Sway control is designed to be used in situations where the trailer sways under adverse conditions such as high winds or when large vehicles are passing causing the trailer to become unstable. Sway control also helps if you have to maneuver suddenly. Also if the trailer has a low tongue weight percentage the sway control can help to a point, but a weight distribution system will help more with this situation.
The best solution for sway that is present without the above mentioned adverse... view full answer...
If you are absolutely sure you wouldn't exceed the capacity of the one axle on your trailer you could get by with just one axle. You are going to have to move the good axle to where the center equalizer is currently at to ensure you get proper axle placement which ensures that your trailer tongue weight will be in the 10 to 15 percent of the total trailer weight range so that you don't have sway.
For a single axle hanger kit you would need the part # APS1. view full answer...
The Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Spring # F4107 that you referenced would be a good choice to help improve braking and handling, and reduce tire wear when traveling with a load.
You should note that this product will not give you additional towing capacities when used. You should consult the owners manual of your vehicle to determine what is the overall towing capacity of your vehicle and not exceed that.
It would not be too difficult to install this product, it would not require any... view full answer...
The Tow Ready Wiring Kit # 119176KIT that you referenced will work on your 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. This unit features a circuit protected modulite that safeguards your vehicle from any harmful electrical shorts and should not cause any problems on your vehicle. Basically, it will power your trailer tail lights with power coming straight from your vehicle battery and will not put any load on the delicate tail light circuitry of your vehicle.
I attached installation instructions for... view full answer...
You would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well. This comes with everything needed to make the conversion and install the controller.
For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of... view full answer...
As long as the hitch has enough towing capacity for the camper you plan to tow it's totally fine if it's a 1-1/4 inch hitch. Most Class II hitches would have enough capacity for a 2,800 lb trailer.
I have a great brake controller solution that will easily be transferred to your new vehicle as well.
So the easiest to install brake controller that also works really well is the Curt Echo Mobile part # C51180. Basically this just plugs into an active 7-way and once you sync it to your phone... view full answer...
The wiring kit I recommend for your 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis is the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236.
If you haven't already decided on a trailer hitch then I recommend going with a 2" receiver like the Curt # 13707 because it opens up the door to a variety of towing accessories and won't be as restrictive as a 1-1/4" receiver.
You'll also need a ball mount to complete your towing setup. I have attached out selection of ball mounts for... view full answer...
The overall diameter of your 215/75-15 tire is 27.7 inches. The part # 052963753479 would work well for you since it can fit tires from 26-3/4" - 29-3/4" and it is black.
I attached a review video for this cover for you to check out as well. view full answer...
The typical reason a car will smell like sulfur is a bad catalytic converter. When gasoline reaches the catalytic converter, the converter transforms the trace amounts of hydrogen sulfide into the odorless sulfur dioxide. When the converter goes bad it isn't capable of doing this anymore and a rotten egg or sulfur smell is detected.
Most likely you have some check engine lights on currently so your best option is to find a local car parts store to you who can scan for codes to let them... view full answer...
The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13707 which is assembled in the USA. This can then be paired with the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter part # C59236 to control the lights. In order to convert this to a 7-way with 4-way I recommend using the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller part # ETBC7. This also comes with everything else you need to install a trailer brake controller like the Curt TriFlex... view full answer...
Your 1-1/4 inch receiver on your Grand Marquis is most likely a Class II, but without an ID sticker or part number to confirm, I couldn't say for sure. This means that your hitch likely has a tongue weight capacity (maximum amount of downward force that can be applied to hitch without damaging it) ranging from 200-350 lbs. The fact that there's a reinforcing ring around it would lend credence to the fact that it's a Class II, but there are a few manufacturers that have made class I's with... view full answer...
We do sell replacement hardware for the trailer hitches we offer. For that you would need part # RHK. On the product page you would need to enter the part number of the hitch you have and select the manufacturer of the hitch that you have. Most likely you have the Curt # 13707 or the Draw Tite # 41116 which are the two Class III hitches we offer for your 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. view full answer...
I have a solution for you, but the Valley Wiring harness part 30130 has been discontinued. For a very similar wiring harness confirmed to fit your 2006 Mercury Mariner I would recommend the Tow Ready Harness part # 118551. This harness is available and would work well. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. view full answer...
The item you selected, the Derale Transmission Cooler, part # D13611 will work on your 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis as long as you have room to mount it on your vehicle. The ideal place to mount a transmission cooler for maximum cooling efficiency is behind the grill of your 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis but in front of the radiator.
Part # D13611 is a plate and fin cooler and is very effective in cooling the transmission fluid.
You will want to measure at the front of your vehicle to make... view full answer...
You can use Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension Systems like the part # A35RS545 in a tandem axle setup but I would not recommend running this axle with a standard trailer axle at same time. You'd want to run two of the Timbren axles to ensure proper weight distribution. Also the center point between the two axles would need to be where your current axle is right now. view full answer...
Yes, since your class III hitch has a 2 inch opening, you will be able to use this 24x60 Railed Cargo Carrier for 2 inch Trailer Hitches, part # 63153.
This cargo carrier measures 12-3/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the carrier platform. You might want to measure your vehicle from the center of your hitch pin hole out to be sure everything will clear.
This is a great unit with a weight capacity of 500 pounds. You will need to check your vehicle manufacturer recommendations... view full answer...
Tire chains are normally rated for a max speed of 30 mph and this is not dependent on style or manufacturer. The Konig Standard Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - D Link - CB12 - Size 100 # TH01221100 are great chains for your tires and the color coding does make them easier to install. They come with a 5 year warranty and a storage case when not in use. The 12mm internal clearance required makes them Class S compatible which is a requirement from many manufacturers in their owners... view full answer...
On your 2010 Mercury Mountaineer there should be a wiring harness that is attached to the 4-way wiring near the rear of your vehicle that has the brake controller wiring. This is the wiring that you would connect the Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole # 37185 to.
If you have a factory 7-way all you would need is the # 3035-P installed and the brake controller and 7-way would be ready to go.
You would plug your 4-way into the # 37185 and then wire the brake controller output circuit to the blue... view full answer...
My technical contact at Hollywood Racks confirmed that the Hollywood Racks Expedition 2 # HRF6-2 will fit your 1999 Mercury Cougar with your spoiler. I have attached a brief video of this rack for you to check out.
If you plan on carrying either womens, childrens or alternative frame bikes, you may want to check out the Hollywood Racks Adapter Bar # HRBA-PRO. By using this adapter, it will give your bike a level ride and provide bike ground clearance.
The only other aspect you may... view full answer...
The use of any adapter or extension will reduce the tongue weight capacity of your 2002 Mercury Mountaineer by 50 percent. In this situation, you have to go with the lowest capacity, in this case it is the trailer hitch with the reduced tongue weight. Even if the adapter is rated for 6,000 pounds, you will only be able to tow as much as your hitch and vehicle will allow.
To overcome this problem, I recommend installing a larger capacity hitch like the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75132.... view full answer...
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