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  • Recommended Suspension Enhancement For 1996 Roadtrek Class B Motorhome
  • We have a system that will work great on your 1996 Roadtrek. I recommend the RoadActive Suspension Kit, part # RAS4612-DV. This system not only adds strength to the leaf springs but it also helps reduce sway and body roll. I called my contact at RoadActive and they said you will want to make sure you have at least 4-inches clearance above the leaf springs from the center of the axle back to the rear eye on the leaf spring to get this to work.
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  • Platform Bike Rack Fit for 1999 Dodge Van Roadtrek 190V Class B Motorhome
  • The Swagman XC2 bike rack you'd looked at, part # S64650 would be a fine choice that would work well, but I'd recommend a slight upgrade, to the XTC2, part # S64670. The XTC2 uses more substantial wheel hoops that would do a better job of holding your bike securely and would also work perfectly for you. Either rack would indeed easily install on a 2 inch receiver hitch installed on your van. We don't offer a front mounted receiver for it, but if you don't already have a rear hitch, you...
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  • How To Prevent Sway While Towing With a 1992 Dodge B250 Van with Roadtrek Conversion
  • In order to correct the sway issues you are having with your 1992 Dodge B250 Van with Roadtrek Conversion I highly recommend installing the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar part # RM-1129-111. The Roadmaster sway bar is one of the most worthwhile upgrades you can make to a van/motorhome and one of the few where you can really notice the difference right away. There really isn't another product on the market that will do more to correct your sway issue than an upgraded rear sway bar. The best...
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  • Recommended Platform-Type Bike Rack for 20 ft. RV
  • Because an RV has a greater distance between the rear axle and the back bumper than is typically found on a passenger vehicle or SUV, anything attached to the rear of the vehicle will experience additional shaking and bouncing. (Remember riding in the back seat of the school bus?) Because of this, only certain bike racks are recommended for use on the rear of RVs, because they have been designed to withstand these additional bouncing and jarring forces. The primary problem with the SportRack...
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  • Recommended 7-Way Wiring Harness for 2001 Dodge Van 2500
  • In order to get a 7-way connection on your 2001 Dodge Van 2500 without a factory trailer connector you will need to start with a 4-way connection. I recommend the Tekonsha 4-Pole Hardwire Kit with Circuit Tester # 18252. This kit will hardwire into your Dodge van and comes with quick-splice connectors and a circuit tester. Once you install your 4-way you will be able to add the 7-way connection. I recommend the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way...
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  • Parts needed to Install Trailer Brake Controller on 1995 Dodge Van 3500
  • We have everything you need to install a trailer brake controller on your 1995 Dodge 3500 Van. First, if you do not yet have any type of trailer connector at the rear of the van, you will need to start with a 4-Way connector by installing the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector Item # C59236. This custom harness will install by plugging directly the existing port located under the vehicle, on the passenger side. I have attached the written installation...
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  • Draw-Tite Hitch # 75140 Recommendation for a 1987 Dodge Van B 250 Sportsman
  • Yes, this Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75140 that you referenced would work on your 1987 Dodge B 250 Sportsman Van. I attached installation instructions for you to check out if you like also. You may be interested in the following products to complete your towing setup: 4-Pole Hardwire Kit Including Circuit Tester # 18252 Ball Mount # BWBMHD30010 Hitch Ball # 19286 Hitch Ball # A-90 Pin and Clip # PC3
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  • Parts Needed To Tow a Trailer with Brakes with a 2000 Dodge Van 3500
  • I have a few different trailer hitch options for a 2000 Dodge Van depending on the bumper, if you have a step bumper then we have the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13590 but if you have the standard bumper we have the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13015. These capacities are right at the end of your needs but they can be increased when using a weight distribution system like the Curt Weight Distribution System part # C17341. In order to add a trailer connector for a brake controller...
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  • Hitch Recommendation for a 1993 Dodge Roadtrek Camper Van
  • I spoke to my contacts at Curt and Reese and the only styles of hitches that can be made to fit a camper van like yours are multi-fit hitches like the # 41990 that has a 16k capacity. This is a weld on hitch that would require either the 7 inch drop brackets part # 4907 or the 16 inch brackets part # 4916.
