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  • Hitch Pin Holes on Draw-Tite Hitch Do Not Line Up
  • The Draw-Tite hitch has one set of holes for your hitch pin to go through. There is an extra hole on one side in case you decide to use the optional Tow Ready # 63201 J-pin lock set and anti-rattle device instead of a standard hitch pin. While I am not right there to see the issue, I suppose it is also possible that your bike rack has a 1-1/4" square shaft that you are trying to put in a 2" receiver. Most 1-1/4" bike racks come with an adapter for 2" receivers. If yours does not you could...
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  • Air Bags That Fit 2023 Ram 3500 Cab & Chassis
  • There is one option for air bags that fit your 2023 Ram 3500, though it isn't the kit you mentioned. Keep in mind you will need at least 8 inches of distance from the outside of the frame to the inside of your tire for the kit to fit, and if you have that then you can use the following: - Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2478 Also, I do highly recommend adding a compressor in order to make both monitoring and maintaining the air bags much easier. The best option to do so is a...
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  • Can the Yakima DeepSpace Cargo Box be Mounted On the Rhino-Rack Platform Rack?
  • The Yakima DeepSpace 10 Rooftop Cargo Box # Y65RR is designed to mount to most standard crossbars so in order to mount this onto your Rhino-Rack Universal Pioneer Platform Rack for Crossbars # RR42115BF you're also going to need the Rhino-Rack Accessory Bars for Pioneer Platform Rack # RR43119B. These accessory bars will mount in the c-channels on the top of your platform rack and will prove you the proper mounting area for the Yakima DeepSpace.
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  • Recommended Wind Fairing for a 60 Inch x 54 Inch Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform
  • Welcome back! I checked with Rhino Rack and they recommend the 52" Long Fairing for Pioneer Platforms item # RR43251. This will work great with the 60" Long x 54" Wide Pioneer Platform item # RR95TB you ordered last month.
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for the Ford Factory Puck System
  • To attach your Curt Q20 slider item # C16536 to your Ford's factory puck system you will want the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch item # C88KR. This adapter will drop right into the pucks and provide you with a base to attach your hitch. I have linked a review video below.
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  • Troubleshooting A Nose Up Situation While Towing A 2018 KZ Sportsmen 231RK 5th Wheel Trailer
  • First I recommend checking your 5th wheel hitch to see if you can lower the hitch head height to lower the nose. If this isn't an option then you could look into raising the pin box if you have enough bolt holes on the mounting ears. If neither of these can be done then you can install a Dexter Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-384-00 (for 2-3/8" axles) or # K71-385-00 (for 3" axles) if you have underslung double-eye leaf springs. This will raise your trailer's height by the diameter of...
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  • Options To Prevent Metal On Metal Contact When Loading a Ladder onto a Ladder Rack
  • We have a Ladder Roller # RR1500 which is designed for ladder racks that use Crossbars that have C-channels. If your ladder rack is more like the Rack # BP69FR with round bars we do not have any options for that.
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  • Battery Boxes Capable Of Holding 6V LifeLine Battery GPL-4CT On Trailer Tongue
  • For 6-volt battery boxes we have a couple options to hold your two 6V lifeline GPL-4CT batteries. I was able to see that this battery is 10.28" long, 7.06" wide and 9.92" tall. First is the Commercial Grade Battery Box # 329-HM426 which is designed to hold 2 6 volt batteries. The interior dimensions are 14-5/8" long, 10-1/2" wide and 11-1/2" tall. The Exterior is 17-15/16" long, 14-5/16" wide and 14" tall. Next the TorkLift PowerArmor Solar Locking Battery Box # TLA7712RS will allow...
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  • 5th Wheel To Gooseneck Options For Towing A 2001 Shadow Cruiser 5th Wheel
  • We have adapters like the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter w/ Offset # CAB-C5GX1216 that can attach to the king pin and allow you to connect to a gooseneck ball. This specific adapter can adjust its height from 12" to 16" to fit various bed heights. We also carry replacement pin boxes that are designed to connect to gooseneck balls, like the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box # GY66FR. Each of these pin boxes have a specific bolt pattern...
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  • Availability of 15 Inch Wheels With 5 on 5 Bolt Pattern That Are Not Black
  • There are only a handful of styles and two colors for a wheel that meets your criteria. You can choose from the following: -Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 15" x 5" Rim - 5 on 5 - White Powder Coat # AM20428 -Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 15" x 5" Rim - 5 on 5 - Silver Powder Coat # AM20427 -Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 15" x 5" Rim - 5 on 5 - White Powder Coat # AM20446DX -Vesper Steel 10-Spoke Trailer Wheel - 15" x 6" Rim - 5 on 5 - White # 560550WS1 This is...
