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  • What Is The Derale Push-In Radiator Probe, # D16736 And How Is It Installed On A 2010 Ford F-350
  • The Derale Replacement Push-In Radiator Probe for Derale Single-Stage Thermostat Fan Control, part # D16736, is a thermostatic probe that is inserted into the vehicles radiator and connects to a thermostat switch. The probe will register the temperature of the fluid in the radiator and allow the switch to turn the fan on if the temperature exceeds 180 degrees, and will turn the fan off when the temperature drops to 165 degrees. On the Derale Premium, Single-Stage Thermostat Fan Control...
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  • Does Buyers Products Hitch Plate for Pintle Mounting 3371809030B Require Professional Installation
  • We do not have a video or photos of a completed installation of the Buyers Products Hitch Plate for Pintle Mounting # 3371809030B. My contact at Buyers Products said this item is only intended for professional installation by an experienced welder and so they do not provide written instructions. He also stated that the hitch plate can be bolted on initially to hold it in place while it is fully welded.
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  • How to Install the Tekonsha P3 90195 on a 2006 Forest River Georgetown 359
  • Installing the Tekonsha P3 # 90195 will depend on how your 2006 Forest River Georgetown 359 is equipped. If there was a 7 Way plug on the back of the RV, you may have wires under the dash for a controller to plug into, but you would need to confirm this with Forest River. If they can tell you there are wires pre-run, you will simply need to splice them into the wires of the controller and you are good to go. If the RV does not have wires run for a brake controller, it will be a bit more...
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  • Parts Needed for Brake Controller Installation on a 2007 Ford F-550 Cab and Chassis Truck
  • Yes, the # 3065-P connector will plug into the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Proportional Brake Controller # 90885. It will just plug into the back of the brake controller and the gray plug that you found and supply power to activate the trailer brakes, once the brake controller is properly mounted and setup. Since your 2007 F-550 is pre-wired with a 7-Way trailer connector from the factory no additional wiring will be needed. I have provided a link to instructions for you to review.
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  • How To Hook the Hopkins Engager Breakaway Up To The Titan BrakeRite EHB Actuator
  • I have attached for you a wiring diagram of the Titan BrakeRite EHB Electric-Hydraulic Actuator for Disc Brakes part # T4813102. If you will be using this with the Hopkins Engager Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit part # 20099 then you would just simply use the blue wire on the breakaway in place of the brown wire in the photo and red wire on the breakaway in place of the violet wire in the photo. The white wire on the breakaway can then be run to the main trailer ground.
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  • Finding the Plug for a Brake Controller on a 2013 Jayco Greyhawk Class C
  • The plug that your Adapter, like part # 3034-P for the Prodigy P3 # 90195, could be in a few locations around your dash. Start by looking under your driver side dash. A lot of times it will be near the Emergency Brake or tucked up under the dash. Also check the passenger side for the connector as well as behind your dashboard. Another place that you can try checking is underneath your driver side seat. Sometimes it can be a little tricky to locate the plug since it can vary by year/make/model...
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  • How to Install Replacement Double Ball Joint # LC301695
  • It sounds like you might need to set up the linkage # LC388220 properly so that it will allow your steps to function properly. I attached an install instruction sheet that shows how to install it properly. Try that and let me know if you are still having issues.
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  • How to Wire Battery of Trailer Breakaway Kit
  • In most trailer wiring installations, whether on the vehicle side or the trailer side, the ground runs through a WHITE wire. You can see how to wire your Replacement Breakaway Box # HM20121 by referring to the linked article on breakaway systems.
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  • Should Progressive Dynamics Pure Sine Wave Inverter be Hardwired
  • You can use your WFCO converter with the Progressive Dynamics Pure Sine Wave Inverter w/ Transfer Switch - Remote - 2,000 Watts - 12V # PD64FR. It is meant to be hardwired yes, as you can see on page 6 of the linked installation instructions. You'll use #2 AWG wire for the DC wiring and #12 AWG wire for the AC wiring. There isn't a combo converter/inverter replacement for your WFCO, and while we do not have mobile techs this is not a bad install. I recommend checking out the linked installation...
