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  • What is Weight Capacity of Load Range E Trailer Tire in Size ST225/75R15
  • With a Load E tire like the Karrier part # AM10303 you would have a tire capacity of 2,830 lb which based on your correct match would put you a little under the max weight capacity of your trailer. That doesn't mean you are necessarily overloading the tires though as there's a very good chance your trailer isn't at it's max weight capacity.
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  • Recommended Curt Weight Distribution System for 2018 Rockwood Trailer with 900 lb Dry Tongue Weight
  • Great question. The base dry hitch weighing 900 lbs is a factor, but you will most definitely want the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # C17501 for this application. The reasoning is that you need to account for loaded weight on the tongue of your hitch which will not only include the loaded cargo of your trailer, but it also accounts for any weight behind the rear axle of your towing vehicle. If you went with the 1000 lb max capacity # C17500, then you would...
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  • Will the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit a 2014 Heartland Big Country 5th Wheel
  • We have not yet installed the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13703 on a 2014 Heartland Big Country but so long as the frame rails are spaced between 22" and 72" apart which they should then this hitch will work for you. It is very universal and there are few trailers it will not work on. It can either be bolted or welded to the frame rails. The main hitch body tube can be trimmed so the ends are flush with the frame brackets. After trimming, coat the bare metal with paint...
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  • Will the SolidStep Manual Fold-Down Steps Work On a Cardinal 5th Wheel With Step-Up
  • I do have an option but the only way to confirm fit of the SolidStep Manual Fold-Down Steps like part # LC698799 on a trailer with a step-up directly behind the door would be to test fit. I don't think fit would be able to be accurately determined beforehand by measuring. There is a bracket which positions the bulk of the step up from the door sill but it could still not be enough to overcome the step-up. Instead, I think a much better option would be the TorkLift GlowStep Revolution Scissor...
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  • What is the Torque Specification for Brake Mounting Flange Bolts
  • The bolts used to secure the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-7-SA to your axle will need to be torqued to 30-50 ft-lbs. If you do not have access to a torque wrench then you can tighten the bolts down enough to where the lock washer is crushed and that will be sufficient. We also have a torque wrench available as part # ALL944001. If you need new hardware you can use part # BRKH12.
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  • Trailer Hitch for 2019 Forest River Cardinal With I-Beam Frame
  • The Lippert 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver for I-Beam Campers and Trailers # LC240220 you referenced gets ordered as customers order it so there isn't a specific date I can offer. However, to answer your question, if Forest River said this is a fit then that is not something I would be able to discount. Having said that, this hitch is designed to fit trailer frames with 68-3/8" between the I-beams. There is definitely another option, the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs,...
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  • How To Carry Two Bikes On The Back of a 5th Wheel Trailer
  • For a trailer hitch that will fit your 2017 Forest River Cardinal 5th Wheel Trailer and will work with the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # KU84FR, I recommend using the Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs part # 13703. This trailer hitch is the most popular we have for you by far because it fits so many different Rvs and it is very easy to install compared to some of the others. It has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity which will be plenty for your Transfer V2 and Electra Path Townie/Trek...
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  • Cargo Carrier for 2012 Phoenix Cruiser
  • While we do not have a 64" cargo carrier, We have a really great option in a 24x60 carrier for your 2012 Phoenix Cruiser. I suggest the etrailer Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches, # e98874. This is a hitch-mounted, basket-style cargo carrier lets you carry gear on the back of your vehicle using your 2" x 2" trailer hitch receiver.
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  • Is there a Way to Mount a 5th Wheel Hitch Directly to the Truck Bed?
  • No, I am sorry we do not have what you're asking for and as far as an aftermarket part goes I do not know of anything like that you can purchase. You either need a set of rails to attach a 5th wheel hitch, some kind of gooseneck platform to insert one like item # BWRVK3050, or a factory puck system which is the closest to what you are describing. What your asking for sounds like a custom job and you'll need to locate a fabricator. If you change your mind please feel free to email me back...
