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  • Troubleshooting 2018 Forest River Work and Play 34WRS Sway When Using Reese Weight Distribution
  • Thank you for all of the information! There are a few things that need to be taken into account when loading up a trailer. The first and foremost is that a properly loaded trailer will have a tongue weight that it 10-15% of the loaded weight of the trailer. Toy haulers, like your 2018 Forest River Work and Play 34WRS, are a little difficult to achieve this just because you are putting so much weight at the back of the trailer. Ultimately you need more tongue weight on your trailer to help...
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  • Which Replacement Tarp for Extang BlackMax 2725 on 2006 Ford F-250 SuperDuty with 8 Foot Bed
  • I have a solution for you, but the Replacement Tarp for Extang BlackMax Soft Tonneau Cover part # EX1915 is the replacement cover for an Extang BlackMax Soft Tonneau Cover part # EX2915, which fits on a 2013 Toyota Tacoma with the 6' bed. Instead, you've got an Extang BlackMax Soft Tonneau Cover part number 2725, so the correct replacement tarp for your cover is the Replacement Tarp for Extang BlackMax Soft Tonneau Cover# EX1725.
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  • Looking For a Transmission Cooler Pan for a 2002 Ford F-350 SuperDuty 4 x 4
  • The fit for this Derale Transmission Cooler Pan # D14208 that you referenced is based on what transmission is in your 2002 Ford F-350 truck. If you have a 5.4,6.8, or 7.3 liter engine and E40D, 4R100, 5R100 or 5R100W transmission this is the correct pan.
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  • Adding a Slider to the Wider Old Style Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
  • You could use slider # RP30048 because you can adjust the width out further to accommodate the old style head and support crossmember. The handle that spans the distance between the uprights on the slider has multiple holes so you can set the width accordingly.
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  • Which Base Rail Adapter for 2014 Ford F-350 OEM Pucks to Mount 5th Wheel Hitch
  • We've got just what you're looking for. You can use the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ford OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs # DM6175, which will drop into the OEM pucks on your 2014 Ford F-350 and provide you with universal style rails to mount your Reese hitch. I've linked a review video of this adapter for you to check out, as well.
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  • Equipment Needed to Flat Tow 2014 Ford Explorer Behind Motorhome
  • If your Explorer has the 2.0l engine, it can only be towed using a tow dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy SS, part # DM9713045. The Kar Kaddy SS is foldable so it's easy to store and won't take up huge amounts of space at a campsite. The hydraulic disc brakes provide excellent braking and will eliminate the need for a brake controller. If your Explorer has the 3.5 or 3.7l engine it can be flat towed, this goes for FWD or AWD models. You'll want to follow the guidelines mentioned in your owner's...
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  • Will I Need a Longer Weight Distribution Shank if I Switch to a Lifted Truck?
  • If you only have the shank that came with your Blue Ox SwayPro system, then you will almost definitely need a longer shank to tow with a lifted F-350. The good news is the brand isn't all that important because most shanks are interchangeable between brands and we can help you figure out what size shank you will actually need. I attached a help article to this page that talks about how to find the correct rise or drop for a ball mount. Basically, you will just want to get your truck and...
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  • Adapter Needed to Use the Pro Series 15K Hitch on a 2014 Ford F-250 with Ford 5th Wheel Prep Package
  • We have exactly what you are looking for. You will want the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter, # RP30156. This adapter fits into the pucks of the OEM Fifth Wheel Prep Package on your 2014 Ford F-250 and provides the mounting slots for any fifth wheel hitch that uses the industry standard above bed base rails like your Pro Series 15K hitch.
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  • Recommended Base Rails for Reese Signature Series 5th Wheel Hitch on 2000 Ford F-250
  • I recommend using the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50082-58, which will work with your Reese Signature Series hitch. This base rail set will give you a custom installation kit for your 2000 Ford F-250 so you'll have minimal, if any, drilling required for installation. I've linked an installation and review video of this kit for you to check out.
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  • Availability of 5th Wheel Bracket Kit Without Base Rails plus Air Suspension fit on 2012 Ford F-250
  • You are looking for the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Bracket Kit, # C16424, which will provide you with the brackets and hardware necessary to complete an installation of fifth-wheel base rails. It is important to remember that this bracket kit is designed to work with Curt Fifth Wheel Base Rails, # C16204, as well as the Gloss Finish Rails, # C16104. The rails are a confirmed fit with 2011-2016 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty models with 6-3/4-foot beds without factory rail kits, as well as...
