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  • Troubleshooting Trailer Left Side Turn Signal Not Working with 2004 Mercury Monterey
  • The intermittent function of the left side turn signal on your trailer with the Curt T-Connector Wiring Harness # C56673 installed on does sound like the result of a loose connection or a bad/weak ground. The first thing I recommend doing is using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to test the 4-Way connector on the Monterey. Test each pin while you have a buddy run through the light functions in the van. If all the pins receive appropriate power with the corresponding light function activated...
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  • Ball Mount for 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis Towing U-Haul Trailer
  • Hi Ryan; the Curt Class II Drawbar # C45015 is the better choice here. Since your measurement is 12" you need a 6" rise for the U-Haul trailer. It doesn't have to be 100% perfect, and rarely is, so the 5" rise from the Curt ball mount is your best option. This has a 3/4" ball hole diameter so you can use the # C40018 for a 2" ball.
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  • Can Lippert Ground Control Stabilizer Jack be Used on Bumper Pull Trailer
  • Lippert Ground Control # LC358590 is designed for 5th wheel trailers so it is not a good option for your bumper pull trailer. There isn't an automated system like this for travel trailers at this time from us.
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  • How Much Can 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Tow
  • Hey Joe! Don't worry, this is a pretty common question. When it comes to towing you are always limited by the lowest rated component. Trailer hithes are often capable of handling more than the vehicle they're designed for. Even though a hitch like the etrailer # e66AR has a max gross trailer weight of 4,000 lbs you're still limited to the 2,000 lb towing capacity of the vehicle. You will also need wiring # C59236 and a ball mount # e38NR to complete your setup. What kind of trailer...
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  • What is the Best Roof Rack Option for a 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis?
  • Yes, the SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack - Vacuum Cup Mount - 48" Long - Black # 298-SX6000B is the best option (and currently, the only option) for you. The Monkey Bars has one of the easiest installations of any roof racks we carry. In addition, the Monkey Bars have a total weight capacity of 150 pounds to give you plenty of capacity to transport cargo and accessories on your 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. To carry your accessories, you might not be able to transport your kayaks, bikes,...
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  • Troubleshooting Hopkins Trailer Wiring on a 2010 Mercury Grand Marquis
  • Hey Kenneth! There are 2 red wires on the Hopkins Active Tail Light Converter with Install Kit # 46255 so I'd make sure you have the correct one connected to power, and the correct one connected to the brake light circuit. If those are connected to the correct circuits, then the next thing to check is that the brake light power is actually getting to the converter box. Check the red brake light wire right before it reaches the converter box, and then again on the green and yellow wires. Let...
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  • Recommended Wheelchair Carrier and Trailer Hitch for a 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis
  • Hey Erman, for a wheelchair carrier I recommend checking out the Flint Hill Goods 30" x 50" Wheelchair Carrier # FHG77ZR. This wheelchair carrier will simply slide into any 2" trailer hitch, has a 48" long loading ramp, and has a nice 500 lb capacity. If you don't already, you're going to need to add a hitch with the Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver # 41116 which is custom fit to your vehicle.
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  • Recommended Bike Rack for a 1997 Mercury Tracer
  • Hey Russel. I've got a really solid hanging bike rack for you but there are no single bike racks unless you have a hitch installed on your 1997 Mercury Tracer. For an easy to install hanging bike rack that works with the 1997 Mercury Tracer Wagon, I recommend the Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes item # TH910XT. This bike rack has a 35 lbs capacity per bike and uses a six-strap system to secure the rack to the rear of your car. Once you get the straps connected there's a convenient...
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  • Most Common Flat Towing Vehicles
  • Hey Jim, We don't have a list made up but the most common vehicles I see people flat towing are: Jeep: Wrangler, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee. Chevy: Equinox, Spark, Silverado. Ford: Bronco, Maverick, F-150, Escape. Once you decide which vehicle you want to flat tow just let me know the year/make/model and any special trims or bumpers (Jeep) and I can help pick out all the components you'll need.
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  • Parts Needed to Tow Tent Trailer With 2011 Mercury Mariner
  • The wiring you will need for your 2011 Mercury Mariner is T-One Harness # 118551, which will give you a 4-way connector. To use that with the 7-way on your tent trailer you would need to use the 4 Pole to 7 Pole Vehicle End Trailer Connector # 30717, which provides connection points for both your vehicle and trailer's plugs. To mount the adapter you may want to use no-drill bracket # C57202 along with Mounting Bracket for 7-Way # 18138. You can see how to mount this adapter in the video...