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  • Will Westlake 215/75R17.5 Radial Tire w/ 17-1/2 Lynx Work w/ Grand Design Solitude 344 GK-R
  • The Westlake 215/75R17.5 Radial Tire w 17-1/2" Lynx Aluminum Wheel - LR J # LHAS701 has an 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern so as long as the existing wheels share this same pattern (they do) and you have space for the new size (30.2" diameter x 8.3" wide) then they will fit without issue. The new size tires are actually a hair smaller than the old so there should be no fit issues as far as clearance goes.
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  • 2010 Forest River Wildcat Landing Gear Replacement Recommendation
  • Thanks for the picture of your landing gear! From that I can tell you have a powered Lippert Landing Gear Set and the part # LG-1 would be a great replacement that would match up exactly.
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  • Determining If Factory Shocks Can Be Reused After Installing Axle Over-Under Kit
  • If the upper shock mounts on your Jayco Designer 5th wheel are just bolted on then you can install the Dexter Over-Under Kit # K71-385-00 you were looking at and just relocate the upper bracket to a location where you have shock compressed half way when it is sitting under its own weight, and at an angle that matches the original positioning. Now if your upper shock mounting bracket is not bolted on it is possible that after installing the over-under kit you will still have the shock...
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  • Can I Patch My RV Roof Top Membrane Instead Of Replacing It
  • After speaking with out expert install team I would NOT recommend patching or replacing only part of the membrane. It will just set you up for future leaks and other problems where the seam will be. Since you will have to remove the trim around the unit to fix it anyway, it would be wise to just replace all of it. I'd rather do the job once and not have to redo it again for a long time. If you need to purchase a new membrane kit we have the Alpha Systems Superflex TPO RV Roof Membrane...
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  • Replacement Tire for 2017 Forest River Cardinal Fifth Wheel 3950TZ 235/80R16
  • Your trailer is a tandem axle trailer so you'd need each tire to have a capacity of 4,108 lb. So for a tire in your size of ST235/80R16 we have the part # TTWPRG235R16 which is a Load Range of G and has capacity of 4,400-lb max load at 110 psi. Load Range E would not be enough.
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  • Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Will Not Stay Open with Handle Locked in Open Position
  • If your Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # RP30928 is not staying in the open, there could be something blocking the internals of your hitch. Usually this means there is some dirt and grime that got mixed up with the grease used to lubricate the mechanism. If you take just the head off and flip it over you might be able to see this more clearly. If you clean off the old grease and reapply some new grease that could be all you need.
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  • Replacement Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center for 30 Amp System on 2004 Forest River
  • Technically the 60 Amp Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center # PD4560K18LS8 will work but since it's rated for twice the amount of power as your current system I recommend toning it down and going with the 35 Amp Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center # PD4135K instead. If you go with the higher rating then you'll need to make sure all of your other power equipment is able to handle more power as well. The 35 Amp system is close enough that you won't need to upscale your equipment. Attached...
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  • How to Determine Correct Double-Eye Leaf Spring Replacement for 6,000 lb Axle
  • I can tell you how to determine the correct leaf spring replacement, though those numbers don't have anything to do with size. They are probably a serial number or some other type of manufacturer ID but nothing of consequence. Instead, the best way to determine if a double-eye spring will fit is by measuring the length from the center of the spring eye to the end of the spring, as you can see in the accompanying diagram (the best way to get an accurate length of a leaf spring is with the...
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  • Will Trailair Flex Air Pin Box Allow for Same Trailer Height as Forest River OEM Pin Box
  • The Trailair Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Box # LC328492 is a direct replacement for a Lippert 1621 pin box and Lippert has told us that if you match the bolt pattern from your current 1621 the king pin height on the Flex Air will be the same so it will not make your 5th wheel higher on the hitch. The Flex Air is a great choice that is going to dramatically improve your towing experience; you will immediately have a more pleasant ride when pulling your Forest River 3825FL due to its air bag...
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  • Why Does the Jensen Antenna - Rooftop or Side Mount Have a Ground
  • The purpose of the ground on the Jensen Antenna - Rooftop or Side Mount part # AN519 is to eliminate static electricity, as well as protect against energy to the mast if the antenna comes in contact with live electrical wires.
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  • Is BTU Output The Same on Both Tanks Using Auto Changeover Regulator 37207-30395
  • Yes, the BTU output is the same on both of your propane tanks when using the Automatic Changeover RV LP Gas Regulator # 37207-30395.
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