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  • Weak Braking with Factory Brake Controller on a 2014 Ram 5500
  • I know that on any aftermarket brake controller the max output is around 12 volts. I assume that on your brake controller you are testing with the truck not moving, or at least I hope you are! If you are testing without the truck moving use the manual override with the controller set to maximum output, and not the brake pedal. On some proportional brake controllers, the vehicle has to be moving to apply the full voltage back to the trailer brakes. If you are testing with the manual override...
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  • Dimensions Of The Rubber Portion Of The Timbren Rear SES # TDR5500
  • Hi Michael, The rubber portion of the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TDR5500 is approximately 4.5" wide by 5" tall.
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for 2015 Ram 5500 Cab and Chassis
  • Good news, I can help. The best option we offer for a cab/chassis truck is the Reese Low Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30054. This hitch has a 30K capacity, and is intended to be bolted or welded directly to the vehicle's frame, without rails needed. Some welding and fabrication work might be necessary for installation. I have linked the Low Profile 5th Wheel to this page for your purchasing convenience.
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  • Running Board Options For A 2023 Ram 5500 Regular Cab
  • I do have a potential solution for you, but the DeeZee Rough Step Running Boards # DZ15300S will not fit a 2023 Ram 5500 regular cab. We actually do not carry any kind of full length running board for a 2023 Ram 5500. The only option for a step will be the Carr Nerf Bars # CARR107442 which is a silver hoop step. I have linked our review video below if you want to take a look.
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  • Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Ram 5500
  • I have a couple of options for hitches for your 2023 Ram 5500 depending on whether or not you want a 2" receiver or a 2-1/2" receiver. I have listed both options below: 2" Hitch - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item # C15400 2-1/2" Hitch - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item # C15800 If you are wanting a hitch that has both a 2" and a 2-1/2" receiver then you will need the TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver item # TL49YR.
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  • 2024 Ram 5500 Cab and Chassis 2-1/2" Trailer Hitch Receiver Options
  • We have 2 different 2-1/2" hitch receiver options for your 2024 Ram 5500 Cab and Chassis and the correct one just depends on what you're looking to get out of the hitch. The Curt # C15800 is your classic hitch receiver while the TorkLift # TL49YR is a dual stacked receiver that gives you both a 2" and a 2-1/2" receiver. I recommend going with the Curt unless you're going to be towing a trailer and needing to carry a bike rack, or use an in-bed camper and need a special hitch extender...
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  • Info Needed to Find Self Adjusting Trailer Brakes
  • The Dexter Nev-r-Adjust assembly part # 23-464 is a self-adjusting 12 inch by 2 inch assembly for a 7,000 lb axle that has a matching right side of # 23-465. If your trailer has a different size/capacity need let me know what that info is and I will set you up with the parts you are in need of. I attached an install video for the assemblies mentioned as well.
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  • Highest Rated Pintle Hook Plate Mount Hitches for 2022 Ram 5500 Cab and Chassis
  • For a massive pintle hook that mounts to a plate we have the part # 337PH50 which has 6 mounting holes or the part # 337PH55 which has 10 mounting holes. These towing behemoths come from Buyers Products and have a max tongue weight of 20,000 lbs and max towing weight of 100,000 lbs. Obviously this is just for the pintle itself so you'll need to make sure your hitch plate and 2022 Ram 5500 Cab and Chassis is rated accordingly. Attached are some review videos for you to check out.
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  • Replacement Self Adjusting Brake Assemblies for Lippert 8,000 lb Axles
  • For your Lippert 8,000 lb axles we do have a set of self-adjusting brake assemblies that will fit and work well. What you'll want is the part # AKEBRK-8R for the right hand side and the # AKEBRK-8L for the left hand side and you'd be set. Thank you for sending in the axle sticker you have too as that made finding what you need very easy.
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  • Wiring Adapter to Install Tekonsha Prodigy P3 in 2017 Ram 5500 with Factory Controller
  • You can install the Prodigy P3 trailer brake controller # 90195 in your 2017 Ram 5500 that has a factory controller but you will use wiring adapter # 3024-P, not part # 3021-P. I confirmed this harness fit with Tekonsha. Once you disconnect the factory unit a code will appear on your dash. This error code does not affect operation of the Prodigy but if you want to clear it you will need to visit a dealership to have them electronically disengage the factory controller connection. This...
