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  • Camper Trailer Hitch and RV-Rated Hitch Bike Carrier
  • We do offer RV and camper hitches in both the frame-mount and bumper-mount varieties. Do please note that all of these are the 2-inch size. This is so because a 1-1/4-inch hitch would not have the strength required for use on the back of a camper trailer. The reason is that the further the rear axle is from the hitch tube, the greater the vertical and lateral sway forces will be on the hitch. All RV hitches are shown on the linked page. Also, please note that you cannot use just any bike...
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  • Bike and Canoe Carrier Options for Jayco 12HW Pop-Up Camper Trailer
  • We offer specialized roof racks made just for pop-up camper trailers like your Jayco 12HW and we also offer RV bike racks in several varieties. As a starting point I suggest you confirm the weight rating for the camper top. An average adult bike can weigh 35-lbs or more, so 4 or 5 bikes along with a canoe can present a significant weight load for the camper's top. A great-value camper rack comes from Swagman, their Roamer LT Roof Rack for Pop-Up Campers # S80510. This square bar rack...
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  • Can a Trailer With a 50MM Coupler Be Safely Towed With a 1-7/8" Hitch Ball?
  • You should never use a hitch ball which does not match the coupler size. You will need to source a 50mm Hitch Ball # EH53C-C to safely tow your camper. While some others may have been able to tow a trailer which has a 50mm coupler with a 1-7/8" hitch ball if it had slipped off the ball due to a bump in the road they could then be sued for negligence for any damages caused by the incident since they used a product not specified by the manufacturer.
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  • How Can I Install the Curt RV Hitch ifmy Stabilizers are in the Way
  • I am unable to open the photo you have sent but there is great news. When installing the Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs part # C13704 you will be able to remove your stabilizer jacks like the Scissor Stabilizer Jack part # TJSC-24 and move it just ahead or behind of where the hitch will attach. We often find that the stabilizers are where other aftermarket accessories want to go and by removing them we get what ever part it is we want installed. At that point it is...
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  • Availability of Bike Rack for 6 Bikes on Truck, SUV, and Camper
  • The only bike rack on the market that is able to handle up to 6 bikes is the Yakima HangOver # Y02485. This is designed for your standard mountain bike and comes with a 2" hitch receiver. It can accommodate up to 37.5 lb bikes and this rack weighs in at 76 lbs. Yakima has deemed that this is compatible with passenger vehicles, but they have noted that if you use this on a towed trailer or motorhome then the warranty will be voided. This is due to the extra movement that happens at the...
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  • RV Rated Spare Tire Bike Rack Recommendation for an Aliner Camper Trailer
  • There are no spare tire bike racks rated for an RV or camper spare tire. However, if your Aliner's bumper is rated for towing and/or carrying weight, we offer several bike rack options that are rated for use behind a camper. Take a look at the Swagman Around the Spare Mighty Rack, # S80501. This rack is designed to fit a 4 to 4-1/2 inch continuous welded square bumper and fit around the spare tire. I have included a link to the installation details and a video review for reference. Another...
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  • Recommended Replacement Trailer Connector For Using 7-way And 4-way Simultaneously
  • On your 2012 Ram 3500 SRW Crew Cab with factory brake controller, you can use the Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow Trailer Connector Adapter - 7-Way to 6-Way, 5-Way or 4-Way # HM47570. This will allow you to use both functions simultaneously. If you want to use a 7-way and 4-way simultaneously, I recommend replacing your side by side trailer hitch connector with the Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector - Vehicle End # HM40950 which will plug into your factory...
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  • Recommendation For Adding A Two Step Manual Step To 1989 Honey RV
  • The Lippert Manual Pull-Out Step for RVs - Double - 7" Drop/Rise - 24" Wide - Steel - 300 lbs # LC432682 are a great option for your 1989 Honey RV. I recommend using the Lippert Outriggers for Manual RV Steps # LC301704 to give more stability to the mounting of these steps. You can use the Mounting Hardware for Lippert Electric and Manual RV Steps # LC118155-72 for this installation.
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  • Waterproof Storage Cover For Arctic Fox 811 Truck Bed Camper
  • I recommend the Adco SFS AquaShed Truck Camper Cover - 17-3/4' Long - Gray # 290-12264. It offers better UV, dust, water and in general weather protection than the average RV storage cover.
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  • Carrying Electric Bikes on My RV Bumper
  • While the Swagman 4 Bumper Mounted Bike Rack # S80600 has a total capacity of 120 lbs, it also has a per bike capacity of 30lbs. That means the individual mounting points for each bike is not rated for bikes heavier than 30lbs. Thankfully, bike rack technology has improved in recent years and we have more options for you! I recommend using a bumper hitch receiver like the Curt RV Bumper Hitch # E-100. This fits around 4" square bumpers and has a 350 tongue weight capacity. For a bike...
