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  • What Do You Recommend to Close the Gap between the Tailgate and the Truck Bed of my 2021 Ford Ranger
  • If you are looking for protection from rocks between your bed liner and where the tailgate begins, there needs to be a balance between functionality and protection. The reason why something like a bed cover like the Access Custom Truck Bed Mat - Snap-In Bed Floor Cover # A67SJ is because the cover does not extend over to the tailgate; it simply ends at the rear of your bed without covering the gap. Also, any bed floor cover that covers the gap will impact the functionality of the rear tailgate...
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution System For A 2016 Ram 1500 Rebel
  • When it comes to using a weight distribution system on your 2016 Ram 1500 Rebel The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 6,000 pounds GTW, 600 pounds TW # FA92-00-0600 will work for you. When using a weight distribution hitch you need to be as close as possible to the tongue weight of the trailer that is being towed. With your trailer being just under 4,000 loaded the tongue weight will be around 400 and the Fastway system is the perfect system for you....
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  • Recommended Parts to Flat Tow a 2021 Ford Ranger
  • To get your 2021 Ford Ranger setup for flat towing I recommend the following parts: - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU77XR - Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain Tow Bar # RM-677 (with safety cables) - Roadmaster Accessory Kit # RM-9284-2 - Brake Kit # DM26VR (motorhome air brakes) OR # DM86VR (motorhome hydraulic brakes) - High-Low Adapter (see attached helpful article - bracket height is 17" for Blue Ox base plate kit) The Blue Ox base plate kit has removeable tabs for a clean look when...
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  • 9 Hole Adjustable Shank for 2021 Ford Ranger XLT FX4
  • The factory hitch receiver for the 2021 Ford Ranger XLT FX4 is pretty high off the ground especially for a smaller truck. I recommend the longer 9 hole Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Shank item # BXW4002 over the 7 hole one. I have attached a diagram with all of the dimensions of this shank so you can measure and confirm. This shank is compatible with the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution System item # BLU47FR you referenced.
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  • Solution For Carrying Bikes on Tear Drop Trailer Where 6" Drop Ball Mount Is Required
  • I have a solution for you, and normally the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount # D210 would be the best solution for this since it wouldn't reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch. I don't recommend any type of dual receiver with a drop because doing so would reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by roughly 50%, so that would limit you quite a bit. If you've got a tear trailer with a straight tongue then I recommend using the Hitch-It 2 Bike Rack for Straight Tongue Trailers...
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  • Trailer Hitch For A 2002 Ford Ranger With Step Side Bed
  • Yes, The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13138 is confirmed to fit your 2002 Ford Ranger with step side bed. The trailer hitch has a bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a gloss black powder coat finish that is over a protective base coat that offers a superior rust resistance. The trailer hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight up to 4,000 pounds and has a maximum tongue weight up to 400 pounds. I would recommend checking your vehicle's manual to find out the proper...
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  • Backup/Observation Camera Recommendation For A 2022 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser 23RSS
  • Congrats on the new trailer! For your 2022 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser 23RSS, I recommend going with the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Observation Camera System w/ Side Marker Light Cameras # FCE48TASL-05. Additionally, this kit comes with (1) 5" full-color LCD touch display, 2 side marker cameras so you can see when changing lanes, as well as all the mounting hardware for installation. As far as integration with your Ford Ranger goes, right now there is no system that allows for this...
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  • 4-Way Round Adapter Recommendation for the Custer Wireless LED Lights # LIW-LDTL
  • In order to create a male-ended plug for the female 4-way round connector on your Custer Wireless LED Tow Bar Light # LIW-LDTL, you need to use the Pollak 4-Pole Round Wiring Socket # PK11404. Once you have the plug, you then need to route 16-gauge wire # 16-4B-1 to those pins into your current wiring. I went ahead and attached a diagram of the typical 4-way round pin setup along with the vehicle-side 4-way flat wiring diagram. I've also attached a helpful article that walks you through...
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  • What Parts Are Needed To Install The Demco Air Force One On A 2023 Ford Ranger
  • To install the Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motor Homes with Air Brakes - Proportional # SM99243 on your 2023 Ford Ranger, you're just going to need a Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-88400. Everything else needed for installation is included with the kit. Additionally, in regards to the warranty being voided or not, you should be fine to install it. However, if for whatever reason this braking system causes some type of damage to your vehicle...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1989 Ford Ranger Behind Motorhome
  • We can help you with the items you'll need to flat tow your 1989 Ford Ranger behind your motorhome. These include components like the tow bar, safety cables, base plates, a wiring or lighting solution, a high/low hitch adapter and a supplementary braking system. There are no all-inclusive kits but we can help you select the individual items you'll need. A great place to start are the linked articles; these cover the basics of flat towing, how to select a hitch adapter (to keep your tow...
