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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…
view full answer...Hey mark I can definitely try to point you in the direction of the correct hubs and brakes for your trailer. I was not able to find any useful references for the numbers you provided, but there are other ways to determine the correct hub. Do you…
view full answer...For the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" #C12172, there really isn't a solution other than to use a torque wrench. Without torqing the necessary bolts to…
view full answer...In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.
view full answer...I confirmed with EcoHitch and their Trailer Hitch Receiver #EH39FR was just confirmed to fit your 2024 Tesla Model Y this week. This is great since the receiver opening is accessible through the rear cover plate just like a factory option.
view full answer...The only real difference between the Alpha Systems #AL74UV and the LaSalle Bristol #3441700534142711440 is that the Alpha Systems is made of TPO which is a bit less flexible than Elvaloy-based PVC that #3441700534142711440 uses; PVC is going to be…
view full answer...It is not recommend to jack up a trailer by the axle. This may cause damage to the axle itself. It also puts too much stress on the leaf springs. Instead, you will want to place the jack under part of the trailer frame preferably next to the leaf…
view full answer...The Draw-Tite #76271 and our etrailer #e83ZR trailer hitch receivers do have a fairly similar construction. While the Draw-Tite is listed at a higher towing and tongue weight capacity these numbers do not mean a lot since both are rated for more…
view full answer...The hardware with our etrailer Receiver #e85AR for your 2009 Jeep Liberty is M12-1.75 thread. We do include this size in our Metric Tap Kit #PT22FR if you do not already have it. A Brush #814092 will also help you clean out the threads with some…
view full answer...Since our etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e25TR mounts to the rear of the frame behind the bumper impact structure on your 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness it will not require removal/loosening of the heat shields. There is enough room to get to the…
view full answer...To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs…
view full answer...Unfortunately I have no insight on what Ranger Trailer put on their boat trailers in 2006. All I have to go off is images I could find which looks like they use the Amber #MCL52AB or #MCL52AMB and Red #MCL52RB or #MCL52RMB. The difference is the…
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