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  • Hitch & Bike Rack Recommendations for 2017 Forest River Flagstaff MAC206 LTD Pop-up Camper
  • A hitch bike rack made for use on a standard passenger vehicle cannot be used on the back of a trailer. The reason is that the further away from the rear axle a hitch is located the more stresses, both vertical and horizontal, will be placed on anything installed in that hitch. It is a matter of leverage, like when you slip a cheater bar over the end of a lug wrench. A standard hitch rack would be likely to suffer damage if used on the back of a pop-up, not to mention what this could do...
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  • Trailer Hitch Receiver for a Bike Rack on the Back of a Fifth Wheel Trailer
  • To determine which RV hitch receiver will fit your camper you'll need to measure the frame. The RV hitches that we have are: Curt # 13703 for frames 22 to 72 inches wide Curt # C13701 for frames 18 to 51 inches wide Curt # C13702 for frames 18 to 51 inches wide Ultra-Fab # UF35-946403 for frames 47-1/8 to 77 inches wide The Curt hitches can be bolted or welded on while the Ultra-Fab is a weld-on. I've also linked out selection of bike racks that are compatible with RVs.
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  • Trailer Hitch Options For A 2019 Keystone Bullet Crossfire 1700BH
  • Congrats on your new 2019 Keystone Bullet Crossfire 1700BH! We do have a couple of trailer hitches that will work great for your trailer, and will allow you to carry your Yakima 4 bike rack. Depending on how wide your trailer's frame is will determine which hitch is right for you. We have the Curt Adjustable Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13701, which will fit trailer frames that are 18" to 51" wide, has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000lbs, and a maximum tongue weight of 500lbs. We also...
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  • Recommended Front Hitch Solution for 2006 Ford F-53 Chassis on 2007 Damon Daybreak RV
  • I may have a solution for you, but there is not a custom front hitch available for the 2006 F-53 chassis. Instead, you could likely make the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs part # C13702 or the Curt Adjustable Width 2" drop Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs part # C13701 work. These are supposed to be mounted on the rear of an RV but they could potentially be installed on the front frame. If the frame is not close enough to the bottom of the camper body part # C13702...
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  • TorkLift SuperHitch and Extension Options for a 2007 Ford F-350 w/ In Bed Camper
  • The TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2" and 2" item # TLF1002-30 you referenced does fit your 2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty. It can definitely be part of the solution because that hitch offers you multiple options for extensions to use with your truck bed camper. The longest extension we offer is 48" it is the TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 48" Long item # TLE1548. It has a 6,000 lbs towing capacity. We...
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  • Availability of Bike Rack for 6 Bikes on Truck, SUV, and Camper
  • The only bike rack on the market that is able to handle up to 6 bikes is the Yakima HangOver # Y02485. This is designed for your standard mountain bike and comes with a 2" hitch receiver. It can accommodate up to 37.5 lb bikes and this rack weighs in at 76 lbs. Yakima has deemed that this is compatible with passenger vehicles, but they have noted that if you use this on a towed trailer or motorhome then the warranty will be voided. This is due to the extra movement that happens at the...
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  • Extension to Tow Trailer with Truck Tail Gate Down
  • How long of an extension do you need? I've linked our complete selection for 2 inch trailer hitch receivers for you. One example is the Curt, part # C45795, that's 14 inches long. Another option is an extra-long ball mount like part # BM20. It's 13-1/4 inches long from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball mount. This is often a better solution to your problem because you're not adding extra pieces to your tow setup. Hitch extenders can cause additional movement...
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  • Cover Recommendation For A 24 Constellation Starcraft Pop Up Camper
  • I did some research on your 24 Constellation Starcraft Pop-Up Camper, and the Adco SFS AquaShed RV Cover for Pop-Up Camper # 290-12295 will work great for you. This cover will do a great job protecting your trailer from rain, snow, and snow, and is made from reinforced, elastic corners to ensure a snug fit that will reduce wear, and resist tears and snags.
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  • Parts Needed For Towing A Small Camper With a 2018 Hyundai Accent
  • To begin according to the owners manual for your 2018 Hyundai Accent it recommends against using your vehicle for trailer towing. That being said here are the parts if you decide that you are going to use it for towing your camper. For your Accent the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11548 has a class I rating that is capable of 200lbs tongue weight and a towing capacity of 2,000lbs. You will need a wiring harness for the lights on your camper. The Curt Powered Tail Light Converter # C59236...
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  • Parts Needed To Run Multiple RV Campers Off a Single 1,000LB Propane Tank
  • To feed your 4 RV's you will need to create a manifold to run hard black steel lines to each RV. You will need to include 4 of the MB Sturgis Single Stage Propane Regulators # 108072 to knock the pressure down from the 1,000 gallon tank you have. These will protect the hard lines from filling with liquid propane and keep the pressure at a safe level. At the camper end of the hard steel pipe you can install the MB Sturgis Propane Adapter Fitting # 204129-MBS with a shut off valve. This...
