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. view full answer...
The usual installation would place the fifth wheel king pin directly above or slightly ahead of the rear axle centerline. Placing the king pin behind the axle can lighten the load on the front axle, leading to reduced steering and braking response.
Who manufactured the universal install kit you have? I've never seen a universal kit that recommended installing the hitch with the king pin aft of the rear axle. You might want to check with the manufacturer for confirmation. If you'd care... view full answer...
The white discs for the Wheeled RV Curtain Carriers with Hooks # 37281155 will fit on a Type B track and then you'll use the silver hooks to connect to your curtain. You'll just fit the holes of your curtain over these silver hooks.
Attached is a review video and a photo for you to check out. view full answer...
When using the Titan Hydraulic Brake Line # T0980100, there are fittings included to attach to your current brake line.
One end of the brake line has a female fitting. This female fitting will attach to the male fitting on your brake line.
You would need to coil the existing steel brake line in trailer frame behind where the Fold-Away Coupler # FHDPB350101, installs. So basically the Titan Line is adding an extension to your current brake line so the trailer tongue can fold. The other... view full answer...
To install the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885, if your vehicle is pre-wired, it is likely that you will want to use the Tekonsha Plug-in Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers - Ford, Lincoln, Mercury # 3035-P. You will want to look for a port that will mate with the vehicle end of the # 3035-P adapter. I have attached a picture of this plug for you. We do not have specific information on a wiring adapter for the 1997 Ford F-53 chassis.
If your vehicle isn't pre-wired,... view full answer...
If your 1997 Ford F-350 does not have Overload Springs, you will not need to drill into the frame in order to install the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNRK1100.
If your F-350 does have Overload Springs, installation of the B&W # BWGNRK1100 will require that 2 holes be drilled into the frame of your truck.
To install the gooseneck ball and safety-chain U-bolts, you will need to drill into the bed of your truck.
The installation instructions for this gooseneck... view full answer...
I have included a link to the installation instructions for the Reese universal 5th wheel installation kit, # RP30035. The instructions specific to your 1997 Ford F-250 start on page 10. You may need page 11 if the GVW (gross vehicle weight) is over 8,500 pounds. See your owners manual for the GVW rating for your truck. view full answer...
To install the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Cross Tube # 41990 along with brackets like # 4907 will roughly take between 3 and 5 hours for prep, welding, and painting to seal the metal. There are many different hourly rates depending on the shop but in general, a shop cost will be somewhere between 65 and 125 dollars an hour. I recommend shopping around for the best local price and reputation.
If you have a certified welder outside of a shop with the proper equipment,... view full answer...
To install the Reese 14K 5th Wheel Hitch in your 1997 Ford F-250 Diesel truck, you will need to have a vehicle specific installation kit.
If you have a Light Duty F-250 I would recommend a Reese Custom Install Kit # RP50042-58 as the custom install kits will install in about half the time as a universal kit. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out.
If you have a heavy duty F-250 you would want a Reese Install kit # RP30035. I attached installation instructions... view full answer...
The Pro Series 5th wheel trailer hitch and installation kit # PS30128 comes with the Reese universal installation kit # RP30035. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this kit to the right. For your 1997 Ford F-350 you will want to look at sheet 11 of 21. On this truck, the center line of the hitch will be approximately 4 inches forward of the center of the rear axle. view full answer...
In most cases, tailgates are designed to remove fairly easily to allow you to install a lift assist like the DeeZee # 74211. The 1997 F-250 you'll need to remove the cables that hold the tail gate to the truck bed , lower it about half way to pull the tail gate free from the body. view full answer...
The Brophy Camper Tie Downs # HSSF that you referenced do not carry a specific weight or torque capacity since this really is a consideration for the truck that is hosting the slide-in camper. The turnbuckle hardware included in this kit should be hand-tightened as much as you need to, but no tools should need to be used.
My contact at Brophy pointed out that, as noted in the instructions that I have linked for you, the front holdowns should be positioned as far forward as possible on... view full answer...
If you are installing a 7-Way like the Draw-Tite # 20023 on your 1997 Ford F-250 then it is completely up to you. We recommend just routing the wire directly to the positive terminal on your battery. However if you would like the 12V power to stop running when your ignition is off then you can install the Isolation Solenoid # PK5231201 to do so.
Attached are review videos of the 7-Way and the solenoid for you to check out. view full answer...
The Hopkins Agility Brake Controller and Ford Adapter # HM47294 and # HM47715 comes with an adapter harness that will simply plug into the the port under the dash of your 1997 Ford F350 and then into the back of the brake controller and be ready to go.
I attached an FAQ on brake controllers for you to check out also. view full answer...
I am sorry to hear you are having trouble installing the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System item # TFRTT350E on your 1997 F-250 or F-350 Ford Heavy Duty. That system is a confirmed fit for your truck. Unless there are after market suspension components in the way it should fit. I have linked a couple pictures from the installation instructions. It looks like there is an existing bump stop you will have to remove and the channel it goes through must come out as well for the Timbren... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
The B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
Item # BWGNRK1110 is only for overload springs and the # BWGNRK1100 is only a fit without overload springs. With either of these hitches you will lower your exhaust (not remove) to install the hitch and if you have a powerstroke diesel you will put a 1/4 inch shim in the bracket prior to reattaching the brackets that hold it in place. There will not be any major change in your exhaust brackets... view full answer...
You will not need spacers to install the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit # RP30035 on your 1997 Ford F-250 with the long bed.
I have attached the installation instructions for you to check out. Pages 9 and 10 should be the correct instructions for your application.
If you don't already have a 5th wheel hitch then I recommend the Reese 16K # RP30047 because it is a cost-effective 5th wheel hitch that uses a dual-jaw system which helps to minimize chucking while towing.
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There is a specific type of brake controller that you will need, which is one that is compatible with 6 axles (12 brake assemblies); that is not something we have as our brake controllers, which are designed to be used on recreational vehicles, will work with up to 4 axles (8 brake assemblies).
In regards to wiring you can use 10 Gauge Primary Wire # 10-1-1. view full answer...
That's a valid question, but I'd say the main reason that same "keep everything on the passenger side" philosophy isn't applied to truck bed fifth wheel wiring is that you could climb into the truck bed from the passenger side and get to the wiring without having to be on the traffic side if you were on the highway.
Yet if you weren't on the highway and wanted to quickly access the wiring while hitching up you wouldn't have to run to the other side of the truck. view full answer...
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