The best way to help reduce sag when towing your travel trailer with your 2017 Ram 1500 Bighorn having a lift is with a weight distribution hitch. Personally I fee the Equal-i-zer hitch systems are the best option as they are made in the USA and have a reputation as being one of the best available. You do need to select the correct system based on the weight of your trailer.
200-600lbs Tongue Weight, Trailer Up to 6,000lbs # EQ37060ET
600-1,000lbs Tongue Weight, Trailer Up to 10,000lbs... view full answer...
For your trailer weight and vehicle's towing capacities the best option is going to be the Strait Line system part # RP66084. This system has a tongue weight range of 600-1,200 lbs which will be perfect with the weight of your trailer and also has the only sway control system on the market that works to prevent sway before it starts.
Of all the options for weight distribution this would be your best option.
For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286. view full answer...
Lifted and dropped trucks are not ideal for towing since the height change can affect how level the hitched trailer can be and also the amount of rear-end squat you have from the trailer's tongue weight. A set of rubber jounce springs like the Timbren kit # TDR1500DQ (which does NOT fit the regular cab version) will stiffen the rear suspension when it is under load but will not otherwise alter the ride height or ride quality. When you're not towing the kit will disengage and you won't even... view full answer...
To utilize a cargo basket on the roof of your Ram, you'll need a roof rack with crossbars as we don't carry a roof rack that would directly mount to a vehicle roof without using crossbars.
The most cost-effective way of doing this would be to install a roof rack from Rhino Rack, which would consist of the following components:
Vortex Aero crossbars, # RRVA150B-2 for black or # RRVA150S-2 for silver
2500 Series Leg Kit, part # RRRLKVA
Vehicle Specific Clamp Kit, part # DK043
Rhino Rack... view full answer...
Using the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37120ET when connecting to your Griffin GT-712 dump trailer is going to be the best way to reduce rear end sag and make driving loaded much safer. This particular hitch is rated for a trailer up to 12,000lbs with a tongue weight of 800-1,200lbs. The Equal-i-zer help to transfer weight more evenly across your 2017 Ram 1500 so it will reduce rear end sag while also adding weight to the front suspension which will help reduce diminished... view full answer...
The Hayes Blackbird Trailer Brake Controller HA81726 will use the Custom Wiring Adapter for Hayes Brake Controllers # HA81795-HBC for an easy fit in your 2017 Ram 1500. The harness is located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. I've attached a video of a similar brake controller harness installation to assist with the location.
Alternatively you could hardwire it or use the universal adapter # HA81789-HBC. view full answer...
When a brake controller does not work with the brake pedal but works with the manual override lever that means that there's an issue with the stoplight circuit (red wire) of the controller as this is the circuit that's needed to tell the controller that you are stopping the trailer.
Typically on vehicles like your 2014 Ram 1500 that have brake controller pre-wiring and an install harness like part # C51453 is used this issue indicates that the problem is the brake light circuit on the... view full answer...
The only front hitch that we offer for your 2016 Ram 1500 Is the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31374, which does install directly below the bumper. The Hidden Hitch # 306-X7900 you mentioned will only fit 2500 and 3500 models of the 2016 Ram. Unfortunately we do not offer a hidden hitch for your 1500. view full answer...
To go along with the Air Lift 1000 Heavy Duty Air Helper Springs # AL60818HD on your 2018 Ram 1500 I recommend going with the Firestone Air Command I # F2158.
This air compressor kit allows you to adjust the air helper springs to match the load you are needing to support by using the switch in the analog gauge.
I included a video of the # F2158 being installed for you to take a look at. view full answer...
The black of your P2 # 90885 harness goes to white of controller, green with white stripe goes to red of harness, red of truck goes to black of harness, and blue goes to blue. view full answer...
