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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2006 Ford F-350 Cab and Chassis with Flat-Bed
  • I may have an option for you but we don't have any confirmed fits for flat-bed applications as there are too many variances in the different flat-bed manufactures. That said, I can confirm what fits the frame and that's the B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # BWHDRH25122 for a 6" drop or part # BWHDRH25198 for an 8" drop. If there is an overhang with the flat-bed you'll likely need a hitch extender like the Curt Hitch Extender for 2" Hitch Receivers part # C45791. I have attached...
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  • Recommended Battery Charger to Charge Two 6-Volt Batteries in Series for 12-Volts
  • The CTEK UC 800 6-Volt Battery Charger # CTEK56191 that you referenced is a great option. This will charge and maintain your batteries. It's designed to avoid over or under charging and will switch to pulse-maintenence phase automatically when your batteries are fully charged.
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  • Best Heavy Duty Weight Distribution System For 2001 Ford F-350 Dually Towing a 10,000 Pound Trailer
  • To find the correct weight distribution system, you want to try and get the tongue weight of the trailer to as close to the middle of the systems capacity as possible. This is one of the few cases where bigger is not better as too heavy duty of a system can actually cause more issue than it will solve. With that being said, the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW # C17501 will have a max tongue weight capacity of 1,500 pounds...
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  • Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2003 Ford Leprechaun on a Ford E-450 Chassis
  • For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. Finding the brake controller connectors on those cutaway chassis E450 models can be challenging. When Ford sends them to out to aftermarket, they are used for several different vehicles, like RVs, ambulances, moving vans, delivery trucks, etc. During this process the under-dash wiring can be moved around...
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  • Hitch Option for 2000 Ford E-450 Ambulance
  • I might have a solution for you, but we don't have custom hitches for ambulances. I spoke to my contacts at Curt and Reese and the only styles of hitches that can be made to fit a service body (ambulance) truck like yours are multi-fit RV 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. This would be your best option to carry a hitch mounted cargo carrier like the...
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  • Can the Factory Trailer Hitch On a Fleetwood Jamboree Be Used for Towing
  • The factory trailer hitch on most Fleetwood Jamborees is not really suitable for flat-towing as it does not have a sufficient weight capacity. The issue has little to do with the motorhome's engine/transmission but rather the actual strength of the connection point which is the trailer hitch. In order to obtain the needed weight capacity for your Jeep you will need to upgrade. I recommend the Multi-Fit Motorhome Trailer Hitch part # 5350 which is rated for up to 5,000 lbs. The Multi-Fit...
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  • Recommended Front Hitch Receiver for 2011 Four Winds Chateau on Ford E-450 Cutaway Chassis
  • For your 2011 Ford E-450 Cutaway RV frame the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 65053 is the correct front mounted hitch. This is a simple bolt on assembly that is estimated to take about 1-1/2 hours to complete. It does require trimming of an underbody panel in a couple of places which is part of that time estimate. I've attached the installation instructions and a video to assist. The # 65049 you asked from will not fit your motorhome.
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  • Parts Needed to Install Gooseneck on a 2008 Ford F550
  • After speaking to my contact at Curt, I have found the Curt Gooseneck Flat Plate # C65500 is a compatible fit for your 2008 Ford F-550 Super Duty. It comes with a 2-5/16 inch ball rated at 30,000 lbs and D rings. With the amount of weight you most likely will be towing, I recommend to install the plate only using the Curt Universal Gooseneck Ball Rail Kit, # C61502 rails. Just bolting the plate to the truck without adding rails will not allow it to meet the 30,000 lb rating. Also, I...
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  • Solution for Needing Replacement Spring Bars for Draw Tite Weight Distribution 06623-099
  • The Draw Tite weight distribution system you have has been discontinued since 2010 so the replacement spring bars are not available. Only solution would be an all new weight distribution system like the Reese Steadi-Flex part # RP66559 which has a tongue weight range of 500-1,000 lbs and features a great friction sway control setup that works to minimize sway.
