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  • Comparing Demco Hijacker Autoslider and B&W Companion for 2019 Ford F-250 with OEM Puck System
  • The Demco Hijacker Autoslide, 18K # DM8550024 and 21K # DM8550038 for your 2019 Ford F-250 with the OEM pucks, do pivot up to 90 degrees. The limiting factor for the turning clearance has to do with your pin box length and 5th wheel trailer body width. Clearance typically is only an issue with older 5th wheel trailers that have wider bodies because they were only pulled by pickups with 8' bed. Newer trailers usually don't have an issue with clearance unless they use a very short (almost...
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  • Comparing Weight of B&W Companion Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Base to Fixed Base for Ford OEM Prep Pucks
  • For the Ford OEM pucks, the Replacement Base for B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Super Duty # BWRVB3300 weighs 79 lbs as opposed to the Replacement Slider Base for B&W OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Ford Towing Prep Package - 20K # BWRVB3370 which weighs 192 lbs. This is a 113 lb difference. The head installs separately and will weigh 73 lbs. That difference however is not any loss in Payload as that is calculated based on your actual bed cargo and the underbed B&W...
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  • Using GVWR to Determine Proper Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter Pin Box
  • I spoke with Gen-Y Hitch to confirm the right gooseneck pin box for you. To determine the proper pin box, they use a formula based on your GVWR. The tongue weight of your trailer can be anywhere between 10 and 30 percent of that number (30 is extremely high, but possible). Based on that, your 2020 Keystone Cougar (at 11,500 pounds of GVWR) can end up being between 1150 and 3450 pounds. This lines up with your measured weight. As such, the 2K Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin...
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  • Differences Between the Curt Q24 and Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  • The Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16265 is the same as the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16245 for the exception of weight capacity. All of the features and functions of both hitches will be the same but the Q25 hitch has a gross towing weight limit of 25,000 lbs and a vertical load limit of 6,250 lbs whereas the Q24 hitch has a gross towing weight limit of 24,000 lbs and a vertical load limit of 6,000 lbs. The base rail installation kit recommended to install either...
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  • Difference Between Reese Universal 5th Wheel Install Kits RP58058 and RP30035
  • The base rails supplied in the two Reese 5th wheel install kits # RP58058 and # RP30035 are the same. The difference between these two items is that # RP30035 is a complete kit with rails, brackets and hardware while # RP58058 includes the rails and hardware, but no brackets. You can install your RP30035 rails in your new 2015 Ford F-250 most easily by using a custom under-bed bracket install kit. Your existing rails will bolt to Quick-Install Custom Bracket Kit # RP50026 using the hardware...
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  • Comparing Firestone Air Bags and SuperSprings for a 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty
  • The main difference between air bags like the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs part # F35FV and add-a-leaf like the SuperSprings Custom Suspension Stabilizer part # SSA22 is that the air bags can be adjusted to a particular trailer or load and the add-a-leaf options are not adjustable. That said, they are both great options for a 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty. The Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains part # TC2533 fit both 275/70-18 and 285/65-18 tires.
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  • What is the Difference Between the Reese Towpower 7028700 and the Curt Reducer C45405
  • The biggest difference between the Reese Towpower 7028700 and the Curt Reducer Sleeve # C45405 is that the Curt can be used with a weight distribution system while the Towpower comes with a sticker that says it isn't rated for weight distribution. Essentially, they do the same thing (reduce a 2-1/2" receiver opening to a 2") but when we have spoken with Horizon Global in the past they weren't able to confirm why the Towpower was not rated for weight distribution. If you are planning on...
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  • Comparing the Demco Hijacker Autoslide DM8550038 and DM8550037 for a Ford Super Duty
  • The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch part # DM8550038 and the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch part # DM8550037 are the same hitch. The only difference is the side plates they come with, the former has side plates for the puck system on a Ford Super Duty whereas the latter has side plates to mount with Demco's underbed pucks which are different from the puck system on a Ford Super Duty. If you don't have the Ford puck system then you will need the Underbed Rail and Installation...
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  • Firestone 7,500 lb Kit or 5,000 lb Kit for a 2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4WD
  • Both Firestone Ride-Rite kits are good options for your 2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4WD, but I like to recommend the 7,500 lb # F95FV rating over the 5,000 lb Rating # F35FV simply because it means the air bags can be used for the same application but they won't be pushed as hard as the 5K kit, even with heavier loads. It's important to note that these don't increase your weight capacity - they're only designed to help support a suspension system that's in good working order. I also recommend...
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  • How to Choose a 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty Model with the Intention of Towing a Fifth Wheel Trailer
  • If you intend to buy a 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty with a 6-3/4 foot bed, then you will need a sliding hitch like the B and W Companion, part # BWRVK3370. The reason for this is because a short bed like the one you are looking to buy will not provide enough clearance for turning when hooked up to your fifth wheel. You would run a very high risk of the trailer hitting the cab of your truck, which would result in catastrophic damage. If you were set on getting the # BWRVK3300 (the Companion...
