Expert Answers about Ram

• Best 175/80-13 Trailer Tires for Highway Trips & Can Electric Brakes be Added to Boat Trailer
• Let's start with your tires and the best 175/80-13 tire is absolutely the radial tire, the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D # AM10210. The reason you want to use this tire over the Bias # AM1ST77 you mentioned is because radial tires are designed for on-road use while bias are designed for things like off-road and agricultural use. Radial tires flex more and run cooler to help prevent blowouts so the best option is absolutely the radial Karrier Tires # AM10210. As...
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• Do Furrion Tankless Water Heaters Have Issues With Gas Pressure
• I haven't heard of Furrion tankless water heaters having issues with gas pressure, but that issue can be solved by just ensuring that your regulator is in good working condition and that the vent on the bottom of it isn't getting clogged. Adding in a secondary valve would likely cause more issues and be more cost than it's worth. When storing the trailer I recommend making sure the regulator is covered to prevent anything from getting into the vent and causing an issue the next time you...
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• Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Hitch Spacer Washers Minimum and Maximum For Hitch Head Angle
• It looks to me that you will want additional spacers to provide better weight distribution on your 2019 Ram 1500. The Fast Way e2 Weight-Distribution Hitch # FA94-00-1061 is capable of having up to 9 spacers to provide the correct pinion angle on the hitch head and provide adequate weight distribution. As you have done with the measurements that you have on the front of your Ram you can also do the same process on the rear axle. This will help you to dial in the exact amount of spacers...
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• Does 11 Foot Solera XL Power Awning Come in All Black
• The Solera 12V XL Power RV Awning colors do only come with the fades as opposed to the single colors; so an all-black option for the awning is not available, it is just the fade. For the 11 foot awning you do have the correct part, which is the Solera 12V XL Power RV Awning - 11' Wide - Extra-Long 9'8" Projection - Black Fade # LCV000334909-362243. I have added a link below to a video install and review of this kit for you to check out as well.
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• Does a Sidewinder Increase Sway When Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer
• That's a pretty common question but a Sidewinder will definitely not increase sway when you are towing with your 2014 Ram 2500. The reason people (understandably) thank that is because the Sidewinder gives you increased clearance by moving the pivot point back 22 inches. However, the full pin weight is still on the truck so a Sidewinder is not going to be the cause of any added sway. As an added note, just keep in mind that to find the correct Sidewinder what you will need to know is the...
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• Protection Provided to 2013 Ram 1500 By Westin # 57-3540 Grille Guard In A Deer Collision
• I spoke with my Westin contact who tells me that their grille guards aren't tested for collision with animals. Their grille guards would almost certainly offer a good degree of protection in the event you were to hit a deer, but the guards are designed to be a cosmetic accessory, not a push bar or battering ram.
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• Do MORryde Equalizers Help Handling in Crosswinds
• The MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers - 33" Wheelbase # MR87ZR will improve how your trailer rides, but won't do anything for crosswinds. The best thing you can get to help your trailer in crosswinds are SumoSprings for your trailer. They won't completely eliminate the body roll you get but they do help cushion the load and absorb its roll. The right one will depend on if your leaf springs are over or under the axle. - Leaf Springs Under Axle: SumoSprings Trailer Helper...
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• How Does Lomax Hard Tonneau Cover for 2023 Ram 1500 with Multi-Function Tailgate Lock
• Yes, the release handle for the Lomax Hard Tonneau Cover part # LOM54FR can only be accessed from inside the truck bed so you'll need to have the tailgate open for this to happen. In other words, if the tailgate is locked then so is your tonneau cover. It's a bit dirty but I did find an install photo for you of this cover on the same truck with the same tailgate option.
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• What Is the Field of View of the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System
• The Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System part # HM50002 has a limited field of view as the viewing angle is only 110°. Therefore, it is primarily used for hitch alignment and coupling but it can also be used as just a standard reverse/backup camera. I know it's not as cost effective but if you're looking for a better option with more field of view, I recommend the Rear View Safety Backup Camera System part # RVS-778718N which has a 170° field of view and it uses an...
