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  • Does Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier Have a Weight Capacity
  • According to Curt, the Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier # c31006 does not have a specific weight capacity. The reason is, this is designed to carry any size spare tire, and so its capacity is essentially whatever the tongue weight capacity of your trailer hitch is. I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of the Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier # c31006.
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  • What is Weight of Camco Travel Trailer Cover CAM45746 and is it Vented
  • The Camco UltraGuard # CAM45746 that you referenced weighs 41 lbs and is vented which prevents mildew from developing and wind lofting.
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  • What is The Maximum Temperature Recommended For the Castle Rock ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire?
  • Most TPMS sensors like the TST TPMS for RVs # TST-507-RV-4-C will come with the tire temperature warning set for 158 degrees Fahrenheit. This is typically a good point for the alarm to be set in most climates on the Castle Rock ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire # 274-000029. Do note in much colder climates the temperature may never come close to this temperature unless it is near failure or the tires are misaligned on your trailer. Once a tire begins to climb over this temperature there is...
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  • Rough Opening Needed For The Ultra-Fab Locking Multi-Purpose Access Door for RVs
  • I went out to the warehouse and measure the Ultra-Fab Locking Multi-Purpose Access Door for RVs # UF48-979010. It's going to require an opening approximately 6" wide by 6" tall due to the beveled in section that allows the door to sit flush in the bracket. I recommend using some butyl tape # AL28FJ around inside of the mounting flange as well as some non-sag sealant # 344270341437-1 to prevent water from leaking in.
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  • Height Above Shank on Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount 325-GH-514
  • From the top of the shank on the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount # 325-GH-514 to the top of the hitch ball portion the distance is 3/4-inch. This means you need 3/4-inch clearance from the top of the receiver opening up to the bottom of the bumper. The hole in the 2-ball assembly is 3/4-inch diameter to accept 1-7/8-inch hitch ball # 325-GH-090.
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  • What Size Cutout Is Needed For Furrion 2-Zone Sound Bar
  • While I wasn't able to get an exact cutout dimensional sheet from Furrion, I was able to find some dimensions that you can use to get an idea of what kind of cutout you need (see attached). The Furrion RV Sound bar w/ USB Charge # FSB2N25MCBL mounts flush to the wall so the cutout only needs to accommodate the back part of the stereo and the speakers. The stereo measures 10-15/16" wide x 2-3/8" deep and then the outermost speakers are 25-7/8" apart on center. You'll want your cutout to...
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  • Will the SportRack Pop-Up Work with a 2021 Coachmen Clipper Sport 108ST Camper?
  • I confirmed with my contact at Sportrack, and she confirmed that the SportRack Pop-Up Camper Roof Rack # SR1020 will fit on your 2021 Coachmen Clipper Sport 108ST. The SportRack will require you to drill to bolt-in the rack feet. All mounting hardware comes included with the rack.
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  • Correct Weight Distribution/Sway Control Hitch for 2011 Coachmen Catalina 21BH Tandem-Axle Trailer
  • Thank you for providing the weight specs for your 2011 Coachmen Catalina 21BH tandem-axle travel trailer. The trailer's empty/dry hitch weight of 563-lbs suggests that when you have it loaded for a trip, with water and propane tanks filled and all your supplies and gear loaded, the actual loaded tongue weight (TW) will be more like 800 to 900-lbs. This loaded TW is what you want to use to select a weight distribution system. The linked article may be useful to you. The easiest way to...
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  • How Much Does the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item # C15400 Weigh?
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item # C15400 weighs 62 lbs. I saw you have a 2018 Coachmen Mirada Motorhome. This hitch will not fit the Ford F-53 chassis and there are no custom fit options. If this is the vehicle you are wanting to add a hitch to you will want to use the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 41990-07. I have linked a couple of installation videos below along with the instructions.
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  • What Does the Capacity Mean for Sumo Springs on a 2018 Coachmen Freelander
  • This is a great question and one that can cause some confusion. SumoSprings capacity is determined by how much weight it takes to compress the spring down to 50% of its original body height, so a spring like the # SSF-106-40 will compress down to half of it's unweighted height with 500-lbs of pressure. The # SSF-106-47 is going to be a stronger spring with it's 1000-lbs capacity. Keep in mind, these aren't designed to upgrade the GVWR, but they're designed to help cushion the load that...
