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  • Adding a 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch to a Flatbed on a 1990 Ford F-350
  • I do have a solution for your flatbed 1990 Ford F-350 but the Curt hitch # C16265 won't work for a couple of reasons (flat bed height and lack of installation kits that work with flatbed trucks). What you can use is the Reese low-profile hitch # RP30054. It was made for flatbed trucks but will require a custom installation. Basically, one the hitch is assembled you will do the following: Using the 4 square holes in the base as template, mark, pilot drill and finish drill to 5/8” dia....
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  • Brake Controller and Wiring for a 1990 Ford F-250 Towing a 2 Tandem Axle Trailer
  • I can help you pick out a brake controller and figure out if your truck has been wired already or not. First lets start with the brake controller. I highly recommend the Tekonsha P3 # 90195, because it is a proportional brake controller which means it senses how the tow vehicle is slowing or stopping and applies the trailer's brakes with the same intensity. It also has a full display screen instead of codes that need deciphering. The P2 # 90885 is like the P3's little brother, it has...
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  • How Many Hours will the Vision X 9004 Halogen Headlight Bulbs # VX-L9004 Last
  • I spoke to my contact at Vision X and he informed me that the Vision X 9004 Halogen Headlight Bulbs # VX-L9004 that you referenced has a lifetime warranty. They would last much longer than 250 hours and even if they were to fail at any point they would get replaced.
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  • Fifth Wheel Rail Kit, Slider Hitch and Gooseneck Adapter for 1991 Ford F-350 Short Bed
  • The two adapters you mentioned fit fifth wheel rail kits and give you a gooseneck hitch ball. There would be no way to use one of the plate adapters and a fifth wheel slider at the same times. But if you can email me back with more info on what you are planning on towing I can see what you'd need. If I am understanding you correctly you want a set of fifth wheel rails so that you can tow a fifth wheel trailer and then an adapter to allow you to tow a gooseneck hitch?
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 1990 Ford F-250 with Spare Tire
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2" # C15300 will most likely interfere with your spare tire. That doesn't mean it cannot fit, but it will most likely require the mentioned aftermarket modification. Curt # 14001 most likely won't fit even with a modified spare holder. To ensure no modification is needed for your spare tire, I recommend the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2" # 41904. This is a very strong hitch with a...
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  • Recommended Under-Bed Rail Installation On A 1991 Ford F-350 With Overload Springs
  • There is not an underbed system from Reese that will function like the Reese Elite puck style system on your 1991 Ford F-350 long bed. However, there is one system that will work similarly that uses an underbed gooseneck and a compatible 5th wheel hitch to give you that clean bed option. The system I recommend for your application is the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs, # BWRVK3500-5W used with the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th...
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  • How Do Trailer Batteries Normally Get Charged When Being Towed
  • What most people do to put a maintenance charge on a deep cell battery like yours that is on a trailer is to run a 10 gauge wire from the 12 volt accessory circuit on the 7-way directly to the positive post of the battery. A battery of your size can only have a maintenance charge put on it through the trailer connector though since the wire gauge is pretty small. The silver lining to this is that you would never have to worry about the battery getting over-charged.
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch, Base Rails and Install Kit for 1989 Ford F-150
  • We have the Curt Universal Fifth Wheel Base Rails with Installation Kit # C16200 as there are no custom brackets available for your 1989 Ford F-150. The kit supplies you with the rails, universal install brackets and hardware for installation. If you have already received the rails then add Kit # C16101 it will have everything but the rails that are in the other kit. The Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16130 is a great hitch to consider. It will accommodate more weight than the truck...
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  • 4-Way Trailer Wiring Replacement Recommendation for 1986 Ford F-150
  • For a 4-way trailer wiring connector the part # C55313 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 1986 Ford F-150. This custom-fit Curt T-Connector plugs into your Ford F-150 wiring harness, which is located beneath your vehicle, along the driver's-side frame rail.
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  • Front Hitch for 1986 Ford F-350
  • The B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch # BWHDRH25122 that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 1986 Ford F-350 Dually, but it's designed to install onto the frame rails at the rear. This will not fit the front of your truck. There is not a custom-fit front hitch available for this particular model F-350. The only option we have available that might work is an adjustable universal model like the Curt # C13702, which will fit frame widths of 18 to 51 inches. This can either be bolted on with...
