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  • Adding Additional Cameras to the Voyager WiSight 2.0 Wireless Backup Camera
  • There isn't an adapter to connect the wiring of a Furrion camera to a Voyager. With that said you can pretty easily just cut the connectors off and then connect to the camera since it's only two wires.
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch & Installation Kit for 2007 Chevy Silverado 3500 Long Bed Pickup
  • You can refer to the linked photo showing both Classic and New Body versions of the Chevrolet Silverado to help you determine which you have. The Classic has taller taillight assemblies with the amber turn signal lenses above the clear backup light. It also has a slight rear fender flare. The easiest 5th wheel installation comes from using a custom-fit bracket kit that requires less drilling; you can see these kits for your truck on the linked page. For either body version I suggest the...
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  • Removable Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation with 20k Capacity to Fit Truck with B and W Rail Kit
  • If the rail kit you installed in your 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic is the B and W Rail Kit part # BWGNRK1067 what you'd want for a fifth wheel hitch is the B&W Companion part # BWRVK3500. This hitch will fit your rail kit directly and has a 20k capacity. This is considered by many to be the best fifth wheel hitch on the market so it would be a great option all around that can easily be totally removed from the truck bed.
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution System for 27-Foot 7800-lb Trailer with 680-lb Dry Hitch Weight
  • The key to selecting a weight distribution (WD) and sway control system for your 27-foot trailer is to measure your fully loaded, ready-to-tow, tongue weight (TW) using a scale like the etrailer # e99044 or by one of the methods shown in the linked article. You also need to add in the weight of anything in the truck that sits behind the rear axle, such as a generator or loaded cooler. You want this total TW to fall into the middle of the operating range for a WD system so that it can move...
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  • Will the Front Mount Trailer Hitch Tire Carrier 6715 Work with a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Wheel
  • There are actually several different bolt patterns for a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van. If you have the larger 6 on 205 mm bolt pattern which can be found on the 3500 models then the Front Mounted Trailer Hitch Universal Spare Tire Carrier part # 6715 cannot be used because the slots will not span the distance between the lug nut holes it needs to attach to on your wheel. However, we do still have an option for you in the Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier part # RM-195225 which is...
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  • 24 inch Extension for 7-Way for Truck with Camper Towing Trailer
  • For a 24 inch 7-way extension designed for what you are looking to do you would want the Torklift Wiring Harness Extension part # TLW6024. For an adapter to convert this to a 4-way you would want the part # PK12716.
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  • Suspension Enhancement for a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer
  • The pin weight of a 5th wheel trailer is typically going to be much less than the 12,000 pounds springs # TGMRTT35S are rated for. So there is really no need for such a high capacity spring set. I recommend Timbren springs # TGMRCK15S rated for 3,600 pounds. This set should not interfere with the 5th wheel install kit because they mount to the bottom of the frame. I have linked a video showing a typical installation and a link to the instructions for you. If you want a little more capacity...
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  • Best Option for Fifth Wheel Towing that Gives Turning Clearance and Cushioned Ride
  • A Sidewinder with a 5th Airborne built into it would be your absolute best solution. You'd get the turning clearance plus the cushioning from the 5th Airborne. But to pick one out we have to know what pin box your trailer currently has. You will need to find the plate or sticker on the pin box that has the model number listed. A very common one is Lippert 1621. With that you will need to check out the link I attached that has a chart at the bottom with the matching Sidewinder for each pin box.
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  • How to Determine the Difference Between the New and Classic Body Styles for a 2007 Chevy Silverado
  • The easiest way to tell the difference between the 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic and New Body Style is the tail gate or the tail lights. The new body style will have a large Chevy bow tie emblem in the center of the tail gate. It will also have red tail light assemblies. Take a look at the parts I have linked that show the new body style and the classic body style. If you have a classic model, you will need to use # VGM-99-4000. I do not believe the new body applied to the 2500 and 3500...
