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- Will the Putco Element Bug Shield # P470200 Fit on a 2013 Ram 1500
- I spoke with my contact at Putco and she told me that the Putco Bug Shield, # P470200, has been confirmed to fit the 2013 Ram 1500. While we have not tested this item on a 2013 Ram 1500 at our facility, Putco has tested this bug shield on a 2013 Ram 1500 and said you should not have any issues.
For a grille guard, we offer the Westin Ultimate Bull Bar, # 32-1965 for black or # 32-1960 for chrome-plated stainless steel. Because Dodge slightly redesigned the front fascia of the 2013 models, aft
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- Will the Tekonsha Plug-In Adapter # 3021-P work on a 2012 Ram 1500
- As long as you have a factory 7-way at the rear of your 2012 Ram 1500 the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3021-P that you referenced would be the correct product for you.
If you do not have a trailer connector you will first need to start with a 4-way. For that I recommend the Draw Tite Hardwire kit # 119175KIT. Next you will need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way. For that I recommend the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions an
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- Timbren Suspension Enhancement for a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 with Rear Coil Springs
- If your 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 is a crew or quad cab then you can use the Timbren springs # TDR1500DQ. The coil springs at the back are not an issue. I have included a link to a video showing a typical installation of this system. As you can see the truck in the video also has rear coil springs. I have also included a link to the installation instructions for you.
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- Should Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller # 90195 Be Reprogrammed to Install in 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
- Your Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 will only cause you to re-program your 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn if you had a factory brake controller installed and then added the P3 later. The OEM controller would have to be turned off by re-programming the computer. If your truck did not have a factory controller and has a factory 7-Way, you will have no problem.
I have provided a link to a video showing the typical installation of this product and a link to the installation in
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- Will OEM Trailer Connector Still Work if # C55384 T-Connector is Installed on 2001 Dodge Ram 1500
- Since the # C55384 T-Connector plugs inline with the existing wiring, it will allow all the signals to pass through it so that the factory 7-way and 4-pole will still be functional.
To install the T-Connector, simply unplug the wiring harness that plugs into the rear of your existing 7-way/4-pole. Plug the 1/2 the T-connector into the vehicle harness, and plug the other end of the T-connector into the rear of the factory trailer connector.
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- 5th Airborne Sidewinder for Fifth Wheel Towed by 2012 Dodge Ram Quad Cab
- If your Ram has the 5-1/2 foot bed, the Sidewinder would be your only alternative to possibly gain enough clearance for sharp turns. To determine if you will be able to make 90 degree turns while using the Sidewinder, take a look at the clearance formula on the Sidewinder FAQ page I have linked you to. You will need to measure the distance between your hitch jaw and the rear of your cab. Add 22 inches (length of Sidewinder arm) to this measurement. From this sum, subtract half the width of the t
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- Does the Prodigy RF Brake Controller have to be Paired with the Same Vehicle For Each Use
- I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha and he said that once you pair the Prodigy RF # 90250 with a vehicle it should maintain that setting so you should be good to go once you are ready to use it again. Worse case scenario you will have to pair it again if for some reason the setting did not take. I have linked the installation instructions should you need them.
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- Will the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar Help Reduce Sway on a 2012 Ram 1500
- Yes, the Roadmaster Rear Anti-Sway Bar # RM-1129-135 that you referenced will help reduce sway and help stabilize the vehicle, especially with the other suspension components that you are also upgrading.
However, a properly loaded trailer is the best defense against trailer sway. You will want to make sure you have as much weight as far forward on the trailer as possible.
Another option you have to fight sway is a weight distribution system. Weight distribution systems do what their name
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- What is the Weight Capacity of the Stromberg Carlson 100 Series 5th Wheel Tailgate
- The weight capacity of the Stromberg-Carlson 5th wheel tailgate # VGD-10-100 is 300 pounds. It is possible that if you have a smaller cart it will weigh under this limit. You will want to have the lightest end of the cart on the tailgate if it must be on it at all. I have included a link to a video showing a typical installation for you.
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- How Wide are the Westin Sure Grip Running Boards for a 2012 Ram 1500
- I spoke to my contact at Westin and he told me that the best way for you to figure out how far out the Westin Sure-Grip Running Boards # 27-6650-1905 will stick beyond the sides of your vehicle would be to measure inches out from the very bottom of your rocker panels.
