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  • Recommended Electric A-Frame Jack for 2006 Eclipse Attitude 21AK Travel Trailer
  • When selecting a powered tongue jack for a travel trailer like your 2006 Eclipse Attitude 21AK it is best to over-spec the jack, meaning to select one that has more weight capacity than you absolutely need for the trailer. The Attitude 21AK has a specified weight of 6100-lbs so I suggest a tongue jack rated for 3500-lbs. This will let the jack work less hard to do the lifting it needs to do and that tends to help such items last longer. If value is a key factor in your decision go for...
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  • Is the etrailer Electric Trailer Brake Kit Quality on Par With Other Brands
  • The Electric Trailer Brake Kit - Self-Adjusting - 10" - Left and Right Hand Assemblies - 3,500 lbs # AKEBRK-35-SA and other etrailer branded brakes have the same quality that you would find with a more expensive brake assembly. Since they are etrailer branded, we are able to keep the cost down by comparison. These have been tested by QAI and meet the certification requirements of the CSA. They also use automotive-grade friction material which is SAE-N certified. These brakes are a great...
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  • How to Replace a 7-Way Trailer Connector on a 1997 Ford F-250
  • The 7-Way Pre-Wired Car Connector part # 20023 is an exact Replacement for O.E.M. USCAR Connectors. If you have this connector under the rear of your vehicle, then yes, it will work for you. If you do not have this plug-in, you will want to use the Hopkins Endurance 7-Way Trailer Connector Socket part # HM48480 as this will allow you to simply cut the existing 7-way off and attach the wires to the back of the new connector using the provided wiring terminals. If you wish to have both...
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  • Recommended HappiJac Camper Tie-Downs For A 1997 Ford F-350 XLT
  • The HappiJac Camper Tie-Downs # LC182860 you were looking at unfortunately are not a fit for your 1997 Ford F-350 XLT. Happijac does however offer a fit with the HappiJac Camper Tie-Downs # LC182910-182971. This system mounts in the bed and on the rear bumper and is a bit less expensive than other frame mounted options available for your F-350.
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  • Recommended B&W Gooseneck System on a 2023 Ford F-250 Using a B&W Companion RVK3500 5th Wheel Hitch
  • The correct B&W Gooseneck Hitch for your 2023 Ford F-250 is item # BW73FR. It fits both the 6-3/4' and 8' bed length trucks without the OEM prep package. This kit includes custom brackets that mount in preexisting holes in your trucks frame. The B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter item # BWRVK3500 weighs right at 200 lbs. This hitch has a 20,000 lbs capacity and will only mount in the square gooseneck receivers on the B&W gooseneck hitches.
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  • Bumper Replacement for a 1995 Ford F-350
  • I may have a few options for you but unfortunately we do not have any of the real deep/cowboy style bumpers. We have the Westin Fey Surestep # 21007-92230 or the Westin Fey Diamondstep # 21000-92230 if you were wanting to go with a more rugged or traditional look.
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  • Correct Replacement Upper & Lower Mounting Brackets for Firestone Ride-Rite Helper Springs
  • It sounds like you have the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted # F2071 and are just needing the replacement mounting brackets. For the upper brackets, you can use the Replacement Upper Bracket for Firestone Ride-Rite Rear Helper Springs # F5376 and for the lower brackets you can use the Replacement Lower Bracket for Firestone Ride-Rite Rear Helper Springs # F5092. We also have the replacement bracket straps # F5086 & # F5093 should you need that as well. Finally,...
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  • Will RoadActive and Timbren Suspension Enhancements Fit on 1997 Ford F-350 Heavy Duty
  • Yes, you can fit the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TFR350SDE on your 1997 Ford F-350 Heavy Duty along with the RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS3611-HD. The RoadActive suspension enhancement (which used to be called the Roadmaster Active Suspension) installs above your leaf springs while the Timbren installs inside a little bit more which is why they fit together. It is worth noting that these suspension kits work really well on their own so...
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  • Which Westin Fey SureStep Rear Bumper Fits 1997 Ford F-350
  • I have a similar chrome bumper that fits your 1997 Ford F-350 but the # 76001 is not the correct part number. Instead you'd want the Westin Fey SureStep part # 21007-92230 which is a confirmed fit is same style.
