Expert Answers about Power Steering Coolers

• What is the PSI Rating for Derale Tube-Fin Power Steering Cooler D13309
• I spoke with my contact at Derale and found out that power steering cooler # D13309 is rated for 250 psi.
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• Cooler Options to Prepare 2011 Buick Enclave CXL for Trailer Towing
• According to the online information I found for your 2011 Buick Enclave CXL with front-wheel-drive, the vehicle is rated for a maximum trailer weight of 2000-lbs unless it is equipped with the trailer towing package, in which case its towing capacity increases to 4500-lbs. Both of the 2-inch hitches we offer for your Enclave have a 5000-lb towing capacity but since the vehicle is rated lower, that lower vehicle towing capacity becomes your actual working limit. The hitch I recommend is...
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• Transmission and Power Steering Coolers for 2015 Jeep Patriot
• The 2015 Jeep Patriot with either 2.0L or 2.4L engine does have a towing capacity of 1000-lbs; the 2.4L models with the Trailer Tow Prep Package (AHC) or the Freedom Drive II Off Road Package (AWL) can tow up to 2000-lbs trailer weight. You can see these towing specs in the page from the owner's manual (page 179) that I linked for you. Towing capacity for any vehicle is determined by the auto maker and adding aftermarket products does not increase it. Installing a hitch with a higher rating,...
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• Parts to Equip 2015 Honda Odyssey to Tow 2017 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1700BH Travel Trailer
• Winnebago's 2017 Micro Minnie 1700BH single axle travel trailer has a gross weight (GVWR) of 3800-lbs which is the most the trailer can weigh when loaded up for a trip. This means full water and propane tanks, all your food and supplies in place, etc. The towing spec for the 2015 Honda Odyssey shows a maximum allowable trailer weight of 3500-lbs. This towing capacity presumes the car has only 2 occupants and the capacity drops as more passengers and cargo are added to the vehicle. If you...
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• Towing Capacity of 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus 4x4
• The towing capacity of any given vehicle is a function of several features including the engine, transmission, suspension and cooling system, among others, and the auto maker gets to determine how much weight any vehicle can tow. Sometimes addition of an optional factory "tow package" will increase towing capacity over that of the base model. The base model of the 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus 4x4 has a towing capacity of 2000-lbs; the version that is equipped with the 3.2L automatic...
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• Towing Capacity of 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 with 5.3-liter V8 Engine
• The best place to confirm the towing capacity of your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 with 5.3-liter V8 engine is the printed owner's manual. This will reflect the capacity of your specific pickup with the particular mix of equipment installed on it at the factory, including the 3.42 differential. I reviewed the online trailering guide on the Chevrolet website and at most a properly-equipped 1500 can tow 12,000-lbs. But your 5.3L V8 crew cab 4x4 with 3.42 differential is shown as...
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• How to Confirm Towing Capacity of 2015 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk V6
• A vehicle has a towing weight capacity that is determined by the auto makers at the time of manufacture based on its frame, engine and drivetrain. A trailer hitch too will have a specific towing capacity (which appears on its safety sticker) that does not change; it is determined by the hitch maker that engineered it. A hitch does not know or care whether you or a factory worker bolted it on, so long as it was installed properly. That said, other features on a vehicle can affect its towing...
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• Can 2011 Ford F-350 5th Wheel Towing Capacity Be Increased with Aftermarket Parts
• A pickup's towing capacity is a function of several factors including the engine, drive train (2WD or 4WD), cab style, bed length and rear axle ratio, all of which you mentioned for your 2011 F-350 4x4. The towing capacity, as determined by the auto maker, cannot be increased by addition of aftermarket parts; it will remain the 15,700-lbs as noted on page 20 of Ford's 2011 towing guide. Even adding a heavy-duty rear-axle air bag kit like # F2703 will not actually increase towing capacity...
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• What Size and Cubic-Feet-Per-Minute Electric Fan Assembly to Use for V8 Engine
• You can use the link provided to see all of our electric fans. When it comes to engine cooling, whether you're talking coolant fans or an oil, tranny or power steering cooler, usually more cooling is better. The exact CFM cooling requirement for a V8 engine will vary somewhat among makers, the other equipment installed and the intended use - racing versus towing versus rock crawling, for example. Check with your engine manufacturer. These fans can be sorted based on size in order to fit...
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• Fixed Ball Mount or Adjustable Ball Mount for 10 Inch Rise
• I have a couple of options for you. To answer your question first, you will not have to worry about loss of tow capacity with the 10" rise you are looking for. Both of the options I am going to give you will be well over the towing capacity of your 2010 Honda Odyssey so you won't have to worry about the ball mounts not being rated high enough. The first option is the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 8-3/4" Rise - 10" Drop item # AMSC10. This fixed ball mount is slightly shorter...