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  • Installing Curt Hitch on 2005 Ford F-350 Cab and Chassis
  • Thank you for the excellent photos, and for starters, you are correct that it will help ease installation if you lower the gas tank on your 2005 Ford F-350 Cab and Chassis when installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C14048. In regards to drilling, yes, you can drill through the off-center rivet head to install the hitch. This hitch is a fit for quite a few different trucks which is why it doesn't specify this in the directions.
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  • How To Choose Between a 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 Vehicle to Vehicle Converter Box
  • There are two different types of vehicle to vehicle converter boxes. The 2 to 3 like part # 118158 and the 3 to 2 like part # RM-732. If the vehicle has separate lights you are trying to combine then you need the 3 to 2 but if the vehicle has combined lights you are trying to separate you need a 2 to 3. The above options are both non-powered so they do not required a power wire from the battery as they pull power from the vehicles tail lights.
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  • Do The Demco Base Plates for a 2001 Ford F-350 Mount In Front of Bumper Brackets
  • The Demco Classic Base Plate Kit part # DM9517109 which is a fit for a 2001 Ford F-350 will install in front of the bumper brackets which you can see in the attached photo below.
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  • Does Push Button Switch for Power Vents # DG52451VP Stay On Once Pressed
  • Push Button Switch for Power Vents # DG52451VP is a momentary switch. It is meant to be installed so that when the vent lid is closed it holds the button in which cuts off power to the vent fan. When the lid opens the button is released and it will allow power to go to the fan. Personally I like toggle switches such as # PK34513 because there is just something satisfying about flipping a switch like it.
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  • Location of Brake Controller Wiring Adapter Port on 2014 Ford F-550 Cab-and-Chassis
  • On a Ford F-550 cab-and-chassis-based RV the brake controller connection port will be found behind a driver-side dash panel, as shown at the 2:08-minute mark in the linked video of an F-450 cab and chassis. I confirmed this location point with my contact at Tekonsha. The connector you are looking for is a grey square one that will join with the mating end of harness # 3034-P. This harness allows connection of a Tekonsha controller like the P2 # 90885 or P3 # 90195, which will connect o...
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  • Does 12V Power Pin Need to be Working Properly for Draw-Tite Activator Brake Controller to Work
  • As long as you are getting power on the pin in the 5 o'clock position when using the manual override button on your Draw-Tite Activator # 5504 you are good to go. The 12V power pin, in the 1 o'clock position, is for accessories and isn't connected to the braking circuit at all.
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  • What is Standard Size Rivets for Installing RV Tub Surround
  • We only carry the 1 inch long rivets for installing shower surrounds with the part # LC210278 which is the standard size for this application. We do not have a shorter version since this is the standard size.
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  • Aftermarket Trailer Brake Controller on 2005 Ford F-350
  • Installing an aftermarket trailer brake controller like the excellent Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 with the custom plug-in harness # 3065-P may very well remedy all of the issues that you have been having with the IBC on your 2005 Ford F-350. Generally speaking, integrated brake controllers are known to have some issues and the P3 will absolutely be an improvement. You are correct in your question when you stated that this particular trailer brake controller is considered one of the best...
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  • Is Constant Internet Connection Required to Use the TireMinder Smart TPMS for RVs with iPhone
  • No, the TireMinder Smart TPMS for RVs # TPMS-APP-6 communicates to your iPhone via Bluetooth so the only time you need an internet connection is to download the TireMinder app.
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  • ABS Module Fuse Location for 2004 Ford F-450
  • I pulled up an online version of the owners manual of your 2004 Ford F-450 and the ABS fuse is in the 25 slot location.
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  • Will The Curt Class V Two Inch Hitch # C15445 Fit A 2004 Ford 350 Cab And Chassis?
  • Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch, # C15445, will fit on the 2004 Ford 350 Cab And Chassis. I have provided a link to installation instructions for you to review. To complete your towing setup, you may want to consider the following items. etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit, item # EBMK2416 Hitch Lock, item # e98880 4-Pole Hardwire Kit, item # 18252 Brake Controller Installation Kit, item # ETBC7 Brake Controller, item # 90195
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