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  • B&W Gooseneck Compatibility With Curt Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver On 1997 Ford F-250 HD
  • The Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1100-5W is a confirmed fit for your vehicle even with the Curt # C14082 hitch receiver installed. This will give you a very nice gooseneck hitch that will also give you a clean bed when not in use. You can use the B&W Companion Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3500 with that gooseneck hitch that serves as an underbed frame. You may want to consider the...
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  • Brake Controller and Trailer Wiring for 1997 Ford F-350 Utility Body Without Factory Wiring
  • The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C55316 is what you need if there is a factory connection near the rear bumper like pictured on the driver's side. If it is there, then you will use the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires # ETBC7. If that connector isn't present, then I recommend using the 7-Way Pre-Wired Car Connector, 7' Lead # 20023 to get to the wires you mentioned and the...
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  • Is There an Underbed Gooseneck Hitch for 1997 Ford F-250 HD with Outward Rail Mounted Air Bags?
  • We do have some underbed gooseneck install kits available for your 1997 Ford F-250 HD, but we do not have any Reese brand rails that will fit. I contacted both B&W and Curt, who make gooseneck rails for your vehicle, and unfortunately, they don't have any underbed gooesneck kits that will work with your outward rail mounted air bags. If you want to use a gooseneck hitch without your air bags, I recommend the B&W Turnoverball # BWGNRK1110 as it is one of the best underbed rail kits available,...
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  • Replacement Glass For CIPA Custom Towing Mirror 11501
  • If you're referring to the replacement glass for the CIPA Custom Towing Mirror - Slip On - Driver Side # 11501 then yep, you can get that by itself. The correct part number is the following: - Replacement Glass for CIPA Mirrors # 110GL
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  • Towing Mirrors For a 1997 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Pickup
  • We do have the CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors # CM11000-2 which are designed to fit the 5"x8" mirrors found on your 1997 Ford F-250 crew cab. I have included an image of this extension on the mirror for verification.
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  • Correct 4 Lug Hub for EZ Lube Spindle 1.25 RD STUB
  • Yes, the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly part # AKIHUB-440-2-G-EZ-2K is a match for the BTR E-Z Lube Spindle for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles part # TRU94FR. The bearings and seal are all a match so you will be good to go. There is also a rubber plug in the grease cap for the zerk fitting on the spindle so again, all is good.
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  • Availability of Running Boards for 1997 Ford F-250 HD SuperCab
  • It sounds like you have the SuperCab on your 1997 Ford F-250. If that is the case you can use the Westin Signature Series Round Nerf Bars # 25-0625. These have a 3" tubing diameter with a 3" wide step pad. They also include the mounting hardware and brackets for a bolt-on installation.
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  • Could Demco Trailer Coupler # DM12653-97 Be Welded to Trailer
  • If you wanted to weld the Demco Trailer Coupler # DM12653-97 to your trailer you certainly could. This would be a very secure way to mount the coupler that would work really well.
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  • Westin Fey Surestep Deluxe XLT Rear Bumper Compatibility With A 1997 Ford F-250
  • The Westin Fey Surestep Deluxe XLT Rear Bumper with Custom Installation Kit # 21007-92230 is confirmed to fit a 1997 Ford F-250 with a standard bed so you should have no issues installing it on your truck. It has a thick, molded polymer step pad that wraps around the bumper for superb grip as you step into and out of your truck bed and an 8,000lbs weight capacity. The custom brackets provide a quick and easy bolt-on installation with no drilling required.
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  • Recommended 15K Hitch For 1997 Ford F-250 With 34 Frame
  • The only option that provides 15,000 gross towing weight capacity is the Curt Class V Receiver Hitch - 1997 Ford F-250 and F-350 Heavy Duty part # C15511 which is designed for the 34" frame but is also a universal fit hitch so there is drilling into the frame required. All of the hitches available for this truck do require some drilling so this is your best option.
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  • Will Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit Fit 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty
  • The Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP30035 is confirmed to fit both the 6-1/2 foot and 8 foot bed with or without overload springs for the 1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty. I have attached an installation video of the # RP30035 on a 2002 Ford F-250 for you.
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