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  • Selecting Correct Ball Mount for Use with Class II Hitch on 2010 Dodge Avenger
  • Your 2010 Dodge Avenger can be fitted with either a light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch like Draw-Tite # 24871 or a higher-capacity Class II type like # 36448. If you have a Class I hitch you need to use the recommended ball mount shown on the hitch page, but if you have a Class II hitch like # 36448 you can select a compatible Class II ball mount with the specific amount of height rise or drop you need to keep the hitched trailer level and with the length you need for good clearance between...
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  • Recommended Hitch Receiver for 2009 Dodge Avenger with Cargo Carrier
  • For your 2009 Dodge Avenger, there is not a class III or IV hitch available. Your best option is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" # 36448 which is rated for 3500 lbs. To get your 2 inch receiver you will use the adapter which will reduce the 300 lb capacity of your hitch to 150 lbs which also includes the aluminum carrier weight. For the adapter I recommend the Brophy Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter # HT5R. It has a 5" rise to give you greater ground...
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  • Where Does Block Heater on 2012 Dodge Avenger With 3.6L Engine get Installed
  • On your 2012 Dodge Avenger, the Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater # KH11814 will be installed in the RL position that you see in the accompanying cut out. Additionally, you do not have to drain any coolant in order to install this heater. I have added a cut out which shows the directions for installing the Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater # KH11814.
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  • Rhino-Rack Roof Rack Options for a 2008 Dodge Avenger
  • The Rhno-Rack legs that fit your 2008 Dodge Avenger are the 2500 Series Legs # RRRLKVA. To complete the roof rack you need crossbars # RRVA126B-2, and fit kit # DK046 to install on your Avenger. The Rapid Traverse foot pack # TH480R, will require AeroBlade bars # THARB53 , and fit kit # THKIT1539. The Vortex aero bars are much quieter and aerodynamic than square bars. Plus they look a whole lot better than the square bars, more OEM, in my opinion. I've linked a video of the system...
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  • Replacement Installation Hardware For Curt Trailer Hitch # C11133
  • Sounds like you need the hardware kit for the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # C11133. This hitch is designed to fit your 2013 Dodge Avenger. To get the hardware kit, you can go to the product page for part # RHK. In the hitch number box you would enter C11133. Then just choose Curt from the Manufacturer drop-down box and enter the quantity, and finally click the Add To Cart button.
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  • Bike Rack That Will Clear Bumper on 2013 Dodge Avenger
  • There are a number of bike racks that will work with your 2013 Dodge Avenger, just keep in mind the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper is about 6-1/2 inches with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11133. That's a pretty good distance, so you'll need a bike rack with good bumper clearance, and there is a bike rack that you can use which is compatible with the Curt hitch that fits your 2013 Avenger, and also have the clearance needed so they won't come into contact with...
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  • Troubleshooting 2010 Dodge Avenger Wiring Harness # 118445 That Has Stopped Functioning
  • When you say that the # 118445 T-connector stopped working on your 2010 Dodge Avenger, was it just one function, or are none of the functions at the 4-Way connector working? The most likely problem when you have lights working strangely, such as flashing repeatedly or perhaps coming on or going off at the wrong times would be that there is a bad ground either on the vehicle or on the trailer. The best way to find out where the problem is occuring is to start by testing the 4-Way connector...
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  • Does Installation of a Trailer Hitch Void Vehicle Warranty
  • When you install an aftermarket part on your vehicle like a trailer hitch in this case, you are protected by the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act. This act states, in part, that unless the installation and the part caused a problem then the warranty cannot be voided. I recommend looking it up online. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
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  • WeatherTech Floor Mats For a 2008 Dodge Avenger RT
  • I checked the availability of WeatherTech floor mats for your 2008 Dodge Avenger RT and found that WeatherTech does make semi-custom fit floor mats for your vehicle, but they do not make custom fit floor mats. I have attached a link to all of the WeatherTech floor mats that will fit your Avenger. This list includes the front and rear floor mats. The mats are available in tan, gray and black. Based on my research, WeatherTech does not make custom fit floor mats for the 2010 or 2011 models...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2013 Dodge Avenger SXT
  • Yes, the Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24871 fits all models of the 2013 Dodge Avenger including your SXT. I have included a link to a video showing installation. The model in the video has single exhaust but installation for dual exhaust models would basically be the same. If you plan on doing any towing then the correct ball mount to use is # 3594. For a 1-7/8 inch ball you can use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. And for trailer wiring use # C56211. If you want to use the hitch...
