Expert Answers about GMC Off Road Accessories

• Is There a Speed Limit for the Flint Hill Goods Hitch Mounted Aluminum Cargo Carrier
• The Flint Hill Goods Hitch Mounted Aluminum Cargo Carrier part # FHG59ZR doesn't have a speed rating so in all actuality, you can travel as fast as you want with the carrier attached. That said, I probably wouldn't use this at the track or during an off-road race but for all intents and purposes there is no speed rating/limit. In regards to hitch mounted accessories like bike racks and cargo carrier, they typically aren't limited by speed.
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• Towing A 2001 Chevy Impala Front Wheel Drive Behing A Vehicle
• When towing a front wheel drive car like your 2001 Chevy Impala on a tow dolly like the RoadMaster Tow Dolly # RM-2050-1 you want to put the car in park and be sure to have the emergency brake OFF and the steering wheel locked. If you are flat towing your Impala with all 4 wheels on the ground, you will want your vehicle in neutral with the accessory on. I recommend you check your owners manual for any additional info you may need.
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• Necessary to Reinstall Fascia on 2006 Honda Ridgeline When Installing Curt # 33328 Front Receiver
• For the purposes of structural rigidity or safety, there's no problem whatsoever with leaving that bit of fascia off if you wish. The fascia plays a role in how the wind is directed under the vehicle as you're driving down the road, but I doubt you'll notice any significant difference. If you decide you want to reinstall the fascia, the plastic push fasteners are pretty inexpensive, you should be able to find them online pretty easily. I've linked you to our selection of accessories for...
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• Installing Hopkins Engager Trailer Breakaway System Without Power From Tow Vehicle
• Due to the extreme importance of having a functional trailer breakaway braking system, I can't recommend installing it in any other way than what's recommended by Hopkins. When you're not running down the road, you can certainly use a charger like the CTEK # CTEK56353 to keep the battery maintained, but it really needs to be installed by the book when you're towing. If your fear is that the draw of the battery charging circuit will deplete the tow vehicle battery, the charger on the breakaway...
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• Can I Use the 7-Way Connector On My Vehicle To Power the Redarc BCDC
• The Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1225D does require running a heavy gauge wire that will directly connect to the alternator or battery on your tow vehicle. Unfortunately in this case your 7 pin connector will not provide enough power to properly power the BCDC charger and keep your batteries fully charged. With that said, this charger can easily be mounted on your trailer and will provide a great source of charging for your off-road trailer since it doesn't just provide...
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• Will 12V Blade On 7-Way Charge A Camper Battery or Refrigerator While Driving
• For the battery, you can put a maintenance charge on your trailer battery with the 12 volt accessory circuit of the 7-way. The 1:00 position of your 7-way carries this circuit. You would just need to run a length of 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 from this pin to the positive terminal of the battery. This won't charge a dead battery, but it will keep the battery topped off when you are towing the trailer. Because the power draw from your refrigerator will not be sufficiently covered...
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• When Does Engine Turn Off During Flat Tow Prep Steps for 2023 Chevy Equinox
• I found the flat towing instructions you mentioned on our site: 1. Position the vehicle to be towed and secure it to the towing vehicle. 2. Start the vehicle. 3. If equipped with AWD, engage the AWD system and confirm that it is on. 4. Move the shift lever to N (Neutral). 5. Then, put the vehicle into accessory mode by pressing ENGINE START/STOP one time without the brake pedal applied. An amber light will appear in the button when in accessory mode. The chime will ring continuously for 30...
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• Can the Tire Pressure be Reduced in Westlake ST235/75R15 Radial Off-Road Tire While Off-Roading
• Running the Westlake ST235/75R15 Radial Off-Road Trailer Tire - Load Range D # WST54FR at a lower psi may help soften the ride a little or perhaps help with traction when you're off-road. However, doing so can and will cause the tire to wear unevenly, so it is not recommended. Also, running the tires at a lower psi will result in an unknown weight capacity for the tire. This tire has a maximum load of 2,910 lbs at 65 psi but when you change that the weight capacity will be reduced and...
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• Attaching Yakima Accessory Bar To OffGrid Basket
• While the Yakima Accessory Bar for 40" Wide Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket, part # Y07353, will attach to the rear bars that slope downward it is not recommended by Yakima. If installed in this manner you will not be able safely mount any accessories. I have a attached a picture below to show the recommended installation point.
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• Can The Ark Articulating Off-Road Coupler AR44FR Be Used With A Weight Distribution Hitch
• I just ran this question by my contact at ARK. The Ark Articulating Off-Road Coupler # AR44FR is ok to use on the road with a weight distribution hitch like the Eazi-Lift TR3. There will be no negative impact of any kind. The only side note is the weight distribution hitch must be removed in any off-road scenario.
