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  • Recommendation for TruXedo Tonneau Cover on a 2004 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab
  • The TruXedo tonneau cover for your 2004 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab is the TruXedo TruXport, part # TX 290101. The TruXport that you have referenced is the most economical of all four of the covers. It has a pre-set tension control so you will not be able to adjust the tension of the tonneau cover on your truck. The tension control is what keeps the cover taut on your truck bed. It has a 5-year warranty.
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  • Parts Needed to Install Curt Brake Controller on 2001 Dodge Dakota without Tow Package
  • We do have everything you need to install your Curt Venturer Brake Controller # C74VV to your 2001 Dodge Dakota without the factory tow package. If you don't yet have a trailer connector at the rear of the truck, you will need to start with a 4-Way connector. For this I recommend the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Wiring Harness # HM42115. This custom harness is confirmed to fit your Dakota and will install by plugging directly into factory ports behind the rear bumper. I have attached the installation...
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  • Best Way To Charge A Breakaway Battery and a Winch Battery
  • Using the breakaway battery charger to charge another battery on the trailer is not recommended. The larger battery you are using to operate the trailer winch would take an extremely long time to charge with a breakaway charger and would likely never charge fully with the limited amount of time the trailer is connected to the vehicle, even if towing long distances. The breakaway battery may not be charged sufficiently in this situation either. The best bet for charging the winch battery...
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  • Does Curt Hitch # 31080 Fit 2003 Dodge Dakota SXT 4x4
  • Yes, the Curt front hitch part # 31080 does fit your 2003 Dodge Dakota SXT 4x4 as we have confirmed this with Curt. I attached the installation instructions for you to check out.
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  • Electric Trailer Brake Controller and 7-Way Wiring Recommendations for a 2000 Dodge Dakota
  • For your 2000 Dodge Dakota, I recommend the Tekonsha P2 Brake Controller, # 90885. This is the latest in the popular Prodigy series of brake controllers and it is easy to use and set up. I have included a link to the installation details below. If the 7-Way on the trailer has blade style connectors, you will also need to add a 7 and 4 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7. You will plug your existing 4-Way into the back of the adapter included with the kit. The remaining 4 wires will need to be...
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  • Correct Y-Pipe with Cat for 2003 Dodge Dakota 4.7 Club Cab 4x2
  • I have just what you are looking for in the MagnaFlow Ceramic Catalytic Converter part # MF49469 which is a direct fit for a 2003 Dodge Dakota 4.7 Club Cab 4x2. The system comes with the y-pipe that attaches to the exhaust manifold and has an integrated catalytic converter which will make for an easy swap. It has the welded in O2 bungs for your oxygen sensor(s) as well. It's a complete bolt-on replacement.
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  • Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2005 Dodge Dakota with Factory Tow Package
  • For a brake controller to use with your 2005 Dodge Dakota and cargo trailer, you can use any controller since they are not vehicle specific. I recommend using a proportional brake controller, like the Tekonsha P3, # 90195, that you have referenced. Proportional controllers offer the best and safest braking and reduce wear on both the towing vehicle and trailer brakes. The P3 would be good for the mountains because the self-leveling feature constantly checks and readjusts itself 400 times...
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  • Recommended Engine and Transmission Coolers for 2005 Dodge Dakota SLT V8
  • Towing will put an additional heat burden on both your engine cooling system and your transmission. A higher capacity radiator will certainly drop your engine temp when you're towing with your Dakota, but an easier and less-costly alternative is to simply add a powered fan like the Derale # D18217. Radiator upgrade are usually needed only for extreme applications like racing. This fan is a push or pull type so it can be mounted on the inside of your radiator (space permitting of course)...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2002 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab
  • For your 2002 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III - 2", # 75038. This hitch has a rating of 500 lbs tongue weight with is the amount of weight you can apply to the hitch itself and a towing weight of 5000 lbs. I've attached an article on determining tongue weight. Because you have used a bumper pull to this point, you will need to get a ballmount, pin and clip. I recommend the Rapid Hitch Adjustable Aluminum Ball Mount Kit - 2 Zinc...
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  • Tailgate Lock Recommendation for a 2005 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab
  • I have a solution for you, but the part # PAL1700 that you referenced will not fit a 2005 Dodge Dakota. For a similar tailgate lock you would want the part # PAL9900 which has been confirmed as a fit for your truck and would work well. Or if you wanted something that wires to your vehicle power locks you would want the part # PAL8100. This will unlock and lock with the power locks of your truck.