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  • Recommended Cover for 15 Foot Pop-Up Camper
  • For your 15 foot pop-up camper I highly recommend the Adco SFS AquaShed RV Cover for Pop-Up Camper # 290-12294 because its top layer is designed to repel water while also protecting your camper from the sun's UV rays, keeping the exterior looking like new. For a moderate climate like yours in North Carolina, the AquaShed cover is the perfect option; you will not need one of the heavier-duty (and pricier) covers for long-term storage as this model will give your Rockwood camper all the...
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  • Is The 7" Furrion Camera Monitor Compatible With The 4.3" Monitor Furrion RV Back Up Camera System
  • Yes, the 7" Monitor for Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Camera System # FR47FR will pair with the camera on your Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System w/ Night Vision - Rear Mount - 4.3" Screen # FOS43TASF. This will also allow you to add three more cameras to your system since the 7" monitor will allow up to 4 cameras. You can add on side marker cameras # FCE48TASL to improve visibility and obstacle detection for your RV or camper and/or an extra camera # FCN48TASF above your...
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  • Replacement Brake Assemblies For a 2015 Forest River Flagstaff Classic Super Lite RV Camper
  • To determine exactly what brakes your 2015 Forest River Flagstaff Classic Super Lite camper came with I will need the serial number off your axles to verify what they got from the factory. You may have gotten the standard Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-26-27 or the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit # 23-468-469. No matter which kit you originally got you can use the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust to eliminate the need to adjust your brakes. This will also ensure you have a better...
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  • Kitchen Faucet For A 2015 Keystone Outback 626RL
  • Hello Linda thank you for your question. We carry a wide variety of RV kitchen faucets, and we very well may have a match for the faucet in your 2015 Keystone Outback 326RL. We do not have a way to cross reference a model of camper to know exactly what faucet you have currently. Generally, we would need a description and/or pictures of the faucet if you are wanting to find a direct replacement. The link below will show you our complete selection of RV and Camper kitchen faucets. If there...
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  • Troubleshooting A Furrion RV Fireplace That Isn't Maintaining Temperature Settings
  • The sensor for the Furrion Electric RV Fireplace with Logs # F30SW15ABL is inside the unit and wouldn't be something that you could adjust or really clean, besides using a can of compressed air to blow any dust out of the unit. With your unit not maintaining the temperature when set to 70 degrees but maintaining heat when set to 75 degrees you likely have a malfunctioning sensor and would need to contact Furrion for a replacement.
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  • Which Side of the Maxx Air Deluxe Fan is Front and Rear
  • The picture I attached shows what should face the rear of a camper when the part # MA00-07500K is installed. The grilles you see on the back of the vent are for exhaust.
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  • Available RV Lighting for Interior and Exterior Use
  • We have a broad range of RV/trailer interior (and exterior) 12V lights like the Gustafson Ceiling Halogen Puck Light # 277-000487 you referenced, and we also offer LED lights which offer the highest-efficiency. Many RV owners replace their standard incandescent bulbs with power-saving LED elements. Our LED replacement "bulbs" are shown on the linked page. Simply find the bulb number on your existing incandescent bulbs and click on that number to see all LED options to replace it. LEDs...
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  • Having Enough Clearance to Use the Bike Bunk # CC-275 between a Travel Trailer and Camper Shell
  • As far as affecting the turning radius, it is possible that mounting the Stromberg Carlson Bike Bunk Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers # CC-275 with your 30-inch bike rack can interfere with your camper shell. As far as being able to open your camper shell, even though it is highly unlikely, there is no way to determine that without knowing the distance between the trailer and the truck, the lid length of the shell, and the measurement of your bikes' pedals and handlebars....
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  • Recommended Anti-Rattle for Swagman XC Bike Rack
  • The Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches # S64650 does not require a specific wrench or socket. It does use a 3/4 inch wrench or socket and you will want to move the shank up and down as you tighten the bolt. If you want a wrench and socket you can use the Ratchet with 3/4" Socket for Anti-Rattle Hitch Bolts # PTW38106-24. You may want to use the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks w/ 1-1/4" & Combo Shanks - 7' # S64031 to further...
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  • 4 Bike Rack Needed for Use Behind a 21 Foot Travel Trailer with a 2 Inch Hitch
  • The Swagman XTC4 four bike rack, item # S64665, is not designed to be used behind any type of trailer. The problem is that these racks have not been built to withstand the increased forces that are present behind a towed RV. We do have hitch bike racks that are designed for use behind trailers but none of the 4 bike models are platform racks. I have posted a link to the options we have that are rated for use behind RV trailers and motor homes. I would recommend the Swagman Original 4-Bike...
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