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  • Recommended Spare Tire Cover For A 4.80/4.00-8 Trailer Tire
  • With the Taskmaster 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire # AM30000 having a diameter of 16.1 inches when fully inflated, we will not have a perfect fit for a cover. The closest we will have will be the CE Smith Spare Tire Cover # CE27410, but this will fit tires up to 21 inches in diameter, so it will be very loose and will need modifications to fit snuggly. We do also have the Classic Accessories RV Wheel Covers # CA80098, which technically isn't a spare tire cover, but can also be modified...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch and Towing Accessories for 2008 Mercury Mariner w/ Backup Sensors
  • The presence of the back-up sensors will not have any bearing on the installation of a hitch. The Curt # 13650 would be an excellent choice that would work well for you. This hitch will fit whether or not your vehicle is equipped with the OEM 1-1/4 inch receiver. The fact that your Mariner has the back up sensors will mean that you'll need to use the # 118551 trailer wiring harness, if you'll be towing with your Mariner. It's been found that the # 118251 doesn't work on vehicles with the...
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  • Parts Needed to Convert 4-Way of 2011 Mercury Mariner to 7-Way and Install Brake Controller
  • You would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well. This comes with everything needed to make the conversion and install the controller. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of...
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  • How to Clean Out a Freshwater Tank and Lines on an RV or Trailer
  • It depends on the type of freshwater system you have in your RV or trailer. There is likely a specific procedure outlined in the literature for the RV/trailer that you will need to follow. If there isn't then you can follow the procedure below. Basically when you are sanitizing the tank you aren't just cleaning that tank. You will be cleaning out the whole system so the water and sanitizing solution you use will run through the whole system. A lot of people use a bleach and water solution...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and Motorcycle Carrier for 2008 Mercury Mariner
  • For your 2008 Mercury Mariner, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 75751 with its 675 lb tongue weight will work very well with the etrailer Motorcycle Carrier w/ Ramp for 2" Hitch - 76" Long - Steel - 500 lbs Item # e98873 to carry your 500 lb motorcycle. With the carrier weighing around 58 lbs, that will give you 117 pounds to spare on the hitch, but no room to spare on the motorcycle.
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  • Recommended Roof Mounted Cargo Bag for a 2010 Mercury Mariner
  • In order for the Advantage SportsRack cargo bag # HE3021 to fit on your 2010 Mercury Mariner you will need to have crossbars that run side to side on the roof that are spaced more than 38 inches apart on center. If your Mariner does not have crossbars then I recommend the Rightline cargo bag # RL100S20. It will attach with or without a roof rack. For any bag I also recommend protective pad # RL100650 to not only protect the vehicle roof but to also help keep the bag in place while driving....
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness for 2005 Mercury Mariner
  • It sounds like your installed might be describing a universal type-converter that needs to be hardwired into the vehicle. We offer the Tow Ready Custom Fit Wiring, # 118551, which is a powered unit and requires you to run a power wire to the battery, which helps isolate the vehicle wiring from any short circuits that might occur in the trailer wiring. This harness installs inline with the taillight wiring, and other than having to run the power wire, is a plug-and-play install. A quote...
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for a 2006 Mercury Mariner
  • I have a solution for you, but the Valley Wiring harness part 30130 has been discontinued. For a very similar wiring harness confirmed to fit your 2006 Mercury Mariner I would recommend the Tow Ready Harness part # 118551. This harness is available and would work well. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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  • Recommended Security Strap and Cable Lock for Use with Hollywood Racks # HRF2 Trunk-Mount Bike Rack
  • We offer a security strap to help deter theft of trunk-mount bike racks like the Hollywood Racks # HRF2 and # HRF2-3. That item is # TH533. If you want something more secure you could use a cable lock like # e98891 to lock the rack to a rear tow hook for example. You can also use the cable lock to secure the bikes to the carrier when they are loaded for travel.
