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  • Information About Double/Triple Towing and Hitch for a Travel Trailer
  • We do not recommend that you double/triple tow (tow one trailer behind another trailer). Many states either don't allow double/triple towing or have numerous restrictions. Some states limit the total length of all 3 units (truck/trailer/trailer), some only allow certain types of trailers behind the first trailer and some require a special endorsement on your license to be allowed to double/triple tow. You will need to check the laws for any state you plan on double/triple towing in to ensure...
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  • Can You Get Six Matching Thule Lock Cores
  • Yes, you can order matching lock cores for all six locks for your Thule crossbars and Evolution cargo box; the two will indeed have cores that are interchangeable. We have exactly what you need with the following: - Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 6 # TH450600
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  • Will # AM3S130 Tire/Wheel Combo Fit 1966 Aristocrat Lo-Liner Trailer
  • Since there can be several different options for tires and wheels on a trailer from one year to the next, you will want to make sure you select the right tire/wheel combo for your trailer. The customer you referred to has not replied about their setup. If you have 10 inch diameter brake hubs you would need part # AM3S130. This tire/wheel combo measures 24 inches diameter with a width of 6.6 inches, with a 4 on 4 bolt pattern. For a brake hub that measures less than 8-1/2 inches diameter...
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  • How To Secure Pivot Bolt on Thule Parkway 4 Against Theft
  • The bolt you mentioned is not meant to be secured by a lock. If you wish, you could use thread locker like Loctite # LT37420 to make the bolt more difficult to remove. The fact that two wrenches would be needed to remove the bolt should be sufficient deterrent for all but the most determined thief. Using a cable lock like # TH538XT ran through the loop on the shank or through the safety chain loop on your hitch should secure the bikes as well as the upper portion of the bike rack.
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  • Difference Between GTW For etrailer Trailer Hitch For Honda Odyssey
  • Sure can, and you're right that the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98855 does have two GTW (gross towing weight) capacities. One capacity is 3,500 lbs, and that is for towing without a weight distribution hitch; it also has a 5,000 lb capacity, which is for towing with a weight distribution hitch. So, NO weight distribution hitch it can tow up to 3,500 lbs. WITH a weight distribution hitch it can tow up to 5,000 lbs.
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  • Cleaning Rusty Bolt Holes to Install Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13068 on 2002 Honda Odyssey
  • I want to start by thanking you again for your recent order. We appreciate your business. When it comes to installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C13068, on your 2002 Honda Odyssey, it is best to just clean out the bolt holes on your frame instead of using a tap. You will want to start by soaking the bolt holes on your frame with a penetrating lubricant like WD-40. Let the lubricant soak in and then use a wire brush, like part # 814092, to scrub out the holes and free the opening...
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  • What is the Width of Valterra Bladex Waste Valve Body for RV Black Water Tank
  • The Valterra Bladex Waste Valve Body for RV Black Water Tank, # T1003VPM has a width of 4-3/8". Please note the linked product review video below where several measurements for the valve are shown.
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  • Highest Ground Clearance Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2021 Honda Odyssey
  • The Class III hitch with the best ground clearance for a 5th generation Honda Odyssey like your 2021 model would be the Curt # C64NR which would provide about 12 inches of ground clearance under the receiver tube. This hitch would also be the least visible and would have the crossbar tucked up behind the bumper/fascia. This adds to the installation difficulty but really helps provide additional ground clearance (1-1/2 inches more clearance than the # e98855 that you'd looked at). In addition...
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  • Options for Mounting a 4 Flat to a 2019 Honda Odyssey
  • With the Draw-Tite # 76170 being as hidden as it is once installed on a 2019 Honda Odyssey, it will not have the bracket to attach a wiring plug. The first option to get wiring like the Curt # C56382 installed will to actually just store it in the back of you Odyssey. I included an install video showing this, but if you prefer to have it mounted outside the vehicle, you may still be able to. We do not have any videos showing how this will be done, unfortunately, but that does not mean...
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  • Backing Trailer with Pro Series Weight Distribution System and Friction Sway Control
  • The system you're asking about, the # 49570 with friction bar # 83660 from Pro Series uses a friction sway control unit. It's not recommended that you back a trailer that has a friction sway unit unless that unit is 'shut off', thus removing all the tension from the unit. The unit is also removed pretty easily. The sway control unit sits outboard of the trailer frame, and if the unit is left with its tension engaged and the trailer jackknifed while backing, the sway unit would be damaged...
