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  • Recommendedation for a Trailer WIring Harness for a 2009 Dodge Caravan
  • I do not have any specific wire color information on that particular vehicle. To locate which wire carries the signal for the tail/running lights, remove the taillight assembly as if you were replacing a burned out bulb. Have a helper turn on the headlights, then probe the wires running to the assembly with a circuit tester such as our part # 40376, until you find the wire that shows current. For this vehicle, we offer a T-1 Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118552. To install this converter,...
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  • Can the Lock Cores on the Swagman Upright be Keyed a Alike?
  • I have a good solution for you but unfortunately the Upright Roof Bike Carrier part # S64720 that you referenced can not be keyed to use the same key. As an option and to stay very cost effective I recommend using a cable lock like Fulton 15' Long Cable Lock part # FCLK150100 . This will allow you to lock all of the bikes down to the roof rack system and prevent any theft.
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  • Can the Wires On the Putco Red Blade LED Tailgate Light Bar Be Extended
  • The wires on the Putco Red Blade LED Tailgate Light Bar part # P92010-48 can be extended, I do recommend doing this for the ones between the trailer connector and module box but I don't see too big of an issue the other way around. That said if you are doing so on the ones between the light and module box then you'd need to do so one at a time since they are not color coded.
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  • Frame Bolts Used to Install the Draw-Tite Hitch on a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan
  • As you mentioned, the installation of the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75305 requires that you reuse two M10 and M12 bolts that should already be present in the frame rail. The only information I have on these bolts is just that, the diameter. I unfortunately do not have any additional info that pertains to thread pitch and length. However, if you speak to the parts rep at the dealer then I am sure they would have this info and a part number for you. I would try to...
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  • Installing a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan
  • You will need to test the wires on the brake switch above the brake pedal to locate the correct wire to attach to the brake controller red wire. The red wire is the one that tells the brake controller you are stepping on the brake pedal. You will need a circuit tester such as # PTW2993 if you don't already have one. You need the brake switch wire that shows power only when the brake pedal is pressed. If you find a wire but it also has power with the headlights on or turn signals on, then...
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  • How Long Does it Take to Professionally Install Trailer Wiring on a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
  • Installation of wiring harness # C56331 on any given vehicle depends on how the power wire is routed from the back of the vehicle to the front of the vehicle. It does take some time. If the tech just zip ties the wire to the bottom of the vehicle, then it should not take very long at all, definitely not 3 hours. But if he takes care in where the wire gets ran to protect it, I could see it taking that long. Also, there could be unforeseen complications that extend the installation time....
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  • How to Install the Camco RV Screen Door Closer Kit # CAM44133
  • To install the Camco RV Screen Door Closer Kit # CAM44133 you simply put the screws through the eyelets on either end of each spring and install the screw in the desired location for your screen door. Just be sure to test out the various tensions at various locations so you get the amount of tension on your screen door that you are wanting.
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  • Recommendations and Installation Instructions for a Wiring Harness on a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
  • For a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, you would use a T-One Harness, part # 118552. A T-One harness plugs into the factory taillight connectors. I have included links to the product page and instructions for installation. You might also need the following: For a 2 inch Receiver: Ball Mount Part # 2753 2 Inch Trailer Ball Part # 19247 1-7/8 Inch Trailer Ball Part # 19260 For a 1-1/4 Inch Class II Receiver: Ball Mount Part # 36061 2 Inch Trailer Ball Part # 19258 1-7/8 Inch Trailer Ball Part...
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  • Should More Transmission Fluid be Added After Installing a Transmission Cooler
  • You may need to add a little more transmission fluid after adding on a Derale Cooler, like the # D13503, but not much. To see if you do need more, you will need to get the engine up to its normal running temperature. Once it is, keep the motor running and check your transmission fluid level. If it is a little low, you will need to top it off. If it looks good, then your are good to go.
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  • How to Measure the Rise/Drop of a Ball Mount
  • The find the rise/drop of a ball mount you will measure from the top of the shank to the place where the ball mount platform meets the hitch ball (see attached picture). For example, the Curt Towing Starter Kit # C45534 comes with the hitch ball installed in the "drop" position which measures 2". I have attached a photo to demonstrate this as well as a link to a helpful article on how to find the drop/rise needed for a ball mount, and a link to our selection of ball mounts that you can...
