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• Tools Needed for Installing 2025 Cadillac XT6 Curt Hitch
  Hey Jeff! Curts calls out the following tools for installing the Hitch # C82WR on your 2025 Cadillac XT6: - Torque wrench - T15 Torx bit - 7mm and 15mm Sockets - Flathead screwdriver - Wrench Since you'll be removing the rear fascia for this installation, I also recommend picking up the Composite Trim Removal Tool Kit # PT73HJ and some painters tape so you can avoid scratching up your vehicle. Check out the linked video for a step-by-step tutorial on how to get the hitch in place! What...
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• 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Trailer Brake Controller Installation
  Vehicle passenger compartment plastic trim panels, like the dash panel on your Trailhawk that comes off to give you access to the brake controller port, usually have tabs that fit into slots or metal fasteners, in addition to the visible retaining screw. Once the visible fasteners are removed it may still require a bit of force to release the panel, especially on a brand new vehicle. Often a trim panel tool set like # PT73HJ can help loosen things up. These plastic tools will be less...
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• How To Deal With Dried Cracking Sealant On Your RV
  Hey Ty, I have not had that kind of experience with the LaSalle Bristol XTRM Sealant # 344270341437-1 (non-sag) or # 34427034145-1 (self-leveling). I wouldn't really recommend heating up the sealant as you could potentially also damage the roof membrane. I normally just wipe down old sealant with a rag and some alcohol really good and pick off any dried up pieces that break free, but try not to pull on the membrane at all. Once cleaned I'll usually cover it with another healthy layer of...
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• Recommended Hub Cap For The Kenda Karrier ST205/75R14 Radial Tire w/T09 Aluminum Wheel # AM34659
  Hey Tyler, I believe I have just what you need with the Sendel Trailer Wheel Center Cap # SEN53FR. The chrome with a black center cap matches the Kenda # AM34659 for a sleek look and would be a compatible fit since it fits a 3.19" pilot hole. I would use a plastic/composite trim panel tool # PT73HJ when removing the center cap to avoid accidentally scratching the chrome.
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• Can Grease Be Added To The Viking Series Wheel Cap To Make Removal Easier
  Hey David, You could put some grease on the mounting tabs of the Replacement Center Cap for 15" or 16" Aluminum Viking Series Wheels # TA65FR to make it come off easier, but you'd also be running the risk of the cap possibly falling off from road vibration. I personally recommend just using a composite pry tool # PT73HJ to press in the mounting tabs and pop off the cap without scratching it.
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• How To Remove Trim From Furrion RV Microwave On a Riverside Retro 135 RV
  There are a couple of different trim kits from Furrion but it sounds like you have the Kit # FMSM09SSTK which presses onto the brackets that attach to the microwave. This trim pulls off the front to gain access to the screws which hold the microwave in place. A Trim Wedge Kit # PT73HJ would aid in the removal. You can see in the video I linked near the bottom of the page how the kit presses into place and is held in the tabs. They also offer trim kits which are held in place with screws...
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• Replacement Unit For A Furrion FWH09AFA RV Tankless Water Heater
  The FWH09AFA just refers to the main unit of the Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater # FR93FR, not including the access door. Realistically if the unit is the only problem then I would just only order it and reuse your current access door. You'll have to scrape off the sealant and butyl tape that was used to secure the door and unit to the trailer. I typically use some composite pry tools # PT73HJ to scrape this off without scratching the wall of the trailer and ruining the paint job. You'll...
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• Recommended Replacement Roof Vent For An Airstream Flying Cloud 23D Travel Trailer
  Yes, the Ventline Vanair Trailer Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan # VP-543SP is the same as the 690266-01 that's already in your Airstream. I recommend picking up some plastic trim panel tools like # PT73HJ to help pull up the old sealant without scratching up the roof. You'll want to use some butyl tape # AL28FJ around the mounting flange and some non-sag sealant # 344270341437-1 over the top of the flange to get a nice waterproof seal.
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• Can You Apply New Sealant to a Roof Directly Over Old Sealant & Removal of Old Sealant
  If the old sealant only has minor cracks you can use a sealant like the LaSalle Bristol XTRM Universal Self-Leveling Sealant # 34427034145-1 which is a little easier to work with than the Alpha Systems 1021 Self-Leveling Sealant for RVs # AL98KV. You need to keep in mind that adding sealant over sealant is just a quick fix and most likely temporary. You are better off getting the old sealant off and then applying the new sealant. Getting the old sealant off isn't incredibly difficult,...
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• Video Showing the Removal of an RV Stereo
  While we do not have a video specifically showing the removal of the Jensen Touch Screen RV Stereo JRV9000R, I have attached a video that shows the removal of a different stereo and the installation of the JRV9000R (this process starts around the 4:43 mark of the video). This should hopefully allow you to get a feel for how to remove the JRV9000R. You will need some sort of trim panel tool. If you do not have one, you can pick up the Performance Tool Pry Tool Set # PT73HJ.
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• How To Remove The Lens Of The Command 12V RV LED Puck Light # 328-K-1003WS
  The center lens of the 12V RV LED Puck Light # 328-K-1003WS will pop out of the white trim ring with the use of tools, even though they don't recommend using any. In the attached video below Hayden uses a flat-head screwdriver, but I would use a plastic trim panel tool # PT73HJ to avoid scratching the lens. You can use one of the smaller pieces to get in between the lens and trim ring and pop it right out.
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• Recommended Replacement Roof Vent For A 2000 Lance 1061 Truck Bed Camper
  Based on the pictures you provided it looks like you have an older Ventline manual vent with a fan so the Ventline E-Z Lift Ventadome Trailer Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan # V3094-601-00 you were looking at would just be the newest version and would make a great replacement if you're happy with a manual vent over a powered one. To replace your current vent you'll need to scrape off the old sealant first. I recommend using a composite tool like # PT73HJ and really taking your time so that you don't...
