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  • How Can the Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier Be Secured to Deter Theft?
  • The Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier w/ 2" Receiver Opening - 2" Hitches # RM-195225 can be secured with a hitch lock like the Blue Ox Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-3/4" Span - Chrome # BX8858. Then you can use a spare tire lock like the Fulton # FSTL0603 or etrailer.com lock # e98892.
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  • Options for Carrying Spare Tire with 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Cab/Chassis
  • I have a few alternatives that would work for you. The first would involve a spare tire carrier like # C31006 installed into the receiver hitch if one's available. If you don't have one installed, you could use an adjustable width receiver hitch like # 13703. The hitch can be adjusted for frame widths ranging from 22-72 inches wide, so there isn't much it wouldn't fit. If your rear hitch is already being used for something else, you could install a front mounted receiver like # 306-X7352...
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  • Best Way to Improve Ride of 2018 Forest River MBS Motorhome on Mercedes Sprinter 3500 Chassis
  • You have a really common predicament for motorhomes in that the factory anti-sway bars are just not adequate enough for the rig, and make it a white-knuckle, uncomfortable ride in winds or when passing trucks. SumoSprings like # SSR-338-54 are handy, but the best thing you can do to improve the ride of your 2018 Forest River MBS motorhome on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 chassis is to add a better anti-sway bar, the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1209-131. The Roadmaster bar will work...
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  • Which Hitch Mount Bike Rack for Electric Bike With 4 Inch Wide Tires
  • The only hitch mounted 2 bike rack carrier that will fit bikes with 4 inch tires and have at least 150lbs total weight capacity is the Hollywood Racks RV Rider 2 Electric Bike Platform Rack # HLY64FR. The Hollywood Racks # HLY64FR offers a maximum weight capacity of 80lbs per bike, and is made to fit tires up to 5 inches, and is rated for use behind your 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500, and is also rated for Car, Truck, SUV, Van, Motorhome, 5th Wheel, and Flat-towed Vehicle use. To...
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  • Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller 2024 Mercedes Sprinter 3500
  • I checked with Redarc and a few other brake controller manufacturers and they state that your 2024 Mercedes Sprinter 3500XD does not have an OEM brake controller install port under the dash like previous models so you would have to hardwire in the Redarc Tow Pro Liberty part # RED24FR with the install harness # RED69FR and the brake controller install kit part # 5506 which wires to the OEM 7-way you have. We've also heard that the stoplight switch circuit is hard to find on your vehicle...
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  • Best Way to Carry Spare Tire on 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
  • Adding a trailer hitch and hitch-mounted carrier is a great way to safely transport the spare tire on your 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. Starting with the trailer hitch I recommend the Cut Class III # C13388 that gives you plenty of tongue weight capacity for the spare (600 pounds), will line right up to existing holes in the frame rails for a bolt-on (no-drill) installation, and features a superior black powder coat finish that won't flake off over time like those from other manufacturers....
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  • Can Kwikee Series 26 be Replaced with Series 35
  • The part # LC3691461 is the complete kit Lippert Kwikee 35 Series of steps. We don't have just the frame alone for this model but we do have the part # LC369146 which is the frame, motor, and module and does save some money. This would be your best option.
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  • Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for a 2020 Airstream Atlas Motorhome
  • We do! I recommend going with the Timbren suspension enhancement options for your 2020 Airstream Atlas on the MB Sprinter 3500 chassis which includes the following: - Front # TMBFSP35 - Rear # TMBRSP35A Timbren jounce-style springs have been around for a long time and have proven to be some of the best on the market. The best thing about these is that once they install you don't have to think about them anymore as there is zero maintenance required. This means you get a better quality...
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  • Tire Chain Recommendation for 215/85R16 Tires on 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
  • I recommend using the Konig Standard Snow Tire Chains XB16 # TH01571245 for the 215/85R16 tires on your 2016 MB Sprinter van. These are designed for a heavier vehicle like what you have and will do a great job at helping you stay mobile in the snow. If you're looking for something a little more cost-effective then we have the Titan Chain # TC2317 which will get the job done but isn't as good of quality as the Konig chains. For example, the Konig chains come with a 5-year limited warranty...
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  • Is Lipper Tread Lite RV Step Waterproof
  • Yes the Replacement Motor for Lippert Tread Lite Powered RV Steps # LC183058 is a waterproof enough that if you drove in rain it would not start going in and out on you. For a Tread Lite step that is 23-7/8 inches wide we have the part # LC353543.
