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  • Recommended RV Propane Emergency Shut-Off Safety Valve for Campervan
  • Yes, we two options, the GasStop RV Propane Emergency Shut-Off Safety Valve with a POL Connection, # GS84FR and the GasStop Propane Emergency Shut-Off Safety Valve with ACME Connection, # GS24FR. Which item you need is dependent on the connection you have to propane tank. This propane shut-off valve automatically turns off the gas supply if a major leak or regulator failure is detected. Please note the product review video linked below.
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  • Can Furrion Transfer Switch be Used for a Single Circuit Like Furnace
  • Yes, you can use a single circuit with a transfer switch like the Furrion part # F50ATS. You'd run your generator and your RV power supply to the transfer switch and then the output to the furnace and it could be then powered by either power source.
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  • Could Trailer Breakaway Kit Use Trailer's Winch Battery
  • The battery requirements for breakaway kits essentially are that in the event of a disconnection of the switch the brakes will hold for a specific amount of time. I am sure the battery you have now that also powers a winch would have no problem with that but if you were to drain the battery by using the winch and then in an emergency scenario need to use the breakaway kit you'd be in trouble. That's why it's smart to have a separate battery for the breakaway kits. I attached a help article...
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  • Lippert Solid Step for 24" Doorway
  • Since your narrowest entry width is 24", and your entry height is between 22" to 28", the best fitting Lippert Solid Step is part # LC713662. If your measurements are different you can pick the part number from the table below. Once you have these awesome steps you can get rid of the old rattlers and install a MORryde # MR43RR locking storage box. This box is great for tools, or roadside emergency supplies, or even black water hoses and parts that you do not want mixed in with other storage!
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  • Testing Trailer Brakes By Providing 12V Current Directly to Wiring
  • Yes, by providing 12v power directly to the brake wiring and grounding the circuit the brakes if properly adjusted and in good working condition will lock up. This is what happens if you were to pull the emergency brake away cable on your trailer brakes connection. I do caution you to be careful as if there is something wrong with the wiring it could cause further issues with supplying direct current. I have linked an article below that will go into the steps of testing the amperage going...
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  • Testing Trailer Brake Magnets With Full 12V Power Supplied Using the Brake Controller Override
  • In order to deliver full 12 volt power to your brakes while performing a pull test you can also use the override functions on your brake controller. This will avoid installing any switches, or disturbing any of the existing functional wiring. Switches can be forgotten, and additional connection points or unnecessary splices of the breakaway system can lead to problems like corrosion down the road. To use the override function on your brake controller you would turn the power of the brake...
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  • How Can I Get Trailer Lights to Flash when Disconnected from Truck
  • If your trailer happens to have LED lights on it then what you could do is use a separate car battery and a couple of Custer strobe drivers, # STR-MRLY or # STR-QRLY, and connect the output wires to the trailer connector wires as needed. This driver is only rated for 420 milliamps though so only about 2 LED lights be driver would work. And if the trailer has regular incandescent lights then it will not work because the power draw would be too high. Another simple option, battery powered...
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  • Parts Needed to Install Curt Triflex Brake Controller on 2013 Nissan Frontier W/O Trailer Wiring
  • The only change you would want to make is that instead of the Universal Wiring Adapter for Curt Brake controllers # C51515 you would have wanted to get the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter # C51382. This will make the installation of the Curt Triflex Brake Controller part # C24VV simple. All you would have to do is plug one end of the connector into the back of the brake controller and the other end to the harness that is located underneath the dash, to the left of the steering column, and...
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  • Can You Reduce the Battery Size to Save Weight On a Trailer
  • If you are looking to reduce the weight of your battery then the best option is to switch to lithium which are up to 30% lighter than lead acid. In regards to the exact size you need, I really don't recommend straying away from the size the trailer came equipped with originally as this is what they have determine suitable for the trailer and normal use. If you wanted to go with a smaller battery you'd need to calculate your specific needs by running some power draw tests. The RV Lithium...