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  • Fifth Wheel Frame Brackets for 1985 Ford F-250 that Require No Drilling Into the Frame
  • Although we do not have a custom fifth wheel frame bracket installation kit for your 1985 Ford F-250, I have a few options for you. B&W offers the Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit, # BWRVR3200. This kit does require drilling but is compatible with all 5th wheel hitches that use standard above bed rails. Another option would be to install the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch with Custom Install Kit, # BWGNRK1110. This kit requires no drilling to install the frame...
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  • Tool Box Recommendation for a 1988 Ford F-250
  • I did a little research on Deflecta-Shield Aluminum Products tool boxes and found that share many of the same features as the boxes we carry. Both boxes feature sturdy aluminum construction, gas cylinders to help lift and hold it open, and stainless steel latches. There are many toolbox options for your truck. I have included a link to the toolbox main page for you. Just select your bed size and style to see the various options.
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  • Recommended Tire Chains for a 1988 Ford F-150 with 235/75R15 Size Tires
  • The best tire chains for your 1988 Ford F-150 with 235/75R15 size tires are the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains # TC2519. These chains feature square links that are configured in the "diamond" pattern for great traction on snow and excellent grip for ice. They have a manganese nickel alloy construction that strengthens them but also helps to protect against rust. A reusable plastic storage case is included as well as the integrated tensioner. For a more cost-effective option we have...
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  • Adjustable Ball Mount Recommendation for 2018 Ram 3500 with 2-1/2 inch Hitch
  • For your 2018 Ram 3500 with a 2-1/2 inch hitch the B and W adjustable ball mount that would be the best option would be the part # BWTS20040B which fits the 2-1/2 inch hitch size and can do a drop of up to 7-1/2 inches. It also comes with both popular hitch ball sizes as well of 2 inch and 2-5/16 inch.
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  • Installation Kit and Rails for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and 1990 Ford F-250 Long Bed
  • We do have 5th wheel trailer hitch installation kits for your 1990 Ford F-250 long bed. But they are going to require drilling into the truck frame for installation. You can use Demco kit # DM8552005-71. The Reese hitch # RP30047 will fit these rails. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view.
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  • Which Tie Down Plates Fit 1989 Ford F-250 from Happijac
  • Yes the tie down plates part # LC182876 that you referenced do fit your 1989 Ford F-250 since the correct part number tie down for your truck is # LC182910.
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  • Appropriate Replacement Transmission Cooler for 1987 Ford F-250 4X4 With C-6 Transmission
  • Transmission and oil coolers are not vehicle-specific so you can use the largest one that will fit in the available space you have to mount it. You can start by measuring the available mounting space within the engine compartment and then select the largest cooler that will fit. An aftermarket cooler is a great way to provide supplementary cooling in addition to that provided by the OEM cooler in the radiator. The Derale # D13504 you referenced is a high-efficiency Class IV plate-fin type...
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  • Recommended Snow Plow and Custom Mount for 1985 Ford F-250 4WD
  • You are correct there isn't a front hitch receiver for your 1985 Ford F250 4x4, but you are still able to put a plow on your truck. You can use the Custom Mounting Brackets for Detail K2 Snowplows # K281516 and then use one of the following plows compatible with the mount: # K2RAMP8219 which is 82 inches wide and 19 inches tall # K2SUMM8826 which is 88 inches wide and 26 inches tall # K2STOR8422 which is 84 inches wide and 22 inches tall # K2SUMM8826ELT which is 88 inches wide and 26...
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  • Front Mount Trailer Hitch for a 1985 Ford F-250
  • I do have an option for you but they do not offer a custom fit front mount trailer hitch for your 1985 Ford F-250. Instead, you would need to use something like the Curt Weld-On 2" Receiver part # E17 and then fabricate a cross tube and set of brackets to attach it to. This will be you only option in regards to a front mount trailer hitch but if you can tell me what you intend to use the trailer hitch for I would be glad to see if other options are available.
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  • Door Mounted Towing Mirror Recommendation for Towing Horse Trailer
  • We have towing mirrors that attach to vehicle doors that should work very well for you. Check out the CIPA Deluxe Door Mount Mirror # 11650. These can adjust out to 17 inches away from the door so they should provide plenty of viewing angle and also have a high customer review rating from our customers who have tried them so I would feel confident recommending them for you. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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