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  • Best Trailer Hitch For A Rainy/Wet Climate For A 2023 Ford Ranger
  • Out of the two hitches that are confirmed to fit your 2023 Ford Ranger The etrailer hitch # e63ZR and The Curt Trailer hitch # C13417, the etrailer hitch # e63ZR will be the best for the rainy/wet conditions due to the fact that it has an extra coating of rust resistant paint that will help it survive the elements longer than the Curt Hitch # C13417. The etrailer hitch has a bolt-on installation, and has a matte black powder coat finish, and has a maximum tongue weight up to 900 pounds....
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  • Trailer Hitch For A 2023 Ford Ranger
  • We have the perfect trailer hitch that is confirmed to fit your 2023 Ford Ranger! The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e63ZR has a bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a matte black powder coated finish that is over a protective base coat which offers a superior rust resistance. The etrailer hitch has an additional coating of rust resistant paint which will help it survive the elements better then the other hitches that are confirmed for your vehicle. The trailer hitch...
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  • Parts Needed to Convert Disk Brakes to Electric Over Hydraulic on EZ Loader Boat Trailer
  • To convert the surge disk brakes on your 2014 EZ Loader Boat Trailer to electric over hydraulic brakes, you will just need a few things. First you will need an electric brake controller that is compatible with electric over hydraulic brakes. For your 2003 Ford Ranger, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885. This is a proportional brake controller with digital display that will receive the signal from your vehicle's brakes and send it to the trailer's actuator. It will be mounted...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2004 Ford Ranger Edge with Manual Transmission and Blue Ox Tow Bar
  • According to Blue Ox, you can use base plates on the 2004 Ford Ranger Edge without tow hooks on the vehicle. When I did some research on flat towing the 2004 Ford Ranger Edge, I could only find information on models with an automatic transmission. If you have transmission M5OD-R-1HD then the Ranger is towable. If you have a 4 wheel drive, the transfer case will need to be placed in 2 wheel drive high and the manual transmission in neutral. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual...
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  • Parts Needed to Connect Motorhome 7-Way to 2022 Ford Ranger 6-Way for Charge Line
  • What you need is the Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit # RM-146-7. This comes with the 7-way to 6-way cord along with the 6- pole socket for your 2022 Ford Ranger. If you have a Roadmaster All Terrain tow bar or a tow bar with channel guides you can use the # RM-98146-7 instead. As far as the wiring goes, all you have to do is follow the diagram below and everything will match up once you complete the installation. If you don't already have a charge line on your vehicle or motorhome,...
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  • Correct Replacement Safety Straps for a TuXedo Pro X15 Tonneau Cover
  • I believe what you're looking for is the Replacement Safety Straps for TruXedo Lo Pro and TruXedo Deuce Soft Roll-up Tonneau Cover # TX1118185. These are the straps that hold the tonneau in place behind the cab when it is rolled up. If you needed different straps let me know, and I'd be happy to help.
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  • Battery Isolator Solenoid for 2002 Ford Ranger
  • We've got the perfect solution for you. A battery isolation solenoid like part # PK5231201 would install inline on the 12V feed from the battery to the 7-way. The remaining terminal would connect to a power source that's hot with the ignition on. The solenoid would cut power to the trailer connector when the vehicle ignition is switched off, so you'll have no worries of the 12V feed depleting your truck battery.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2006 Ford Ranger Behind a Motor Home
  • If your 2006 Ford Ranger is an XL or XLT then use # 483-1 for base plates. Use # 477-1 if it's a Sport model or # 477-5 for the STX. All of these sets are compatible with the Blackhawk 2 tow bar # RM-422 The tow bar is rated for 10,000 pounds. You will also need safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. For safety cables use # BX88196, rated for 7,500 pounds. For lighting you can use a simple magnetic light kit # TLL21RK. Most states now require a supplemental braking system...
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2022 Ford Ranger
  • I'd be happy to help with that. Roadmaster doesn't yet have a confirmed base plate fit for the 2022, but Blue Ox confirms that the # BLU77XR base plate kit carries over to the 2022 Ranger. The Roadmaster # RM-677 Nighthawk tow bar is compatible with the # BLU77XR base plate kit. The tow bar includes safety cables and the electrical umbilical. To wire the taillights, use the # RM-154 diode kit. For a supplemental braking system, I really like the convenience of a permanently mounted system....
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  • Towing Mirrors For A 2011 Ford Ranger
  • We do have towing mirrors that will work for your 2011 Ford Ranger but The Longview Custom Towing Mirrors # CTM2200A are not confirmed to fit. The K-Source Universal Towing Mirrors # KS3891 have an extra-large mirror that will clip over your existing mirrors on your Ford Ranger, which will extend your line of site. The mirrors have a quick-release button on the ratchet that will allow for an easy adjustment when attaching them to the mirror. The rubber pads on the mirror will protect...
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