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  • Where Is the Plug Located for the Custom Third Brake Light Camera On a 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500
  • In regards to the Custom Third Brake Light Camera part # 3460010 which is a fit for a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with 8" monitor, the plug location is indeed behind the glove box. In regards to the Custom Third Brake Light Camera part # 3460011 which is a fit for a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with 7" monitor, the plug location is behind the monitor. I am not sure what wires you are referencing but the best power source to use would be the two wires behind the cigarette lighter plug....
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  • How To Tension Chains On Curt Weight Distribution System
  • In order to adjust the tension on the Curt Weight Distribution Systems like part # C17002 you will first want to flip the bracket down, towards the ground. Once the bracket is flipped downward you can place one of the links through the hook end of the bracket. Then you can snap the bracket up using the included lift handle (Lift Handle for Curt Weight Distribution Systems part # C17112). If you have a power tongue jack, you can use this to apply tension to the spring bars as well. I have...
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  • Installing Metal Replacement Mounting Bracket for Tekonsha Primus IQ
  • In order to use the Replacement Mounting Kit Bracket # 5280 you'll just want to use small/short screws that can be screwed into the spots where the clips on the # 6927 would normally fit on the side of the Primus IQ # TK90160. I've attached a picture of the side of the Primus IQ that show the spots where the clip on bracket would attach, and you'll want to attach the # 5280 mounting bracket with screws into those holes. The different holes on the # 5280 will allow you to mount it flat or...
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  • Difference Between 150W and 300W Settings on Kat's Heaters Ceramic Interior Heater KH37500
  • I reached out to my contact at Kat's Heaters and he said when the Ceramic Interior Heater with Fan # KH37500 is switched to 150W it will draw 12.5 amps. When switched to 300W it will draw 25 amps. The difference between the two settings in terms of performance is its heat output (you will get a stronger/higher heat output with the higher wattage). It's just essentially like going from low to high on a space heater. I do recommend switching to a 30 amp fuse if possible for your setup,...
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  • Is Hose Kit for Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs # F4118 Necessary for Filling Bags
  • You will definitely want to install the included air hose kit with the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs # F4118, as there likely won't be enough room to add air directly to the fittings on the bags, especially if the vehicle is loaded with any kind of cargo. The kit does come with nylon ties to secure the tubing at various points under the vehicle to help bring up any slack. This will prevent them from getting caught on anything or being torn off by snow like what you mentioned....
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  • No Power To Trailer Running Lights On a 2018 Ram
  • The trailer running light fuse on a 2018 Ram 1500/2500/3500 will be located in the engine bay fuse box, a blue 20 amp fuse in the F29 cavity. If the filament is intact then you will want to test for power on the running light wire behind the trailer connector (usually brown) to see if there is power. If you have power here then replace the trailer connector with the 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket part # HM40975-11933. If you don't have power here then there is an issue with the...
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  • Can Driver's Side Taillight Assembly Be Installed on Passenger Side of Trailer
  • You could certainly reverse the position of the lamps by installing the # 328-003-81LBM1 lamp on the passenger side and the # 328-003-81BM1 lamp on the driver's side. Both lamps wire the same way, the white wire is the ground connection, the red is the turn signal/brake lamp and the black is the running lamp circuit. Reversing the lamps will have no impact on how they function.
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  • How to Adapt 7-way Round Pin Trailer Connector on Kenworth Tractor to RV Blade Style 7-Way
  • There isn't an off-the-shelf adapter that'll do exactly what you're wanting to do, but you can certainly piece one together. Your best bet would be to install a taillight converter and a 7-way RV blade-style trailer connector on the Kenworth tractor. This way, you'd have 2 functioning trailer connectors. I'd recommend using the # 119250KIT taillight converter which would tap into the circuits feeding your tractor trailer 7-pin round plug. The yellow wire taps into the feed for the left...
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  • Can the Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter and Battery Charger Be Used Inside a Home
  • I spoke with Progressive Dynamics about the Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter and Battery Charger part # PD9180ALV and they informed me that no additional ground would be needed to charge the battery inside your home. Simply plug the outlet into the wall and connector your battery. The plug is grounded as well just so you know.
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  • Recommended Tire Upgrade For 5.30-12 Tires with Better Speed Rating
  • It sounds like you have 5.30-12 tires on a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern wheel on the Harbor Freight Haul-master. They are more than likely bias trailer tires as well. I recommend to use the Taskmaster 5.30R12 Bias Trailer Tire w/ 12" Silver Mod Wheel part # TA26RR with a 81 MPH speed rating. This tire and wheel combo will work well on your Harbor Freight trailer and give you the speed rating you desire. There is not a suitable taller tire available to replace the 5.30-12 tires but the weight...
