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  • Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for Motorhome to Carry 70 lb Electric Bike
  • While there is a way for you to carry a 70 lb electric bike on the back of a motorhome, there are no ladder-mounted bike racks that have the capacity to carry a 70 lb bike. Instead you will need to add a trailer hitch, the Multi-Fit Motorhome Trailer Hitch # 5350, which you can do so long as your motorhome has a chassis from 24" to 46" wide, or the Multi-Fit Motor Home Trailer Hitch # 82201 for frame widths from 47" to 71" wide. Once you have the right hitch you will simply need a bike...
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  • How to Install a Hopkins Brake Controller on a 2005 Freightliner Classic Semi Truck
  • When using an electric brake controller on a vehicle that vehicle needs to have the appropriate 7-Way trailer connector. Semi-trucks have a different type of 7-Way than recreational 7-Ways. If the trailer plugs into a regular 7-Way blade style trailer connector then the truck will have to have one. If both the truck and trailer have matching 7-Ways then you would not need to change either connector. You will have to hardwire in a brake controller either way. On any of the Hopkins brake...
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  • Torklift StableLoad Rear Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2012 Toyota Tundra 8.1 ft body
  • For what you are looking for the TorkLift StableLoad Rear Suspension Upgrade w Quick-Disconnects # TLA7311 would work great for your 2012 Toyota Tundra. According to tests by Torklift these reduced side to side sway, porpoising, and body roll on vehicles they were installed on when towing. They also were shown to have worked better than air suspension enhancement.
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  • Options For Leveling The Back End Of A 1998 Newmar Kountry Star Motorhome
  • For a 1998 Newmar Kountry Star, you options are going to be limited. If the leaf springs are stock, replacing them with a new, slightly heavier duty spring may help to lift the rear slightly. I do not have literature that will tell me leaf spring specs for your motorhome. We would need you to inspect one of the springs and take some measurements of the overall length and width and such. We may have a spring to replace it, depending on what you have on there. As far as suspension enhancement,...
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  • Instructions for Timbren Suspension Kit that Fits 1999 Freightliner FL70
  • I attached a link to the install instructions page for the Timbren kit part # TRES001 that fits your 1999 Freightliner FL70 for you to check out.
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  • Installing a P3 Brake Controller on a 1991 Freightliner Truck
  • There isn't a specific wiring diagram to install the P3 brake controller # 90195 on your 1991 Freightliner but I can tell you the functions of the wires. The white brake controller wire is ground and needs to go to the negative battery terminal. The black wire is for 12 volt power and goes to the positive battery terminal via a circuit breaker. For some extra wire and a circuit breaker you can use kit # 5506. The blue wire is output to the trailer brakes. The red wire could be a little...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2004 Monaco Cayman Diesel Pusher With 7,500 Pound Capacity
  • In order to add a hitch with that kind of capacity to your 2004 Monaco Cayman you are going to need the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver - Weld On - Class V - 2". We have the # 41990-07 with 7" brackets or # 41990-16 with 16" brackets depending on the distance between the frame rails and the bottom of your rear bumper. Since this hitch requires welding I recommend taking it to a local welder for installation. The hitch has a 16,000 lb max gross trailer weight and...
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  • Bolt Hole Dimensions for Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 14080
  • The distance between the bolt holes on the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 14080 is 39-1/4" center-to-center. I have attached a photo to demonstrate this. Please note that this trailer hitch fits the following: 2002 - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2002 - 2002 Cadillac Escalade 2002 - 2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT 2001 - 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 2001 - 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2001 - 2002 GMC Yukon 2000 - 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2000 - 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe excluding Limited and Z71 2000 - 2000 Chevrolet Suburban...
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  • Parts Needed To Add 7-way Connector To A 1999 Freightliner FS65 Bus/Skoolie
  • I would be happy to help! First you will need to install a 4-way connector. Since there is not a custom fit option for your 1999 Freightliner FS65 bus you will need a universal option like the 4-Pole Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # C59496 which will splice into your factory wiring with the included quick splices. You will need to identify the passenger side turn signal/stop light, driver side turn signal/stop light, and your tail light wires using the included circuit tester. Since...
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  • Recommended 2-1/2" Trailer Hitch for a 2006 Thomas School Bus
  • I do have an option for you but there aren't any custom fit trailer hitch options for a 2006 Thomas School Bus. That said, we do still have universal options which can be installed either via welding or cutting/drilling. For this, I recommend the Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch part # C87CR which uses very large side plates so you have a lot of room for error when modifying them to make fit. It has a class v rating with 2-1/2" opening which is great for heavy duty towing.
