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  • Determining Turing Clearance with Convert-A-Ball 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter CAB-C5G
  • Since you're already using the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G along with your B&W gooseneck hitch what I suggest is using the B&W Offset Ball # BWGNXA4085. This will give you 4-inches of additional turning clearance but cost you a lot less than a new adapter. If you find you still need more clearance you can always change adapters. You can check by measuring. Note the distance from the center of the ball to the cab. From this subtract half of the trailer's...
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  • Weight Rating of Roadmaster Coiled Safety Cables
  • The 6,000 lb rating of the Coiled Safety Cables # RM-643 is for the set. Technically they are both rated for 6,000 lbs but since these are there in case of a worst-case scenario you don't want to exceed the 6,000 lbs (in case one were to break). If you like the look and function of the coiled safety cables then we do have the Curt # C80176 which are rated for 7,500 lbs. These are 42" long as opposed to the 62" long cables you referenced but if you are using them for towing a trailer 42"...
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  • Mounting Hole Dimensions for Buyers Products Straight Tongue Coupler # 3370091562
  • I went out to our warehouse to take a look at the Buyers Products Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler # 3370091562 you referenced and I measured a distance of right at 7/8" from the inside top of the coupler down to the center of the mounting holes. I have attached an image with this dimension labeled along with the mounting hole spacing that you might also find helpful.
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  • Recommended Roof Rack for a 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew Cab
  • To add a roof rack to your 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 crew cab, I recommend the roof rack by Rhino-Rack which includes the following parts: Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 59" Long - Qty 2 item # RRVA150B-2 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4 item # RRRLKVA Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof item # DK415 This aero bar roof rack system has a 165 lbs capacity. The included locks will help...
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  • Thickness of Buyers Products Lunette Ring # 337BDB125015W
  • I went out to our warehouse and measured the thickness/width on the Buyers Products Lunette Ring # 337BDB125015W to be right at 1-1/2 inches. The overall outer width of the ring is 5-1/2 inches. I have attached an image to assist.
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  • Recommended In Bed Wiring Harness for a 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500
  • Yes, there is. You will want the Demco 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness item # DM8555002. This harness puts a 7-way connector in the bed of your 2023 Silverado and allows you to keep the one on your bumper. This makes hooking up to your 5th wheel trailer easier and more convenient. The harness plugs into existing wiring so you don't have to cut into your new trucks factory wiring harness. I have linked an installation video below.
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  • Is Weight Rating For Lippert Equa Flex Equalizers Per Axle Or combined Weight Of Axles
  • The rating for the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers # LC279688 is 6,000 to 8,000 lbs per axle. If you have smaller axles, you can check out the link I have attached that lists the Equa-Flex Equalizers we offer.
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  • Dimensions Of The Brophy Camper Scissor Steps # AS25
  • I went out and measured the Brophy Camper Scissor Steps # AS25 we had in our warehouse and found them to be approximately 48" tall x 46" in length when fully extended.
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  • Availability of Adapter for Reese Hitch to Fit 2017 Chevy Silverado Factory Fifth Wheel Rail Kit
  • Demco makes an adapter that is designed to fit the factory rail kit of your 2017 Chevy 2500HD, part # DM6194 this will fit a Reese hitch if that's what you have.
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  • Dimensions of BAKFlip MX4/F1 When Folded Up on 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed
  • Both the BAKFlip MX4 # BAK48121 and F1 # BAK72121 will take up about 26" - 28" from the cab-end of your 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 short bed. So if your truck bed does measure 6-1/2' (which can slightly vary so you need to confirm on your end) then that leave you with about 52" - 54" of open space. The differences between these covers is that the MX4 has a matte finish on top of the aluminum cover while the F1 has a gloss finish and a fiberglass top on top of the aluminum cover. This helps...
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  • Weight Distribution Hitch for 1,150 lbs Tongue Weight
  • There are some great options for using a weight distribution hitch with your new trailer. I recommend the Reese Weight Distribution System # RE44FR. This WD system is rated for 1,150 lbs tongue weight and can tow up to 11,500 lbs. Check out the video linked below for more details. However, your 1,150 tongue weight rating for your trailer might be for just the empty trailer and not fully loaded. In that case, you need a higher tongue weight capacity system, such as the Curt MV Weight Distribution...
