Expert Answers about Ram 2500

• 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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• Can The Goal Zero EC8 Cable Be Extended Without Overheating The Wire
• You can get 12' EC8 extension cables # GZ96YR to install the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X Lithium Portable Power Station with Boulder 100 Solar Panel - 120V # GZ27FR in your camper. Adding length to the wire can actually end up giving you a voltage drop since there's more impedance rather than overheat the wire. You'd essentially be losing just a tiny bit of power as it circulates through the extended wire.
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• Roof Rack And Cargo Basket For 2017 Dodge 2500 Megacab With A.R.E. Overland camper
• The Rhino-Rack Roof Rack System # Y01-130B comes with two heavy-duty crossbars and the tracks to attach to the camper. The included tracks are 63-inches long and the crossbars are 59-inches long and measure 1-5/8 inches wide and 1-7/8 inches tall. The roof rack has a 220-lb weight capacity. The Yakima MegaWarrior Roof Basket # Y07080 measures 52-inches long x 48-inches wide x 6-1/2-inches tall and has a 130-lb weight capacity. The MegaWarrior is also available with an extension that...
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• Does Demco HiJacker Auto-Slide 5th Wheel Hitch DM8550034 Have Double-Pivoting Head
• The Demco 18K Hijacker Autoslide 5th wheel hitch # DM8550034 has a double-pivoting head that makes for easier hitching on uneven ground. You can hitch at up to a 15-degree angle. In a 2016 Ram 2500 short-bed with the Ram factory rail kit this hitch will install using under-bed adapter # DM6099. We also have 5th wheel slider hitches that can drop directly into the factory pucks in the bed, without need for any adapter, such as the outstanding B&W 20K Companion Slider hitch # BWRVK3670....
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• Installing a Derale Universal Drain Plug Kit on a 2012 Ram 2500
• I recommend installing the Derale Universal Drain Plug Kit # D13010 on your 2012 Ram 2500 transmission oil pan where it protected from any road debris. As with any drain plug you will want it on the lowest portion of the pan away from anything that can hit the bolt and reduce the risk of it loosening on you. The Derale Temperature Gauge Kit # D13009 will allow you to monitor the temperature of the transmission fluid in the pan while you drive. I do recommend using Loctite Threadlocker...
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• Does Dexter Over-Under Conversion Kit Include Spring Plates with Shock Mounts
• An over/under kit like the Dexter # K71-384-00 is designed for a 3500 lb axle with a 2-3/8 inch axle tube. By moving the leaf springs atop the axle tube, you'll gain the diameter of the axle trube plus the thickness of the spring pack as a height increase. The kit contains no provision for mounting shock absorbers and unfortunately, we don't offer mounts for that. We do offer a Lippert Bolt-On shock kit like # LC281255 that includes the spring plates you describe, but Lippert doesn't...
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• How Many Bars Come with Westin Platinum Series Oval Nerf Bars for 2017 Ram 2500 Crew Cab
• The Westin Platinum Series Oval Nerf Bars part # 21-3565 which are a fit for a 2017 Ram 2500 Crew Cab are a complete kit that comes with everything you need to add nerf bars to the vehicle including; two bars, custom mounting brackets, and hardware. These are a very great cost-effective option to add some help getting in and out of the vehicle. They have a nice and wide step surface which provides plenty of grip so you won't slip in the winter and you'll have room for your boots. The black...
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• Durability of Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags for 2018 Ram 2500
• The Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs # F2706 that fit your 2018 Ram 2500 will not break when you are towing your 5th wheel trailer, assuming proper installation. The reason I bring that up is Firestone was actually at our facility recently to speak to us about their air bag systems and said the only reason a bag may not last is due to improper installation where there is something rubbing up against the air bag, for example. A strong testament to their durability...
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• How to Determine if You Have Manual or Self-Adjusting Brakes
• Really the only way to tell if you have manual or self-adjusting brakes is to remove the hub and take a look inside. If you can see a cable running at an angle (see included photo), then you have self adjusting brakes like the Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting # AKEBRK-35-SA. If you do not have that cable, then you have manual adjusting brakes like the Electric Trailer Brake Kit # AKEBRK-35
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• Will Air Lift Air Bags Raise 2018 Ram 2500 When Unloaded
• Air bags are not really going to raise your 2018 Ram 2500 when it is unloaded, as they simply serve as a support mechanism for your current suspension; it is possible the back of your truck could ride at most an inch or so higher, but it won't serve as a lift. This is true of all air bags, including the ones you asked about from Air Lift, the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs # AL57289. The air bags of the # AL57289 measure 6 inches tall as a standard, but there isn't an inflated/deflated...
