Expert Answers about Dodge Ram Pickup

• Metal Used in Terminals of Spectro Wire and Cable # 38656 Junction Box
• According to Spectro Wire, the terminals and hardware of their # 38656 junction box are chrome plated steel. The junction box actually does a pretty good job of keeping the weather out, and taking a couple of precautions like placing a dab of # 38656 dielectric grease on each terminal and using some silicone caulk around the wires entering the box would further help to exclude water. If you click the provided links, you can see an install and a product description video.
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• Suspension Enhancement For 1996 Dodge Ram 4 X 4 Pickup Truck
• Suspension enhancement like the Timbren Vehicle Suspension, part # TDR1525H4, are not intended to lift the rear of your 1996 Dodge Ram Pickup. These are designed to help act as a shock absorber when a heavy load is placed on the back of your truck and do not affect the ride when no load is present. I have attached a link to our product page for suspension enhancement that is designed to fit your truck. You can use the dropdown menu to find your model and style truck to narrow your search...
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• Where Is The Hitch Item Number Located On A Trailer Hitch
• The hitch item number is usually on a sticker that is attached to the trailer hitch. The Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches, part # RHK, is the mounting hardware that is used to mount a trailer hitch to a vehicle. We have hardware for Curt, DaLan, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, or Valley trailer hitch receivers. If you are trying to find hardware for a trailer hitch on a car or truck I would just need the brand of hitch and the vehicle the hitch is for and I can help you with...
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• Where is Hole Location For B&W Gooseneck on 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 With 6-1/2 Foot Bed
• According to the directions I linked below, your 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed will have a hole 45-1/2 inches from the rear of the truck bed when installing the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit # BWGNRK1313.
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• Optronics LED RVILL34 Dome Lights Too Bright
• Unfortunately, Optronics doesn't offer replacement lenses or bulbs for this model. The diodes aren't replaceable, so if they should ever burn out, the lamp itself would need to be replaced. Although we don't offer a similar LED lamp that would be less bright than what you already have (most would be brighter), an incandescent lamp like # RVIL22 could be a good choice for areas where you're wanting lighting that isn't so bright. As you can see in the video I've linked for you, you can...
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• Can Tee Fitting Be Used For Single Inflation Point on Firestone Ride Rite Air Helper Springs
• You can absolutely do that, it's very common. You'll need the # F3025-1 tee fitting which would allow you to add/remove air using a single Schrader valve, instead of two. The only instance where I'd recommend against doing this is if you were planning on carrying loads that aren't centered on the truck bed, where it'd be advantageous to have the ability to adjust the pressure in each bag independently. Otherwise, what you're proposing to do will work just fine for you.
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• Diagnostic Trouble Codes That Edge Diesel Evolution CS2 Performance Tuner Reads
• That's a good question and the Edge Diesel Evolution CS2 Performance Tuner # EP85300 that works with your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 5.9L diesel does in fact read the powertrain, body, chassis and future systems, though not all vehicles have those codes. Dodge, for example, has "P" and "U" as per the "Dodge Motor Company Group Diagnostic Trouble Codes" sheet from Edge, which I will forward you.
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• How to Keep House Batteries on Slide-In Truck Camper Charged
• You could use the 12-V feed from the trailer connector to maintain the house battery on your slide in camper, but due to the ~16 ga wire feeding that circuit, you'll be able to maintain the battery but won't be able to fully charge it once it's depleted, unless you use shore power and a charger like # 329-GENIUS10. In order to deliver a full charge, I'd recommend using a DC to DC charger like # 331-BCDC1225D for 25A or # 331-BCDC1240D for a 40A charger. I've linked to product videos...
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• What Pressure to Inflate 205/75-15 Load Range D Tire
• The 205/75-15 load range D tires we offer from Kenda, part # AM10245, Taskmaster # TR20515D and Westlake # LHWL300 should all be inflated to the maximum air pressure listed on the tire sidewall which is 65 psi. The weight rating for a 15 inch tire in that size with that load rating (2150 lbs) is based on the tire being fully inflated to 65 psi. If the tire is not fully inflated, the tires weight capacity will be unknown which could lead to problems like blowouts or uneven tire wear.
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• Bracket For Attaching Hand-Held Shower Head to Ceiling of Pop-Up Camper
• The # PF276003 Shower connector and bracket you mentioned could be used for that purpose, but the bracket is meant to be attached to a vertical wall surface, not a horizontal surface like a ceiling. We don't offer a bracket specifically designed for a ceiling, but you could use an L-bracket to provide a vertical surface to attach the shower bracket to. I believe that the # CAM43719 bracket might be a better choice, but that would depend on the design of the hand-held shower head you're using.