These running boards are 6 inches wide and install at the bottom of your rocker panel, so measuring out 6 inches from the rocker panel will tell you exactly where they will be.
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- Parts Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
- If you have 7-way trailer connector at the rear of your vehicle you can simply plug a Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3021-P in under your dash in the plug you found and you would be ready to install a Tekonsha brake controller like the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885.
If you have a 4-way at the rear of your vehicle you will also need a Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole # 37185. You will plug your 4-way into this adapter and then you would run a length of 10 gauge wire like our part # 10-1-1 fro
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- Weight Distribution System for a 2012 Dodge 4x4 5.7L Towing a 4500 lb Travel Trailer
- The important factor to consider when choosing a weight distribution system is the loaded tongue weight of your towing setup. The loaded tongue weight includes the loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer plus the weight of any cargo that is loaded in your truck bed behind the rear axle. Once you find the loaded tongue weight of your setup, you will want to choose a weight distribution system with a tongue weight range that encompasses your loaded tongue weight.
I have attached
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- Does it Matter Which Wire on a Trailer Brake Magnet is Ground and Which is Power
- First, I do not recommend doing any experiments until you know where all the wires are going and what the functions are. On a brake magnet, there is normally a set of wires, one for power and one for ground. It does not matter which wire does what. The ground wire should be attached nearby to a bare metal surface.
All of the brake power wires will attach to the brake output wire from the trailer connector. There is no front and rear or left and right. All the brake power wires go to the same
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- Will Coil SumoSprings, # CSS-1094F, Raise the Ride Height on a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab
- The Coil SumoSprings, # CSS-1094F, are designed to fit in the space between coil turns on the springs and would not change the ride height of your 2013 Dodge Ram 1500. We do offer SuperCoils, # SSC-50, that will increase the height by 3/4 inches. If you are looking for more lift than that you will want to look at lift kits. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you.
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- Fit of K-Source # KS80710 Snap-On Towing Mirror on 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab
- According to my contact at K-Source, the # KS80710 Snap-On Towing Mirrors you mentioned are a fit for the stock mirrors on your Ram 1500 Sport unless they are extendable or telescoping.
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- Will Bully Dog Custom Pillar Monitor Mount Fit 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 ST With Pull Handle in Pillar?
- Thank you for providing the photo of your vehicle showing the pull handle on the driver-side pillar.
The part you are considering, the Custom Pillar Mount for Bully Dog WatchDog and Triple Dog GT Monitors, part # BY32304-30420, is indeed a specified fit for your 2012 Ram 1500 ST with 5.7L Hemi.
I have attached the installation instructions for this product. (Note that this PDF file includes multiple sets of instructions for several vehicles; you will want to review the first pages also b
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- Is There Drilling Required to Install the Carr Custom-Fit Side Steps
- Yes, to install the Carr Custom-Fit Side Steps # CARR125772 you will need to a little bit of drilling.
Check out the installation instructions for this product that I attached.
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- How to Remove the Fifth Wheel Hitch Head
- I assume you are wanting to remove the fifth wheel hitch from the base rails that are bolted to your truck bed. The hitch legs should only be held on to the rails using 4 pins and clips (See Photo). Once you remove those 4 pins and clips, lift up on the hitch and it should come out of the slot in the rails.
If the hitch has become wedged in the rails, it may take some persuasion to lift the hitch. I recommend having someone help and make sure you are both lifting straight up. If you are lift
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- Recommended Tonneau Cover for 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Short Bed
- For your 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Short Bed truck, I recommend the Truxedo Tonneau Cover # TX547901. Featuring automatic tension control, it rolls up in seconds to store conveniently behind your cab and can be installed in approximately 20 minutes with only a socket and a ratchet. Your chrome bed rails will not be affected as there is plenty of room to install this tonneau and maintain the clearance from your rails. I have included instructions to the proper installation of this product.
You may a
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- Will the Ultra-Fab Power Twin II Electric Stabilizer Fit a 2013 Coachman Freedom Express 281RLDS
- The Ultra-Fab Power Twin II Electric Stabilizer, # UF39-941705, is designed to fit trailers and RVs with frames measuring 48 to 80 inches wide (measured from outside to outside). The brackets that attach to the frame are 36 inches long so there will need to be space on the frame at least this long for the brackets to fit. You will need to measure to determine if this unit will fit your 2013 Coachman Freedom Express 281RLDS.
