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  • Replacement Mounting Brackets for Roadmaster Steering Stabilizer on 1997 Ford E350 Class C Chassis
  • You're looking for the RBK24 Custom Mounting Brackets for Roadmaster Reflex Steering Stabilizer # RM-RBK24, which is designed to fit on the Class C Ford E350 chassis that your Fleetwood Jamboree is built on.
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  • Is The Leveling Kit/Shock Absorber Available For The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch?
  • I took a look for a replacement shock absorber, and a new leveling kit for your B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Prep Package # BWRVK3305, and unfortunately the leveling kit, as well as the shock absorber are only offered part of the: -Replacement Head Assembly for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVC3006. So since you need those parts, your best option is to install a new head assembly. I know this isn't what you're wanting to do, however this the best...
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  • Replacement Control Module For A Kwikee Step # 909508000 On A 1997 Rexal Air Bus Class A Motorhome
  • The Replacement Control Unit for Kwikee 40 Series Electric RV Steps # LC363985 is the correct replacement for you. This control unit will fit the 40 series steps manufactured before 1999. This will wire up to the RV power which connects the steps to the door. I attached a review video link below.
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  • 5th Wheel Installation Kit for 1997 Ford F-350 Long Bed Pickup
  • For your 1997 Ford F-350 long bed pickup (without the overload springs) the easiest 5th wheel installation kit you can use is a custom type kit. These reduce drilling and overall required installation time since they use existing holes in the frame for the rail brackets. You can use Demco custom install kit # DM8552005-71. If you happen to prefer an economical universal-fit install kit then you can use part # RP30035 from Reese. Both kits provide industry-standard rails (ISRs) that work...
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness For A 1997 Ford F-250 And F-350 Heavy Duty
  • I have the perfect trailer wiring harness for your 1997 Ford F-250 and F-350 Heavy Duty! The Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # HM40125 plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located behind the rear bumper or inside the driver's-side frame channel. Once the installation is complete the 4 way connector will be stowed beneath your vehicle, near the trailer hitch. The Mounting Bracket # 18144 (Sold Separately) and will keep the...
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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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  • Recommend Air Bags For A 1997 Ford F-350 Two Wheel Drive With In Bed Reese 5th Wheel Hitch
  • When installing air bags on your 1997 Ford F-350 two wheel drive with in bed Reese 5th wheel hitch The Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers # AL88298 will work with your truck and are intended for trucks equipped with Reese 5th wheel hitches. These air bags have a 5,000 pound capacity, and have internal bumpers, so you can get the adjustable load support of air springs and the comfort and reliability of jounce springs. The airbags are constructed...
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  • Wiring to Brakes on Trailer Being Double Towed
  • To get brakes to your second trailer you will want to use 7-Way Molded Trailer Plug with Junction Box # 277-000141 on your second trailer, using 10 Gauge Wire # 10-1-1 to run from the junction box to your brakes. On the rear of your fifth wheel you are going to want to use 7-Pole and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Sockets w/ Mounting Bracket and Wiring # HM40975-11998 as a way to connect the two trailers. Also, keep in mind brake controllers recognize the number of axles braked so you will need...
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  • 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit for 1997 Ford Super Duty Crew Cab Shortbed
  • For your 1997 Ford Super Duty 7.3L Crew Cab short bed pickup with or without overload springs you can use Demco custom 5th wheel rail kit # DM8552005-71. This includes above-bed base rails that fit all brands of industry-standard 5th wheel hitches, including your Reese. This custom kit reduces you drilling and overall installation time. A lower-cost alternative that takes more time to install is a universal kit # RP30035. This kit requires drilling into the truck frame while the custom...
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  • Can Reese Elite Sliding 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch be Used in a Long Bed Truck
  • The Reese Elite Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch # RP30144 installs into an underbed rail kit that is custom to the specific truck. There are rail kits for the Elite that fit 8 foot beds but I'll need to know the year, make, and model of the truck to recommend the specific kit. Even though the sliding hitch you have is normally for short bed trucks it will be fine in a long bed. You likely won't need to engage the slider. The Reese Elite also fits directly into the Ford factory puck system....
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  • 5th Wheel Installation Kit and Hitch Options for 1997 Ford F-250 with 8-Foot Bed
  • If you have a 5th wheel hitch that installs in industry-standard above-bed base rails then you can use Reese Universal Base Rail Kit # RP30035 in your 1997 Ford F-250 long bed pickup. If you have a hitch that mounts like the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Slider # BWRVK3370 that is meant to install in an under-bed rail kit (with four pucks in the bed) then you cannot install this hitch in your truck because no under-bed rail kit is offered for your 1997 F-250. You can see all suitable install...
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