The best 5th wheel hitch for your 2015 Ram 1500 will depend on what size bed you have in addition to whether or not you have the EcoDiesel engine. If you have the 5-1/2' bed then you will need to use a fixed 5th wheel hitch and a Sidewinder pin box. If you have a 6-1/2' bed then you will need to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch. Finally, if you have a 8' bed then you will want to use a fixed 5th wheel hitch.
I have attached the different options for you. You will need to first select the... view full answer...
It would be better to be at the lower end but there are disadvantages of being over or under the capacity range of a weight distribution system.
If the tongue weight is under the capacity then the ride will be stiff and bouncy and you could actually see damage to the trailer. If the tongue weight is higher than the system's range it will not be effective at all.
Ideally you will want a system that puts the total tongue weight in the middle of the system's range. You mentioned a trailer... view full answer...
The option that will work for your 2017 Cherokee 29TE depends on your axle diameter. For 2-3/8 inch axles, you will want the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit, # K71-384-00. If you have a 3-inch diameter axle, you will want the kit, part # K71-385-00. This kit will add lift and help level your trailer by moving the leaf springs to the top of the axle. Each lift kit adds lift equal to the axle diameter plus the height of the leaf spring stack.
Both of these kits come with... view full answer...
The newer Ram trucks use a different style multiplex brake light signal that the PowerTrac is not compatible with.
You will have to go with a brake controller that is compatible with this style of stoplight circuit. The most similar one is the Draw Tite Activator IV # 5504 with the install harness part # 3023-P.
I attached a help article that covers this topic more in-depth for you to check out as well. view full answer...
It is possible that the ST205/75R15 will be able to replace the 205/75R14 tires currently on your 1995 travel trailer but you will need to take a few measurements to determine this.
The ST205/75R15 like the Provider ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 15" Vesper Black Mod Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - LR D # MX47FR measures in at 7.99" wide and 27.13" tall where your ST205/75R14 tires measure in at 8.13" wide and 26.3" tall.
To make sure you have enough clearance for a tire almost 1" taller you... view full answer...
For a loaded trailer tongue weight of 700 lbs, the 600 lbs Equal-i-zer system won't be adequate, it most likely will not break as it is designed to flex, but it won't distribute the weight correctly. I recommend you use the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW # EQ37100ET. This will give you a total tongue weight range of 600 to 1000 lbs. Total tongue weight includes the loaded tongue weight of the trailer as well as any cargo... view full answer...
I see you were checking out gooseneck hitch fits for your 2016 Ram 1500 with 5-1/2 Foot Bed, EcoDiesel engine and Rambox. The Rambox feature is not ideal for towing due to the reduced clearances in the bed but some have done it successfully. Short bed truck also make 5th wheel and gooseneck towing tougher.
For a gooseneck, so long as you do not have the factory air suspension package you can use the excellent B&W kit # BWGNRK1309. You will probably want their offset extension ball for... view full answer...
The best air bag suspension enhancement for your 2020 Ram 1500 4x4 are the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57375.
These are the best for your Ram because they have the highest capacity at 5,000 lbs and do not either replace your coil springs or install inside of them like other options, so they are a true enhancement as opposed to replacing part of your truck's suspension. Just keep in mind air bags will not work if your Ram has the factory Air Suspension system. As far... view full answer...
We have the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit # K71-359-00 which is a cushioned equalizer kit with bronze bushings and wet bolts like you are wanting which would work perfectly. This is definitely your best option and will give your trailer a more cushioned ride quality. view full answer...
Electric trailer brakes for a 5,200 pound axle are going to be 12 x 2 inch. If you need to replace the drums we have several options, see link. But if your hub and drum assemblies are fine then you won't have to replace them.
For 12x2 inch brakes that fit the 5,200 pound axle drums we have # AKEBRK-7L-SA and # AKEBRK-7R-SA for self-adjusting brakes. Or for manual adjust we have # AKEBRK-6L and # AKEBRK-6R.
If you want some corrosion resistance for marine environments I recommend the Dacromet... view full answer...
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