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• Manually Cranking Landing Gear if Battery is Dead
• According to my Bulldog representative, there is no need to disengage anything in order to manually crank the jack using a handle like part # BD800090.
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• Axle Capacity of 1-1/2 Inch Square Axle.
• The only way to know for sure the capacity of your axle is based on the information from the manufacturer when the axle is new. Typically, 1-1/2 inch square axels have a capacity somewhere between 1,000 - 2,000 pounds. Sometimes the spindle and hub can also help point us in the direction of finding axle capacity, but even then it is still an approximation since it is impossible to tell if they are the same size as what came on the axle. The bearing number your provided does not match any...
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• How To Select Adjustable Ball Mount for 2-1/2-Inch Hitch on 2021 Ram 2500
• What I think you are asking, when you state correct height, is height of the ball mount on your 2021 Ram 2500. To choose the best adjustable ball mount for you need to determine the tallest rise and deepest drop you'll need. This will be the minimum range you'll need in your ball mount. Because you will be hauling different trailers I suggest you get an adjustable. Step 1 is to find your hitch height. You've done this and have identified 25". Next you will need to discover your coupler...
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• Do Westin Sure-Grip Running Boards for Ram Trucks Have a Weight Capacity
• The Westin Sure-Grip Running Boards # 27-6105-1895 do not actually have a weight capacity set by the manufacturer, which is pretty common for a lot of running boards. They bolt to the rocker panel under your Ram truck, which is a very strong attachment. If you let me know the specific year, make, model and cab of your truck, as well as any weight requirement you are looking for I can try and find you a good option. I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of the...
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• Can You Mix And Match Ball And Pintle Hook Attachments On B&W Tow And Stow Mounts
• The ball and shank parts of the B&W Tow & Stow Pintle Hook # BWTS10056 and B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount # BWTS20037B are designed to not come apart, otherwise anyone could just walk up and steal your ball or pintle hook. On top of that these parts have different weight capacities so you can just mix and match pieces of them.
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• How To Choose Correct Weight Distribution System When Towing 31-Ft Trailer
• Normally, the tongue weight of a trailer is somewhere between 10 and 15 percent. It sounds like your trailer is at the top of that range and possibly a bit more. To calculate the right tongue weight you will need to add in any other cargo like the fresh water, food, or any cargo carried behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. That can run the tongue weight up. You want the fully loaded tongue weight to fall near the middle of the weight distribution tongue weight range. The Equal-i-zer...
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• Are The K-Source Custom Towing Mirrors # KS60195-96C Power Fold-In And Auto Dim
• The K-Source Custom Flip Out Towing Mirrors # KS60195-96C have powered mirror adjustability but not power folding and would require you to manually fold them in. These mirrors also do not come with the dimming function that your current mirrors are equipped with. Unfortunately at this time we do not offer power-folding or auto-dimming mirrors.
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• How Much Does Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter Weigh?
• The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045 weighs 125 lbs. It will convert your gooseneck hitch into a working fifth wheel hitch and has a towing capacity of 21,000 lbs and features a pivoting head to make hooking your trailer up easier as well as three height settings to ensure you tow your trailer level. I've added a link to a video review of this product for you to take a look at.
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• Why Recommend Fixed Hitch Over Sliding Hitch for 2016 Ram 2500 Short Bed and Trailer with Sidewinder
• While you can use a sliding fifth wheel hitch with a Sidewinder or Turning Point Pin Box, recommendations are made to try and provide the best solution for our customers. For someone with a short bed and a rotating turret, a fixed hitch is going to offer the best towing experience. Fixed hitches provide a better ride than sliding hitches and there is also the consideration of the hitch and what else it provides. For example, on a 2016 Ram 2500 short bed with the factory prep package, the...
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• Will E-Flex Suspension System And Heavier Leaf Springs Stop Trailer From Bottoming Out
• The E-Z Flex suspension system like part # K71-652-00 will help absorb road shock and may be just what you need on your 24 ft Cargomate trailer. These equalizers measure 5-1/4 to 6-1/4 inches long (measured from the center of one eye to the center of the other eye). These include the bolts, shackle links and rubber equalizers. Upgrading to a heavier spring will normally make the ride a bit stiffer. The leaf springs we offer for a 5300 lb axle is part # SP-222275. This spring measures...
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