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  • Right Turn Signal/Brake Light Wire on Trailer Wiring Harness Hot All the Time on 2009 Dodge Avenger
  • You will want to do some further testing to determine if the issue is with the converter or on the vehicle. Start by testing the wires going into the converter box from the vehicle. If the green wire is showing power going into the box when it should not be, unhook the T-connector on that side and then test the tail light wiring without the connector attached. If the tail light wiring does not show power on the right turn signal circuit then that would indicate there is something in the...
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  • Where Does Kats Heaters Oil and Coolant Immersion Heater Install?
  • The Kat's Heaters Oil and Coolant Immersion Heater # KH30904 is a 3-3/4" long immersion heater which simply screws into either the oil pan or engine block of your vehicle. Once inserted you'll only need to route the power cord through the grille and plug it in and it'll be ready to go. The cord does detach from the screw-in element so you won't need to permanently route the cord.
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2008 Dodge Avenger R/T
  • The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 36448 is a confirmed fit for your 2008 Avenger R/T and is a great fit for your light-duty towing and hitch rack needs. The hitch exceeds industry strength standards. The recommended wiring for your vehicle is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118445. I have added a link to that part. The recommended ball mount is # 36065 and I have added a link to that part too. If you require a 2" diameter hitch ball we recommend #...
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  • Availability of 2" Hitch Receiver for a 2013 Dodge Avenger
  • The only trailer hitch receiver size available for your 2013 Dodge Avenger is 1-1/4" like what you find with the Curt # C11133 and Draw-Tite # 24871. Out of these 2 I recommend the Curt because it has a thicker powder coat and a collar at the end of the receiver. You technically can use the Brophy Hitch Adapter # HTAD so that you can use an accessory that has a 2" shank, but using this adapter does reduce the weight rating of the hitch by 50% so right off the bat you're down to 100 lbs...
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  • Will a Proportional Brake Controller Keep Constant Brake Pressure with Brake Pedal Applied
  • Proportional controllers will return to a minimum braking power if the brakes have been applied for an extended amount of time. Also, once the controller no longer senses deceleration it will stop sending the max amount of brake power to the trailer axle. That's the nature of proportional brake controllers. They try to match the same amount of braking action that the tow vehicle is applying.
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  • Trailer Hitch Availability for 2013 Dodge Avenger R/T with Dual Exhaust
  • We do have several choices for you in a 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch for your 2013 Dodge Avenger R/T with Dual Exhaust. These can be seen on the link provided for you. I checked with my technical contact at Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite and your dual exhaust R/T is fully compatible with these light-duty hitches. If your intended use for the hitch is to install a bike carrier, then the hitch I suggest is the Draw-Tite # 24871. Unlike the Curt model # C11133 this hitch does not require you to use...
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring Harness Installation in 2014 Dodge Avenger R/T
  • Since you have had your wiring harness installation tested with a circuit tester and have found it to carry the appropriate lighting signals from your 2014 Avenger, the issue is almost certainly within the trailer's wiring. Inspect the trailer connector for any signs of corrosion. The contacts do not have to appear rusty or deteriorated to have a corrosion issue; even slight greenish or whitish discoloration can indicate mild corrosion that can interfere with signal transmission. Clean...
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  • Trailer Right Brake Light Goes Out with Left Turn Signal and Brakes On
  • This is a text book example of a weak ground. Ground issues normally show up when there is more draw on a system. With a turn signal on and the brakes you are drawing a lot of power and that is when the issue is going to show up. You will want to start by making sure all grounds from the vehicle to each of the lights are attached to clean and corrosion free bare metal surfaces. If you have something grounded at the same location as other items, moving the ground(s) to another location...
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  • Lowering Exhaust and Using Fishwire to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2013 Dodge Avenger
  • First, to lower the exhaust, the first thing that our installers do is hang a support strap from one side of the vehicle to the other side to support the exhaust once it is off the hangers. To get the exhaust off of the rubber hangers you will need to spray them down with some lubricant like WD40. Then you can use a small pry bar or other flat tool to push the exhaust off the rubber part and then let it rest on the strap. To use the fish wire you will just thread the bolt onto the end,...
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  • How do the Double Lights in the Bargman 84 Series Double Tail Lights Work
  • Both sides of the Bargman 84 Series Recessed, Double Tail Light, # 30-84-527, function as stop/turn and tail functions. I produced a short video showing this taillight in action so you can see exactly how it works.
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