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  • Solution To Transport One Bike On A 2021 Keystone Montana 5th Wheel That Sits Too Close
  • When loading your bike onto your Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # HLY64FR, you are going to want to load your bike closest to the rear of the rack closest to the trailer to prevent additional stress on the rack. Since clearance seems to be a and you're only transporting one bike, I recommend adding a hitch extender like the: -Roadmaster Anti-Rattle Hitch Extender for Tow Bars # RM-071-1075. This is going to push your receiver opening for your bike rack out from...
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  • Parts Needed to Tow Horse Trailer Behind Truck with Truck Bed Camper Extending 41 Past Bumper
  • To start, if you don't already have a Torklift dual hitch like the # TLF1000 on your 1988 Ford F-350 you will need to install one. This will allow you to use the TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 48" Long # TLE1548 to get enough clearance from your Lance camper to tow a horse trailer. The SuperTruss has a 600-lbs tongue weight/6000-lbs gross towing weight limit unless you were to use a weight distribution hitch, which would get you to 1,200-lbs/12,000-lbs...
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  • Parts Needed to Tow Aliner Scout Pop-Up Camper with Electric Brakes
  • The Curt hitch offered for your 2015 Kia Soul is a light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I type, part # C11419, that has 200-lb tongue weight (TW) and 2000-lb gross trailer weight (GTW) ratings. But, and here's a big but, your 2015 Soul is NOT recommended for use to tow any size trailer. Kia indicates that this lightweight vehicle simply is not designed for towing a trailer. The hitches that are offered for it, again all are light duty Class I types, are made to allow hitch-mount accessory items...
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  • Types of 2-Stage Propane Regulator for Pop-Up Camper
  • Our page for dual-stage propane regulators is linked for you. We have both vertical and horizontal types and you want to choose the type that allows the drip vent to be on the bottom. For example, part # CAM59313 is a vertical regulator while part # CAM59333 that you referenced is a horizontal regulator. I also linked our main page for all RV propane parts including hoses, adapters, etc. Since there are different fittings in use on RVs you can match up what is on your camper trailer to...
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  • Adapter and Re-Wiring Kit for Lance Truck Camper with Round Pin 7-Way Plug
  • A junction box/7-way plug kit like Epicord # 277-000141 or # HS381-9000 lets you convert the camper to match the 7-way RV blade type connector format. This avoids the extra connection points and potential trouble spots from using separate adapters. These items use different wire colors so be sure to follow the wiring guide for the specific kit you select. The existing wires on the camper will need ring terminals like # 44-5310A (for 12 and 10 gauge wires) and # DW05702-1 (for 16 and 14...
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  • Wedge Needed For B&W Patriot 5TH Wheel Hitch Pulling Grand Design 5TH Wheel W/ Turning Point Pin Box
  • Yes, you will need to use the Wedge Block # LC79UD for the Lippert Turning Point pin box on your Grand Design 5th wheel RV camper. This is a universal block that will fit into the funnel on the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3255 and prevent the pin box from pivoting on the king pin. Instead the pivot point will be back where the pin box mounts to the 5th wheel mounting plate. Do be sure remove the lock out bolts on the pin box before driving with the wedge installed.
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  • Recommended Replacement Electrical Cable Door For A 2006 Forest River Rockwood Freedom Camper
  • We do have plenty of replacement hatch doors that will work great for your 2006 Forest River Rockwood Freedom Camper like the: -Valterra Locking Electrical Cable Hatch for RVs # A10-2150BKVP which measures 7-5/8" wide x 6-1/2" tall x 1-1/2" deep, and is black in color, or the, -Valterra Locking Electrical Cable Hatch for RVs # A10-2150VP which has the same measurements, but it is white in color. If you're able to provide some more information on the size of the door you're needing,...
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  • Recommended Air Conditioning Unit and Air Distribution Box to Add A/C to Camper Without A/C
  • The Replacement Vent w/ Thermostat and Remote for Air Command Rooftop RV Air Conditioner - Non-Ducted # AT15021 is used to replace a vent on a camper that already has an A/C unit in place and doesn't function without a rooftop A/C unit in place. If you're trying to add an A/C unit, the Atwood Air Command Rooftop RV Air Conditioner - 11.3 Amps - 13,500 Btu - Ducted - White # AT15027-22 is a great choice that comes with the same # AT15021 air distribution box included with the AC unit. This...
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  • Platform Hitch Mounted Bike Rack to Use on the Back of an Airstream Trailer
  • We do have bike racks that will work for you, however neither the Swagman XTC-2 # S64670 or the Yakima HoldUp # Y02443 are rated for RV use. An RV or trailer has a lot more movement at the rear than a passenger vehicle does. This causes additional stress on any hitch mounted accessories like a bike rack. Rack manufacturers design and test certain racks to handle the additional stress. With RV approved bike racks, you generally see fewer moving parts and won't have tilting or folding...
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  • Bed Rails and Hitch Recommendation for Towing a 5th Wheel RV with a 2014 Ram 1500 with RamBox
  • Since you have the RamBox kit on your 2014 Ram 1500 you'll need to go with the same setup whether you have a 5-1/2' or a 6-1/2' bed. It's simply because the RamBox sits too close together so the pin box from your 5th wheel trailer will make contact with them unless you use a Sidewinder pin box (which rotates on a turret that sits above your truck bed rails). Let me know what pin box number you have on your camper and I can help you with a replacement. Then for a 5th wheel hitch you'll...
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