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  • What Gauge Wire for the Power Wire of the Prodigy RF Brake Controller
  • For running the power wire of the Prodigy RF brake controller part # TK94FR you'll need 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 which is sold by the foot ran through a breaker like part # 9510 up to the positive post of the battery. If you tried to use the rear taillights as a power source you would draw too much for the circuit and would blow a fuse. The most it would draw depends on the amount of axles but should be around 30 amps.
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  • Is Mounting Kit Available for UWS Underbody Toolbox
  • Since the UWS Underbody Toolbox - Single Door - 6.8 cu ft # UWS04010 can be mounted in a variety of ways there is no specific mounting kit for it. I reached out to my contact at UWS and he said that they recommend visiting your local outfitter so that box/bracket can be installed to the frame of your vehicle. Then you need to secure this tool box to the box/bracket with at least 1/4" steel. This tool box has dimensions of 36" long x 18" wide x 18" high (see attached).
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  • How to Wire the Sealed 4 Inch Round Trailer Stop Turn and Tail Light
  • The sealed, 4 inch round trailer stop, turn and tail light, # ST48RB, is designed to be used with the straight or right angle 3-Wire Pigtail, # A45PB or # A47PB. The white wire with the ring terminal on the end of it is ground, the red wire is for the brake and turn signal functions, and the black wire is for the tail light function.
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  • Connecting Reverse Light Wire for an ETBC7 Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2001 Dodge Durango
  • To answer your first question, you will use a quick splice connector, like # SWC501746-1, and attach the purple wire to one of the reverse light wires. If the reverse light wire is contained within a loom, you may have to carefully cut away enough of the loom to get to the wire. Since it is different on every vehicle, specific instructions are not available. It is also possible to find the reverse light wire further up the vehicle at a place that is easier to access. You would need to...
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  • Best Way to Run Power Wire To Install Tow Ready T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness on 2007 Mazda CX-9
  • To complete the installation of T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118520, there is normally a grommet located close to the installation point that can be used, it is normally at the bottom of trunk cargo area. You would want to cut a small slit in the grommet, feed the wire through and seal the cut you made in grommet with silicone. We do not have specific information for your vehicle as to the location of the grommet. If you find it easier you could run the wire through the interior...
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  • Recommend Brake Controller And Instructions For 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab
  • Yes, I can certainly help you with getting your 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 hooked up with a brake controller. The item you selected, Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, part # 90885, will work great on your Dodge Ram, and I would recommend it. The P2 Brake Controller is a proportional brake controller, so it applies brake power to your trailer in proportion to the brake pressure applied to your vehicle. If you have a factory 7-way on the truck then all you will need to install your brake controller...
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  • How to Change Speeds on Bulldog 2-Speed Jack - Drop Leg w/ Non-Spring Return, # BD183901
  • According to Bulldog, on the 2-Speed Jack - Drop Leg w/ Non-Spring Return, # BD183901, to engage high gear you will need to push the shaft in (towards the jack). To engage low gear, pull the shaft out away from the jack. The shaft in this case is the bar the handle attaches to. It moves ever so slightly. The jack handle moves from 5/8 inches to 3/4 inches when shifting. Try it without any load. With the shaft pushed in and in high gear, this is the higher speed setting. Pulled out and...
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  • Is An Extension Harness Available For The Hopkins Plug-N-Tow Wiring Connector # 42535
  • I do have the Hopkins 48 Inch Long 4-Pole Loop with Cover # HM47115 which is a 4 foot extension that you can use to add length to your 4-way connector.
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  • Installing The Draw-Tite Hitch # 75471 On A 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
  • When installing the Draw-Tite Class III 2 Inch Hitch # 75471 on your 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe you will install the 3/16 inch blocks on all four bolts. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Draw-Tite hitch and a video link to the Draw-Tite hitch being installed on a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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  • Installing Third Brake Light and Dome Light into Truck Bed Cap
  • If you will take a look at the wiring harness up above the spare tire, you should find the connector that the 7-way plugs into. If you trace the loom back just a bit, you will find a light blue wire that is used for the 3rd brake light for your truck cap. If you will follow the provided link, see Step 3 figure B. This photo will show you the location of this wiring harness above the spare tire. For the interior dome light, there are two common methods both of which will require a switch,...
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