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  • Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller in 2018 Chevy Express Van 3500
  • For your 2018 Chevy Express 3500 van that does not have factory trailer wiring currently you will need to first start with a 4-way connector if not present already. For that you'd want the part # 118392 which is a confirmed fit for your van. So the easiest to install brake controller that also works really well is the Curt Echo Mobile part # C51180. Basically this just plugs into an active 7-way and once you sync it to your phone it's ready to go. This brake controller is proportional...
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  • Which Trailer Hitch Would Fit 2012 Chevy Express Shuttle Bus on Cutaway Chassis
  • Your 2012 Express Shuttle Bus would be built on the cutaway chassis version of the 2012 Express Van so that means the correct hitch you'd need is the Buyers Products part # 3371801102 which was made for this style of chassis. I attached a picture that has dimensions of this hitch for you to check out as well.
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  • Thule Roof Rack to Fit 2017 GMC Savana 2500
  • The Thule roof rack kit of parts # TH713600 and # TH65BJ fit the 2017 Chevy Express but I can't confirm it fits your 2017 GMC Savana. They're basically the same van and all of the other confirmed racks that fit one fit on the other but the Thule hasn't been tested so I have no way of knowing for sure. I can confirm another Thule rack for you Savana. It's the TracRac TracVan ladder rack, part # TH29055XT. TracRac also fits both the GMC and Chevy vans so that's further evidence that the...
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  • Distance Between Bikes of Swagman E-Spec Electric Bike Rack
  • I reached out to Swagman for you, who said the distance from the center of one wheel tray to the center of the opposite wheel tray is 9-1/2 inches on the Swagman E-Spec Electric Bike Rack # S94FR. This is a heavy-duty bike rack that will carry bikes up to 70 lbs, and I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well.
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Lights Not Working With 2019 Chevy Express Van
  • I can give you a number of troubleshooting steps as it seems like there are lights everywhere not working, though it was difficult to differentiate exactly which ones so here the steps you'll need to take. The first thing to do is take a look at your owner's manual to your 2019 Chevrolet Express Van's owner's manual to locate any trailer fuses or relays and ensure they are all there and in working order. If they are, in order to determine the specific problem you will need to purchase...
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  • Do Titan Chain Tire Chains TC2221CAM Have Weight Limit
  • There is not a weight limit for the Titan Chain Tire Chains w/ Cams # TC2221CAM. The MPH is no more than 25, which is true for all chains.
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  • What is the Distance From the Curt 13702 Mounting Bracket to the Face of the Receiver
  • From the forwardmost edge of the mounting bracket back to the face of the hitch receiver is going to be about 13-3/4" for the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13702 you're looking at.
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  • Installation Difficulty for Carr Step for Cargo Vans # CARR501050
  • I reviewed the installation instructions for the Carr Step for Cargo Vans # CARR501050 and installation of this step will certainly be easier if you have a helper, but with the right tools and equipment it is still possible to do it alone. Some drilling is required. Naturally having the vehicle elevated for better access to the frame will make things much easier. I would estimate that a first-time installation will take an hour to an hour and a half. The step weighs about 40-lbs and is...
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  • Tow Mirror Recommendation for 2020 Chevy Express Van
  • For your 2020 Chevy Express Van the slip-on tow mirrors I recommend are the Longview part # LVT-1700. These are custom fit for the mirror housings of your van which means they'll install very easily and be very secure. They also greatly improve visibility. I attached an install video as well as a picture of what the mirrors look like installed for you to check out as well.
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  • Determining if Global Link RV Latch Kit # 295-000002 Will Fit 1967 Tradewinds Yachtsman Door
  • The Global Link RV Entry Door Locking Latch Kit # 295-000002 referenced in your question may work great on the door of your 1967 Tradewinds Yachtsman but unfortunately trailer manufacturers don't keep track of smaller parts like these that are installed at the factory so I'm not able to confirm a perfect fit. What you can do is just take a couple of measurements on the door of your trailer to see if this particular lock will work well. It is designed for doors that are 1-1/4 inches to...