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  • Is Adhesive Tape Used When Installing WeatherTech Air Deflectors On 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan
  • When installing the WeatherTech Side Window Air Deflectors # WT82476, there is no adhesive strips used on the front deflectors. I have attached a link to an installation video for the deflectors on a 2015 Grand Caravan and as you can see in the video, the front deflectors just clip in to place and no adhesive is used. There is adhesive on the rear deflectors as shown in the video.
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  • 2015 Dodge Caravan Weathertech 2nd Row Floor Mats With Stow And Go
  • The WeatherTech 2nd and 3rd Row Rear Auto Floor Mat - Black # WT441414 will need to be moved to the side in order to use the stow and go function of the second row seats. The way they are cut will allow you to move one side at a time without removing the mat entirely, however, you also have that option. You cannot use the stow and go feature without moving the mat as it will block your access to the hatch.
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  • Brake Controller Install Procedure for 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
  • The Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885 is an excellent easy to use brake controller that is extremely highly rated by our customers. To install the controller, I'd recommend our Brake Controller Installation Kit, part # ETBC7. The ETBC7 Kit includes everything needed to install the brake controller, except for the controller itself and a functional 4-pole connector. I'll link you to the installation instructions for the # ETBC7 kit, as well as to an install video showing the kit being...
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  • How Bug Proof is the Seam Between the Rightline Gear SUV Tent # RL110907 and the Vehicle
  • Installation is going to play a big part as to how bug proof the seam between the Rightline Gear SUV Tent, # RL110907, and the vehicle are going to be. When setting up the tent you will want to follow the instructions and make sure that all straps are snug. This will keep the vast majority of those pesky bugs away. We haven't heard anyone come back and say this allowed bugs into the tent with them so I would assume that it does a great job keeping them out.
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  • Adding a Trailer Brake Controller to a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
  • In order for a trailer brake controller to work you will need to have a 7-Way connector on the vehicle and trailer. It sounds like the Van already has a 4-Way so you will just need a 4 and 7-Way installation kit # ETBC7. This will provide the wiring and another parts needed to install a 7-Way and wire in the brake controller. I have included links that explain the installation. For the trailer side you can use # H20046. I have included links to a couple of videos that will explain the...
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  • Which Brake Switch Wire is Used to Install a Brake Controller on a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan
  • On your 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan the brake switch wire you will need is likely a green wire. That is what it is on the same year Chrysler Town and Country. It could also be a white wire with a green stripe like in the video I have linked. Test those wires to see if they carry the brake light only signal. Make sure the tester is grounded and the pointed end of the tester is penetrating the insulation so it can touch the copper strands inside.
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  • Size of Installation Bolts Used on Draw-Tite Class III Hitch # 75579 on 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan
  • The # 75579 Draw-Tite hitch uses existing bolts that are removed and then reused to install the hitch. If the bolts are currently in place, and haven't been previously used to install a hitch, they can be reused. I do know that the rear most bolt on each side is a M10, and the other two on the driver's side and the other bolt on the passenger side is a M12. The bolts have a 12.9 level of hardness. I wasn't able to find the bolt length or the thread pitch, nor could the hitch manufacturer....
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  • Torque Specs for the Installation Hardware of the Curt Hitch part # 13364
  • The torque specs for the hardware that comes with the Curt Hitch part # 13364 that you referenced are in the installation instructions that I have attached. Since we link the instructions directly from the manufacturer and they are subject to change we avoid posting the torque figures for liability purposes. I also attached an installation video for you to check out as well.
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  • Installing Brake Controller on 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan with FactoryTow Package
  • It sounds like your Grand Caravan is wired like the Jeep Grand Cherokee. I have confirmed this by speaking with my contact at Tekonsha. He tells me that the wire you located is indeed the brake control output circuit. This wire would be ran through the firewall and would connect to the blue wire on the brake controller. To complete the installation, you will connect the white wire of the controller pigtail # 20127 to the negative battery terminal, the black controller wire to the positive...
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  • Installing A Brake Controller On A 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan With Factory Tow Package
  • For your 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # 90195. This brake controller has a really nice LCD screen that takes code deciphering out of the equation. You will get simple, easy to understand diagnostics as well as connection information. This controller will apply your trailer brakes with the same intensity at the same time as you hit the brake pedal in your Grand Caravan. Since you already have the...
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