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  • Hardware Included with Advent Air Replacement AC # ACCOL150 Not Long Enough
  • So I actually reached out to ASA about this to see if they had any insight. My contact did say that they see this from time to time with their AC units like the Advent Air # ACCOL150 you mentioned when the RV/camper's roof has a slight curve to it or maybe is flat but just a bit thicker than normal. The included hardware is designed for the standard, flat RV roof - but as you have discovered, not everything in life is "standard". Those bolts are 1/4 - 20 x 7" serrated flange head bolts,...
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  • Do Door Panels Need Removed On a 2008 Chevy Silverado To Install K-Source Replacement Side Mirror
  • I have not personally done this myself but everything that I am seeing shows that all you need to do to replace the side mirrors on a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is remove the upper triangle shaped cover which is separate from the door panel. Therefore you would not be required to remove the door panel in order to replace the side mirror with the K-Source Replacement Side Mirror part # KS62092G.
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  • Installation Instructions for Reese 5th Wheel Bracket/Rail Kit for 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500
  • Reese offers a couple of different options for installing the industry standard bed rails in your truck. The # RP30035 is the universal rail kit. It's the inexpensive choice, but on the down side the install will require drilling into the truck frame and is estimated to take and average of 6 hours. The custom bracket/rail kit, part # RP50064-58 uses existing holes in the truck frame, but you will need to drill up through the bed to connect the rails to the brackets. Install time is estimated...
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  • How to Use Circuit Tester to Find Brake Light Switch Wire for Brake Controller Installation
  • The video you referenced in your question about trailer brake controller installation is linked for you. At the 7:20 mark our installer does begin the process of identifying the brake light switch wire that will connect to the brake controller's RED wire. He used a circuit tester like # PTW2992 and # PTW2993 to probe the wires at the brake light switch to find the one wire that carries 12V power ONLY when the pedal is pressed. There will be other wires for other functions clustered in...
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  • Do Longer Leaf Springs Require Relocation of Trailer Spring Hangers
  • It is quite common for old worn-out leaf springs to measure longer than they were when new. This elongation is one part of the wear process. The modest length difference between the 25-1/4-inch and 25-7/8-inch springs you reference is small enough that hanger relocation should not be necessary. Spring length should be measured with the springs removed from the trailer. If still installed on the hangers and under any load the spring will not measure the same as when removed from the suspension. The...
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  • Does UWS Tool Box # UWS07730 Fit 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500 Dually with Aries Headache Rack
  • Yes, the UWS tool box # UWS07730 is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500 and would work great with your Aries headache rack. Depending on which rack you have it would either fit above the brackets or behind them.
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  • Can the Edge CS2 Tuner for a 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 6.2L 8-Speed Tune the Transmission
  • The correct Edge Gas Evolution CS2 Performance Tuner for a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with 6.2L and 8-Speed is part # EP25350 which I confirmed with Edge Products for you. In regards to transmission tuning, the shift points will be optimized within each tune level or can be manually set. That said, this will be the extent of the transmission tuning which is the case for most tuners like the above.
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  • Can the Air Line Fittings On the Firestone Airbags F2596 for a 2015 Chevy 2500 Be Reused
  • The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F2596 which are a fit for a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 use push to connect air line fittings. The push to connect air line fittings do not damage the air line nor does the air line damage the push to connect fitting. I have personally used these same air line fittings for many years frequently removing and then reinstalling the air line without any issue. The air line would also not need to be re-cut unless a leak occurs. Therefore, you...
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  • Does Furrion Vision S Camera Connect to Bluetooth on 2022 Chevy Silverado
  • The Bluetooth camera will not connect to your 2022 Chevy Silverado's monitor when using the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System # FOS05TASF. The # FOS05TASF uses closed Bluetooth which is why it won't work with your Chevy's monitor, and there isn't an available option to do so, which is why you're seeing everything come with its own separate monitor.
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  • How to Wire 12V Power to Prevent Trailer From Draining Tow Vehicle Battery When Vehicle is Shut Off
  • To prevent your trailer 12V accessories (and/or battery) from draining your tow vehicle battery when the vehicle is shut off you need the Battery Isolation Solenoid # PK5231201. This basically allows 12V power to pass through but then is also wired to the ignition of your vehicle. When you shut the vehicle off this isolation solenoid cuts the power from your vehicle battery so you don't have to think about switching anything manually. If you just need the charge line for your 7-Way then...
