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  • Recommended Companion Slider Base for a Ram Factory Puck System
  • Yes, you can. You will want the Replacement Slider Base for B&W OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # BWRVB3670. This base will turn your Companion head into the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package item # BWRVK3670.
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  • How Many Miles Can Be Expected from ST235/80R16 Tires on a 32 Ft 5th-Wheel
  • It's very difficult to put a mileage expectation on trailer tires such as the Provider ST235/80R16 # TA39VR. Trailer tires are built with thicker side walls and are designed to carry heavy loads, so they aren't typically rated like vehicle tires. Usually, the expected life of a trailer tire will be around 5 or 6 years, depending on use, supported loads, travel speed, etc. I have included a link that takes you to our selection of 235/80R16 tires.
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  • Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
  • To add a hitch to your 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, I recommend the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch item # 306-X7365. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 525 lbs tongue weight capacity, which will be more than enough to handle your bike and bike rack. I really like this hitch because the crossbar is completely concealed behind the rear bumper and the 2" receiver is all that is visible while you...
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  • TorkLift Step Options for a Truck Camper on a 2017 Ram 3500
  • We do have a couple of different options for you from TorkLift. The TorkLift GlowStep Camper Scissor Steps # TLA7806-8000 comes with the landing gear, has a weight capacity of 350 lbs, a mounting bracket height of 49-1/2 inches, and each step is 8 inches deep which means it will extend out about 48 inches. The mounting bracket is sold separately and can be found both in Black # TLA7810 and White # TLA7820. The TorkLift GlowStep Stow N' Go Scissor Steps # TLA7836 also comes with a White...
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  • Mounting Spacing for the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  • The Demco Recon 5th wheel trailer hitch # DM8550043 mounts in industry standard above the bed 5th wheel rails. Side to side it will fit the center slots in the rails which are 20-1/2 inches apart on center. And front to back ISR rails are a little less than 22 inches apart on center.
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Rails for a 2023 Ram 3500
  • To add a set of 5th wheel rails to your 2023 Ram 3500, I recommend the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit item # C16430-204. These custom fit brackets mount to existing holes in your truck's frame. They fit both the 6-1/2' and 8' bed. To make towing with a 5th wheel easier I recommend adding the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness item # C56000. This harness puts a 7-way connector in the bed of your truck and allows you to keep the one on your bumper. This makes hooking...
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  • What Do Sections of B and W Companion Hitch Weigh
  • The total weight of the B&W Companion # BWRVK3500 that you referenced is right at 200 lbs and the head weighs right at 70 lbs. So the base then is about 130 lbs. It has handles though to help remove it but it's still a bit heavy. Especially for one person. A Reese Goose Box like the # RP85FR would be a really great solution if possible but it would rely on a few things to work out well. The Goose Boxes only fit a select number of pin box replacements and since you have a short bed truck...
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  • How Much Does Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider Weigh
  • The Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider # C95DR weighs a total of 179 lbs.
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  • Hitch Height Dimension of Demco DM8550034 Hijacker Auto Slide 5th Wheel Hitch
  • I can help you understand why there are differentiating measurements on the Demco Hijacker # DM8550034. Both specifications are correct per the manufacture's instructions; the unit has adjustments from 15.25, 16.5, and 18.0. See attached image. According to the video, Jeff states the measurements from the bottom of the truck bed, so his measurements take in account the height of the above the bed rails this unit will need to be installed on. In the video that the lowest hitch height...
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  • How Much Height do the RAM Hitch Prep Rail Adapters Add to Fifth Wheel Hitches
  • I spoke to my contact at Demco and he informed me that their Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # DM6099 will add 1.38 inches to the height of the fifth wheel hitch. The Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # RP30154 will add 2 inches of height to the hitch setup.
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  • Westin HDX Grille Guard with Punch Plate # 57-3555 Weight And Accessories For a 2017 Ram 3500
  • The Westin HDX Grille Guard with Punch Plate # 57-3555 weighs 98lbs for your 2017 Ram 3500. If you have front parking sensors you will need the Parking Sensor Relocation Kit # 40-0015S. The Universal Light Clamps # 57-0005 are the same powder coated black as the Grille Guard and will allow you to lights to the lower grill bar.
