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  • Should I Put a Transmission Cooler on my 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche for Towing a 4000lb Trailer?
  • I strongly recommend you get a transmission cooler to prevent damage to your 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. Transmission coolers are universal fit items, what you will need to do is find out how much room you have to work with in front of your radiator and find a transmission cooler that will fit your application. This particular cooler measures 12 inches tall, by 11 inches wide and is 7/8 of an inch thick. Check your truck and make sure you have enough space in front of your radiator and...
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  • Comparing Air Lift and Timbren Suspension Enhancement for 2003 Chevy Avalanche
  • The pros and cons for the Air Lift air bag suspension enhancement kit part # AL60769 and the Timbren part # TGMRG25C is that the air bags are a bit higher maintenance since they require managing air pressure in them and you have to deal with the (pretty low) risk of developing a leak but they do offer infinite adjustability and won't affect ride quality when not needed. The Timbrens are a much simpler install and require zero maintenance BUT they are known to be pretty harsh especially...
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  • Recommendation for Weight Distribution, Sway Control for a 2009 Chevy Avalanche and Travel Trailer
  • The first thing to consider when choosing a weight distribution and sway control system is the tongue weight of the trailer, loaded and ready to tow. You will want a system with a tongue weight capacity range that encompasses the trailer tongue weight. With a tongue weight of 629 pounds you also will want to consider water, propane, batteries, and other accessories that will add to the tongue weight. I would go with a system rated at 600 to 1,200 pounds. In the 600 to 1,200 pound category...
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  • Recommended Folding Cargo Carrier for 2003 Chevy Avalanche
  • The etrailer Folding Cargo Carrier you referenced, part # e98874 will indeed fit on your 2003 Avalanche. The # e98874 has an extra long shank that will provide plenty of clearance between the basket and the rear of the vehicle. When it's empty, the basket can be folded up against the rear of the vehicle so it's out of the way. You can see a product demonstration video featuring the etrailer # e98874 by clicking the link I provided for you.
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  • How Does Brake Controller Install on 2007 Chevy Avalanche
  • Your 2007 Chevy Avalanche only would have came from the factory one way, with the brake controller install wiring under the dash. The easiest way for me to show you where it would be would be to have you check out the install video I attached to this page that shows a brake controller installed in a similar 2013 Avalanche. You'll see where to find the brake controller install wiring under the dash.
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  • Can a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 Tow a 5th Wheel or Gooseneck Trailer
  • I do have options for you to tow a heavy trailer with your 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 but a gooseneck or 5th wheel trailer would be off limits. The reason for this is not so much as the weight of the trailer is more than the vehicle can handle though it would be a stretch but more so that the configuration of the truck bed does not allow for turning clearance. The Chevrolet Avalanche only has a 5' bed and the bed rails further limit turning clearance therefore you would most likely be...
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  • Blind Spot Mirrors For A 2013 Avalache W/Folding Mirrors
  • For your 2013 Chevy Avalanche the K-Source Custom Blind-Spot Mirrors # KSCW1100 are confirmed to fit and they will still allow the folding mirrors on your truck to function as normal after they are installed. These will attach to the factory mirror housing (not the glass itself) and their convex shape allows for an expanded view. The blue lens also helps a lot to reduce glare from the elements or nighttime traffic. Both the driver and passenger side mirrors are included.
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  • Is there a Weight Capacity for the Master Lock Hitch Receiver and Coupler Latch Lock Set
  • Hitch pins and locks don't actually bear any of the weight of a trailer or accessory so they don't have weight ratings. The only weight capacities you need to consider are for the tow vehicle, the hitch, ball mount, and hitch ball. The tongue weight of a trailer puts so much downward force on the ball mount that it binds it up so well in the hitch that the hitch pin doesn't actually have any force put on it. The hitch or ball mount would fail before the hitch pin would. The pin hole for...
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  • Can P185/75R14 Car Tires Be Used on a Trailer
  • A tire size that starts with a P is not a trailer tire. Trailer tires have ST before the size indicating Special Trailer. Tires with a P are passenger vehicle tires and should not be used on a trailer. The issue is that trailer tires are built with a thicker sidewall than P tires so they can handle more vertical load. The wheels are probably vehicle wheels too and should not be used on a trailer. None of the 14 inch trailer wheels will fit that tire size and none of the 14 inch trailer...