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  • Air Conditioner Cover That Will Cover Coleman Mach Model
  • Yes, the MaxxAir shroud part # MA00-325001 is a fit for the Coleman Mach, Mach 1, Mach 3 and Mach 15 models and mounts like the original and includes mounting hardware and instructions. Double check your measurements to those provided in the dimensioned sketches on the product page to ensure fit. I have also included a video. Any third-party or special payment arrangements will need to be made through our Customer Service Department at 1-800-298-1624
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  • Why Is The Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Cross Tube # 41990 Not Rated For Weight Distribution?
  • Since the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Cross Tube # 41990 is a universal part and not vehicle specific it is impossible to rate the amount of torsional force the tube would be capable of supporting without mounts. And as this is generally used on vehicles with much stronger rear suspension components than passenger vehicles they do not generally call for a weight distribution hitch to reduce rear sag.
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  • Parts Needed For Brake Controller on 1995 Freightliner
  • A 1995 Freightliner will not have a brake controller port. In order to install one you will need to add a 7-way, and to do this you'll need the following: - Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236 - Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7 You will first install the 4-flat, which will activate your trailer's lighting functions, and you'll then plug that into the 7-way that comes with the # ETBC7, which also gives you the wiring, circuit...
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  • Steering Stabilizer For A 1996 Freightliner Chassis With Air Suspension
  • For your 1996 Freightliner FL-Series with air suspension I recommend Roadmaster Reflex Steering Stabilizer Item # RM-RBK8-RSSA. This is designed for class A motor homes and is compatible with FL50's and FL60's with Airline suspension or Hendrickson air suspension.
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  • Recommendation of a Trailer Hitch for a 2003 Freightliner FL-70 Semi Truck
  • At this time none of our manufacturers we work with offer custom fit trailer hitches for your 2003 Freightliner FL-70. On the other hand, we offer heavy duty weld-on specialty trailer hitches. I have included a couple links to all the weld-on hitches we offer. A certified welding professional is recommended when installing weld-on hitches.
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  • Troubleshooting Right Side Brake and Turn Signal Not Working With Running Lights On
  • The first thing I would do is check the 7-way connection on your truck. Make sure there is no debris or corrosion present and clean as necessary. It wouldn't hurt to go ahead and check out the connector on the trailer as well. Once this is done, go ahead and test the functions using a circuit tester like the # PTW2993. If you aren't getting power with the running lights on then you know it is on the vehicle side. If everything checks out it is a problem with the trailer wiring. In both...
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  • Brake Controller Installation with Existing 6-Way Trailer Connector
  • Yes, since you already have a 6-way trailer connector installed that has some of its connection made, just those for basic trailer lighting, you need only to make the two additional connections for the output circuit from a trailer brake controller and for the 12V trailer auxiliary power circuit. On a brake controller like the Prodigy P3 # 90195 the blue output wire will need to be routed to the 6-way, to either the center pin or the pin at the 10:00 position. This depends on how your...
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  • Troubleshooting Right Turn Signal on 5th Wheel Trailer Malfunctioning
  • It sounds like you have a short on the circuit for the right turn signal on your 5th wheel trailer. If the 7-Way on your tow vehicle and your 5th wheel look good then you will want to start off by using a Circuit Tester # PTW2992 to test the pin in the 3 o'clock position on your tow vehicle side 7-Way (see attached picture). If you are getting a signal when you use your right turn signal then the problem is on your trailer. Either way, you want to start off by checking the grounds on...
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  • How to Install a 7-Way Trailer Connector on a 1999 Freightliner FL-Series
  • In order to add a 7-way trailer connector to your 1999 Freightliner FL-Series you are going to need to first hardwire a 4-way trailer connector like part # 18172 and then a 4 to 7-way trailer connector like part # 37185. In order to power the 7-way trailer connector you are going to need to use part # 12-1-1 (per foot) and part # PK54530. A circuit tester like part # PTW2993 will also come in handy if you do not already have one. If the trailer has brakes, then using part # 18172 for the...
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  • Buyers Products Hitch Plate Dimensions
  • Per Buyers Products' website, this hitch plate # 3371809061A measures 17.2" tall by 62" long at the bottom and 34-1/4" long at the top (measured from inside the mounting bars) and is constructed with 1/2" thick steel. I've attached a diagram as well.
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