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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2003 Dodge 1500 Conversion Van with Some Plastic Exterior
  • For your friend's 2003 Dodge 1500 Conversion Van, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame # 75140 is a great option that will fit well. The plastic components on those conversion vans are mostly on the front, sides, and wheel wells. It really doesn't utilize anything other than the standard rear bumper which this hitch will fit very well. If you will be towing with this hitch, I recommend the Tekonsha 4-Pole Hardwire Kit with Circuit Tester # 18252 which also includes the quick splice connections. Finally,...
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  • Trailer Hitch for 1995 Dodge B3500 RV
  • There is a trailer hitch for your 1995 Dodge B3500 RV, but it is a rear-mounted hitch; there aren't any front-mounted hitches that fit this particular vehicle. I confirmed with the manufacturer that the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13041 is a fit for a '95 Dodge B3500 so long as it does not have a factory step bumper. I have added a link to the instruction manual of the hitch for you to check out as well.
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  • How To Power Small AC Household Electronics In A Van Without Using Solar Power Or A Generator
  • I recommend using a power inverter like the Power Inverter 1000 Watts with Three AC Receptacles # WC3720. What this will do is allow you to use your vehicle's electricity to use household appliances like the mini fridge, the box fan, and the LED lights you referenced. Realistically, you're going to need a sizeable battery bank to power all your electronics and run them on demand. My suggestion is to calculate how much energy is used in a day. Once calculated, follow the chart linked on...
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  • Front Bumper Bike Rack for RV
  • We currently do not carry any bike racks that are specifically for the front bumper of an RV. There are a couple reasons for this; bikes mounted on the front of the vehicle can block your line of site, headlights and turn signals and the airflow to your engine. If your RV has a continuously welded steel bumper that is between 4"-4-1/2" wide you could make the Swagman Around the Spare 2 Bike Rack # S80501 work, but again, I'm not sure it would be the safest option for you unless you mounted...
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  • Comparing Air Kit w Active Suspension Enhancement
  • My understanding from your described situation, I recommend an air bag system for your 1997 Dodge 2500 Van. Both options will greatly improve your ride quality for the situation you described but the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs with Internal Jounce Bumpers, # AL88105, have the advantage of easier adjustability once installed. You will better be able to adjust increasing your payload from no bike to one bike to two. Adjustability of off-center load when hauling...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Conversion Van
  • I have another option for you, but the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75101 you were looking at is only confirmed to fit select Dodge Ram Pickup trucks and will not fit your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Van. Instead I recommend the Draw-Tite # 75140 which is confirmed to fit your Ram 1500 Van and has the same 500lb tongue weight rating and 5000lb trailer weight rating as the # 75101. This hitch would be perfect for carrying a bike rack, cargo carrier, or ball mount for towing a trailer. If...
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  • Amp Draw On A Greystone RV Range Hood With Light
  • The Greystone RV Range Hood with Light - 12V - 20" Wide - Black Item # 324-000085 fan has an amp draw of 1 amp at 13.6v.
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  • Dim Display When Installing Tekonsha Prodigy On 1999 Dodge Van
  • I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha about your 1999 Dodge van and the Tekonsha Prodigy Brake controller. They told me that if you are having a problem with a display being dim, you may have an issue with the ground wire connection. You want to make certain you have a good ground connection, or it can cause issues with the display and function of the controller. When you are hard wiring the controller you can use a circuit tester, part # PTW2993, to test the wires you are connecting to...
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  • Wiring Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a 1996 Dodge Ram Van with 4-Way Flat Connector
  • Since you already have a 4-Way connector on your 1996 Dodge Ram Van you just need to add the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7 and use some additional wiring # 10-2-1 for you to install a brake controller. These kits include all of the parts and wiring you need for full functioning 4-Way and 7-Way connectors. Then for a brake controller I highly recommend the Tekonsha Voyager # 39510 and wiring # 20127 because it is a cost-effective controller that is still very reliable. This is a proportional...
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  • Will Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1129-111 Fit Class B Motorhome on Dodge B350 Cut-Away
  • My contact at Roadmaster Engineering advised that their rear anti-sway bar # RM-1129-111 could work on your Dodge B350 cut-away chassis motor home with large fuel tank depending on where the larger fuel tank is positioned. The anti-sway bar requires 12-inches of clearance behind the axle. Please refer to the linked instructions and check your motor home for the amount of clearance around the back of the axle.
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  • Trailer Hitch Options for a 1987 Dodge Ram Van with Ambulance Body
  • We do have a couple of trailer hitches that fit the 1987 Dodge full-size vans. From Draw-Tite we have # 75140 rated for 500 pounds tongue weight and 5,000 pounds gross trailer weight. And from Curt we have # C13041 rated for 600 pounds tongue weight and 6,000 pounds gross trailer weight. Both of these are Class III trailer hitches with 2 inch receivers. Current pricing is available on the product pages. The hitches will definitely fit the frame of the van but if the ambulance body hangs...