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• Removal of Travel Trailer Door Window to Replace with Lippert Entry Door Window for RV
  All of our window trim kits have screws. It is likely your window has uses an adhesive to secure your window in place since you don't see any screws. I recommend using the Performance Tool Pry Tool Set # PT73HJ to give you soft and hard nylon prying options so you don't scratch your door surface. I've have someone help secure the window from the opposite side so you don't drop it when the frame comes loose. Then you can use the Lippert Components Replacement Window Frame with Seal...
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• How To Determine The Correct Replacement Speakers For A 2017 Jayco Jay Flight 28BHBE Travel Trailer
  There's no guide that tells us the size or part number of the speakers installed on your 2017 Jayco Jay Flight 28BHBE travel trailer, but 6" speakers like the Furrion Marine Speaker w/ LED Lights # FMS5L2BLOEM are a pretty standard for most RV's. Typically we recommend removing the speaker and measuring the cutout hole since speakers with the same exterior measurements can have varying cutout hole requirements. That being said, you can always trim the cutout hole larger if you got new...
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• Removing Entry Door Window Frame that Doesnt Have Screws
  While the Lippert Components Replacement Window Frame with Seal for RV Entry Doors # LC363369 uses screws to attach the two pieces of the frame when installed not all of the frames like this use this method. Your sounds like it's two pieces that just pop together. You'd have to pry the inside frame off with a pry tool similar to the # PT73HJ.
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• How To Remove Cracked Sealant From An RV Skylight
  Having firsthand experience with removing old sealant I can tell you without a doubt that it's a giant pain. You'll want to pick up some composite trim tools # PT73HJ to pry the sealant off of the roof membrane. You'll take the flat end of one of the tools and scrape towards the skylight being careful not to pull on the roof membrane and tear it. This will take a bunch of time and patience. I typically press up against the sealant and try to rock the tool side to side to help cut through...
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• Wiring Install Video for T-One Wiring Harness on a 2018 Mazda CX-5
  The installation videos of the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118746 on a 2017 and a 2019 Mazda CX-5 will be the same as what you'll need to do for your 2018 Mazda CX-5 so either one will work just fine. It looks like the one for the 2019 is a little longer so you might want to check that one out as it might have some more tips and tricks for the installation. You also might consider picking up the Composite Trim Removal Tool Kit # PT73HJ, if you don't already have some trim removal tools,...
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• How to Trim 2015 Ram 1500 Plastic Bed Rail Cover to Make Space for Stake Pocket Anchor
  The front stake pocket on your 2015 Ram 1500 is hidden under the plastic rail cap but there should be an outline or slight indentation in the plastic to show you where to make your cutout. I read some online comments from owners who said that slipping a plastic trim tool like those in # PT73HJ under the cap makes it easier to cut out the part that covers the stake pocket. You can use a utility knife or a small rotary tool if you have one.
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• How Does Lippert Components RV Entry Door Window Frame Install to Door
  RV entry door window frames like the # LC363370 are designed to install with several screws that attach it from the inside of the RV like in the install video I attached. To remove the window frame you'll need to remove the several screws that hold the two pieces together on the inside of your current door so that it can come apart. If yours really does press together without screws you'd need to use a plastic scraper or something thin that could be used to pry up on the frame to separate...
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• Recommended Replacemetn Plumbing Vents For A 2013 Keystone Montana 3150RL 5th Wheel Trailer
  I'm assuming you're referring to plumbing vents so I would recommend the Camco Replace-All RV Plumbing Vent Kit -Black # CAM40138 or # CAM40033 for white. Both of these kits come with mounting hardware and putty to form a tight seal to your trailer's roof, but you'll also want to use some self-leveling sealant # 34427034145-1 as well. I've attached a video below of the installation I did for the Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent # UF53-945001 to give you a better idea of how installation...
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• Trailer Hitch Fitment And Installation Difficulty For A 2023 Jaguar F-Pace
  The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13291 you referenced would be a compatible fit for your 2023 Jaguar F-Pace. As for the installation, to me it's not really a challenge and could easily be completed at home as long as you have a torque wrench, trim panel tools # PT73HJ, and are somewhat handy. I'd set aside a few hours so that you can safely remove the rear fascia without damaging the paint, but you could probably get it done within an hour or two. I've attached a short video below where...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For A 2022 Tesla Model Y That You Can Install At Home
  For a 2022 Tesla Model Y there is currently only one compatible hitch; the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH39FR. This custom fit hitch is designed to hide behind your bumper for a completely factory look and can be accessed by removing your knockout plate. While the install isn't too challenging it is a bit time consuming and you have to be very careful to not scratch or scrape the bumper when removing and reinstalling it. You'll definitely need some trim panel tools # PT73HJ...
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• Removing Rear Trim Panels to Install Trailer Wiring on a 2014 Subaru Forester
  Installation of Curt trailer wiring harness # C56040 is going to be similar to the 2 videos I have linked. In fact it should be just about identical. Once you see how it is done you will wonder why the dealer wants to charge such a price! I do recommend a trim panel remover tool, # PT73HJ, which does make things a lot easier.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2014 Subaru Outback Behind a Motor Home
  The Roadmaster XL base plates # 920-1 are a fit for your 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon and the Stowmaster tow bar # RM-501. The Tow bar does fold up and store on the tow vehicle. There are no speed restrictions when the tow bar is folded up but it wouldn't take much just to remove the tow bar to avoid any unforeseen issues. The fasteners on your Outback appear to be push-in fasteners. There is a special tool you can use to make removing them easy, # PT73HJ. You will also need safety cables,...
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