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  • Drill Attachment for Sidewind Jacks
  • Hi Eugene; you're looking for a T-slot drill attachment similar to the # UF48-979071. This is designed for scissor jacks so it probably wouldn't work without some modification to make it wide enough for the sidewind jack handle. You would put it over the handle where it runs into the jack at the 90 degree bend. We have one similar to this in our shop we use but it isn't something that we sell.
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  • Will The Roadmaster Rollaway Hitch Protector RM-050 Fit The Curt Hitch 13707 On A Grand Marquis?
  • Hi Neal! I went out to our warehouse and grabbed one of the Roadmaster Rollaway Trailer Hitch Protector # RM-050 to see if it would fit on the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 13707 for your 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. Turns out it definitely does! I took a few pictures of it installed on the hitch to prove it. : ) Keep in mind that I am no photographer, so don't judge me too hard on them. Is your car lowered by chance?
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  • Do The Curt C12130 And 13707 Hitches Use The Same Mounting Holes For Installation?
  • Hello Daniel. The Curt # C12130 hitch and the # 13707 do use the same bolt holes for installation. If you change out the hitch I do recommend you remove the old hardware and use the new hardware that comes with the new # 13707 hitch.
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  • Availability of Hitch Install Hardware for 2005 Mercury Sable
  • Hey Larry, do you know what hitch specifically you have? We have replacement hardware kits for the hitches we carry like the Curt part # C12232 that fits your 2005 Mercury Sable with the part # RHK.
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  • How Are the Bearings in the Malone LowMax Trailer Greased and Re-Packed
  • The Malone Low Max trailer has a removable hub, so you'll be able to pull it to access and remove the bearings; we've actually done a helpful video that walks through the process of removing, inspecting and re-packing your bearings. This is recommended once per year or every 12,000-miles; whichever comes first. I've also linked our helpful article on the process that gives some helpful links to replacement parts that you might need if you need to replace the bearings or don't have a Bearing...
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  • 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis Trailer Hitch Recommendation
  • I really like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e66AR for your 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis for a few reasons; it has the matte black finish that blends in with any black trim on your vehicle and hides scratches from road debris, plus it has the hidden crosstube so it looks great and promotes the best ground clearance possible.
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  • How to Clean Out a Freshwater Tank and Lines on an RV or Trailer
  • It depends on the type of freshwater system you have in your RV or trailer. There is likely a specific procedure outlined in the literature for the RV/trailer that you will need to follow. If there isn't then you can follow the procedure below. Basically when you are sanitizing the tank you aren't just cleaning that tank. You will be cleaning out the whole system so the water and sanitizing solution you use will run through the whole system. A lot of people use a bleach and water solution...
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  • Recommended Spare Tire Cover For A 4.80/4.00-8 Trailer Tire
  • With the Taskmaster 4.80/4.00-8 Bias Trailer Tire # AM30000 having a diameter of 16.1 inches when fully inflated, we will not have a perfect fit for a cover. The closest we will have will be the CE Smith Spare Tire Cover # CE27410, but this will fit tires up to 21 inches in diameter, so it will be very loose and will need modifications to fit snuggly. We do also have the Classic Accessories RV Wheel Covers # CA80098, which technically isn't a spare tire cover, but can also be modified...
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  • Driving in Reverse with Fastway e2 Weight Distribution with Sway Control
  • You made a great choice! The e2 Weight Distribution Hitch, # FA94-00-1000, is a sturdy system that has 2-Point Sway Control and comes with a 10-year warranty. The unique design of this system does allow you to back up without having to disconnect the sway bars. Don't give your friends a hard time, though. Many weight distribution systems have independent friction sway control devices that do require you to get out of your vehicle and remove the device prior to backing up. Your e2 system,...
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  • Differences Between the Voyager and P3 Brake Controller
  • There are a few differences between the two controllers. The Voyager has been around for a looooooooong time. It uses an internal pendulum to determine how quickly the tow vehicle is braking. In order to operate correctly, this level of the pendulum needs to be adjusted. The Voyager also lacks a digital display which makes troubleshooting more difficult. The controller does not provide boost settings and is not compatible with electric over hydraulic braking systems. The Prodigy P3 is...
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