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  • Trailer Hitch Option for a Fifth Wheel Open Range 337 RLS Pulling a Bike Trailer
  • We offer many different specialty trailer hitches for trailers and RVs, but trailer hitch manufacturers do not design hitches for specific trailer models. The Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch, # 13703, is a universal hitch that will fit most applications. This hitch will fit Box, C-Channel and I-beam frames and it will fit frames between 22 inches and 72 inches wide. I recommend checking your trailer frame for these specs to see if this hitch will fit. Keep in mind, when a hitch is...
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  • Parts Needed to Equip 2019 Lexus RX350 for Towing Rental Trailer
  • For a trailer hitch, the Curt # C13272 Class III hitch would be my recommendation. I prefer the finish Curt uses on their trailer hitches. For a trailer wiring harness, I'd go with the Curt # C56217. For a ball mount, use # C45010 and # 63845 for a trailer ball. Rental trailers will use an adjustable coupler, so it'll work fine with the 2 inch trailer ball I recommended. If the trailer is large enough to require brakes (above 1500 lbs, I believe) the trailer will have a surge coupler,...
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  • Can a Weight Distribution System Fix Trailer Sway on Boat Trailer With Very Low Tongue Weight
  • With a tongue weight that low, the geometry of your trailer is so out of whack that I sincerely doubt a weight distribution system would be able to help. I'd use extreme caution when towing that trailer, be sure to keep your speed low. The most simple fix would be to move the boat further up toward the front of the trailer if possible. It would involve moving the winch stand and the bunks and/or rollers so that the boat sits closer toward the front of the trailer. You might want to check...
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  • Replacing Trailer Wiring Harness on a 1976 Jayco Eagle Pop Up Trailer
  • Replacing the wiring harness on your 1976 Jayco Eagle pop up trailer should be fairly easy. If your trailer is set up with brake/turn signals, and tail lights only then I would remove the factory square 6-way wiring connector and replace it with a 4-way flat connector, item # 18004. This connector will wire as follows the white wire should go to ground on the trailer frame, the brown wire attaches to the trailer tail light wire, the yellow wire attaches to the trailer left turn and brake...
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  • Replacement Handle For A Trailer Valet JXC Trailer Jack
  • The Replacement Crank Assembly for Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly # TVXLHC will be the correct replacement handle for your Trailer Valet JXC Trailer Jack # TV94FR. Per the manufacturer all there handles are interchangeable. I attached a review video link below.
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  • Parts Needed To Build A 3,500LB Trailer Frame For a Homemade Tear Drop Trailer
  • While we do not carry trailer frames we do carry all the other parts you are going to need to build your tear trailer. I have compiled a list of parts that you can use to build a 3,500lb GVWR Trailer. Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs # e72GR Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit # APS4 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # SP-210275 Qty 2 Demco Coupler # DM37ZR LED Trailer Light Kit # TL16RK Trailer Fender # HP36VR Qty 2 Kenda Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tire with 14" Black Mod Wheel # AM32131 Qty 2 You...
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  • Replacement Tail Light Needed for a Kara Trailer Hauling a 2004 Boston Whaler 150 Sport
  • I could not find any information on a trailer light with part # 6554-tw, however, I did some research on your trailer and other trailers for the Boston Whaler 150 Sport and it looks like they use the rectangular submersible trailer lights like the Wesbar Low Profile Trailer Light, # 403026, that you referenced. This is the left side light, for the right side light, you will want part # 403076. To determine if these lights will work with your existing light brackets without drilling new...
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  • How to Add an Electric Trailer Jack to a Trailer
  • Pretty much all electric trailer jacks require a direct battery connection to function properly. The circuits on a 4-pin trailer connector do not provide a big enough wire gauge or a suitable amp rating to power an electric trailer jack. The fuse/circuit protection on those wires would fail or the wires would overheat before the jack would start moving. Your best option for adding an electric trailer jack like the etrailer.com Electric Jack # EJ-3520-BBX to a trailer is to also add a...
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  • Process for Adding Electric Trailer Brakes to Leonard Cargo Trailer
  • The trailer hitches that fit your Jetta are all class I hitches with a gross towing weight capacity of 2,000 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs, which are common ratings for Class I trailer hitches. To verify that you can tow your cargo trailer, you will need to check your vehicle's owner's manual to verify the towing capacity of your vehicle. If the towing capacities of your 2007 Volkswagen Jetta are lower than the towing capacities of of this hitch, then you will be limited...
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  • How Many Trailer Wheel Locks Need To Be Used On a Boat Trailer?
  • While you only need one of the etrailer Trailer Wheel Locks # 288-02020 to secure your husbands boat and kayak trailer you can use more than one on your trailer. Having more than one wheel lock makes it a harder task for anyone trying to take your trailer. This is especially helpful if your trailer has a spare since they cannot just remove the wheel and tire for the spare. If you want to use more than one we do have the Blaylock EZ Trailer Wheel Locks which are available keyed alike....