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• How to Use Tow Hooks With 2019 Ram 3500
• There are no tow hooks for a Westin Bull Bar on your 2019 Ram 3500, but there is still a tow hook that you can use. The only option is a bolt-on like the Curt Bolt-On Tow Hook # C22411. I have added a link below to our entire selection of tow hooks for you to check out.
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• How to Determine Pin Box to Replace With Sidewinder
• There are a couple of different ways to determine the pin box you have to see if you can switch to the Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret # RP34FR. The easiest way is to try and locate a sticker or placard somewhere on the pin box itself with an identifying mark, or you can call the trailer manufacturer with your VIN. If that information is not available for some reason, you are going to need to take some measurements to determine exactly what you have. I have...
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• E Code on Prodigy P2 Brake Controller
• Thank you for your purchase directly from etrailer of the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885. The error code you are getting means, per the manufacturer, "Brake Control is inoperative" and will need to be replaced. It does have a lifetime warranty though so it won't cost you anything.
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• Do Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shocks For 3,500 lb Axles Affect Warranty of Axle
• That's a good question, but the warranty of your axle will not be affected by the use of the Roadmaster shock absorbers for tandem 3,500 lb axles, which is the following part: - Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers for Tandem Axle Trailers - 3,500-lb Axle # RM-2450 The Comfort Ride # RM-2450 doesn't involve any type of modification of the axle or affect the positioning of the axle, it installs with the included tie plates which allow you to mount the kit's extension brackets. This...
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• Compressor For Large Trailer Tires & Length of Hose on Bulldog Winch Compressor BDW41000
• While we don't have an air compressor that is suitable for heavy equipment at a job site, there is a compressor that will work for your large trailer tires, which is the exact compressor you asked about, from Bulldog Winch: - Bulldog Winch Compressor - 150 psi # BDW41000 The hose on this compressor is 26 feet long, so it can work for your trailer, it just depends exactly where the tires are in relation to its length, as well as where your 12 volt battery is. Compressors for large tires...
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• Hitch Head Height Settings For The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package
• The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3600 has pivot arms that allow for three different height settings depending on which holes you use when assembling your hitch. You can choose between a 17", 18", or 19" hitch head height.
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• Shackle Straps Are Flipping on Tandem Axle Trailer
• Shackle links can flip when the trailer is unloaded since there isn't enough weight to keep them in proper position, and while a new, shorter equalizer may help, the easiest thing to check is the shackle links. Shackles that are too short can cause them to flip, so the best thing to check first is the length of your shackles, and replace them with longer ones if possible. You'll want to measure from center to center of the bolt holes to check their length, and replace them with one of...
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• What Gauge Wire Does the Power Grip 90-Degree Locking Marine-Style Power Cord Adapter CAM55562 Use
• I spoke with Camco and they informed me that the Power Grip 90-Degree Locking Marine-Style Power Cord Adapter part # CAM55562 uses an 8 gauge wire for the ground and then the rest are all 6 gauge.
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• Determining Turning Clearance With 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box
• To determine the clearance for a 5th Wheel to Gooseneck pin box like the Goose Box # RP85FR use the following formula: (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from center of gooseneck ball to truck cab B = Length of offset (which is zero for these pin boxes) C = Width of trailer divided by 2 The "Clearance" needs to equal at least 4 to make a full 90 degree turn, and it looks like your Dutchmen Yukon 410RD is 101" wide, so "C" will equal 50-1/2. So measure from the center of the gooseneck...
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• What is the Weight of Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # C16180
• The shipping weight of the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # C16180 that you linked to is 130 lbs. Obviously a portion of that is packaging material. If you do not already have the needed base rails installed in your 2016 Ram 1500, 5-1/2 Foot Bed with EcoDiesel engine, I suggest the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16444-204. The shipping weight for this item is 74 lbs. I have linked an installation video of this product being installed on a 2016 Ram.
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• How Do You Know When to Replace Shoes on Drum Trailer Brakes
• On many drum brakes there are wear indicators at the pad material on the shoes. If the pad material is riveted on and you have reached the rivets then it is time to replace them. If you have the brakes adjusted out all the way and the braking is still weak then it is likely time to replace them. If you are having any specific braking issues let me know and I can determine what the likely cause is.
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