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• Does Ark Articulating Off-Road Coupler Have a Lock
• You are correct that there isn't a lock made specifically for this kind of off-road coupler, the Ark Articulating Off-Road Coupler for 2" Receivers - Trailer Side # AR44FR. Since it mounts inside an off-road trailer's hitch tube like the Buyers Products Black Receiver Tube # 337RT25806B, the best way to secure it is to remove the coupler from your trailer when it is not being used and lock it in your vehicle, so your trailer would not be able to be towed away. I have added a link below...
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• Does Blue Ox Patriot Braking System Need to be Turned Off When Not Used
• You do not need to turn off the accessory switch, but you do need to power off the Blue Ox Patriot Radio Frequency, Portable Braking System # BLU37TR. Per the instructions of the # BLU37TR, "Shut off the unit and unplug the RF when you stop driving for the day. Don’t leave the unit plugged in."
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• How Does Blue Ox Patriot Braking System Work On 2016 Ford Explorer with Ignition Turned Off
• According to the owner's manual for your 2016 Ford Explorer, the vehicle will need to be turned off by turning the ignition key past the accessory position. The key position will be between the accessory and off positions. I highly recommend checking your copy of the owner's manual for any other restrictions or guidelines, as these can vary between specific vehicle models. For your Blue Ox Patriot Braking System like # BLU37TR to receive power, you will just need to add the 12 Volt Outlet...
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• How Sturdy Is The Mount On The MaxxTow Off-Road Driving Lights?
• The mount on the MaxxTow Off-Road Driving Lights # MT80637-2 itself is very sturdy. It is intended/designed for off-road driving conditions where the idea is durability. These lights can mount well on a snow plow as well and are often used for that application. The housing is powder coated for durability to protect the metal from the elements. .
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• Can Westlake ST235/75R15 Tire w 15" Gunmetal Condor Aluminum Wheel Be Used for Off-Road Trailer
• Yes, you can definitely use the Westlake ST235/75R15 Radial Tire w 15" Gunmetal Condor Aluminum Wheel # WST64FR for your off-road trailer! The radial ply design typically performs better for highway use than off-road since it has more flex in the sidewalls for better cooling, but the treads are definitely more aggressive for this tire than what a lot of our trailer tires have so this will work really well for your application.
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• How to Allow 12 Volt Accessory Circuit of 7-Way to be Active All the Time
• Sounds like you have a 7-way trailer wiring connector and the 12 volt accessory circuit turns off when the vehicle is turned off. The only way to bypass that so that the circuit is on all the time is to run a length of 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 from the positive post of the battery through a breaker like # 9510 to the 12 volt accessory circuit of the 7-way which happens to be the pin in the 1:00 position.
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• Do the Roadmaster Mud Flaps Connect to the Hitch Receiver or to the Ball Mount?
• The RoadMaster RoadWing Removable Mud Flap System for Full Size Trucks - 77" Wide # RM-4400 mount to the removable accessory. This can be a ball mount like you referenced, a bike rack, cargo carrier, or any other accessory. If attached to an adjustable ball mount the shank of the ball mount would not be removed to change the hitch ball size. On a fixed ball mount, you would need to remove the mud flaps to change the hitch ball size as you most likely change the entire ball mount and...
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• Flat Towing Setup Procedures For A 2020 Buick Envision
• You should always follow the listed instructions in the manual for your vehicle when flat towing. The generic manual online for the 2020 Buick Envision states that you need to: 1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the towing vehicle. 2. Turn the ignition on, and shift the transmission to N (Neutral). 3. With the transmission in N (Neutral), turn the ignition off. 4. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove fuses 29 and 32. Since the...
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• Can Aries Nerf Bars for a 2016 Toyota Tacoma Take a lot of Abuse from Off-Roading
• The available nerf bars for your 2016 Toyota Tacoma, including # AAS222008-2, mount to the rocker panels on the truck. This location is not as strong as a frame connection but since the frame is too far inboard the connection has to be at the rocker panels. That would mean if you repeatedly made connect with the ground or something else while off roading then that connection point can get damaged. Also the bars are not solid stainless steel so I would not be surprised to see some dents...
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• How Does Ark Articulating Off-Road Coupler Connect
• The Ark Articulating off-road coupler, part # AR44FR, actually doesn't fit into your trailer hitch receiver on your truck. It's for off-road trailers that have a receiver tube on them and then it couples to any 2 inch ball on your truck's ball mount. It's a style that is getting more and more popular in off-road trailers as the "overlanding" craze keeps growing. For trailer's that don't have a receiver to fit the Ark coupler into we carry universal tubes like part # 337RT25806B. You'll...
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