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  • Trailer Connector Adapter for Towing a Trailer with a Female 4-Way Trailer Connector
  • I am not sure why your kayak trailer came with a female 4-way connector. In the trailer industry, the tow vehicle uses a female style trailer connector and the trailer uses a male style connector. This is the general rule. I have not heard of a vehicle coming with a male style trailer connector of any type. I have attached a photo showing what the vehicle side connector should look like and what the trailer side connector should look like. There are two solutions for this situation. It...
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  • Do You Sell Trailer Tires And Wheels For A 2018 Airstream Flying Cloud Travel Trailer
  • We only sell trailer tires and wheels. We do not sell car or truck tires on our website. If you go to our website and click on the Trailer weblink, you will see an option on the far left for Tires and Wheels. That is where you will find all of our tires and wheels. For example, if you have a 2018 Airstream Flying Cloud Travel Trailer 20FB, the Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15" White Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - Load Range D, part # AM32664, is a tire that would be compatible with...
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  • Approximate Lifespan of Batteries Used on Trailer Valet TRRVR9 Remote Control Trailer Dolly
  • The only trailer brake related concern for the Trailer Valet # TVRVR9 Remote Control Trailer Dolly would be if your trailer had a surge hydraulic coupler. Since your trailer has electric brakes, there won't be a problem. According to my contact at Trailer Valet, it's extremely difficult to predict how long the batteries will last because there are so many variables involved including the weight of the trailer, how often the dolly is used, how well the batteries are cared for, etc. My Trailer...
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  • Recommended Adjustable Trailer Hitch for Taxa Cricket Trailer
  • In order to carry a bike rack on the back of your Taxa Cricket travel trailer with 40" between the frame members you can use the Curt Adjustable Trailer Hitch # C13701 which will fit on trailer frames between 18" and 51" wide. This hitch has a 2" drop on the receiver to allow you to clear the rear bumper and can be either bolted or welded onto the frame of your trailer. Because of the size and type of trailer, you may want to reach out to the manufacturer to determine whether or not the...
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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Bounce on a Triple Axle Trailer
  • There are a couple things that you can do that will help with the sway and bounce on your trailer when you are pulling it with your vehicle. The first thing you can try to do is tow the trailer level. If the tongue on the trailer is high, then the trailer will not have as much stability if it were level. I attached an FAQ article on picking out the correct rise/drop ball mount so that you can tow level. Another thing you can check is the suspension of the trailer. Worn out components...
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness for 2016 Toyota RAV4, is Adapter Needed to Activate Trailer Sway Control
  • The trailer wiring harness I recommend for your 2016 Toyota RAV4 is the Tow Ready T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118578. I was unable to find anything that would indicate a special adapter is needed to communicate with the vehicle that a trailer is connected for the trailer sway control system. I have attached an installation video of the # 118578 harness for you. I was able to access the 2016 RAV4 owner's manual for information on the Trailer Sway Control...
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  • Information And Parts Needed To Triple Tow A Trailer
  • Before you do anything, you're going to want to check with your trailer's manufacturer, and verify if your trailer is even rated to be able to tow. Then, you're going to want to check with your state's laws, and ensure if you're legally allowed to triple tow, as many states do not allow this. Additionally, most states that do allow triple towing, will require the trailer to be an in bed trailer. So you wouldn't be able to tow a travel trailer behind a travel trailer. If you've verified...
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  • Lights Needed for 102" Wide x 25' Long Trailer
  • The TecNiq Mini LED Trailer Fender Clearance Light # TN78XR can be used even though this isn't a boat trailer, and these can be installed on the sides of your trailer - you don't have to install these only on the fenders. For a complete light setup you need the following: - Optronics Trailer Light Kit for Trailers over 80" Wide # TL16RK - LED Identification Light Bar for Trailers over 80" Wide # MCL93RB I'm also attaching a link to our helpful article on trailer lights for you to check out.
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness for 2015 Honda Pilot LX Without Factory 7-Way Trailer Socket
  • For your 2015 Honda Pilot without a factory-installed 7-way trailer connector you can use the Tow Ready T-One harness kit # 118265. This kit includes the harnesses and relays required to activate your wiring and provides a 7-way trailer connector. This harness will provide running light, turn and brake light signals to your boat trailer and also carry trailer brake power, 12V power, etc. Harness connection points are located in the Honda Pilot cargo area. You can refer to the linked article...
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  • Availability of a Replacement Jack for the Fulton A Frame 5000 lb Trailer Jack
  • Jacking a dual axle trailer high enough to raise the front tires off of the ground is not how the jack is designed. All of the weight of the trailer in front of the rear axle and the weight of the axles springs wheels and tires would be on the jack and at that point it would be at an angle. Jacks are rated for loads that are mostly up and down and not at an angle. This situation will most likely cause any wheel to fail. The best recommendation I could make for maneuvering the trailer when...
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