Recommended Front Mounted Hitch for a 2016 Dodge Ram 1500 Rebel Edition

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Will this front hitch model 31084 fit my truck?

asked by: Anthony T

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Answer 1

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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The Trailer Leaf Spring, 2250 lbs. 6 Leaf, item #e27SR, is sold as a replacement spring for older trailers and measures 26 inches for eye to eye, center to center. If you are replacing the springs and hangers you will need to use the same center to…

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Answer 4

It could be a tow package fuse on the vehicle. Use the owners manual to find the locations of fuses/relays related to the tow package wiring to check them and replace as needed. If the issue is not a fuse or relay then you can test the vehicle side…

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Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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Thanks for reaching out, Scott! The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BLU74FR on our site is actually the same thing as the Blue Ox part number BX2418 and I like that removable pin style much more than the etrailer Classic Base Plate Kit #e98945 with the fixed…

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There is a suggested and common method for 6 function trailer wiring. You will have the following functions: Right Turn, Left Turn, Ground, Tail/marker, Brake, Battery. I have included a help article on trailer wiring that includes a diagram and…

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Answer 8

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

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Answer 9

From our experiences the Harbor Freight trailers like yours have a hub bore that requires a cap or Bearing Buddy that measures 2.047 inches like the #BB2047 you referenced. We don't have a standard cap that fits this size so the Bearing Buddy is…

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Answer 10

For the factory brake controller on your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500, the factory brake controller will install to the same location as an aftermarket wiring harness like #3016. The black box to the left of your brake pedal is the location with the…

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Answer 11

Thank you for all of the information! One of the common misconceptions with trailer wiring is that you just match up the colors so you are definitely not alone in that regards and I'm glad that you were able to correct the issue. Connecting your…

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Answer 12

Your trailer's brakes will not lock up from the battery in a breakaway kit, like the Hopkins Brake Master #HM20001 being dead. If the breakaway battery is dead there won't be any power supplied from the system and it wouldn't have any…

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