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  • Availability of Compressor Kit that Comes with Air Tank and Line for Air Chock
  • We have compressor kits for the Firestone air bag setups like you mentioned that come with an air tank and hose that you could run an air chock to for filling up tires like with the Firestone Air Command II part # F2168.
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  • What Front Hitch do you Recommend for my 2002 Ford E-350 Cutaway Chassis
  • We have the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 33055 and the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 65001 that are both confirmed fits for your 2002 Ford E-350 RV Cutaway Chassis. I have linked videos on both for you to check out. They install the same and have the same capacities. In this case choosing the more cost effective option is the way I would go.
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  • Correct Curt 5th Wheel Install Kit for a 2008 Ford F-350
  • In order to install a Curt 5th Wheel Hitch on a 2008 Ford F-350 I recommend using the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16448-204 which does not require any drilling into the frame.
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution For 2006 Ford F-350 With Lift Kit Towing Trailer
  • Thank you for the photo of the trailer you are planning on towing. Since you plan on towing a trailer that size I recommend using a weight distribution system with sway control. This would keep the trailer level and the sway control will help keep the trailer steady on the road when passing large trucks and in high winds. The most important thing you need to know when selecting a WD system is the tongue weight and also the trailer weight. Tongue weight is the tongue weight of the trailer...
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  • Steering Stabiilzer Recommendation for 2002 Fleetwood Storm Class A Motorhome
  • Since your 2002 Fleetwood Storm is built on a Ford F-550 chassis the correct steering stabilizer by Roadmaster for it will be the part # RM-RBK22-RSSA.
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  • Determining Correct Lippert Ground Control System for 2006 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel Trailer
  • Installing the Lippert Ground Control System on your 2006 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel Trailer is a great idea. When determining whether to use the 4-Point Set # LC358590 or the 6-Point Set # LC675817 there are a couple things you will want to look at specific to your Bighorn Trailer. First is the GVWR of the trailer, which is the most it can weigh when fully loaded. If the GVWR is more than 15,500 pounds, then you will want to go with the 6-Point System. If it is less than 15,500 pounds,...
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  • How To Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer with Lifted 2000 Ford F-350
  • Yes, you can pull a 5th wheel trailer with a lifted truck but will still need to abide by the weight capacities listed in the owner's manual. The only problems you will run into are excessive vehicle sag and an un-level trailer but we have options for both of these issues. I have attached some parts you will and may need for a 2000 Ford F-350 below. Required: Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # C16115 (Long Bed Models) Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # 16516 (Short Bed Models) Curt...
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  • Recommended Receiver Hitch for Class C Motorhome on 2003 Ford E-450 Chassis
  • We don't offer a bolt-on hitch that would offer the capacity you're looking for, but we do offer some weld-on options that would get you where you need to be. In order to choose the correct hitch, you'll need to determine the amount of drop you need by measuring the vertical distance between the underside of the frame members and the lowest point of the rear bumper. You'll want to choose a hitch with a drop greater than your measurement. For a 3 inch drop, use # 15901, if that's not enough,...
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  • Recommended Gooseneck Hitch for 2006 Cab and Chassis Ford Super Duty
  • There isn't a specific fit for your 2006 Ford Super Duty Cab and Chassis. You would need to use the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Flatbed Trucks - 30,000 lbs # BWGNRK1500 and weld custom for your truck. Another option is the Buyers Products 2-5/16" Fabricators Flatbed Gooseneck Hitch # 3375613500 which is very similar. Your other option is to use the Reese Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt # RP30035 which will also...
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  • Does Brake Controller Install Harness # 3035-P Connect to Reese Brakeman IV
  • Yes, the brake controller install harness part # 3035-P that you referenced does plug straight into your Reese Brakeman IV which is the same as the Draw Tite Activator part # 5504.
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  • How to Install a Brake Controller on a Motorhome with 2000 Ford E-450 Chassis
  • In order to install a brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90195 on your motorhome with a Ford E-450 chassis you are first going to need a 4-way trailer connector if you do not already have one. For this, I recommend the Upgraded Circuit Protected Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 119178 which will provide you with a 4-way trailer wiring harness that can then be used to adapt to a 7-way trailer wiring harness with the...
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