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  • Can VueSMART RV and Trailer Backup Camera Be Used With In Bed Camper For Boat Trailer Hookup
  • Assuming you point the VueSMART RV and Trailer Backup Camera # HM34FR down at your hitch this will work. The only reason it would not be able to show your trailer hitch is if the hitch is recessed back to where it doesn't stick out beyond the truck bed/camper.
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  • Recommended Hitch Mounted Rack to Carry 4 Bikes on the Back of a Camper
  • There is a lot more movement at the rear of a trailer or an RV due to the longer wheelbase. This causes additional stress on hitch mounted accessories. Many bike racks are not designed or rated to handle the additional stress. With that being said some bike racks are designed and rated to be used on the back of RVs and trailers. One of the top such racks is the Yakima LongHaul # Y02476. The LongHaul can carry up to 4 bikes and includes locks for the rack and the bikes, just like the...
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  • Carrying Bikes Horizontally Behind a Ford Okanagan Camper Van
  • This rack is designed to maximize space behind an RV and minimize damage from road debris and wind by placing the bikes fully behind the RV while its in motion. I don't recommend mounting the bikes horizontally on this rack as the bikes could stick out past the side of the RV into the next lane of traffic and become a hazard for other drivers. If you're looking to mount your bikes horizontally, I recommend instead a hitch or bumper mounted rack. Swagman offers two Platform style bike racks,...
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  • Can Swagman Bumper Mount Adapter Mount Underneath Bumper
  • I spoke with my contact at Swagman and was informed that the RV 2 inch Receiver Bumper Mount Adapter, # S64025, cannot be mounted underneath of the bumper because the bolts included with the receiver are not designed to handle the tongue weight required of it in that position. One option we have for mounting a receiver under the bumper of your camper is the RV Bumper 2 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver, # E-100. However, you cannot exceed the limits of your camper bumper. The bumper towing...
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  • Mounting A Generator To A 1972 Shasta Camper
  • With limited tongue space, one solution would be to add a trailer hitch and cargo carrier to the rear of your Shasta camper but there are multiple items to address first. An RV/Camper hitch like either the Curt Adjustable Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13701 is an option, providing up to 500lbs of tongue weight for a cargo carrier and your generator. These are always limited by your lowest rated component and the camper may not have sufficient capacity to support the weight of a carrier, hitch,...
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  • 7-Way RV Trailer Connector Wiring and Mounting on a 2006 Honda Pilot
  • If you will be installing a 7-Way RV style trailer wiring connector on your 2006 Honda Pilot, to tow your camper, you will most likely need all of the wiring and circuit breakers to complete the installation of a brake controller and power wire for the 7-Way. Our Brake Controller Installation Kit, # ETBC7, contains all of the wiring, circuit breakers and the 7-Way RV connector, # 37185, that you mentioned. I have included a link to detailed installation instructions for you to review, and...
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  • Bike Rack Recommendation for 2014 Forest River Highwall Pop Up Camper
  • To use a bike rack on your towable camper, you'll need to install a frame mounted trailer hitch receiver instead, like the Curt adjustable RV and camper hitch receiver # 13703, which fits trailers with frames between 22 and 72 inches. For a three bike rack, I recommend the Swagman Original # S64152-2 or for a 4 bike rack, I recommend the Yakima LongHaul # Y02476, both of which are approved to be used behind an RV or camper, like yours.
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  • Can the Rear View Safety Wireless Hitch Camera part #RVS-83112 be Wired Directly to Power
  • I have a great solution but the Rear View Safety Wireless Hitch Camera part # RVS-83112 is not designed to be hard wired. Instead use the Rear View Safety Wireless Backup Camera System part # RVS-091406 this is designed to do exactly what your are looking for. Check out the video below showing the connections.
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  • Stromberg Carlson RV and Camper Hitch # BA-100 Installation
  • The Stromberg Carlson 2" Motor Home Hitch Receiver for 4-1/2" x 4" Bumpers - 200 lbs # BA-100 does not have manufacturer instructions for installation available online. I've attached a video to assist but the installation is simply tightening the 4 attachment bolts with wrenches or sockets so that the top and bottom plate are parallel and tight to the bumper. This product is not for towing and not to be used with an adapter or extender. It is only rated for use with hitch-mounted RV-approved...
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  • Can Skid Wheels be Mounted to Bumper on RV
  • You will want to avoid installing the Ultra-Fab Hitch Mounted Skid Wheels for RVs # UF48-979015 on your bumper as your bumper will not be able to resist the weight of your RV since it is not structural. I recommend installing the Ultra-Fab Skid Wheels for Low-Profile RVs # UF48-979011 instead. These can be installed on either your RV's frame or a frame-mounted trailer hitch receiver. You will need to have the brackets welded on before bolting the skid wheels to them.