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  • Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2002 Dodge Ram Van
  • You can use the Hollywood Racks SR1 Bike Rack part # HRSR1 on a vehicle that has an off-center spare tire, but since yours has a cover on it this would not be the correct rack to use unless you were okay with removing the cover. You would first need to start with a hitch if you do not have one already. For that you would want the part # 13015 as it has been confirmed as a fit for your vehicle. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Swagman...
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  • Parts Needed to Install a 7-way, 6-Way and a 4-Way on a 2001 Dodge Van
  • The Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 118381 that your referenced once installed will give you a functioning 4-way at the rear of your 2001 Dodge Van. Next I would recommend you install a Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole # 37185. This will give you a 4-way and a 7-way. Finally, I would recommend you get a Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow Trailer Connector Adapter # HM47570. This will plug into the 7-way of the # 37185 when needed and give you a 6-way, a 5-way and a 4-way.
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  • Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 1995 Dodge Van B3500 with Oversize Tires
  • Running more than one suspension enhancement kit can sometimes "work" but the problem is you end up with such a harsh ride quality that it becomes unbearable. For that amount of support you are wanting from your 1995 Dodge Van B3500 the best option is going to be the RAS kit part # RAS4612-DV with a lot of support adjusted in. The RAS kits do the best job giving the support like you are wanting without killing the ride quality. To basically just prevent bottoming out the RAS kit would easily...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 1998 Dodge B3500 Van
  • For your 1998 Dodge B3500 Van the most popular option we have is the Curt Hitch part # 13015 that has been confirmed as a fit. If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in 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 include a ball mount with the right...
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  • Testing Wiring on a 1993 Dodge Ram Van to Install a Trailer Brake Controller
  • To determine the functions of the wires on your 1993 Dodge Ram Van you will need to use a circuit tester, such as # PTW2992, to test them. There isn't a standard wiring color/function code and manufacturers can use any color they want, even amongst models of the same model year. This makes testing necessary. A brake controller will have the following functions: white is ground, black is 12-volt power in, blue is output to the trailer brakes, and red is input from the brake switch.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for Motorhome on 1997 Dodge Van Chassis for Cargo Carrier
  • The Draw-Tite Class III Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75140 is a great option for your 1997 Class B motorhome on 1997 Dodge Van Chassis. It will work very well for your cargo basket and I've linked the page to all the options we carry if you don't already have one. I recommend using an anti-rattle device. Here are a couple that will work very well for you: If the ball mount you're using is hollow, the Let's Go Aero locking anti-rattle hitch pin, part # 63232 would work great....
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  • Curt Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2000 Dodge 3500 Full Sized Van with Step Bumper
  • The Curt trailer hitch part # 13590 is a confirmed fit for your 2000 Dodge 3500 full sized van with a step bumper. It will not require any drilling or welding to install either. I attached a link to the install instructions for the hitch for you to check out as well.
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  • Replacement Motorhome Taillight Lens Availability
  • Without knowing what you mean by European taillights or seeing pictures it's pretty hard for me to recommend you the correct replacement lens. The best solution I can provide for you would be to check out the link I attached to the right that has all of the replacement lenses we offer. There is an off-chance that you may be looking for the part # 34-84-700 or the # 34-85-750.
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  • Which Roadmaster Rear Sway Bar Fits 2000 Dodge Ram Van 3500
  • The correct Roadmaster rear sway bar for your 2000 Dodge Ram 3500 passenger van is the part # RM-1129-111 actually. I confirmed this with Roadmaster.
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  • How Does a Brake Controller Wire to a 2001 Dodge 1500 Conversion Van
  • The 2001 Dodge Vans like your 1500 do not have a brake controller install port under the dash. You will have to hardwire the controller to your vehicle that has a 7-way already. for a wiring kit to install the brake controller and the 7-way adapter you would want the Wiring Kit For 2 and 4 Brake Electric Brake Controllers # 5506. This will provide the power source and ground for the wiring for the brake controller. You will need to test the wires from the brake pedal switch of your vehicle...
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  • Rear Swaybar for 2002 Pleasureway Class B Lexor TD Motorhome on Dodge Ram 3500 Van Chassis
  • Yes, you would want the Roadmaster Anti-Sway bar part # RM-1129-111. This has been confirmed to fit your 2002 Class B RV Dodge Van 3500. At this time Roadmaster does not offer a front sway bar solution. I would first try the rear sway bar and see if that helps enough and go from there.
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