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  • Ground Clearances Of Class II and III Hitches for 2014 Honda Odyssey
  • When we installed the Draw-Tite Class III # 75270 and the Curt Class III # C13068 on a 2014 Honda Odyssey, we found that the distance from the bottom of the receiver tube to the ground of both hitches is right at 10-1/2 inches. The Curt Class II you mentioned, part # C12031 offers slightly more clearance at 11-1/2 inches. Low ground clearance is kind of the nature of the beast with the Odyssey. Using a hitch mounted roller like part # UF48-979020 might be a good idea for you. The roller...
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  • Will Curt Echo Brake Controller Apply Brakes if You Don't Step on Brake
  • I checked out our reviews and did not find anything regarding brakes wearing down using the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # C51180. That said, the controller can apply your trailer brakes even if you are not hitting the brakes on your tow vehicle. The reason for this is the Echo uses deceleration to sense when you are slowing down and applies the brakes proportionally. The issue I believe you may be having is that you have a sensitivity level which is likely a touch too high...
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  • What Can Help Control the Bouncing and Shaking Seen on Hitch Mounted Cargo Carriers
  • The bouncing and shaking that you saw in the video is the norm on the majority of cargo carriers on the market. The extended location from the hitch causes the carrier to bounce more than a hitch accessory that might sit closer to the vehicle. There are a few products that can help with the bounce. An anti-rattle device, like # e99007 for 2 inch hitches, can help by securing the cargo carrier's hitch shank to the hitch receiver. The bolts will push the shank up tight against the top of...
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  • Recommended Staple Size for Bunk Board Carpet
  • We typically try to use 1/2 inch stainless steel staples when we install the CE Smith Deluxe Marine-Grade Carpeting, # CE11372, but 3/8 inch staples will work too. I would not go much shorter than the 3/8 inch staples because you don't want them to work their way out over time. I strongly recommend using stainless steel staples if possible. They will last much longer because they provide the best rust resistance.
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  • Does Trailer Brake Magnet BP01-110 Replace Magnet on 10 Inch Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brake Assembly
  • Yes, the Dexter Trailer Brake Magnet, # BP01-110 is a direct replacement for the magnet used on the 10 Inch Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brake Assembly, # 23-469. This trailer brake magnet fits Dexter 10 inch x 2-1/4 inch electric brakes for 3,500 pound axles.
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  • Does a Transmission Cooler Increase Towing Capacity of a 2005 Honda Odyssey EX
  • A transmission cooler will help the transmission run cooler and last longer while towing a trailer. However, it does not increase towing capacity of your towing setup, It can make a difference in the life of your transmission. Considering the price of one it is a worthwhile investment for extending the life of your transmission. I attached a couple FAQs on transmission coolers and an installation video for you to check out also.
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  • Is Adapter Bar Needed For Carrying Bikes on Swagman Original Hitch Mounted Hanging 4-Bike Rack
  • Most hitch-mounted hanging bike racks will need an adapter for bikes with alternative frames like women's and kids bikes, although it is not required. This helps keep the bike level when on the carrier. Some folks do not use them and I am sure you have seen bikes that are really tilted one way or another on the road. With the single arm on the Swagman, part # S64400, it may be very difficult to carry bikes that do not have a horizontal bar from the seat post to the handlebar stem. I have...
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  • Weight of Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack and Hollywood Racks Trail Rider 2 Bike Platform Rack
  • The Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack part # C18085 that you referenced weighs approximately 46 lbs. The Hollywood Racks Trail Rider 2 Bike Platform Rack part # HR200Z weighs approximately 34lbs. If you have e-bikes then you'll need the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE part # HLY84FR which has an 80 lb per bike weight capacity and weighs approximately 54 lbs.
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  • How to Carry a Scooter and Lift on a 2000 Honda Odyssey
  • I have a recommendation for you, but unfortunately you will not be able to carry your lift and scooter on the back of your 2000 Honda Odyssey using a wheelchair carrier or cargo carrier. While the Draw-Tite Class III Hitch # 75270 can fit on your vehicle and can hold up to 675 lbs., your 2000 Honda Odyssey cannot. Unfortunately, your Honda Odyssey has a Tongue Weight capacity of about 200 lbs. This means you can install the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75270, however, you will not be able...
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  • Are Support Straps Required on Curt Hitch C12031 if I Dont Exceed Tongue Weight Honda Odyssey 2014
  • If you want a 1-1/4 hitch for your 2014 Honda Odyssey, my personal recommendation would be to go with the Draw-Tite Class II Receiver Hitch, # 36417. This hitch has a 300 pound tongue weight capacity and does not require the use of support straps. Curt only offers the one style of Trailer Hitch Support Straps, # 18050. Curt does require that these straps be used with all non-trailer loads no matter what the weight is. Failure to properly support these loads on the Curt Class II Hitch,...
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