 14-1/4" x 14-1/4" and have roof vents that measure 14" x 14". To pick the correct cover, you will also need to know the type of hinge you need. There is a 3 point hinge, such as the one on the Camco # CAM40153; a 4 point hinge as seen on the Camco...
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  • Correct Grease for Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distribution
  • Yes, the UltraLube Biobased Moly EP Grease part # LM54FR is a molybdenum based grease so it will work with the Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distribution Systems like part # BXW1500.
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  • What is the Long Screw Used For with the Replacement Housing Unit for Fan-Tastic Vent Lift Motor
  • The long screw in the Replacement Housing Unit for Fan-Tastic Vent Lift Motor # FVK6035-80 is used in the middle of the housing to hold the knob in place.
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  • Replacing Shank on Equalizer Trailer Hitch from 2" to 2-1/2" Shank with 6" Drop to 10" Rise
  • There are a lot of great options for using a 2" weight distribution system on a 2-1/2" hitch. I recommend Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank # EQ90-02-4900. This shank fits 2-1/2" receivers and has a 1,600 lb tongue weight capacity and 16,000 lb gross towing weight capacity, so make sure your trailer is within the towing capacity for this shank. It also allows for up to 10" rise and 6" drop like you were looking for.
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  • Recommended Reese Weight Distribution System for a 5,890 lbs Trailer
  • I recommend using the 800 lbs Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control item # RP66083. It has a tongue weight range of 400 lbs - 800 lbs. The 1,200 Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control item # RP66084 is going to be over capacity for a 500 lbs - 800 lbs tongue weight and it will be pretty stiff and uncomfortable to drive.
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  • Does Hole in Side of Spindle Mean It Is an E-Z- Lube Spindle
  • It sounds like the holes match up to what standard Dexter Axle E-Z Lube Spindles have, like what we see with the 95" 3,500 lb axle # 7359765 (which uses #84 spindles). I'm attaching a side-view photo of this spindle for you to check out. Oil bath hubs are supposed to run cooler than grease setups so if that's what you already have then I actually recommend sticking with it unless you're having issues with something.
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  • Surge Protector for Trailer With 15 Amp Service
  • Since a 15 amp RV surge protector is not available you can use the # HU97FR you were looking at. Typically you want to match the rating on the surge protector with the service on your trailer, but the 30 amp won't have any issues with your 15 amp. This will require an adapter so you can use the # A10-1530ARDVP. The Honda EU2000i is a floating neutral generator. You will in fact need the Hughes Autoformers Ground Neutral Bonded Plug for Generators # HU33FR. This will create a neutral to...
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  • How Much Does The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-10 Weigh?
  • The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-10 weighs 29lbs.
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  • Smallest Frame Width Compatible For The Ultra-Fab Power Twin II Electric Stabilizer
  • At the smallest setting the Ultra-Fab Power Twin II Electric Stabilizer with Dual Motors # UF39-941705 will fit a 48" frame width. The L-Brackets on each end near the motors will slide up against the outside of the frame and can be bolted in place on the frame.
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Brake Controller on 2011 Ford F-150 that Doesnt Work
  • First easy thing to check is for corrosion or dirt on the output pin of your 7-way. Try cleaning the pin in the 5:00 position on your truck and the matching pin on your trailer. Next check the fuse under the hood of your truck for the brake controller. Testing the brake controller is fairly easy. Sever the blue brake output wire near the brake controller leaving enough room to reconnect it and then apply the manual slide. Using a circuit tester like part # PTW2993, you should get output...
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  • Replacement Brake Assemblies for 2005 Airstream Safari
  • It looks like all models of the 2005 Airstream Safari used 12" x 2" brake assemblies regardless of the axle capacity. If you want standard brakes you can use the Dexter # 23-105-106. If you want the Nev-R-Adjust self-adjusting brakes then you need the # 23-458-459. I recommend going with the self-adjusting option so you don't have to worry about them once they're installed.
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  • Weight Distribution System for a Triton UT16 Aluminum Trailer
  • Before you begin choosing a weight distribution system you would need to contact the trailer manufacturer to make sure this is allowed as aluminum frame trailers can be limited in this application. The frame brackets for a weight distribution system will attach to the angled side rails, not the straight tongue. In order to make sure you select the correct system for you needs you will want to tally the total tongue weight which is the loaded ready to tow tongue weight of the trailer and...
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  • Should a Circuit Breaker Be Installed In-line with Tow Ready Battery Isolator Solenoid
  • Yes. When installing the Tow Ready Battery Isolator Solenoid # PK5231201 we do recommend installing a 40 amp circuit breaker # 9510 in line to protect your system.
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  • Recommended 2-Bike Rack for 2019 Airstream Nest Travel Trailer
  • I recommend checking out the Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers # LC429756 for your application. This installs in the same location as your A-Frame jack and sits high enough that it should clear your front storage compartment (see attached photo). In addition to this being installed on the trailer you can pick up the Bump-It Hitch Receiver Adapter # LC723359 so that you can use this bike rack on your Tundra once you've reached your campsite. Attached are some review videos for you...
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  • Can I Use Counteract Tire Balancing Beads With My RV Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Yes, you can use the Counteract Tire Balancing Beads for Tandem Axle Trailers - 4 Tires # CA83VR with any Tire Pressure Monitoring System, TPMS. The beads will not hinder any readings or cause damage to your devices.
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