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  • Braking system solution for 1999 Jeep Wrangler Flat Towed by 2013 Ford F150
  • I would suggest using the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39524. It is a great option that requires minimal installation for power and emergency brake away cables. It is also portable so it can be moved to different vehicles very easily. It includes a remote that you can use in your Ford F150 or any other vehicle with a 12 power supply. The remote allows you to receive feedback from the unit as well as be able to adjust the sensitivity while you drive. This...
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  • Interior Protected Storage Unit for Fishing and Hunting Gear Carried in 2016 Toyota Tundra
  • As long as your 2016 Toyota Tundra double-cab pickup does not have the factory-installed subwoofer for the audio system (which is mounted under the rear seat) I do have a perfect solution for you for storing and protecting your valuable fishing gear. And this solution does not cause any loss of headroom inside the truck. Du-Ha offers their Truck Storage Box # DU60051 which is a confirmed fit for the 2007 thru 2018 Toyota Tundra double cab without the factory subwoofer. Hardware is included. The...
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  • Recommended Brake Controller and Wiring for 2003 BMW X5
  • Don't worry I can help, but for a boat trailer with a 4-way you shouldn't need a brake controller because they do not have electric brakes. A standard brake controller is not recommended to install on your vehicle due to low voltage brake light switch. A standard brake controller like the Voyager will not be able to be used on your X5. If your planning on adding electric brakes to your boat trailer then you will want the Curt Echo brake controller # C51180 and the 7-way upgraded wiring...
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  • How To Get Clean 12V Power for Sensitive Electronics
  • The 4,500-Watt Portable Generator, # 333-0004 is a conventional generator that supplies power for the job site or emergency situations. This does not have a built in inverter to control current and therefore susceptible to fluctuations and can cause damage to sensitive electronics such as cell phones when plugged in directly to the generator. If your battery charger is a newer digital "smart charger" design I would not recommend plugging in directly. However, if you have an older type...
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness With a Powered Converter for a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon
  • We do have a wiring harness with a powered converter for your 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon. I recommend using the Kit # C59236. Since you are having power issues with your current wiring harness, I recommend removing that wiring harness completely and install the new harness per the installation instructions. I have attached the instructions for you to look over. This harness includes a circuit tester, so I recommend using that circuit tester to probe the wires going into your tail light...
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  • Recommendation for a Brake Controller to Fit a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
  • Depending if you already have a 7-way connector installed or not on your 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will determine the amount of additional parts that will be needed when installing a brake controller. First, the Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN # TK63VR, that you referenced is a quality controller that will work well with your Tahoe. If you already have a 7-way trailer connector installed on your Tahoe, then all you will need is this brake controller and the included wiring harness. The needed wires to...
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  • Ball Mount And Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2010 Toyota Tundra
  • The closest fixed ball mount we have to a 2 inch rise is the Ball Mount 2-3/4 inch Rise or 4 inch Drop, 6,000 lbs, item # 2753. We also have the Cushioned Ball Mount 2-3/4 inch Rise or 4 inch Drop, item # AMSC4. If you need a higher rated ball mount for your towing needs the # AMSC4 ball mount has a 10,000 pound capacity. I would recommend the higher 2-3/4 inch ball mount to allow for a bit of rear end sag when a trailer is attached. We have several 2-5/16 inch balls, you will need to...
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  • Recommended Components To Add Electric Brakes To 1997 Coleman Destiny Pop-Up Camper
  • It looks like you have really been spending some time putting together the components you need to install electric brakes on your camper. The # AKHD-545-2-2K hub and drum will work on your camper but you will need to replace the 10-9 seals included with the kit with # 13194 seals. The brakes you mentioned, # AKEBRK-2 will work great with the hub and drum. Since you said you have a 4-bolt brake flange the # BRKH7 brake mounting hardware will also work for you. The breakaway kit I...
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  • Recommended 7-Way Trailer Connector On A 2016 Chevrolet Traverse Without Factory Tow Package
  • If you are looking to match a factory type set-up on your 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, then the round factory plug you are referring to is a 7-way trailer socket. Because you don't have the factory tow package, we need to take a couple steps to get us there. The first step is to see if the factory wiring for a tow package is present. Look behind the bumper on the passenger side for a connector. If there is a connector, we will just need # 18138. This will allow us to simply connect the...
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