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  • Brake Assembly Dust Caps and Nut Recommendation for Brake Assemblies 23-105-106
  • Sounds like you are looking for the dust cover plugs part # BP10-220 for the brake assemblies # 23-105-106. The bolts these are designed to fit to are actually studs that are attached to the mounting flange of your current spindle like the part # 4-44-1. For nuts and washers that fit that you'd want the part # 38LW and # 38N.
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  • What Is Needed For Flat Towing A 2009 Mercury Mariner Behind A Motorhome With A Stowmaster Tow Bar
  • To attach the Roadmaster StowMaster 5000 tow bar to your 2009 Mercury Mariner you will need the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 4406-1. These base plates will install on your Mariner and once the drawbars are removed, the remaining brackets are virtually invisible. To complete the towing set up for your Mariner, you will also need safety cables, and lighting. For safety cables, I recommend RoadMaster 64 inch Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables, # RM-643. The base plates provide attachment...
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  • Wiring Harness for a 2009 Mercury Mariner without Factory Installed Trailer Hitch
  • You indicate your Mariner did not come with a hitch. According to Ford's website, that means it is not wired for towing either. Product number 118251 is for vehicles with a towing package, so it will not work for your vehicle. You will need product number 118551, a wiring harness with a 4 pole trailer connector for your Mariner. This wiring harness may be used with 5-pole, 6-pole, or 7-pole adapters. This is a custom fit wiring harness for your Mariner. I will attach a wiring FAQ and...
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  • Does Curt Universal Installation Kit # C57186 Include Wiring to Activate 12V Pin on 7-Way
  • If your vehicle is equipped with a 4-Way connector, the Curt Universal Installation Kit # C57186 that you referenced includes everything needed to convert it to a fully-functional 7-Way. This includes the needed 10 gauge wire that you will connect to the vehicle's positive battery post via the included 40 amp breaker to activate the 12V pin on the 7-Way. This is the terminal you will use to charge the battery on your trailer while you are towing. I have attached the complete written installation...
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  • Differences Between the Voyager and P3 Brake Controller
  • There are a few differences between the two controllers. The Voyager has been around for a looooooooong time. It uses an internal pendulum to determine how quickly the tow vehicle is braking. In order to operate correctly, this level of the pendulum needs to be adjusted. The Voyager also lacks a digital display which makes troubleshooting more difficult. The controller does not provide boost settings and is not compatible with electric over hydraulic braking systems. The Prodigy P3 is...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2007 Mercury Mariner
  • 2 inch trailer hitches have the best weight capacities and the most hitch accessories made for them so whenever available this is the hitch size to go with. So for your 2007 Mercury Mariner you'd want the part # 13650 for if you do not have a factory hitch currently or # C13651 for if you do have a factory 1-1/4 inch hitch. For trailer wiring then you'd want the Tekonsha part # 118551 as it installs the easiest and also has the most reliable converter box.
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  • How to Order Replacement Installation Hardware for a Trailer Hitch
  • The Draw Tite Hitch part # 75751 that you referenced has been confirmed to fit your 2009 Mercury Mariner. In order to order replacement hardware for it you will need part # RHK. Once on the product page you will need to select Draw Tite as the manufacturer, enter 75751 as the part number for the hitch and then hit add to cart and we will ship you out the correct installation hardware.
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  • Can a Tandem Axle Trailer go to a Single Axle
  • If you are absolutely sure you wouldn't exceed the capacity of the one axle on your trailer you could get by with just one axle. You are going to have to move the good axle to where the center equalizer is currently at to ensure you get proper axle placement which ensures that your trailer tongue weight will be in the 10 to 15 percent of the total trailer weight range so that you don't have sway. For a single axle hanger kit you would need the part # APS1.
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  • Troubleshooting Sulfur Smell in 2006 Mercury Mariner
  • The typical reason a car will smell like sulfur is a bad catalytic converter. When gasoline reaches the catalytic converter, the converter transforms the trace amounts of hydrogen sulfide into the odorless sulfur dioxide. When the converter goes bad it isn't capable of doing this anymore and a rotten egg or sulfur smell is detected. Most likely you have some check engine lights on currently so your best option is to find a local car parts store to you who can scan for codes to let them...
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