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  • Is a Sidewinder Pin Box or a Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Better for a 2018 Ford F-250 with a 6-3/4 Bed
  • You can use either a Sidewinder pin box or a sliding 5th wheel hitch to achieve a 90 degree turn with the 6-3/4' bed on your 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. The most hassle-free setup would be to install a Sidewinder on your Jayco and then use a stationary 5th wheel hitch in your F-250. By using a Sidewinder you won't have to get in and out of the truck to unlock and lock the sliding feature on a 5th wheel hitch. We do have autosliding 5th wheel hitches but they are significantly heavier than...
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  • Difference Between the Backbone System # RRRF2B2 and # RR32MY on My 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty
  • The Rhino-Rack Backbone System for Pioneer Platform # RR32MY (RF2B3) is designed to only fit 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty crew cabs with the Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Roof Tray - Aluminum - 60" Long x 56" # RR72TB. The Rhino-Rack Backbone Mounting System for Pioneer Platform # RRRF2B2 (RF2B2) is designed to fit the Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Roof Tray - Aluminum - 52" Long x 56" Wide # RR42TB on 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty super cab models. It is important to use the specific parts outlined...
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  • Difference Between Curt C60720 Gooseneck Hitch and C60720-5W
  • Good morning. Both the # C60720 and the # C60720-5W are the same exact item. We give them different part numbers so that the item can be searched as both a gooseneck hitch and as a mount for the Demco Recon 5th wheel hitch, Both kits include the rails, gooseneck hitch head, safety chain loops, and hitch ball. You can order the less expensive of the two without worry that you've compromised anythinng.
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  • Trailair Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Box 18,000lb & 21,000lb Product Comparisons
  • For your Trailair Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin boxes there is no advantage or disadvantage between the 18,000lb product # LC328492 and 21,000lb product # LC158778. As long as the pin box is rated as high or higher than the trailer's GVWR you'll be good to go. I would recommend sticking closer to the actual weight capacity of your camper unless you plan on sizing up in the future to a heavier camper.
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  • Differences Between Curt A20 and Q20 Fifth Wheel Hitches
  • The A20, like # C16140 essentially an updated version of the # C16130 Q20. The A-series hitches feature an interlocking jaw that holds the king pin very tightly all the way around its circumference for a very smooth ride without all the clanging and banging that would be experienced with lower-quality hitches. The head unit of the A-series fully articulates using torsion inserts that allows the head to articulate but also suppress shock. The head is easily removed by taking out one pin,...
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  • What Are the Differences Between Sumo Springs Solo vs. Rebel?
  • The SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs # SSR-127-54 has a maximum capacity of 2,800 pounds as opposed to the SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs # SSR-129-40-2 maximum capacity of 2,600 pounds. Also, the design is a bit different. Where the Solo Custom Helper Springs are a one-piece design, the Rebel Springs are a two-piece design that is separated in the middle that allows for unlimited suspension travel. One piece attaches to the frame of the truck, and the other attaches to the...
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  • 5,000 lb. or 7,500 lb. Firestone Air Bags for a 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty w/ 4 Wheel Drive
  • Since you are pulling a trailer that weighs around 8,500 lbs. you would just want to stick with the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F35FV (5,000 lb.). You really only need to spend more for the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs # F95FV (7,500 lbs.) if you are towing a larger 5th wheel, where the pin weight would be more than 5,000 lbs. Otherwise, the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F35FV (5,000 lb.) will work out great. I also recommend adding...
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  • Questions About Timbren Jounce-Style Springs for 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty
  • It is true that the 8,600 lbs capacity Timbren Jounce-Style Springs # TFR250SDJ measures 6-7/8" altogether while the 8,000 lbs capacity Timbren # TFRTT350J for heavy duty (Severe Service Vehicle) applications measure 7" altogether. I went out to the warehouse and double-checked these measurements just now. The 1" space for the # TFRTT350J kit is optional and does not have to be installed. I know it seems a little weird about the pricing, but it is important to remember that these are...
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  • Difference Between HydraStar Disc Brake Kit HSE7K-TR1 & HSE7K-TR1SO for 7K Triple-Axles
  • The difference between the two HydraStar Disc Brake Kits with Actuator for Triple Axle Trailers is that one comes with a complete hub-and-rotor assembly while the other is just the slip-on rotors without the hubs. What that means is that if you need new hubs with the brake kit you will want the HydraStar Disc Brake Kit with Actuator for Triple Axle Trailers - 13" Hub/Rotor # HSE7K-TR1. If your hubs are in fine shape and you just want the kit with the slip-on rotors you will want the HydraStar...
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  • Curt or Draw-Tite Front Hitch For 2024 Ford F-250
  • To me there's an absolute clear winner between the two front hitches for your 2024 Ford F-250 Super duty, and that's the Draw-Tite, which is the following part number: - Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65076 The Draw-Tite just has much better clearances on your F-250 than the Curt # C31078. Ground clearance is a big one, with the Curt measuring 7-1/2" from the bottom of the hitch to the ground and the Draw-Tite measuring 12". Then for front bumper clearance, from the hitch...
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