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- Is Drilling Required to Install Husky Liners Mud Guard # HL56171 on 2012 Ram 1500
- I took a look at the instructions for the Husky Liners Custom Molded Mud Guard you mentioned, part # HL56171. You are correct, step 5 on page 3 of the instructions does indeed state that the top hole will need to be drilled. On the 2012 Ram model, the molding or Large Rock Guard as it is referred to will need to be removed in order for the mud guard to fit correctly. It is not meant to be left in place.
I have provided a diagram showing the hole location and the rock guard that needs to be re
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- Mud Flaps for a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn without Fender Flares
- I looked at some pictures of the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn and I believe I see what you are talking about. So you would go with mud flaps that are designed for trucks without fender flares. That little trim piece may need to come off though for a proper fit. I have included a link to the mud flaps that will fit on models without fender flares for you to view.
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- Hopkins Brake Controller Plug In Wiring Harness for a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
- I checked with Hopkins and brake controller wiring harness # HM53015 does fit a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 if it is equipped with a factory 4-Way or 7-Way trailer connector at the back. If you have a Hopkins brake controller that requires a plug in harness then this is the correct one for you. If you have a Hopkins brake controller that requires a hardwire from the controller to the harness use # 20273.
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- Leveling Ride Height of 2012 Ram with Air Bags and Weight Distribution when Towing Toy Hauler
- As a first step, I would recommend determining the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer. The weight of anything stowed in the bed of your truck behind the rear axle will need to be considered as tongue weight. I will link you to an FAQ article that lists several ways of doing this. Knowing the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer is essential, in order to choose the proper system for your trailer. Weight distribution systems are typically rated for a
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- Installing Westin Ultimate Bull Bar on 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
- The brackets for the Westin Ultimate Bull Bar actually pass under the bumper and attach to the frame members.
I have provided a photo that will give you an idea of how the brackets attach to the vehicle. If your truck has the rubber splash guard attached to the underside of the bumper, it will need to be temporarily removed in order to install the bull bar.
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- Will Timbren Suspension Enhancement Reduce Sag and Trailer Sway on a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Big Horn
- Timbren suspension enhancement can help with rear end sag and trailer sway issues. However, with a trailer this heavy it would be more beneficial to use a weight distribution system with sway control. Since 8,388 pounds is the dry weight of your trailer, that puts the tongue weight range at 838 to 1,200 pounds (10 to 15 percent of gross trailer weight) and heavier once loaded and ready to tow.
I recommend going with a system rated for 800 to 1,500 pounds tongue weight like # RP66157. This sys
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- Westin Sure-Grip Running Boards for 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab
- The item you mentioned, part # 27-6650 is the running boards minus the installation kit.
For your 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab, you would need part # 27-6650-1905 which includes the installation kit, which would indeed be a fit for your truck.
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- Will the Access Snap In Bed Mat Fit a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 Short Bed
- For a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 6 foot bed you can use the Access bed mat # A25040179 that you have referenced. It is listed as a fit. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. I have also included a link to all of the bed mat options for your truck.
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- Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab ST Tradesman Edition
- The brackets that you have referenced, # RP58186, are only part of a 5th wheel hitch installation kit. If you have a gooseneck trailer, you are going to need a gooseneck trailer hitch, not a 5th wheel hitch. For a crew cab, the only option is Curt gooseneck hitch # C600-657. The installation kit is included.
With a short bed truck you will most likely also need the offset ball, # C602, which will provide 4 inches more clearance. I have included a link to the hitch installation details for yo
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- Can a 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch be Installed on a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 with Rambox
- A 5 foot bed sounds very short, I would measure that to be sure. If it ends up being a 5.7 foot bed then it is possible to install a 5th wheel trailer hitch as long as the width of the bed is more than 49 inches wide on the inside.
If your bed matches the length and width requirements then you can use installation kit # RP30035-386. I have included links to the instructions for you to view.
You would then need a fixed trailer hitch like # RP30047. Then you would have to have a Sidewinder
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