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  • Should Ride-Rite and TorkLift StableLoad be Installed on 2019 Ford F-450 for 5th Wheel Towing
  • Since your 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty is a dually and you are planning to tow 2020 New Horizons Majestic 5th wheel trailer (which has a much more stable connection than a travel trailer) you won't need to be concerned with sway especially since you plan on installing the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F35FV. I do recommend installing an air compressor kit as well so that you can easily adjust the air bags as needed while you are out traveling and you don't have to hunt down a...
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  • Installing an Aftermarket Electric Brake Contoller on a 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty
  • Yes, installing an aftermarket brake controller to activate the electric brakes on your trailer will disable all of the functions of the OEM controller in your 2011 Ford F-450 Super Duty. You will also need to take the vehicle to the dealer to have the PCM ( powertrain control module) flashed to eliminate the fault code that will be displayed because the OEM brake controller is disabled. We have a tech bulletin that explains how the dealer will have to do this for you to review, see link. The...
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  • Installation of LED RV Security Light, # CE76FR
  • The LED RV Security Light, # CE76FR, is a motion detected exterior light designed to mount on the surface of your RV using hardware in each corner of the base of light fixture and then installing cover.
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  • Is it Recommended to Shorten the Length of the Titan Hitch Extension for 2-1/2 inch Trailer Hitches
  • Cutting the back of the Titan Hitch Box Extension for 2-1/2 inch Trailer Hitches, item # RP45018, off is not a concern as long as you leave at least 6 inches behind the center of the hitch pin hole, and you do not excessively heat the extension when cutting it off. Any other modification like drilling, grinding or cutting should be avoided.
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  • How Does Jensen LED 110V RV TV # JE2417 Mount to Wall or Fixture
  • There are going to be four screws on the back of your Jensen LED 110V RV TV # JE2417 that are holding it to a wall mount. You will need to access the back of the mount so that you can remove them.
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  • Do Factory Tow Hooks have to be Removed to Install Westin HDX Grille Guard on a 2014 Ford Super Duty
  • No, I checked with Westin and you will not have to remove the factory tow hooks on your 2014 Ford F-450 to install HDX grille guard # 57-2375. But there are a few caveats for this installation: Trimming of air dam, lower bumper, or lower bumper grille may be required. Product should not be installed on models with Adaptive Cruise Control or Forward Collision Warning Systems that feature grille-mounted laser control sensors.
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  • How Much Space Behind The Dee Zee Sepcialty Series Wheel Well Box Is There for Debris To Collect?
  • The DeeZee Specialty Series Wheel Well Toolbox with Drawers, # DZ95D, allows you to access your tools when the tail gate is open. This installation is behind your wheel well, but there will be space between this box and the side wall of your truck the dimension of which is based on your specific truck bed. The tool box has a quick release from its mount allowing you to move the toolbox and take it with you on the job, and this feature also allows easy removal to clean behind it as needed....
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  • Brake Controller and Installation Port for a 2010 Ford E-450 Motorhome
  • To see where the brake controller port is on your 2011 Ford E-450 motorhome check out the picture I attached. The plug will be behind the door that is pointed out using the screwdriver in the picture. The # 3034-P harness you referenced is the correct harness to use. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup.
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  • Is There Mounting Hardware Available for the UWS Truck Bed Chest Wedge UWS01048
  • The UWS Tool Box # UWS01048 does not have any fasterners or mounting hardware included or recommended for use by the manufacturer, and will typically just sit in place. The box just slides into place, but if you wanted you could source your own mounting hardware locally; this would require some drilling into the truck bed, and/or box, but it could be done. Your best bet might just be to add some L shaped brackets to the truck bed to keep it from sliding around.
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  • How to Choose Arm Position for B&W Companion BWRVK3300 Installed in 2017 Ford F-450 Long Bed
  • The B&W Companion 5th wheel hitch that fits your long bed 2017 Ford F-450 Super Duty with the factory rail kit is part # BWRVK3300. In your long bed truck you can probably install the B&W's arms either way. For the maximum clearance use the rear position so long as the king pin does not then sit behind the rear axle. If it does sit behind the rear axle when hitched you'll want to use the forward position. Trailer pin weight that is behind the rear axle will cause excessive sag and could...
