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  • Recommended Roof Vent To Replace FanTastic Vent 6000a
  • From all of the info I can find it looks like your FanTastic Vent 6000a Roof Vent was an electric lift variable speed fan with a thermostat so I recommend going with the FanTastic Vent # FV807350 which has these same features but instead of just three spends in the fan this one has 13 speeds to really fine tune your air flow. This vent fits the same opening as your current fan, but you'll want to pick up the install kit # 344270KITW to make sure you have a leak free install.
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  • Rear Bumper for a 2003 Dodge Ram Van 1500
  • I do have a rear bumper you can use on your 2003 Dodge Ram Van 1500 but we do not carry any OEM parts. You would need to contact your local dealer's parts department in order to obtain an OEM bumper. However, you can use the Westin Fey Surestep Rear Bumper part # 76001 which is the bumper you referenced and very similar to the one in the attached photo with the Installation Kit for Westin Surestep Bumpers part # 92230. The bumper brackets will be an exact match for the bumper but you will...
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  • Recommended Hitch for 1998 Dodge Ram B1500 Van with Factory Standard Bumper
  • For a 1998 Dodge B1500 van with a standard factory bumper (and no weld nuts in the frame) the hitch I recommend is the USA-made Curt # 13015. I suggest this hitch because it has a higher weight rating than the Draw-Tite # 75140, 6000-lbs trailer weight rather than 5000-lbs, which gives you a useful safety margin. It includes all required hardware and an installation video is linked for you too. If you also need a 4-pole harness you can use Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole...
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  • Heating Pads for Holding Tank and Pump on Class B RV
  • Since your tank is 26 gallons having only 3/4 of heating pad # 277-000164 on the tank would only cover 21-3/4 gallons. What I purpose instead is to use the whole pad on the tank and use a separate pad, just as # 277-000161 or # 277-000162 for the pump. That way you will get the most out of each heating pad. The paper does have to be removed otherwise something could occur that could potentially burn the paper and that could lead to other issues. But if you go with my plan of using 2 pads...
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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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  • How to Install Brake Controller in a 1996 Dodge Van B2500
  • You would need to hardwire a brake controller to your 1996 Dodge B2500 van as it does not have a brake controller install port under the dash like some vehicles do. You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the # C59236. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions...
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  • Rear Sway Bar Recommendation for a 2002 B250 Van RV
  • Yes, we offer a rear sway bar that is confirmed to fit your 2002 Dodge B250 Van. You would want the Roadmaster Sway Bar part # RM-1129-111. I confirmed with Roadmaster that this would be the correct kit for you.
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  • Can a Curt Weight Distribution Shank be Used with a Blue Ox Weight Distribution Head
  • If your Blue Ox head bolts on using 3/4 inch diameter bolts that are spaced 1-1/4 inches apart on center then you could use a different shank such as Curt shank # C17123 which has a maximum drop of 8-1/4 inches. Nearly all brands of weight distribution systems use the same dimensions for the shanks so it is not uncommon to use a Curt shank with a different brand head as long as the holes match up.
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  • Parts Needed to Install a 7-way, 6-Way and a 4-Way on a 2001 Dodge Van
  • The Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 118381 that your referenced once installed will give you a functioning 4-way at the rear of your 2001 Dodge Van. Next I would recommend you install a Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole # 37185. This will give you a 4-way and a 7-way. Finally, I would recommend you get a Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow Trailer Connector Adapter # HM47570. This will plug into the 7-way of the # 37185 when needed and give you a 6-way, a 5-way and a 4-way.
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  • Platform Bike Rack Fit for 1999 Dodge Van Roadtrek 190V Class B Motorhome
  • The Swagman XC2 bike rack you'd looked at, part # S64650 would be a fine choice that would work well, but I'd recommend a slight upgrade, to the XTC2, part # S64670. The XTC2 uses more substantial wheel hoops that would do a better job of holding your bike securely and would also work perfectly for you. Either rack would indeed easily install on a 2 inch receiver hitch installed on your van. We don't offer a front mounted receiver for it, but if you don't already have a rear hitch, you...
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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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  • Rear Anti-Sway Bar Recommendation for a 2001 Pleasure-Way Lexor MP4
  • The Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1129-111 that you referenced has been confirmed to fit the 2000 Dodge 3500 Van and Cut-Away van chassis that your 2001 Pleasure Way Lexor MP4 was designed on so I can recommend it for you. The diameter of this sway bar is 1-3/8 inches which would work great for you. Going with too thick of a sway bar will cause a very harsh ride and will reduce turning radius. We are in Wentzville so if you wanted to come on by that would be more than feasible. Our...
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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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  • Hitch Recommendation for a 1993 Dodge Roadtrek Camper Van
  • I spoke to my contacts at Curt and Reese and the only styles of hitches that can be made to fit a camper van like yours are multi-fit hitches like the # 41990 that has a 16k capacity. This is a weld on hitch that would require either the 7 inch drop brackets part # 4907 or the 16 inch brackets part # 4916.
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  • Brake Controller and Trailer Break-Away Kit Recommendations for a 1996 Dodge Dakota
  • I can certainly help you out with choosing a brake controller, installation, and finding the right break-away kit for your needs. First, the 1996 Dodge Dakota did not come with a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector. So you will need to add one. The easiest way to install a 7-Way would be to first install a 4-Way flat if the truck does not already have one. You would need part # 118329. I have included a link to the installation details and a video showing a typical installation. With...
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  • Replacement Vent Lid for a Jensen Roof Vent
  • What you have there is a Jensen vent, post 1993. The replacement for it is # 61628. The one you referenced, # CAM40160, will not fit because the hinge configuration is different between the two and fits older model Jensen vents.
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  • Parts Needed To Tow a Trailer with Brakes with a 2000 Dodge Van 3500
  • I have a few different trailer hitch options for a 2000 Dodge Van depending on the bumper, if you have a step bumper then we have the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13590 but if you have the standard bumper we have the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13015. These capacities are right at the end of your needs but they can be increased when using a weight distribution system like the Curt Weight Distribution System part # C17341. In order to add a trailer connector for a brake controller...
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  • Recommended Brake Controller And Wiring For 2001 Dodge 1500 Van
  • On your 2001 Dodge 1500 Van, there is not a custom wiring harness for a brake controller, so it will need to be hardwired. For this wiring, I recommend the Draw-Tite # 5506 brake controller wiring. This kit will give you the wiring and connectors you need as well as the circuit breakers. I've attached some videos and articles to assist including our installation instructions for our # ETBC7 kit that the # 5506 is a portion of. For a brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy...
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  • Best Rear Anti-Sway Bar for a 2000 Pleasureway Excel Class B RV on 1999 Dodge Van Chassis
  • The correct sway bar for you RV built on the 1999 Dodge full size 1-ton van chassis is # RM-1129-111. I have included a link to the installation instructions to the right for you to view.
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  • Best Anti-Sway Product for Pleasure Way RV on 2001 Dodge Van Chassis
  • To control sway from passing trucks and crosswinds the best option for your 2001 Dodge van RV is a rear anti-sway bar. The Roadmaster kit # RM-1129-111 fits your 3500 RV cutaway and installs (without any drilling) between your axle and frame to reduce body roll. All needed hardware is included in the kit and the instructions are linked so you can review them ahead of time. This will be the most effective first step to reduce sway but you can still add other aftermarket kits later on if...
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