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  • Saris Platform Bike Rack that Uses Wheel Mounts for a 2 inch Hitch
  • The Saris Superclamp, part # SA4025F and the Freedom, part # SA4412B are equipped with universal hitches that fit either 1-1/4 inch or 2 inch hitches by adding an adapter frame ot the shank on both racks.
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  • Trailer Wiring Recommendation for a 2008 Chevy Express Van
  • Both the trailer wiring harnesses # 31345 and the # 55540 that you referenced have been confirmed to fit your 2008 Chevy Express Van. Both have their pros and cons. The # 31345 only uses the taillight circuits of your vehicle as signal wires and draws all of the power to illuminate your trailer taillights from the vehicle battery. This is a better setup overall that will reduce the risk of over drawing your vehicle's taillight circuits at the cost of a more in-depth install and a little...
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  • What Hitch do you Recommend for my 2020 Chevrolet Express Van?
  • For a basic everyday type of hitch the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98861 is the way to go it offers the 2" x 2" receiver tube opening and has a very nice matte finish that looks great. If you're going to be maxing out the Express's towing capacity I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C15320 this has the same 2" x 2" receiver tube opening and is best suited on the 2500 and 3500's doing some serious hauling. As far as wiring the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness...
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  • Where to Connect 4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness on 2020 Chevy Express 2500 Without Tow Package
  • Thanks for the photo and let's start with the correct 4-way for your 2020 Chevy Express 2500, which is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118392. As you can see by the cut out of the linked installation instructions I added, you will connect the harness to the plug on the driver's side, which you have pointed out in your photo. I have added a link to an installation video I recommend checking out as well. Then to add a 7-way you will need to hardwire in the Universal Installation Kit...
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  • Finding the Transmission Cooler Return Lin on a 2004 Chevy Express
  • The easiest way to determine the return line on your 2004 Chevy Express transmission is to start the truck, shift into drive but do not go anywhere. After about 15 seconds or so put the truck back in park and apply the emergency brake. Turn off the truck. Out of the 2 hoses attached to the transmission, one should be warmer than the other. The one that is cooler is the return line. It may sound a little too easy but it works. Connecting the supplemental cooler, # D13102, to the return...
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  • Timbren 1 inch Spacers for 2013 Chevy Express With Heavier Springs
  • The Timbren kit for your 2013 Chevy Express van is the part # TGMRG25C which is supposed to get bolted to the cup and not just pressed in there. With the right kit installed properly you could use the 1 inch spacer part # A25723-90AH00 to make up for the suspension of your van being lifted. You will need to fix your current setup to match how it is supposed to be installed.
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  • Does the DeeZee Rough Step Running Boards Come with Sets of 2?
  • Yes, the DeeZee Rough Step Running Boards w/ Custom Installation Kit # DZ15300S-15316 comes in a set of 2. The DeeZee Running Boards will fit your 2021 Chevy Express Van with 135-inch and 155-inch wheelbases.
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  • Timbren Suspension Enhancement System Item # TGMRG45 Overall Height
  • I checked with Timbren and the overall height of the Timbren Suspension Enhancement System # TGMRG45 that you referenced is 5-11/16 inches.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for School Bus on 2005 Chevy Express 3500 Van Cutaway Chassis
  • Your 2005 Chevy Express 3500 left the factory across the street from our facility as a Van cutaway chassis and was delivered to an upfitter that installed the bus body onto it and joined it with the cab portion of the van. Because there are many different upfitters, we have no way of knowing how the rear bumper is situated in regard to the frame, so it's very likely that the hitch that fits the passenger or cargo van models wouldn't be a fit, as their bumpers don't hang as low. We might...
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  • How Does Brake Controller Install in 2011 Chevy Express Van
  • Because your 2011 Chevy Express Van already has a 7-way installed what you'll need to do is find the blue wire that is ran near the emergency brake pedal and connect that to the blue wire of the brake controller. The white wire would get ran to a ground, the black to the positive power post of the battery, and the red to the circuit on your brake pedal that only sees voltage when the brakes are applied. When we installed the very popular Prodigy P2 part # 90885 on a similar 2016 Chevy Express...
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