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  • Recommended Way to Allow Backing Horse Trailer Up with 2019 Ford F-450 to be Easier
  • What I would recommend is a backup camera installed at the rear of your horse trailer that has night vision so that you can see what's beyond the glare and the trailer you mentioned. For that the Furrion RV Observation Camera System w/ Monitor and Bracket # FOS05TASF is what I recommend. You can wire the activation circuit on your horse trailer to be a reverse light circuit (if available) or the running light circuit and the wireless signal will transmit easily to the monitor in your cab....
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  • Option For Connecting a Lance Camper Electrical Plug To A 2020 Ford F 450
  • We do have a potential solution for you, but Lance campers use a proprietary plug, and there is not any adapter for your Lance camper that we are aware of. If your camper does use the proprietary lance plug, we recommend replacing it with a 7 way plug like the Hopkins 7-Way Blade Style Connector with Molded Cable # HM20041. This way you can simply plug in to the 7 way plug on your F450. We also recommend running your connections thru a junction box # 3375601101
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  • How To Install Leveling Kit For Replacement Head Assembly for B&W Companion 5Th Wheel Hitch
  • The spring and clip you mentioned that is included with the Replacement Head, part # BWRVC3006 is the leveling kit. The spring is designed to keep tension on the head and keep it from flopping. I have attached a page from the Companion installation instructions that describes how to install and adjust the kit you can check out.
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  • Installation of Timbren Springs On A 2016 F-450 With DANA S130 Square Tube Axle
  • The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # TFRSDE is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Ford F-450. The only thing the instructions state is to make sure that the Aeon Spring does not come in contact with the brake line. The springs are designed for and confirmed to fit your vehicle with the brake lines routed in this area with your Dana axle. None of the installations have required moving brake lines but the brake lines do come close. I reached out to my contact at Timbren and they...
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  • How to Connect 1/4-Inch Air Line to Firestone Inflation Valve F3032-1
  • Firestone Inflation Valve # F3032-1 directly accepts standard 1/4-inch air line tubing like # F99ZR. You'll need to make a perfectly square cut on the end of the tubing, using a cutting tool like # AL10530, and insert it into the end of the valve shown in the photo. Once the tubing is inserted all the way into the valve it will be held in place by tension.
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  • Does the Blue Ox Patriot Control Lights of Towed Vehicle
  • The lights of the vehicle being towed won't be controlled by the Blue Ox Patriot Portable Braking System # BLU37TR. The towed vehicle lights will be controlled by a connection to the tow vehicle. There are many different options, some are universal and others are vehicle specific. If you'd care to reply with the year, make and model of the vehicle you're wanting to tow, I'd be happy to make some recommendations for you. If you click the provided link, you can see some help articles that...
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  • Brake Controller Port Location on 2017 Thor Class A Motorhome
  • If your 2017 Thor Class A Motorhome is built on the Ford F-53 chassis the brake controller port will be located near the emergency brake pedal, to the left hand side of the steering column. I have attached an image that may be helpful. The Plug-In Adapter Harness # 3035-P that you were looking at is the correct adapter to use for a plug-and-play install with this factory port. It will work perfectly to install a brake controller like the excellent Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195, which features...
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  • Difficulty Installing the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter Part # RP30156
  • The first thing you will want to do is ensure you have greased the bottom of the foot assembly on the adapter. Per the instructions, if you are still having difficulty while placing the feet into the factory foot packs, you will need to loosen the 1" jam nuts on the adapter inside of the rail. Once all the jam nuts are loose, you can then try to mount the feet into the factory pucks. While in place, tighten jam nuts as described in the “system assembly” section of the instruction.
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  • Locating Trailer Brake Wiring Connector on a 2010 F450 class C motorhome
  • If your 2010 Ford F450 Class C Motorhome came with the factory 7-way connector the trailer brake wiring connector will be located inside of the cab behind the trim piece towards the passenger side of your vehicle's dash board. I attached a picture of the trim panel I referenced and a picture of the connector to give you an idea of what you are looking for.
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  • Should Trailair Pin Box be Used While Waiting for Replacement Hardware
  • While I have not heard of failures or reasons why the lower jaw would need to be replaced, a Trailair Air Ride such as # LC158778 is going to be more prone to chucking than the upgraded Trailair Flex Air such as # LC369535. The reason for that is the Flex Air has a pivoting head which allows for a very limited amount of king pin movement which helps greatly minimize chucking; it also has a rubber compound built into its head to absorb shock. These are two components which the Air Ride does...
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