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  • Could Swagman RV Bike Rack # S80605 Fit Tandem Bike
  • You could adjust the RV Bumper 2 Bike Rack # S80605 to fit the wider wheelbase of a tandem bike rack pretty easily, but clearance will be harder to determine. This sticks out 19 inches from the rear bumper which you'd have to measure to determine what type of clearance you have. It sits on top of the bumper too which may give more clearance below it for the dolly, but that depends on it's dimensions as well. This rack is only rated for 30 lbs though so you'll need to verify the weight of...
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  • What is the Size Difference in Inches Between a 205/75/14 and 225/75/14 Tire
  • Tires like the Kenda Karrier 225/75r14 # AM10256 are going to be 1.2" taller and 0.7" wider than your 205/75r14 tires, so as long as you've got that much clearance to the fenders (at the top) and trailer frame (on the inside), you can use the larger tires as a replacement. You'll also want to make sure you've got about 3" of clearance from the top of the fender to the tires as well, when changing tire sizes.
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  • Dimensions and Installation of Adco Deluxe Windshield Cover for Class C Motorhomes
  • The Adco Deluxe Windshield Cover # 290-2510 is designed to have the windshield wipers on top of it. They help keep it secured to the RV. I recommend coving the wipers with something else and leaving them on top of the cover. It measures approximately 60 by 34 inches.
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  • Replacement Global Link Cam Lock Cylinders
  • If you are looking to replace your current baggage door lock cylinders you can certainly do that with the Global Link Replacement Cam Lock Cylinder for RVs; you will just need to ensure you get the correct length replacement by measuring the threaded portion of your lock cylinder. - 7/8" Long: Replacement Cam Lock Cylinder # 295-000003 - 1-1/8" Long: Replacement Cam Lock Cylinder # 295-000004 - 1-3/8" Long: Replacement Cam Lock Cylinder # 295-000005 - 1-3/4" Long: Replacement Cam Lock...
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  • Will Upgrading to ST145/R12 Load Range E Tires Help Prevent Blowouts?
  • Increasing your load range could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on the situation. If your trailer isn't pushing the load capacity of your current tires, then I wouldn't worry too much about increasing the load range to prevent blow outs. If you are using bias ply tires, then upgrading to radial tires will have a significant impact because radial tires are much better suited to highway/paved road travel. The cords in the rubber are more suitable to flex which allows for more...
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  • Dimensions Of Base For Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Adapter DM8550045
  • The base of the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs # DM8550045 you were looking at is 30" wide and 28" long, and 7-1/2" tall as you can see in the included diagram. The opening is 3-1/4" square and will only work with the Demco Recon Head Unit. You will not be able to use it with a square gooseneck ball as that is not what it was designed or tested for, and attempting to do would void the warranty of the adapter. I included a video of the...
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  • How to Determine Axle Weight Rating on a 1983 24 Coachmen Travel Trailer
  • I can help you determine the weight rating of the axles on your 1983 Coachmen travel trailer but there are a lot of models out there and since your trailer is a pretty old model it is very possible that someone could have changed out the axles and there is no way of knowing if they actually put exact replacements on it (unless a record was kept of course). To determine the immediate weight rating of your axles you can simply look at the GAWV (gross axle weight rating) which can be located...
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  • Are My Load Range D Tires Rated Sufficiently For My 2019 Coachmen Apex Nano
  • It looks like your 2019 Coachmen Apex Nano has a GVWR of 3800-lbs. When it comes to the tires that you've got, which are 205/75R14-Load Range D like the Kenda Karrier # AM10235, those are going to have a capacity of 2200-lbs each, for a total of 4400-lbs. As long as you're not overloading your trailer, you really don't need to be concerned with them being insufficient. According to your spec sticker, this trailer is only designed to carry an additional 800-lbs or so of cargo, so I would...
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  • Metal Thickness For Bumper # MO94VR
  • When it comes to The Mount-n-Lock Heavy-Haul'r RV Bumper Replacement Kit - Aluminum - 4 inch - 500 pounds # MO94VR is 0.100 inches thick per the manufacturer. This bumper will fit the I-beam, S-beam, tube, and channel frames. The flanged frames must be at least 4 inches tall x 3 inches long. Non-flanged frames must be at least 3 inches tall by 3 inches long. The maximum capacity of the bumper is 500 pounds when evenly distributed. I attached a review video link below.
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  • Leaf Spring & Equalizer Upgrade For 2020 Coachmen Spirit 2963BH
  • Let's go ahead and start with the double-eye leaf springs, and we have exactly what you are looking for, which are springs rated higher than your 3,500 lb axle, and with the length you need. Springs flatten out and elongate over time so the best replacement for you are 4k leaf springs which measure 26 inches from center eye to center eye: - 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long # e22YR The # e22YR will be a strong upgrade, and will work in tandem with new equalizers,...
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