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  • Tow Bar Wiring Recommendation for 2007 Dodge Dakota
  • For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV. I attached an install video on a similar Dodge truck as yours for you to check out as well.
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  • Determining if Curt 2" Bumper Mount Hitch Will Fit 2001 Dodge Dakota
  • The Curt 2" Trailer Hitch # E-3S that you referenced is more of a universal application so you will just want to check the existing bolt holes on your Dodge Dakota's step bumper to see if they match the mounting holes on this hitch. If the holes on your truck are spaced apart by 8-3/4 inches (on center) then the hitch will work perfectly as a simple bolt-on application. If you find that the holes don't match up then the hitch can still be installed but you will need to drill some new...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 2000 Dodge Dakota
  • No, the Curt trailer hitch # 13229 will not fit your 2000 Dodge Dakota but we do have other trailer hitches that will fit such as # C13280. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow...
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  • Recommended Ladder Rack To Carry Kayaks On a 1999 Dodge Dakota
  • I do have an option for you depending on what features you were looking for but I cannot recommend that you modify the Adarac Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack part # A90630 to fit your 1999 Dodge Dakota. That said, the square crossbars that the Adarac Custom has are not ideal for kayak carriers. Instead, I recommend the Rola Haul-Your-Might Truck Bed Ladder Rack part # 59742 which uses standard size aero shaped crossbars that will work with most rooftop mounted accessories such as the Rola...
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  • Supplemental Braking Recommendation for 2003 Dodge Dakota being Flat Towed
  • Sounds like you are flat towing a 2003 Dodge Dakota with your 2002 Mountain Aire. The Prodigy P2 is only designed for activating trailer brakes so you would need a different braking system to control the brakes of the truck. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the two vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles. I attached a help article on...
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  • Timbren Front Suspension Recommendation for a 2005 Dodge Dakota with Plow
  • The Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System # TDDF05A that you referenced would be an excellent choice for your 2005 Dodge Dakota 4 dr 4x4 with a plow. This will help the front suspension of your truck carry the additional weight of the plow and reduce the sagging you are experiencing. You would not need to do anything to the rear suspension either. We have not had any customer reviews of this specific product as of right now. But if you check out the reviews on the Timbren System...
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  • Parts Needed to Add 7-Way and 4-Way to 1994 Dodge Dakota
  • If you are looking to wire a 7-way to your truck that doesn't have any trailer wiring you will need to start with a 4-way. For trailer wiring you then would want the part # C55317 to start to give you a 4-way. Now if your trailer does not have brakes all you would need is the part # 37185 as an adapter to convert the 4-way to a 7-way. If you do have trailer brakes you would need the # ETBC7 instead of the # 37185 and a brake controller. This kit comes with everything needed to wire up...
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  • 2003 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Rear Bumper Recommendation
  • For your Dodge Dakota with a quad cab you have two options as long as your truck is an R/T, SLT or base model. You will need the Westin Perfect Match series chrome bumper, part # 31012. The Fey series like part # 63000-93800 that you referenced won't fit the quad cab models. My contact at Westin said that the Diamond step bumpers, which are the more universal ones, will not fit the Quad Cab because they come with separate brackets to mount the bumper that are not compatible with the Quad cab.
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  • Recommended Replacement for Dometic Over the Range Microwave DOTR12CB
  • The best replacement option we offer for a Dometic Over the Range Microwave DOTR12CB is the Furrion Over the Range RV Convection Microwave part # FMCM15SS. This microwave is considerably larger than the one it's replacing at 29-15/16" wide x 16-3/8" tall x 15" deep but it's also the smallest we offer for the over-the-range style. This however would provide you with additional room inside, 1.5 cu ft vs. 1.3 cu ft. The vent is located on top, in the center at the back of the unit. In regards...
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  • Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 2004 Dodge Dakota with 4.7 Liter V8
  • The best way to pick out a transmission cooler for a vehicle is to base it off of what would be the largest one that would fit in front of the radiator. The part # D13504 is a larger cooler that would work well for you as long as you have the room for it. It measures 11" Wide x 12" tall x 7/8" deep. The fitting you would want is the part # D13030 that is designed to fit your truck and would allow you to install the cooler without having to cut or flare any lines.
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