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  • Will Swapping A Trailer From 30 Amp To 50 Amp Service Affect The Value Of The Trailer
  • Typically two AC units running at the same time is going to have such a large power draw that you'll need to have 50 amp service so the trailer should not have had two units with only 30 amp service equipment. To complete the swap over you'll need a 50 amp power cord, 50 amp receptacle, and a power center rated for 50 amp service. The answer page you were looking at from Dave that listed out the SmartPlug # SM79FR and # SM86FR along with the Progressive Dynamics # PD4590K18LS8 are all...
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  • What Will the Gustafson RV Ceiling Shade with Vertical Trim Part # 277-000279 Fit
  • The Gustafson RV Ceiling Shade with Vertical Trim part # 277-000279 like most lampshades is universal so test fitting on specific lamp bases is not done. The lamp base needs to have a stud at the top for the shade to mount and a body that does not extend out past the diameter of the shade which is 9-1/4". The height of 6-1/4" tall will also play a factor.
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  • Custom Towing Mirrors for 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
  • The CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors, part # 10901 for the driver side, and # 10902 for the passenger side will work with your 2010 Tahoe if the mirrors on the vehicle are the same as those shown in the photos on the product description page. To see those photos, click on the provided link. We also carry a set of Longview Towing Mirrors, part # CTM1600 that will work with your Tahoe. We have a product demonstration video for these mirrors, click on the provided link.
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  • Will the Derale Dual Pass Heat Sink Cooler # D13262 Fit a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
  • Transmission coolers are not vehicle specific, but there are coolers that are recommended specific to mounting locations of your vehicle. This Derale Dual Pass Heat Sink Cooler # D13262, is intended to be used as a frame mount cooler. As long as you have enough space on the frame of your 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe, this cooler will work for you. Frame mount heat sink coolers are not the most efficient style of transmission cooler, but the trade off is the minimal space needed for mounting this...
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  • Will the HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator Work With 2018 Chevy Brake Controller
  • The HydraStar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuator part # HBA-10 is an excellent upgrade option over a traditional surge brake actuator. I like this unit because it's much quieter and slimmer than others. It will work with the factory trailer brake controller in a 2018 Chevrolet according to HydraStar so you will not have any issues.
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  • How to Mount an Underslung Axle Below the Leaf Springs
  • I have a solution for you but all of our axles are underslung so you won't find one with the bracket on top. To install the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with E-Z Lube Spindles item # 8327816 you will need the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit item # K71-385-00. This kit will allow you to install your axle below your leaf springs.
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  • Can Tekonsha Brake Controller Harness for 2003 Chevy Tahoe be Used on Other Brand Controllers
  • You could use the brake controller part # 3015-P on basically any brake controller out there but you'd have to cut off the black end of the harness and wire by color to the new controller. Normally it directly connects to Tekonsha and Draw Tite brake controllers. Or we have this harness without the black connector with part # 3015-S.
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution System for a 7,500 lbs Forest River NOBO 19.6 Travel Trailer
  • It looks like your Forest River NOBO 19.6 travel trailer tops out at right at 7,500 lbs when it is fully loaded. Tongue weight is typically between 10% and 15% of your trailer's total weight. For this I recommend the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control item # BLU66FR. This system has a tongue weight range of 750 lbs - 1,000 lbs which would work perfectly for your trailer. This system includes a 2" shank and a 2-5/16" hitch ball. I have linked a review video below. I...
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  • Can Radius End Leaf Spring Be Used to Replace Flat End Leaf Spring
  • As long as the 2-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Radius End for 1,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-5/8" Long # e36SR is the same length as your current flat-end spring you can use it as a replacement. The only "radius" style of leaf spring that can't be used as a replacement for a flat end spring is if it has the hook end like what we see with the Dexter Axle # DX93QR. With this design you can't fit it in that same bracket as your flat end spring. Attached is a review video for you to check out.
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  • Is the Falcon 2 Tow Bar RM-520 Rated to Tow a 2002 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L Vortec 4WD
  • I did some research on your vehicle, and it looks like the curb weight of your 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe model should be around 5050lbs. This would be under the 6000lb capacity for the Falcon 2 tow bar # RM-520, but you will also need to make sure that the tow vehicle and trailer hitch are both rated to handle this much weight. I would also recommend that you double check the actual weight of the vehicle, including whatever gear you choose to carry in it, to make sure that it will definitely...
