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  • Diameter Pole Used For Tool Tray # 301-15659
  • The tool tray # 301-15659 fits a 1-1/2" diameter pole.
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  • Recommended Onboard Shop Air Compressor for Power Tools and Airing Tires
  • Yes, the Viair TLC BOOST Air Compressor item # VA37WR can be permanently mounted to your vehicle. The hardware necessary to install the compressor is included. It does work with all kinds of valve stems. This 1.5 gallon air tank fills from empty to 120 psi in under 90 seconds. The inflation attachment has a built in pressure gauge so you can easily see how full you are airing up your bike tires.
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  • Trailer Hitch & Bike Rack for Carbon-Fiber Road Bikes Carried on 2015 Toyota Prius
  • The hitch I recommend for your 2015 Toyota Prius is the Draw-Tite # 24847. This Class I hitch has a 1-1/4-inch receiver opening and it has enough tongue weight capacity (200-lbs) for a 2-bike rack and your two road bikes. Installation is shown in the linked video; hardware is included and the written instructions are also linked. Mostly basic hand tools are required to mount the hitch to the car's frame but you'll also need a torque wrench like # ALL944001 to secure the included fasteners...
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  • Class I Hitch Installation Difficulty and Tongue Weight Rating of Draw-Tite Hitch 24907
  • Tongue weight (TW) when used in reference to a trailer hitch like Draw-Tite Class I hitch # 24907 that fits the Nissan Sentra refers to the downward force on the hitch from the load on it. This downward force could be the weight of a bike carrier and bikes or the actual TW from a hitched trailer. This hitch, as a light-duty Class I type, has a TW rating of 200-lbs. This means a trailer with up to this TW or a compatible bike or cargo carrier with this total weight load could be used in...
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  • Curt Hitch C11900 for 2016 Chevy Camaro
  • The Curt hitch # C11900 that fits your 2016 Camaro has a shipping weight of 24-lbs. This figure includes the weight of the supplied mounting hardware and the shipping carton. You can refer to the linked video to see an installation on a different car. The written instructions are linked too, and these give you the step-by-step process and also a list of the specific tool sizes you'll need. You can review these ahead of time if you like so you have everything ready for your installation. If...
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  • Will a DeeZee Toolbox Fit into a Reese Cargo Carrier with an Attached SportRack Pathway Deluxe?
  • Given that the interior dimensions are 60" long x 24" wide x 5-1/2" deep for the 24x60 Reese Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # 63153, I confirmed with Reese that your DeeZee Red Label 5th Wheel Tool Box - Wide, Utility Chest Style # DZ8560WB will fit on the carrier. Unfortunately, the SportRack Pathway Deluxe 3 Bike Rack # SR2703 will not fit into the rear opening because the opening is not a hitch receiver and nothing can be attached to it. If you need straps to secure your toolbox, I recommend...
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  • How Heavy is Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount?
  • The product weight of the Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers # 325-GH-1225 is 87 lbs. This hitch mount is awesome due to all the extra things you can use with it. It has 5 stacked 2" hitch receivers that can accommodate almost any hitch accessory. When you do use this though, I recommend picking up extra goodies like extra hitch pin locks # 34061650-D and anti-rattle clamps #GY88XR. Depending on what you're using this for, we also have extra tools like a weight distribution...
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  • Recommended Heavy Duty Onboard Air Compressor w/ Tank
  • Since you have a service body truck, I recommend the Viair TLC BOOST XL Heavy-Duty Air Compressor item # VA97WR. You're going to want the tank and the larger compressor. This heavy duty compressor charges the 2 gallon tank to 150 psi in just 2-1/2 minutes. This gives it the ability to inflate tires up to 33". This compressor can be hard mounted to your F-350 with included mounting kit and wired directly to your battery. This kit also includes a 30' hose, a blow gun, and a inflation tool...
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  • Bolt Hole Dimensions for Installing the Curt Trailer Hitch # C13206 on a 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13206 is a custom fit trailer hitch that has been confirmed to fit your 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon. However, I did go out to the warehouse to get the measurements that you asked about for peace of mind. The bolt holes furthest away from the receiver opening measure 32-1/2" apart on center, and the bolt holes closest to the receiver measure 33-1/4" on center. From the back set of holes to the front set is about 8" on center. I have attached a photo for...
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  • Hitch-Mount Cargo Carriers for the 2012 Honda Accord That Can Carry 250-lbs
  • We offer a number of hitch receivers for the 2012 Honda Accord. For reference, the link provided will take you to our main page for all hitches for your vehicle. All of these hitch receivers share a 1-1/4-inch receiver size and a Class I weight rating. All also share a 200-lb tongue weight capacity. Tongue weight is the measure of the downward force applied on a hitch by whatever is connected to it, be it a trailer or a cargo carrier. In your case this 200-lb limit must include the weight...
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