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  • Parts Needed For Towing a 5TH Wheel Trailer With a Flat Bed On a 2012 Dodge Ram 5500
  • Luckily, I was the same Expert who helped to answer this previous question. The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks # BWGNRK1500 is designed to be able to be welded into most flatbeds. You will need to either consult your bed manufacturer or a local fabrication shop to ensure the bed is going to be strong enough for this on your truck. Then you will be able to use the B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # BWRVK3050 which...
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  • Electric Over Hydraulic Trailer Brakes Not Working with a 2016 Ram 5500
  • It sounds like the 7-Way connectors are not pinned out in a standard configuration. I have included a picture that shows the vehicle side functions of a 7-Way trailer connector. Use a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 to determine the functions of your 7-Way and then change the pin out on your 7-Way accordingly. Electric over hydraulic trailer brakes will only work with certain brake controllers. If your 2016 Ram 5500 has the factory brake controller then make sure it is set to the electric...
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  • Could Torklift SuperHitch Magnum Possibly Fit Super C Freightliner Chassis
  • Hey Darrel, so the 34 inch frame dimension you have is the same as the cab and chassis style trucks so the Torklift Hitch part # TLD1103-30 that you referenced is going to be a good starting point for fabbing up a high capacity hitch since that's what it was designed to fit. We don't know exactly what the best method for this would be.
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  • Picking Out Gooseneck to Fifth Wheel Adapter that Could Fit Diamond C FMAX 212 HDT Trailer
  • Most likely the Ram Gooseneck to 5th wheel adapter part # KPG5-R30IP is what you'd need as this fits most gooseneck hitch tubes that have an inner tube diameter that is 4 inches. If you have a different setup let me know. Another popular setup is 4 inch square tube like with the part # KPG5-Q25-IP. I attached a link to a page that has all of the adapters we have for you to check out as well.
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  • Will Lippert Ground Control TT LC672136 Fit A 2018 Rockwood Mini Lite 2506S?
  • Since the GVWR of your 2018 Rockwood Mini Lite 2506S is under 10000lbs then the Electric Ground Control TT Automatic 5-Point Leveling System # LC672136 you were looking at will fit perfectly. Using this kit will allow you to quickly and easily level and stabilize your trailer when you get to your campsite without having to manually lower each jack. I included a video of the # LC672136 for you to take a look at.
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  • Is The Tekonsha T-One # 118384 Compatible With The Brake Controller 9030A?
  • The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118384 would not be compatible with the Tekonsha Brake controller you mentioned. The 118384 is a 4 flat wiring harness for trailer brake lights, tail lights and turn signals. So it does not include any kind of brake function. You would need to have a 7-way plug installed on your vehicle in order to use a brake controller. If you have a 7 way plug installed from the factory your can use part # 7894 to wire in your brake controller.
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  • Hitch Plate With 2-1/2" Receiver For a 2018 Ram 5500 Cab and Chassis With 34" Frame Width
  • For your 2018 Ram 5500 with the 34" frame you will need the Buyers Products Hitch Plate with 2-1/2" Receiver # BP83FR. The Buyers Products Hitch Plate with 2-1/2" Receiver # 3371809061A is for the Ford Chassis models F350/F450/F550.
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  • Best Class V Trailer Hitch Receiver for a Bluebird Bus
  • We do have a Class V trailer hitch receiver that will fit the frame rails of your 2009 Bluebird bus, although they are all weld-on applications as there isn't an option for a heavy-duty hitch that is bolt-on. The options are either a 3" drop or a 7" drop: - 3" Drop: Curt Class V Universal Weld-on Receiver Hitch and Brackets # 15901 - 7" Drop: Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver - Weld On - Class V # 41990-07 I have added links to the installation instructions of...
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for 2022 Ram 5500
  • I do have an option for you but we don't have any bolt-on fifth wheel hitch options for a 2022 Ram 5500 as they don't come standard with pickup beds. That said, what we can recommend is a flatbed hitch and underbed attachment, the B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # BWRVK3050 with B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks part # BWGNRK1500. The underbed section will need to be secured with crossbracing to the vehicle's frame...
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  • Recommended Suspension Enhancement For 2016 Ram 5500
  • The Vin number doesn't help me find your current capacities, but I have the information needed to help with a solution. We have suspension enhancement systems that work with your current suspension to help with support and reduce sag. Your current payload is between 10,000 lbs and 12,300 lbs. So your current leaf springs are between 5,000 and 6,000 lbs minimum. I recommend the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TDR5500 for the rear of your 2016 Ram 5500. This is a confirmed...
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