The Rhino-Rack Vortex Bars are slightly bowed in the longer bar options to help support the weight when applied to the center of the bar. Most manufacturers have this as a part of the aero bar design. If you want a more straight bar, then you will want to instead use the heavy duty bars like # Y01-120B-NT for the track system or # RB1375B-2 for just the crossbars. There are longer bars like # RB1500B-2 and # RB1650B-2 if desired. view full answer...
The brackets that are included with the Westin R5 Nerf Bars part # 28-51050 which are a fit for your 2017 Ram 1500 (Crew Cab) are made of steel and powder coated for maximum rust protection. They are not made of stainless steel because stainless steel is significantly less stronger than standard heat treated steel. The stainless steel is suitable for the bars themselves but not for the brackets which bear all of the weight. view full answer...
The frame on the Custom Third Brake Light Camera for Aftermarket Monitor # GCH94FR is made of plastic while the camera is made of aluminum. The frame gets screwed in for installation and is strong enough to handle a car wash. view full answer...
The darkened panel on the Lippert Thin Shade Complete Window Kit Item # LC806621 is made of glass and not a plexiglass or other kind of plastic. view full answer...
The part # 311-SWDA24A55 you asked about is the "original" Pace Edwards SwitchBlade Hard Tonneau Cover whose cover is aluminum and has a "vinyl grain" finish according to the manufacturer.
This is different from the Pace Edwards SwitchBlade Metal Hard Tonneau Cover # 311-SMDA24A55 which has a gloss black finish.
Both of these tonneau covers are fits for your 2019 Ram 1500 with a 5-1/2 foot bed (without Ram Box) and are no-drill installs. The SwitchBlade is one of the sleekest looking... view full answer...
I have a solution for you, and while most Fastway products are made in the U.S.A. it looks like the steel # FA49-00-5925 was not. Instead, I recommend using the aluminum Flash E Series HD Adjustable 2-Ball Mount # FA42-00-2925 which has a similar 10" rise and drop as well as an 18000-lbs capacity. All Fastway aluminum products are made in the U.S.A.. Since it's made from aluminum it's going to be lighter weight and will stand up better to corrosion over time than the steel version.
I've... view full answer...
Fulton ball mounts, like the # F47CR, are made overseas in China. If you were looking for something American made, you would need to go with something like the Convert-A-Ball # AMSC4.
The Convert-A-Ball will have a higher 10,000 pound capacity, the same rise and drop as the Fulton, and a polyurethane shock absorber that helps with the jarring/clunking felt when stopping and starting. This is made out of steel though, so if you wanted to go with an American made aluminum option, I do have... view full answer...
The loadstops that are included with the Thule TracRac TracONE, part # TH27000XTB, are actually made of metal. I went out to our warehouse just to get a feel for them and they're actually pretty stout. view full answer...
Like you have said, the 2013 Ram 1500, if so-equipped, will have both a 7-Way and a 4-Way trailer connector at the back. In order to determine where the problem is you will need to use a circuit tester, # PTW2992, if you do not already have one.
Have someone sit in the truck and go through the light functions while you test the 4-Way with the circuit tester. If everything works on the truck side, then that indicates a problem on the trailer. If the same problem exists on the truck side... view full answer...
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