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  • Fifth Wheel Clearance Recommendations Between Bed Rails and Truck Cab
  • Between the overhang of a fifth wheel hitch and the bed rails (or in your case fuel tank), you want at least 5-6 inches of clearance. Preferable more though. Between the cab of your truck and the overhang of the truck you would want at least 4 inches while in a 90 degree turn.
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  • Highest-Rated Sliding Curt 5th Wheel Hitch For 2023 Ram 3500 Short Bed w/o Puck System
  • Absolutely; the highest-rated Curt sliding 5th wheel hitch has a hefty 25,000 lb capacity is the A25. The part number for that hitch is the following: - Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S25 Slider # C35DR You made a really nice choice because the A25 # C35DR gives you a really comfortable ride and is among the easiest 5th wheel hitches to use. It has an interlocking dual jaw system that wraps totally around the king pin, ensuring a vice-like grip. That full contact means that the back-and-forth...
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  • How Much Does Demco Hijacker Weigh When Disassembled to Remove From Truck Bed
  • The total weight of the 18k Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034 is listed at 265 pounds. You can disassemble the hitch when taking the hitch out of your 2016 Ram 3500 and then head weighs approximately 40 pounds leaving about 225 pounds for the base. For a lighter hitch you will need to go with a manual slide, like the Curt # C16541 which is 230 lbs before being disassembled.
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  • Recommended Roof Rack for a 2022 Ram 3500 Crew Cab
  • To add a roof rack to your 2022 Ram 3500 Crew Cab, I recommend the roof rack by Rhino-Rack which includes the following parts: Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 59" Long - Qty 2 item # RRVA150B-2 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs Qty 4 item # RRRLKVA Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof item # DK043 This aero bar roof rack system has a 165 lbs capacity. The included locks will help to prevent...
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  • How Much Does the Curt Q24 with Legs for Ram Factory Prep Package Weigh # C16545-16021
  • The Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 24,000 lbs # C16545-16021 weighs about 195-lbs, but can be separated into 2 pieces to make moving it around easier. The head of the Q24 unit weighs about 105-lbs and the legs weigh about 90-lbs when removed from the head, which at least allows you to get them in to two much more manageable pieces to take out for storage.
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  • Dimensions of the Links of the 18,800 lb Fulton Safety Chain FCHA0050324
  • The diameter of the links of the Safety Chain # FCHA0050324 that you referenced are 5/16 of an inch. I went out to our warehouse to measure the length and width of each link and found them to be 2 inches long and 1-1/8 inches wide.
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  • Diameter of the Threaded Portion of the Oil Cap Kit # RG04-270
  • The diameter of the threaded portion of the # RG04-270 that you referenced is 3.860 The Oil Cap Kit # RG04-270 that you referenced is designed to fit the following axles: Dexter 9K (after 10/1989), 10K GD (2-piece drum), and 10K to 15K Dexter axles. You will need to confirm that you have one of those axles to know if the # RG04-270 would work for you.
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  • Finish Difference Between the Curt Custom Install Kits for the 2012 Ram 3500
  • The difference between the Curt rails # C16420-204 and the # C16420-104 is in the finish of the rails. The # C16420-204 has a carbide finish which is more of a matte finish whereas the # C16420-104 has a gloss finish. Either will work fine for you, the choice comes down to which finish you would rather see in the bed of your 2012 Ram 3500 Laramie. These rail kits are confirmed to work with Reese hitches and should work well with your Reese 5th Wheel Hitch.
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  • Weight Capacity of the Stromberg Carlson 4000 Louvered Tailgate # VGD-10-4000
  • The Stromberg Carlson 4000 Series 5th Wheel Louvered Tailgate # VGD-10-4000 has a 100 lb weight capacity so you will need to be mindful of what you put on it, especially if you are going to loading/unloading a 5th wheel hitch.
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