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  • Will Curt Echo Trailer Brake Controller Work With Bad Reception
  • The Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 will work no matter what after the initial set up, even if you lose connection, as it will simply remain on the settings you currently have. However, you do need to have a connection in order to use the manual override or adjust the brake sensitivity level. I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # C51180.
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  • Installing Curt Multi-Fit Trailer Hitch # C13900 on 2004 Chevy Blazer
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch # C13900 that you referenced is a Multi-Fit option, which means that while it can indeed be installed on your Blazer according to Curt, it is going to require some modifications/drilling for proper attachment. I have attached an image below from the instructions that show how the hitch will be installed on either the standard or full-size Blazer. It looks like you will need to at least drill a couple new holes in the frame rails to use with the brackets on the hitch....
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  • Can Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs Be Installed on Silverado without Bump Stop Cups
  • I reached out to my contact at Air Lift regarding the LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57338 for your 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500. She said the factory jounce bumper cups on the truck do provide kind of a backup support for the air bag brackets, so it's not recommended to install this system without those cups in place. She said you can simply have these welded back on (a couple of tack welds will be just fine) and then the setup will work perfectly. As you probably already saw, this...
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  • Do Buyers Products Hitch Plates Get Bolted or Welded to Truck Frame
  • The Buyers Products hitch plate part # 3371809065 that you referenced is designed to be welded on by a professional. The bolts holes are there for you to hold the hitch in place for when it gets welded on according to our techs at Buyers Products. They do not provide any written instructions either as they want you to take it to someone with the experience and skills needed who wouldn't need them.
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  • Installation Difficulty for Carr Step for Cargo Vans # CARR501050
  • I reviewed the installation instructions for the Carr Step for Cargo Vans # CARR501050 and installation of this step will certainly be easier if you have a helper, but with the right tools and equipment it is still possible to do it alone. Some drilling is required. Naturally having the vehicle elevated for better access to the frame will make things much easier. I would estimate that a first-time installation will take an hour to an hour and a half. The step weighs about 40-lbs and is...
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  • How to Install a Hopkins Brake Controller on a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic or New Body Style
  • If your 2007 Chevy Silverado is a Classis model (looks like a 2006) then to install your Hopkins brake controller you will need to use wiring harness # HM47795. It will install like in the video I have linked. Make sure the red wire is placed in slot D as shown in the diagram. There also may be some connections that you will need to make under the hood. I have included a link to a help article that explains this for you. If your 2007 Silverado is the new body style then you will not use...
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  • Solution to Charge Trailer Battery With Tow Vehicle Battery
  • I do have a solution, but the # PD4135K cannot be used in this way. In order to charge your battery from the 7-way you need the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Single Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 12 Amp # RED96FR. You will be able to use the 12V from your tow vehicle via the 7-way to power the # RED96FR and charge your battery. This will keep you from overcharging the battery while allow your trailer battery to get a full charge. I have attached a review video for your reference.
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  • Can I Carry A Motorcycle On My 2016 Chevy Equinox With The E98865 Hitch Installed?
  • As your 2016 Chevy Equinox can have a maximum of 350 pounds of tongue weight capacity, depending on how it came equipped, carrying a 280 dirt bike may be very doable. You will need to check your owner's manual for this capacity though, as again, it does depend on a few things. You will also want to check the weight of the carrier. As an example, the Ultra-Fab Dirt Bike Carrier # UF48-979033 weighs right at 52 pounds, so the combined weight will be 332 pounds. If your Equinox is rate for...
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  • Why Does the Curt TriFlex Show Power Figures Without a Trailer Connected
  • According to the owner's manual for the Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller part # C24VV, the controller will display output settings without a trailer connected. I have attached for you below an excerpt from page 5 that explains this. "The maximum output setting is shown on the display when a trailer is connected and the brake pedal is pressed or the manual control is actuated. If a trailer is not connected the output setting is flashed when the brake pedal is pressed or the manual...
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  • Installation of Bully Black Bull Adjustable Side Steps
  • The Bully Black Bull Adjustable Side Steps # BBS-1101S-2 teps attach to your vehicle's rocker panels with sturdy aluminum mounting brackets (that you're referencing), for added strength. Installation requires that you drill holes through the pinch weld flange and the body metal at the bottom and/or underside of the rocker panel. The brackets are there to provide a little bit of extra strength and stability and although you may be able to install them without using the brackets, it is recommended...
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