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• What is Gauge for the Auxiliary Power Wiring on # HM47294 Hopkins Agility Electric Brake Control
• There is a slight chance that on your truck's wiring the wire gauge may be printed on the insulation, but at this time we do not know the gauge of the wire running to your trailer connector. Wire gauges can vary between factory-installed and aftermarket harnesses. Generally 12V power and brake controller output wires leading to a 7-way socket are carried on heavier gauge wires, often 10- or 12-gauge, while the lighting functions are carried on 12- or 14-gauge wire.
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• Is B&W BWGNRK1394 Permanently Attached to Truck Bed of 1996 Dodge Ram
• If you compare the provided side by side photo of the B&W # BWGNRK1394 Turnover Ball gooseneck hitch, which is a fit for the 1996 Dodge Ram to the photo you kindly provided, I'd call that a match. The square ball, the positioning of the safety chain loops and even the finger hook bar in the recess of the gooseneck ball all match. The round housing surrounding the ball isn't attached to the bed, but the safety chain loops are bolted to the hitch center assembly with the bed sandwiched in...
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• Warranty Coverage on Advent Air Replacement Rooftop RV Air Conditioner ACDOM150
• The Advent Air Replacement Rooftop RV Air Conditioner (for the Dometic Setup) # ACDOM150 carries a 1-year warranty that begins on the date of purchase from etrailer. I confirmed this with my representative there and I have requested this information be added to the item's specs.
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• Distance Between the Wheel and Frame on a 2000 Dodge Ram with Firestone Air Springs Installed
• The Firestone suspension system, # F2071, installs directly over the leaf springs on the axle of the truck and directly below the frame rails. The brackets overhang the spring and frame by about 1/2 inch as you can see in the instructions I have linked for you. I have also included a link to a video showing a typical installation which will give you a better idea of how the system installs.
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• Testing Functions on 7-Way Trailer Socket on 2014 Dodge Ram Pickup
• If your 2014 Dodge Ram Pickup has a factory-installed 7-way trailer connector, then the reverse light circuit should be connected. The common configuration for RV-style 7-way sockets is for the center pin to carry the reverse light signal. Please refer to the linked photo that shows the function carried on each pin. If you have a circuit tester like # PTW2993 you can test the truck connector to see if a reverse light signal is present. Have a competent helper start the truck and shift...
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• Can Aluminum HWT Series S5 Trailer Wheel Handle 110 PSI
• I called my contact at HWT and they said the PSI rating for part # AM22658HWTB is limited by the valve stem and tire that is used on the wheel. This 16 inch diameter rim has a 6 on 5-1/2 inch bolt pattern, and has a load rating of 3,580-lbs. We don't carry a valve stem for this rim that would have a high enough air pressure capacity but you should be able to find one at the tire shop you use to mount the tires and wheels. You always want to have trailer tires inflated to their maximum...
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• Which Wires Carry Ground and Reverse Lamp Circuits on 5-Pole Trailer Connector
• On the 5 pole trailer connector provided by the # C56515 T-Connector, the color code/functions are as follows: White Wire Feeds Pin- Ground Connection Brown Wire Feeds Adjacent Socket-Running Lamps Yellow Wire Feeds Next Socket-Left Turn/Brake Lamps Green Wire Feeds Next Socket-Right Turn/Brake Lamps Blue Wire Feeds Final Socket-Feed From Reverse Lamp Circuit I've provided a photo showing this, and I'll also link you to a help article that contains all kinds of information about trailer...
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• Is the Erickson Emergency Warning Triangle # EM05313 Weather Resistant
• I spoke to my contact at Erickson and she told me the Erickson Emergency Warning Triangle w/ Reflectors and LED Lights - 15-3/4" Tall - Qty 1 # EM05313 is made for outdoor emergency use. It was designed to withstand the elements for the emergency period of time.
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• What is the Field of View for the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera System # HM50002
• The Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System # HM50002 that you referenced in your question is a great system that has received some great reviews from customers. It can be used both for coupling a trailer and for everyday use like what you are wanting to use it for. I talked to my contact at Hopkins and asked if they had any specifications on the field of view for the camera and he said that they do not have any specs on that. I will say that you can adjust the camera...
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• Can Slip On Towing Mirrors CM10500 Be Removed When Not Towing
• That's exactly what the Cipa # CM10500 Slip-On Towing Mirrors are designed for. They're designed to be easily be installed and removed as needed with a snug fit when they're reinstalled. They can be left in place if need be, but most folks only install them when they're towing. As you can see by looking over the reviews, these mirrors are very highly rated by our customers.
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