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  • Recommended Dual Ball Mount for Using a Bike Rack While Flat Towing a Vehicle
  • You are on the right track but you need to use the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers item # 325-GH-315 instead. This ball mount is rated to be used with a flat towing set up and a bike rack. The Gen-Y Phantom Hitch Ball Mount item # GY27VR can only be used with Gen-Y accessories. It's not built strong enough to support a flat towed vehicle and a bike rack. If you don't have any intention of using the ball mount to tow a trailer, then I recommend just getting the Replacement...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Parts for a 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn
  • The correct Blue Ox base plate for your 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn is going to be determined by which truck you have. 2019 was a split model year for the Ram 1500 where they produced two very different models. The 1500 Classic which is mechanically identical to the 2018 model and the 1500 Ram which is the all new model and the first model year of the 5th generation. I checked with Blue Ox, if you have the 1500 Classic you will want the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BLU74FR. If your...
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  • Can Curt 4-Way Wiring Harness Install In Liftgate on 2017 Audi Q7
  • I'm assuming you're referring to the way the # 119250KIT was installed in our installation video on a 2018 Audi Q7. Yes, you can install the Curt # C59236 the same way on your 2017 Q7. The only difference between the Curt and ZCI is you're splicing into the wiring instead of using the zero-contact interface sensors. I have attached some installation videos below where the wiring harness is installed behind that panel on the liftgate for your reference.
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  • Dimensions of Dutton Lainson A-Frame Trailer Coupler
  • The Dutton Lainson A-Frame Trailer Coupler # DL14008 has a length of 13-21/32". The width across the back is 9-1/4". I have attached a dimensional drawing below with the full dimensions for your reference.
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  • Hollywood Racks Sport Rider Bike Rack That Is Compatible With 1-1/4 Class II And Class 3 Hitches
  • The Fat Bike Adapter Kit for Hollywood Racks Sport Rider E-Bike Rack that you mention is an adapter kit and does not have a weight capacity. The bike racks associated with this adapter have since been replaced with the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # HLY84FR, and this bike rack has a maximum weight capacity of 80-lbs per bike for a total of 160-lbs. This rack was also not meant to fit into a 1-1/4" receiver, as it was only meant to fit into 2" x 2" receivers. If...
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution System for a 7,400 lbs Trailer and a 3,000 lbs Trailer
  • With that wide of a range of tongue weight and the lift of your F-150, I recommend the Reese Weight Distribution w/out Shank item # RP66021. This system works with trailer's weighing up to 8,000 lbs and tongue weights within the range of 400 lbs - 800 lbs. This might be a little stiff with your boat trailer but any lower on the bottom end will put you below the effective range for your camper. For a shank that will work with your truck's 6" lift you will need the 9" Drop Equal-i-zer Weight...
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  • What Does the Curt Hitch Look Like When Installed on a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander?
  • I have attached a picture below of the Curt Hitch item # C26VV installed on a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. I really like this hitch because the crosstube installs behind the rear bumper leaving only the 2" receiver exposed. The Curt Hitch item # C26VV is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a 500 lbs maximum tongue weight. If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring...
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  • Recommended Air Bag Helper Springs and Compressor System For 2016 GMC Sierra Denali 3500 4X4 Dually
  • I recommend installing the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Springs # AL88338 for your 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali. These air springs include internal jounce bumpers which help to absorb bounce when loaded and will also absorb road shock in the suspension when unloaded. As the air springs eliminate the factory jounce bumper these air springs utilize a set inside the springs. Thee springs are rated for 5,000lbs of capacity which is plenty for your 19,000lb 5th wheel as they generally...
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  • Replacement Jack For Fulton Magnum Series Pipe Mount Sidewind Jack
  • I recommend the Bulldog Round, Pipe-Mount Swivel Jack # BD1541150301 to replace the Fulton jack currently on your trailer. The Bulldog jack uses the same Pipe Mount connection so that you can easily replace your jack. The jack is rated for 2,000lbs and has 10" lift height. Since you have a wheel you will also need the Replacement 6" Caster Wheel # BD500245 to attach to the jack. The caster is rated for only 1,200lbs so you will need to ensure that you do not exceed that with the caster...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2000 Ford Explorer XLT
  • For a low cost Class III hitch that fits your 2000 Ford Explorer XLT I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III # 13540. This hitch features a bolt-on installation and a 2" receiver. It has a maximum gross trailer weight of 4,000 lbs and max tongue weight of 400 lbs. It also comes with a limited lifetime warranty. If you plan on doing some towing, you will also need wiring and a ball mount. The Curt # C55345 will give you a 4-way to power your trailer's signal...
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