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  • Solution for Needing Replacement Brake Shoes for 10 inch by 1-1/2 inch Diameter
  • Instead of just doing brake shoes I would recommend replacing the entire assemblies. Typically brake shoes cost close enough to new assemblies it's better to replace them as a whole. Often times if the shoes are worn the assemblies are most likely not in the best shape either so it's better to get all new parts, plus it's a much easier install and for picking out the suitable replacement. We have one set of trailer brake assemblies that are for a 10 inch by 1-1/2 inch application like...
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  • Replacement Hardware Kit for 1996 Dodge Van Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Hitch Receiver
  • To get replacement hardware for the Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader 41533 you need to order part # RHK on our site and input the hitch part number. Once you place your order we'll get all of the hardware put together in a replacement kit and send it out to you!
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  • What Tire Chains do You Recommend for My 245/75-16 Tires on My 1997 Dodge Roadtrek Van?
  • For great tire chains for your standard 245/75-16 tires on your 1997 Dodge Roadtrek Van, I recommend the Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains w/ Cams - Ladder Pattern - V-Bar Link # TC2821CAM. These chains come with V-bar links that are designed to provide you excellent traction in deep snow and ice. Also, the cam tighteners provide you with an even more snug fit around your tires. For these chains, I recommend tensioners # TCMA2 to take away the headache of having to adjust and tighten the chains...
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  • Rear Swaybar for 2002 Pleasureway Class B Lexor TD Motorhome on Dodge Ram 3500 Van Chassis
  • Yes, you would want the Roadmaster Anti-Sway bar part # RM-1129-111. This has been confirmed to fit your 2002 Class B RV Dodge Van 3500. At this time Roadmaster does not offer a front sway bar solution. I would first try the rear sway bar and see if that helps enough and go from there.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for Motorhome on 1997 Dodge Van Chassis for Cargo Carrier
  • The Draw-Tite Class III Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75140 is a great option for your 1997 Class B motorhome on 1997 Dodge Van Chassis. It will work very well for your cargo basket and I've linked the page to all the options we carry if you don't already have one. I recommend using an anti-rattle device. Here are a couple that will work very well for you: If the ball mount you're using is hollow, the Let's Go Aero locking anti-rattle hitch pin, part # 63232 would work great....
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  • Recommended Widest Roof Rack Available For RV
  • The widest ladder rack we have available is the Pilot Automotive Ladder Rack, part # CG-903. This is designed for vans that have rain gutters and the crossbars maximum length is 76 inches. We do offer a roof rack that is designed for campers and RVs. It is the Swagman Roamer LT Roof Rack, part # S80510. The crossbars for this rack measure 84-5/16 inches long and are 1-3/16 inches x 1-3/16 inches. This roof rack has a weight capacity of 150 lbs.
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  • Can Curt Adjustable-Width Tow Bar C19745 Handle Weight of 1994 Dodge 250 Cargo Van
  • The Curt tow bar # C19745 is rated for 5000-lbs capacity. According to my research the 1994 Dodge B250 cargo van can have a curb weight ranging from 3734-lbs (for the B250 3-door van) up to 3863-lbs (for the B250 3-door extended van) or 4800-lbs (for the B250 Maxi 3-door extended van). While all versions are within the tow bar rating your safety margin is pretty slim (only 200-lbs) in the case of the B250 Maxi 3-door. This tow bar does NOT require base plates on the vehicle. It includes...
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  • Replacement Hub With An Out Bearing And In Bearings That Measure .74" and 1.25" For 5 On 4.5 Wheel
  • We do have a replacement hub that can work. Unfortunately, it is not a 5 on 4.5. The only replacement hub we have that will fit your axles. Trailer Hub Assembly - 3,000 lbs Axles - 4 on 5 - Agricultural, part # AH15450ECOMP. Going with these hubs will require you to get new wheels to match this lug pattern or cut off the spindles and weld on new spindles that will accommodate a different hub.
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  • Will Saris SuperClamp EX 2 Bike Platform Rack Clear Spare Tire on 1989 Dodge Ram Van
  • It's very possible that the Saris SuperClamp EX 2 Bike Platform Rack # SA4025F will fit with the spare tire on your 1989 Dodge ram Van. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest tray on the SuperClamp EX measures 12". If you have no less than 12" from the center of the hitch pin hole on your Van to the outermost part of your spare then you should be good to go as you can adjust the bike rack so that the handlebars of your bike can face in either direction. If you have a greater...
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