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• Steering Stabilizer and Anti-Sway Kits for 2017 Thor Ace Class A Motorhome on Ford F-53 Chassis
• The Thor Ace 30.4 Class A motor coach built on the Ford F-53 chassis with Triton V10 and has a specified gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 18,000-lbs and a combined rating (GCWR) of 23,000-lbs. If you were to use an anti-sway bar or steering stabilizer rated for higher than your RV actual weight there would be no benefit and the functionality of such devices could suffer. This is NOT like a scenario where you are selecting tires with a higher weight load range than you actually need....
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• 5th Wheel Pin Box Clearance on 2017 Ram 2500 with Rambox
• There is no way to add towing capacity to a vehicle. Tow weight ratings are determined by the auto maker for the specific complement of power train, suspension and frame in the vehicle. You can add items like transmission, engine oil or power steering coolers to reduce the operating temperatures of these systems - definitely a good thing that reduces thermal stress and resulting wear - but this does not make the truck's engine, transmission or frame any beefier so tow ratings will not change....
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• Recommended Vehicle 7-Way to 12v Plug Adapter
• To turn the 7-way on your truck into a 12v power source you will want to use the Pollak 7-Way to 12 Volt Power Outlet Adapter item # PK11896. This will plug into a 7-Way on your vehicle and provide a 12V plug on the other end that can be used with 12V accessories. This adapter can handle a 20 to 30 amp power draw but the limiting factor will be if the 7-Way on your truck is rated high enough as well. You will want to check the fuse for the 12 volt circuit for the tow package trailer connector...
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• Maximum Allowed Trailer Weight for 2017 Honda CR-V Touring
• Auto makers like Honda get to decide what the towing capacity is for any vehicle they make. This towing capacity is a function of the entire vehicle; its frame, engine, transmission, suspension, cooling system, etc. The online owner's manual for the 2017 CR-V does state that 1500-lbs is the most a loaded trailer can weigh including the weight of cargo in it. There are no qualifying statements in the manual that say more weight is okay under specific conditions, such as when a weight distribution...
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• Derale Transmission Cooler # D13316 Capacity and PSI Ratings
• Transmission coolers like the Derale, # D13316, are not vehicle or engine specific so you could use any cooler so long as you also have the correct fittings for the hose sizes used in the engine. This cooler is recommended for small to mid-size trucks and SUVs. It is a class II cooler rated for up to 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. My contact at Derale stated that the cooler is rated for 300 psi. If you enter the year, make, and model of your vehicle in our fit guide, you can then click...
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• How to Add a Standard 110v Plug to a Truck
• I have a solution for you to plug your cooler in while you are traveling but there is no wiring harness that will provide you with a 110v outlet. Instead you will want the Wagan Mobile Power Inverter item # WC3720. The inverter connects directly to your Ram's battery and will provide three standard 115v outlets with grounds. This has a maximum continuous use wattage of 1,000 watts so it should easily be able to power your cooler. I have linked a review video below.
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• Vehicle Towing Capacity and Trailer Weight Compatibility
• The GVWR spec for a trailer, its gross vehicle weight rating, is the most it can ever weigh. This 3800-lb figure for your Coleman travel trailer includes the trailer's own dry weight of 2715-lbs plus the weight of water, propane, food, sporting gear -everything that goes in the trailer. You do NOT need to add the trailer's tongue weight (TW) to this figure. If you subtract the dry weight of 2715-lbs from the gross weight of 3800-lbs you get the maximum total cargo weight, 1085-lbs. This...
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• Can 3/4-Ton Pickup Safely Tow 13,000-lb Boat and Bumper-Pull Trailer
• You don't necessarily need to have a dually truck for towing your 13K-lb combined boat and trailer weight but naturally you do want to ensure your vehicle has at least some safety margin in its towing capacity relative to the loaded trailer weight. For a 5th wheel RV type trailer that has a high pin weight resting in the bed a dually setup can be preferred but most boat trailers do not put that much tongue weight on the vehicle, especially if it is a power boat that tends to be rear-heavy. Many...
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• Determining Compatibility of Trailer Weight and Vehicle Towing Capacity
• A trailer with a dry hitch weight (also called empty tongue weight) of 660-lbs will have a substantially higher TW once you load it. The Winnie Minnie 2455BHS has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 7000-lbs which means that when loaded to capacity the actual TW of the trailer could range from 850-lbs to 1000-lbs. The trailer has a 43-gallon fresh water tank; just that 43 gallons of water weighs a hefty 358-lbs! If your Tacoma hitch is rated for use with a weight distribution (WD)...
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• How to Confirm Towing Capacity of 2012 Ford F-150 Eco Boost
• The towing capacity of any vehicle can be found in its owner's manual. Since this will reflect the specific complement of equipment on the vehicle it is the best resource to confirm a vehicle's capacity. It is best not to assume anything on this question. Many vehicle features affect towing limits; engine, axle ratio, cab style and wheelbase all factor in. For example, according to the 2012 Ford online towing guide the most trailer weight allowed for a 2012 F-150 with 3.7L V6 and regular...
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