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  • Using 1/2" Diameter Greasable Hinge Pins to Make a Detachable Ramp
  • On the 1/2" Diameter Greasable Hinge Pin, 4-3/4" Long with 3/4" Base Item # HP12412G you would need 2 sets and they would have to be facing the same way in order to make the ramp detachable. But yes, you could do it.
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  • Aries Grille Guard for 2012 Chevy Tahoe
  • It certainly doesn't hurt to ask and that was an awful nice gift from your wife but unfortunately the Aries Grille Guard # AA4042 would not be able to fit your 2012 Chevy Tahoe; like you said this guard fits older Chevy/GMCs up to the 1998 and 1999 model year. Considering it is brand new you should not have any trouble selling that guard and putting on a new one. For your '12 Tahoe there is the Aries Grille Guard # AA4065 which is Black Powder Coated Steel.
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  • Tire Chains for 265/70R17 Size Tires on 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
  • I found the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe owner's manual to state that tire chains should not be used with P265/70R17 tires because there is not enough clearance for the chains to avoid components such as the brakes or suspension. If you decide to use chains in order to comply with local laws, the Titan Chain Snow Tires, # TC2228CAM that you referenced are confirmed to fit the 265/70-17 size tires on your Tahoe.
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  • Slide Out Rear Cargo Tray Availability For 2011 Chevy Tahoe
  • Good news, there are slide out cargo trays available for the 2011 Chevy Tahoe! I recommend to use the CargoGlide 1000 Sliding Tray for Trucks part # CG1000-4147 which is 41" long and 47" wide. You should be able to use the CargoGlide with just the third row seat removed however I recommend to measure from the second row of seats back 41" to be sure. You may need to remove all of the seats. The CargoGlide doubles your cargo capacity since the tray extends 75% of it's length for easy access...
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  • Best Weight Distribution System for a 2020 Forest River Wildwood FSX 179dbk
  • It definitely sounds like you are having some issues with sway. It looks like your 2020 Forest River Wildwood FSX 179dbk has a maximum capacity of 5,000 lbs. With this in mind the tongue weight is typically 10% - 15% of the total weight of your trailer. You will want a weight distribution system that has a tongue weight range of at least 500 lbs to 750 lbs. I recommend the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control item # RE94FR. This system has built in sway control that will...
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  • Recommended Base Plate Kit Confirmed To Fit 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
  • I have another option for you, but the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BLU58FR you were looking at is not confirmed to fit your 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71. Instead I recommend the Demco Tabless Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # DM9519342 which my contact at Demco was able to confirm will fit perfectly on your 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71. To complete your flat towing setup you will still need a tow bar, safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system. Starting with...
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  • Availability of Custom Towing Mirrors for 2020 Chevy Tahoe
  • The closest thing available to OEM looking towing mirrors for your 2020 Chevy Tahoe are the K-Source Mirrors # KS80920 which snap-on over OEM mirrors (as long as you don't have the telescoping mirrors). Unfortunately there have not been any towing mirror options for the 4th generation Tahoe that replace the OEM mirrors so the K-Source kit is your best choice. If you do happen to have the telescoping mirrors then I recommend using the K-Source Universal Towing Mirrors # KS3891-2 which...
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  • Can Brake Controller Wiring Harness from a 2001 Chevy Tahoe Fit a 2006 Chevy Silverado
  • The wiring harness for the 2001 Chevy Tahoe, # 3025-S, is pinned out differently than the harness needed for the 2006 Chevy Tahoe. However, you can re-pin the 3025-S. With the blue locking tab on top, the white wire goes into the top left spot, the red goes in the bottom left spot. Black goes in center right and blue in bottom right. I have included a picture that should help.
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  • How to Correct Bottoming-Out of Rear Axle on 4-Inch Lowered 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD
  • If your 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe has a 4-inch lowered suspension, reduced suspension travel - and the tendency for bad bumps to make themselves known - is a natural outcome of shorter shocks. One of my associates here at etrailer was able to confirm for me that the truck did come with short coil springs to start with. Timbren rubber jounce springs will not help with this issue because they are taller than your factory bump stops and will actually make contact with the axle sooner. I checked...
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  • Plug In Wiring Adapter For A Tekonsha Primus IQ On A 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe
  • Yes, if you have the factory tow package, then the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3016 for your Tekonsha Primus IQ # TK90160 is a fit.
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