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  • Recommended Trailer Brake Controller for 2013 Chevy Avalanche
  • If the trailer you are pulling is equipped with electric brakes, and your Chevy Avalanche is not equipped with the factory brake controller, then you will definitely want to add one to allow for safe braking with the trailer attached and to also relieve stress on the truck. If your Avalanche has the factory 7-Way connector at the rear, you will just need the brake controller itself. For this, I highly recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195. This is an excellent, proportional controller...
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  • Plow Recommendation for 2002 Chevy Avalanche with Front Hitch
  • For a hitch mounted plow for the type of application you mentioned I really like the K2 # K2AVAL8219. It's 82 inches wide and 19 inches tall that uses a winch motor to raise and lower. It also comes with a wireless remote to make operation and install easy.
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  • Roadmaster Base Plate Kit Recommendation for 2006 Chevy Avalanche
  • For a base plate kit that is confirmed as a fit for your 2006 Chevy Avalanche we have the XL kit part # 199-5 which is a confirmed custom fit that would work well. This will fit and work well with your Stowmaster tow bar # RM-501.
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  • Why Would Prodigy Brake Controller Show Random Numbers Occasionally With No Trailer Connected
  • Somehow a 12 volt power source is shorting out to the red wire of the brake controller. This is the circuit that tells the controller to turn on and start looking for braking so an intermittent short here is going to cause the controller to show numbers on the display when you hit a bump. Try checking the wiring of the controller to see if you can separate out the red wire better from the other wires and the problem should go away.
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  • Does Rhino Rack Fishing Rod Carrier Fit Factory Crossbars of 2011 Chevy Avalanche
  • Yes, the Rhino-Rack Fishing Rod Carrier # RR574F does fit directly to your 2011 Chevy Avalanche's factory crossbars so it will install easily and not require any additional parts/adapters!
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  • Can Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE 2-Electric Bike Platform Rack Carry Fat Bikes
  • The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE 2-Electric Bike Platform Rack # HLY84FR that you referenced will work for you but since the universal wheel hoops will fit standard and fat tires up to 5" wide, right out o the box
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  • Recommended Kayak Carrier to Carry 2 Kayaks on a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche with Factory Roof Rack
  • I recommend the Yakima JayLow, part # Y04073 for your 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. It's confirmed from Yakima to fit your factory roof rack and can hold both kayaks. The JayLow is versatile and can carry one kayak when in the J-style position or 2 kayaks in the vertical position. It can also fold down when not in use. All of the tie-downs are included for one kayak. You'll need to add a second set, part # Y04031, for the second kayak. I also recommend adding the Malone QuickLash Hood...
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  • Recommended Tonneau Cover for 2011 Chevy Avalanche
  • The TruXedo Lo Pro QT Soft Roll-up Tonneau Cover - Black # TX561101 is a confirmed fit for your 2011 Chevy Avalanche with 5 foot bed. The "floating hook" Velcro technology works in tandem with a spring-loaded, automatic tension control to continually adjust and keep the fabric tight, even when the cover is closed to give you a clean look and help resist water. The cover helps to provide a weather-resistant storage space for your cargo with weather seals on all four sides and at each...
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  • Weight Distribution Systems Recommendation for a 2005 Chevy Avalanche Towing 27 ft Travel Trailer
  • The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow, this figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached an FAQ on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. With that being said I personally like the Strait-Line weight distribution systems like part # RP66084. These have the only sway control system on the market that work to fight...
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  • Wiring Colors Explained for Tail Light Isolating Diode System # 38955
  • You are correct in everything you mentioned. The part # 48955 is just the diodes of the part # 38955. The two brown wires are running lights to either side, yellow is left turn/stop, and green is right turn stop. White is ground.
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  • Is there an Adapter for Towing a Trailer and Carrying a Bike Rack Together
  • The Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, # RM-077-4, is not for use with any type of trailer - tow bars only. What you need is the CURT Multipurpose Ball Mount, # D210. This ballmount was designed for the application you are describing. It has a tongue weight capacity of 750 pounds. Tongue weight will be the combined tongue weight of the trailer, the bike rack, and the bikes. The gross trailer weight capacity is 5,000 pounds. The reciever portion of the multipurpose ball mount has a...
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