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  • Why Cant the Kuat NV 2.0 Base 4-Bike Platform Rack be Used on a Trailer
  • The reason that the Kuat NV 2.0 Base 4-Bike Platform Rack part # BA22B-BA02B cannot be used on the back of a trailer is because the manufacturer says not to. The reason they say not to is because of the pivot point this rack has. The amount of movement that a hitch mounted accessory on the back of a trailer is going to be faced with is far more than that of a hitch mounted accessory on the back of a vehicle. The reason for the has to due with the increased distance from the rear axle. This...
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  • How Can I Install the Curt RV Hitch ifmy Stabilizers are in the Way
  • I am unable to open the photo you have sent but there is great news. When installing the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs part # C13704 you will be able to remove your stabilizer jacks like the Scissor Stabilizer Jack part # TJSC-24 and move it just ahead or behind of where the hitch will attach. We often find that the stabilizers are where other aftermarket accessories want to go and by removing them we get what ever part it is we want installed. At that point it is...
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  • How to Install the Exterior RV Shower Box Part # 324-000061 on a Pop Up Camper
  • Yes, you can install the Exterior RV Shower Box part # 324-000061 on your Palomino 2100 Pop Up Camper. However, if the camper did not come with an exterior shower from the factory then odds are you do not have the plumbing installed to hook up the water lines so modifications would be required.
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  • Is There an Installation Video For The Camco RV Grill Mounting Rail # CAM57268?
  • While we currently do not have an installation video for the Camco RV Grill Mounting Rail # CAM57268 the installation is rather straight forward. Depending on the framing type on your camper will help you determine the type of mounting hardware you will need. The height of your camper can also help you to determine if you want to mount it to the floor framing structure or the wall framing on your camper. If you have a fiberglass exterior you will most likely have a steel framing which can...
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  • How Does the Camco RV Grill Mounting Rail Part # CAM57268 Work
  • The Camco RV Grill Mounting Rail part # CAM57268 is designed to be used with a rail on an RV grill like the Faulkner BBQ Grill part # FR51323. You would need to obtain a bracket similar to that on the grill and attach that to the table as the Camco RV Grill Mounting Rail cannot be mounted to one another. In order to mount your table to the side of your camper you may be better suited with a hinge like part # PLR2216-SSP and hasp like part # ML702D.
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  • Bumper-Mount RV Hitch for Use with Swagman RV-Rated Hitch Bike Rack S63381
  • The Swagman Locking Anti-Rattle Threaded Hitch Pin # S64027 provides two functions. It has a threaded shank to match their 2-inch hitch bike racks and that can be tightened to reduce the play or wobble of the rack in the hitch. It also includes a key-operated lock that prevents removal of the threaded pin even if it were loosened with a wrench. We do offer 2-inch bumper-mount hitches that can allow use of a bike rack on an RV. All such 2-inch hitches are displayed on the linked page. These...
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  • Can Camco RV Baggage Door Catches be Used on a Pop Up Camper's Door
  • As long as the door has some sort of lip for the hook part of the Camco RV Baggage Door Catches to grab onto they'll work for you. Use part # CAM44173 in polar white or part # CAM44163 in colonial white.
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  • Installation Questions About Solera Screen Room for 15' RV Awning
  • Yes, the Solera Screen Room for 15' RV Awning # LC362218 has a skirt to cover the gap from the ground to your RV, yes the panels zip together, yes there is a door, and it attaches to the camper using brackets. I have linked the installation instructions for you to check out. They are very detailed so you'll be able to walk through the installation with them.
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  • Firman 3,300-Watt Portable RV Generator Specifications
  • The Firman 3,300-Watt Portable RV Dual Fuel Inverter Generator - Propane or Gas - Electric Start Item # FIR54FR can be hooked up to your camper/RV with a quick disconnect propane hose. You'll need to make sure the regulator on your camper is set to match the needs of this generator. The regulator specification for this generator is 11/14 water column, Maximum Working Pressure of 1 psig, Maximum of 150,000 BTUs/hr. The noise level at full load is approximately 58 decibels.
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  • Proper Connection for the Combination RV Reading Light with Fan in Camper
  • The product that you linked to is the Combination RV Reading Light with Fan, # 328-001-103 which simply needs to have a 1/4" headphone-style jack/accessory to plug into. If you need to replace your current fan/light combo in your camper and have the 1/4" headphone-style jack, this will work. If yours is the mini/3.5mm size then you will need an adapter that we do not carry. I suggest sourcing locally wherever wherever best to purchase audio cables,
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