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  • Is There A Shorter Angled Shank For The Jack-It 2 Bike Rack For A-Frame Trailers
  • There isn't a shorter angled shank for the Jack-It 2 Bike Rack for A-Frame Trailers # LC429756, but there is a straight shank # LC67HD that sits higher that might allow the bikes to sit above the bed of the truck so that they no longer come into contact with the bed of the truck when make tight turns. The spacing from pin holes from center to center is 8-1/4".
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  • Potential Causes for Uneven Tire Wear on Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Y08107
  • Uneven tire wear on a trailer, whether the Yakima Rack and Roll # Y08107 or an RV camper trailer, can occur for several reasons. The nature of the wear helps point to the cause. For instance, if a trailer is overloaded beyond its weight capacity there will often be excess tire wear on the inside edges of the treads. This happens from the load on the trailer pushing down on the axle/spindles which exposes the inside edges of the tires to more road contact. If only one tire shows the unusual...
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  • Hitch and 4 Bike Rack Recommendation for 2012 Cougar X-Lite Series M-29 BHS
  • The Swagman Quad S64692 that you have is not rated for use on a hitch behind a travel trailer. For a 4 bike Swagman bike rack that is confirmed as a fit the Trailhead part # S63381 is a confirmed fit. You'd need a hitch installed on your RV frame like the Curt Multi Fit part # 13703 which is designed to attach to trailer frames that are between 22 and 72 inches apart on the outsides.
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  • Bike Nearly Came Off of Thule T2 Pro XTR Bike Rack Twice
  • When you say "Bike started to come off the back of the trailer" does that mean that you are using the T2 Pro XTR # TH69TX on the back of a trailer? If so then that could be the problem. The issue is that there is significantly more movement and bouncing at the back of a trailer compared to the back of a passenger vehicle. Because of this not all bike racks can be used at the back of a trailer or RV. The T2 Classic is not rated for this application so that significant movement could be what...
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  • Troubleshooting Lighting Issues When Flat Towing A 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
  • When it comes to wiring the first thing to check for is any shorts or bends in the wiring. If your wiring harness for your lights uses a converter like the Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # HM56202 it could be malfunctioning and not correctly sending signals. I've attached a video for testing the converter box and our help guide on wiring troubleshooting. If this doesn't solve your issue please reply back with the wiring you're using to connect from the RV and...
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  • Troubleshooting Yakima Sparetime Bike Rack with Frozen Locking Knob
  • Usually the locking knobs on racks will also require you to push (or pull) on them while turning to get them to engage with the internal release mechanism that loosens the rack. If the lock mechanism rusted/corroded while in the locked position it may not engage properly even if you turn the key to the "unlocked" position. Applying a spray lubricant like WD40 or PB Blaster as you did is a good effort; sometimes these products can take a while to work. Often multiple applications are needed,...
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  • Longer T-Bolts For The Thule UpRide Roof Mounted Bike Rack
  • Your Thule UpRide Roof Bike Rack - Wheel Mount # TH599000 uses a M6x35mm T-bolt # TH33RV. If your bolt is too short, you could use the longer Replacement 65 mm T-Track Screw for Thule ProRide XT and UpRide Roof-Mounted Bike Racks # TH86VW. This bolt measures 65mm long and would provide much more length for your Thule UpRide to be able to mount to your 2022 Subaru Forester. You'll also want to make sure the T-bolts are properly situated in the tracks on your roof rack, and that the barrel...
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  • How to Draw Enough Power When Using LED Lights on a 2023 Ford Transit
  • It is not uncommon for LED lights to not draw enough power for the 4-way or 7-way to work properly. If the # H01540 lights are not working when plugged into your 2023 Ford Transit, that is likely the cause. If you have a 7-way, you could use the 7-Way to 4-Way/5-Way Trailer Adapter for Vehicles with Lamp-Out Sensors Towing Trailers with LEDs # C35FR to correct this issue. If you only have a 4-way, you would want to add the Load Resistor Kit # DI34ZR to each of the light wires on the light...
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  • Easy Way to Bypass Non-Functioning Reverse Light Circuit on Trailer Connector
  • For your situation I would recommend bypassing the Mopar harness and get the reverse light directly from the reverse light harness of your vehicle. This will eliminate the trouble of trying to track down the problem and will solve the problem pretty effectively. Aside from that you could try checking fuses that are trailer wiring related under the hood of the vehicle as that could be an easy fix as well.
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