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  • Recommended Solution for Tire Carrier on Hudson Trailer with 6" Tall Channel Frame
  • It sounds like this trailer has a 6" tall frame, which presents an issue since almost all of the spare tire carriers we have available are designed to fit on trailer frames no more than 5" tall, however I may have a solution that will work for you. After looking up the style of trailer that Hudson typically made (deckover with channel frame), it appears that something like the etrailer Spare Tire Carrier for Trailer with Angle-Iron Railing - Clamp On # e99045 might work for you. This...
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  • Which Base Rails Can I Use to Mount Husky 24k in 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty
  • I'll start off by saying that your Husky 24k hitch likely mounts to industry standard base rails. To mount your Husky 5th wheel hitch in your 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty you'll want to use a base rail kit like the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt # RP30035, which is a confirmed fit for your truck and will give you a set of industry standard base rails for a 5th wheel hitch. This is a universal type installation kit that may require drilling...
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  • Replacement Trailer Wiring Harness for 2003 Ford F-250
  • Yes, we have exactly what you're looking for. Have a look at the Curt # C55774, which will give you a plug and play solution and provide you with a new 7 way connector. I've also linked the other options we have available in case you're looking to replace one that was in the truck bed or you'd like to add that.
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  • Availability of Replacement Parts for the Center Point Air-Ride Suspension Upgrade # LC1565391
  • I spoke with my contact at Lippert who said that the Center Point Air-Ride Suspension Upgrade # LC1565391 that you referenced comes as one kit and isn't pieced out like you are asking. If you are needing to replace something on it, unfortunately it looks like you are going to need to replace the whole kit.
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  • Replacement Grease Cap and Wheel Studs for a RV Trailer Hub with ALKO Electric Brakes
  • The grease cap part number that you referenced cross references to a drive in cap with a 2.44 inch outside diameter. If you have a standard cap then the Grease Cap, 2.44 inch OD Drive In, item # RG04-060, is the correct part. If you have a grease fitting in the end of the spindle then the Grease Cap, 2.44 inch OD Drive In with Plug, item # RG04-080, would be the correct part. These parts are correct only if the 092101 part you mentioned is correct. The correct inner and outer bearing part...
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  • Under-Bed 5th Wheel Rail Kit for Reese Signature Series Hitch in 2011 Ford F-350
  • The Reese Signature and Elite series 5th wheel hitches require an under-bed mounting kit, as compared to the industry-standard above-bed rails you have now. For your 2011 F-350 the under-bed rail kit you need to install a hitch such as the 18K-rated # RP30144 is part # RP30126. You can refer to the linked instructions and installation video to see the process. You will need to remove the above-bed rail kit.
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  • Finding a 5th Wheel Hitch for Aftermarket Puck System in 1999 Ford F-350
  • The Curt # C16023 is for a Curt hitch to fit onto the factory pucks from GM. It definitely won't fit your 1999 Ford F-350. At first I was thinking you likely have the puck system for the Reese Elite Series in your truck. It's part # RP30073, or it could be its predecessor which was for the Reese Signature Series. The catch is neither include a hole for a gooseneck ball. Does your truck already have a gooseneck ball hole? Check the dimensions between your pucks and see if they line up...
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  • Needing Longer Weight Distribution Shank for Truck Tailgate to Clear Trailer Jack
  • The Reese # RP54970 weight distribution shank would be 4-1/2 inches longer than the 7-3/4 inch long shank that was included with your Husky Centerline weight distribution kit. If that won't give enough clearance, use the # EQ90-02-4500 from Equal-I-zer that is 18 inches long. Both the shanks I recommended have hole spacing of 1-1/4 inch, measured center to center which should be the same as your old shank.
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  • Can I Use a Weight Distribution Hitch on a Large Aluminum Trailer
  • When it comes to using a weight distribution hitch on your aluminum trailer, the main concern isn't only the interaction of the two metals but a lot of occasions the aluminum frame isn't strong enough to be used with a steel weight distribution system. You will want to consult with the trailer's manufacturer to determine if your trailer can be used with a weight distribution system. For a trailer with a larger frame size you would need a weight distribution hitch that used chain hangers...
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  • Demco Custom 5th Wheel Brackets for a 2011 Ford F-350
  • If you already have the Demco Universal Above-Bed Base Rails # DM6071 from your 2005 Ford F-250 then yes, the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Custom Mounting Brackets # DM8552000 are available which gives you the Installation Kit # DM8552000-71 for your 2011 Ford F-350. The Demco kit, the Curt Kit # C16424-204, and the Reese Kit # RP50026-58 are all compatible with the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550043. Please note that if your 2011 F-350 has a short bed then you either needing...
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