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  • Weight of Westin Custom Fit Truck Bed Mat # 50-6145
  • The Westin Custom Fit Truck Bed Mat # 50-6145 referenced in your question weighs 52 pounds. This custom mat will fit your 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 perfectly as long as you have the 6-1/2 foot bed. If you happen to have the 8 foot bed you will want the Westin # 50-6165.
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  • Can Bike Rack Adapter for Cargo Carrier Fit Fat Tire Bikes
  • The Bike Rack Adapter for Stromberg Carlson Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier # CC-125, which fits the 23 x 60 Stromberg Carlson Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # CC-100, is only capable of fitting bikes that have tires up to 2-1/4" wide, and there isn't an adapter for fat tire bikes. So in order to carry fat tire bikes you do have to use a dedicated bike rack. For a fat tire bike rack, I highly recommend checking out the Curt 2-Bike Rack for Fat Bikes # C18085-FB or Hollywood Racks TRS 2-Bike...
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  • How Much Weight Can Be Supported by Extang Solid Fold 2.0 Tonneau Cover
  • The Extang covers do not have an actual weight carrying capacity since that is not the cover's intended purpose. However,it is strong enough that a person could briefly stand or sit on the closed cover. I confirmed this with my contact at Extang. Extang does offer a solid folding tonneau cover for your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with 6-1/2-foot bed and without the cargo management system, that is the Solid Fold 2.0 Hard Tonneau Cover # EX83450. This and all other tonneau cover options...
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  • Towing Capacity of Reese RP50066-58 5th Wheel Mounting Bracket/Rail Kit
  • Reese doesn't list a weight rating for the # RP50066-58 rail/bracket kit because the limiting factor will always be the hitch that is installed in the rails and the towing capacity of the vehicle itself. The rail kit will support the capacity of any fifth wheel hitch that is installed in them. If you'd like to install a 7-way trailer connector in the truck bed, you can do so using part # C56000.
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  • How Long are the Crossbars on DeeZee Invis-A-Rack Ladder Rack for a 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500
  • I spoke with my contact at DeeZee about the Invis-A-Rack # DZ951800. She stated that the maximum length of the crossbars on the rack is 69 inches so that is more than enough room for your 51 inch wide Jon boat. I have linked a video featuring this ladder rack for you.
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  • What Hitch Fits a 2024 Ford Edge?
  • We have a couple of hitches that fit the new 2024 Ford Edge. The best one is going to be the etrailer Hitch item # e36RR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Edge with included hardware. I really like this hitch because the crosstube mounts behind your rear bumper cover leaving only the 2" receiver exposed. This not only helps with ground clearance but it looks better. The etrailer Hitch item # e36RR is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,500 lbs towing capacity and...
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  • Turning Clearance for Gooseneck Trailer
  • You can refer to the linked diagram for general guidelines about minimum clearances required when towing. If you have 8 or 9-inches of vertical clearance between the bed rails and the trailer you should be fine since 6-inches is considered adequate in most cases. As for clearance at the back of the cab, if your trailer has only the standard gooseneck tube structure in the front (and no enclosed trailer structure near it) cab-to-trailer turning clearance should not be an issue. If the trailer...
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  • What is the Length of the Top Rail on the Pace Edwards JackRabbit Contractor Rack
  • The total length of the top rails on the Pace Edwards JackRabbit Cover with Contractor Rack # JEC95A17-CR4005 is 138" long and they will extend over the truck cab.
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 w/out the Factory Puck System
  • If by standard bed you mean 6-3/4' then it is recommended to use a sliding hitch. There's no shortage of people who will tell you you don't need one. However, if you want to safely make tight turns and not have to worry about bashing the back of your cab you're going to want the extra clearance a slider provides. Unless your 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 has the factory puck system you're going to need to install the B&W Turnoverball System item # BWGNRK1020-5W to have a empty bed when you...
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