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  • Seat Cover Recommendation for 2017 Mercedes-Benz RoadTrek CS Adventurous
  • The best solution we have for you are our Carhartt custom fit bucket seat covers from Covercraft which come in the following colors: - Brown # SSC2528CABN - Gravel # SSC2528CAGY - Black # SS2451PCCH These won't be as fancy as what you currently have in your motorhome, but they have the classic Carhartt material so they are very durable and will stay in shape for a long time.
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  • How To Determine if 2016 Mercedes Sprinter Van has Brake Controller Wiring
  • If Mercedes installed the factory brake controller harness on your 2016 Mercedes Sprinter Motorhome, it would be under the driver's seat. It would have a green connector. If the harness is not under the seat, then from our experience, it was not included on the vehicle and a brake controller must be hard wired. One way you could try to verify if your motorhome came with the brake controller harness would be to provide your VIN to either a Mercedes dealer or to your RV dealer. If the...
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  • Can Gen-Y Torsion Ball Mount Be Used To Flat Tow 2021 Jeep Wrangler and Carry Stow Away Box?
  • I would be happy to help! The Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop/Rise - 10,000 lbs # 325-GH-1024 is a great option for attaching the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar # BX7420 to your 2021 Tiffin Wayfarer with a 2" receiver, and it will give you a smoother ride. With that said a standard non-cushioned ball mount like the # 325-GH-324 would be just fine, as the torsion-flex technology would be a bit over kill for what you are wanting to do. This option would would...
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  • Does Foam on Bottom of Rhino Rack track part # RTC14 Stay On
  • The foam on the underside of the tracks of the Rhino Rack track part # RTC14 does need to stay on. The paper backing of it gets removed but it stays on.
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  • Can Frame Cradles of Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack be Removed
  • Yes, the frame cradles of the Swagman Trailhead bike rack part # S63380 can be moved and they also can be removed if needed.
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  • Anti-Rattle Hitch Stabilizer For an E-Bike Rack on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
  • To help stabilize/reduce rattle with your e-bike rack on your 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, I recommend the etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Stabilizer # e99007. The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Stabilizer # e99007 will help reduce movement, side-to-side and up-and-down. It also has a steel construction with a vinyl coating, so it is heavy duty like you are wanting. I have included a review video that demonstrates how well this anti-rattle, hitch stabilizer works.
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  • Can Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier # RM-195225 be Used with Tow Dolly RM-2000-1
  • I have actually spoken with Roadmaster in the past about this and they did confirm that the Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier # c can be used to pull a tow dolly like the excellent Roadmaster # RM-2050-1 that you referenced. You just need to make sure that you stay under the carrier's 400 pound tongue weight capacity, which shouldn't be a problem. Also please keep in mind that the carrier will reduce the tongue weight capacity of your trailer hitch by 33 percent. I have attached a short...
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  • Brake Controller Recommendation For A 2020 Dynamax Isata 3
  • For your 2020 Dynamax Isata 3, I recommend the Redarc TowPro Elite # RED44FR. This is a great proportional brake controller, that is low profile, and can be used on trailers up to 3 axles. When installed, only a control knob is exposed, getting rid of unnecessary bulk and creating a slick look. If you don't already have a 7 way # ETBC7, or a 4 pole # A35W42B, you'll need to add one first before installation.
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  • Anti-Sway Bar for 2018 Thor Compass Motorhome on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Chassis
  • Typically, adding the rear anti-sway bar to a vehicle will solve the vast majority of handling problems by keeping the rear axle perpendicular to the vehicle frame. This reduces sway and helps reduce wandering. Roadmaster doesn't offer a front anti-sway bar for your 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, so it's a moot point but I'm confident that installing the Roadmaster # RM-1209-131 will provide a large improvement in the handling behavior of your motorhome. I've linked you to a video showing...
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  • How To Carry E-Bikes and Flat-Tow a Vehicle on the Back of an RV
  • In order to both carry bikes and flat-tow a vehicle at the same time, you'd need to use an adapter on the motorhomes hitch, I recommend the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter like part # RM-077-2 as it's designed for this exact purpose. In order to choose the correct one, you'll need to make sure your tow bar is within 3" of level while using the adapter. The above offers a 2-1/4" drop but if you need a different one you can choose from the list below. If you don't know how much drop...
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