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  • Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit for a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic and RBW Lil Rocker
  • The correct underbed brackets for a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic are # RP50064 that you have referenced. However, I cannot say if they will work with RBW rails are not because they have not been tested together. I do know that the Lil Rocker does fit in Reese 5th wheel rails so My recommendation is to use the complete installation kit, # RP50064-58. That way you know that everything is going to work together. I have included some links on installation of the kit for you. With this kit...
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  • Helper Spring Option for 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic 3500 DRW Towing Heavy Camper
  • Timbren does offer a fit for your truck, part # TGMRTT35S but I'd recommend going with the SumoSprings # SSR-201-47-2 instead. The Timbren model is more designed for severe service vehicles like tow trucks, and wouldn't give you the ride quality you're looking for. The SumoSprings would offer 4600 lbs of additional support without ruining your ride quality. The kit is compatible with DRW vehicles. The springs sit inboard of the leaf spring packs, so they won't interfere with your existing...
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  • Taillight Recommendation for a 2010 Keystone Summerland 2980
  • I pulled up a picture of your 2010 keystone summerland model 2980 and it looks like the taillights are the same as the # 30-92-003. This is the assembly that has the license plate bracket. For the same assembly without the bracket you would want # 30-92-001.
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  • Brake Controller Recommendation with Easy to Understand Fault Codes
  • Most brake controllers do have ability to display fault codes so that you know if something is wrong with the controller, trailer, or wiring. The Prodigy P2 part # 90885 will show two digit codes that mostly make sense at first glance. Like for example the SH code stands for short. Now the P3 # 90195 will show full words on it's display so there's no guesswork as to what's going on and it's immediately easy to understand. These controller both share what's considered to be the best "brain"...
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch and Install Kit for a 2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Classic
  • There are custom kits and universal kits available for the 2007 Chevy 2500 HD short bed Classic model. The difference is that the custom kits install in about half the time over the universal kit and there is less drilling involved. Based on this I would go with a custom kit. For your truck, the correct custom installation kit is # RP50064-58. I have included a link to the installation details and a link to a video showing a typical installation. For a hitch, since you have a short bed,...
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  • Engine Oil Cooler Recommendation for a 1996 Nissan Pathfinder
  • I would recommend a Derale Stacked-Plate Engine Oil Cooler Kit # D15602 for your 1996 Nissan Pathfinder. Stacked plate coolers are the most efficient style of engine coolers and take up very little space. This cooler comes with multiple thread sizes ensuring that it will work on your vehicle. I attached an FAQ article on oil coolers for you to check out also.
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  • Adapter to go From a 7-Way or 4-Way on a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic to a Trailer 5-Way
  • I would be glad to help you out with an adapter for your 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic. If you have a 7-Way trailer connector on your truck, you can use something simple like # 37385 which goes from a 7-Way and provides 4-Way and 5-Way flat connectors. If you have a 4-Way flat on the truck, you can use # 20036. The extra blue wire would then be connected to a reverse light circuit behind one of the tail lights and used to operate an electric reverse lockout on a surge brake coupler. If...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch And Trailer Wiring Harness For 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic
  • If you have a standard bumper and your Silverado is not the SS model, the trailer hitch I recommend is the Draw-Tite Max Frame Hitch, part # 75362. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. Since you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with...
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  • Hitch Cover Recommendation that Fits 2-1/2 inch Trailer Hitch
  • We have one hitch cover/plug that fits a 2-1/2 inch hitch size. For that you'd want the Curt part # C22277.
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  • Curt Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 Classic
  • For your 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 I wouldn't recommend a multi-fit hitch like the part # C13900. A better option would be the Curt hitch part # 13322 which is custom fit for your truck and actually costs less. It also has better towing capacities so it's just a better solution all around.
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  • Charging RV battery with 12-Volt Accessory Circuit from 7-Way Trailer Connector
  • The 12-volt accessory circuit from the 7-way connector will provide a maintenance charge to the trailer mounted battery, but due to the small gauge of the wire, the distance away from the tow vehicle battery and the capabilities of the alternator, the circuit will lack the punch needed to charge a dead or partially discharged battery. If the battery is dead or almost discharged, you'll need to use shore power and a battery charger like the CTEK # CTEK56353. You could also keep the battery...
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