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  • Determining if Solera Slide-Topper Can be Installed on Slide-Out with Electric Awning
  • It sounds like you are asking if a Solera Slide-Topper like the 12.5' # LCV000177334 that you were looking at can be installed on your Grand Design trailer that features an electric awning already in place. Just let me know if that is not the case. There are a few possible styles and mounting positions of electric awnings that are used on slide-outs so it will really just be a matter of comparing where your awning is attached to the mounting location of our Slide-Toppers. I have attached...
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  • Recommended Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier Compatible With Bike Rack
  • There is one spare tire mount made for an application like this. It is the Roadmaster Hitch Mounted Spare Tire Carrier w/ 2" Receiver Opening - 2" Hitches # RM-195225. This will give you a spare tire holder that can swing down for easier removal and will give you a 2 inch receiver for a bike rack. I recommend using a lock like # e98892 to secure your spare and a hitch lock like # BD580402 to secure your accessory. For a bike rack, I recommend the Swagman Dispatch 2 Bike Platform Rack...
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  • Trailer Hitch for a 2005 Freightliner MT45
  • While we do not have a custom fit hitch for your Freightliner MT45 we do have several heavy duty weld-on hitches that could work for you. I have included a link to all of them for you. Based on your frame width you could use # 41990 which is 44 inches long. Then for brackets you could use 7 inch brackets # 4907 or 16 inch brackets # 4916. If the frame is an I-beam frame then the only option is # 13703. Weld-on hitches should only be installed by qualified professional welders. I have...
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  • How Does Brake Controller Install on 2003 Freightliner XC Chassis
  • There isn't a trailer brake controller port on a 2003 Freightliner XC Chassis. Therefore, in order to install a trailer brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90195 you'll need to hardware to the battery, brake pedal, and trailer connector. In order to do this you'll need the Wiring Kit for 2, 4, 6, and 8 Brake Electric Trailer Brake Controllers part # 5506 as well as some extra wires, the Deka Jacketed 2 Wire part # 10-2-1.
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  • Recommended 2-1/2" Trailer Hitch for a 2006 Thomas School Bus
  • I do have an option for you but there aren't any custom fit trailer hitch options for a 2006 Thomas School Bus. That said, we do still have universal options which can be installed either via welding or cutting/drilling. For this, I recommend the Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch part # C87CR which uses very large side plates so you have a lot of room for error when modifying them to make fit. It has a class v rating with 2-1/2" opening which is great for heavy duty towing.
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  • Can a RV with Air Brakes Have an Electric Brake Controller Installed
  • That's actually what we recommend the most for people towing trailers with electric brakes that have tow vehicles with air brakes. Installing a P2 part # 90885 will allow you to totally bypass having to interface with the air system and will work very well. Hardwiring a brake controller isn't too difficult. It basically is just a matter of running a few wires. One to the positive post of the battery, one to the ground, one to the trailer connector, and then one to the stoplight circuit. I...
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  • Availability of Replacement Entry Door Hinge for 1999 Fleetwood Discovery
  • We carry replacement entry door hinges for your 1999 Fleetwood Discovery like with the # LC95VR for black which is a controlled motion hinge and part # LC22NJ for white. Controlled motion hinges hold the door in any position you leave it in so that it does slam in either direction.
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  • Gen-Y Torsion Ball Mount or Shocker Hitch For 3 Inch Hitch Receiver
  • Between the Shocker Hitch and Gen-Y Torsion ball mount, I recommend the Gen-Y. Its rubber torsion arms are going to absorb road shock naturally due to its design, while the Shocker Hitch requires constant maintenance that isn't needed with the Gen-Y. It will improve the ride of your trailer substantially without the added work of maintaining an air bag, and because it the entire ball mount is designed to absorb shock, there isn't going to be stress/fatigue on it like there is on straight...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2010 Freightliner MT45 Snap-On Tool Truck
  • Although we do not carry a hitch designed specifically for your 2010 Freightliner MT45 Snap-On Tool Truck, we do have universal hitches available. We have the Draw-Tite # 41990-07, which is a weld-on hitch that will fit frames up to 44" wide and has a 7" drop. If you need a 16" drop we also have the # 41990-16. This Class V hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight of 16,000 lbs and tongue weight of 1,600 lbs. It also uses a 2" receiver. Since this is a weld on installation, I recommend...
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  • Recommended Trailer Brake Controller for a 2023 Newmar SuperStar
  • I recommend using the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller part # C51180 on a 2023 Newmar SuperStar. The reason for this is because it's a wireless controller which means there is no running wires from the front to the rear. There is no brake controller port on this motorhome so in order to avoid a bunch of wire splicing and running wires, I highly recommend a wireless brake controller, the Curt Echo.
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  • Need a Roof Vent Cover For Fan-Tastic Fan
  • I suggest the Fan-Tastic Vent Ultra Breeze Trailer Roof Vent Cover - 23" x 19.5" x 10.25", # FVU1500WH. This is designed to fit all Fan-Tastic Vent trailer roof vents. It is common for the vent lid to make some contact with covers however, the # FVU1500WH, will open most of the way and allow 100% of air flow produced by the fan. There is the option of the MaxxAir FanMate RV and Trailer Roof Vent Cover - 25" x 18-1/8" x 10-1/4", # MA00-955001 which is a little taller.
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  • Are There Replacement 46" Long Leaf Springs for Military Trailers
  • I do have an option for you but we unfortunately do not offer any leaf springs this long. That said, most of what we see for these older military trailers due to the inability to obtain parts and their off-road capability is switching to the Timbren Heavy-Duty Axle-Less Trailer Suspension Systems like part # ASR35HDS02 which offers a 4" lift and has longer spindles for larger tires. This system replaces the leaf springs, axles, and leaf spring hangers. The independent axle design also offers...
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  • Can Progressive Dynamics Converter Charger PD9260C be Used with AGM Battery
  • The Progressive Dynamics converter charger part # PD9260C that you referenced is a 60 amp charger that is compatible with AGM batteries like you have so it would easily work great for you.
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  • Easy to Install Brake Controller for 2012 Freightliner Cascadia 125
  • The easiest to install brake controller you could use with your 2012 Freightliner Cascadia 125 would be the Curt Echo Mobile part # C51180 which only needs to plug into an active 7-way and it's ready to be used once synced to a smart phone.
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  • 2016 Newmar Ventana Trailer Brake Controller For Existing 7-Way Trailer Connector
  • For your 2016 Newmar Ventana with the Freightliner XC chassis, the Prodigy P3 # 90195 you asked from is an excellent choice with easy to use features and no codes to decipher. Because you have the 7-way if it came from the factory you would simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers # 3027-P.
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  • Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2006 Fleetwood Class A Ford F-53 Motorhome
  • According to Fleetwood, the factory port or plug for a brake controller on the Ford F-53 chassis is coiled underneath the dash. Look for a 5 pin gray connector. I believe if you look in the center console area (right of the steering column) and up under the dash it will be there. The correct brake controller harness you would need is the part # 3034-P. Nearly all brake controllers would work, there is nothing about your vehicle that would prevent a brake controller from being installed....
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  • Recommendation of a Trailer Hitch for a 2003 Freightliner FL-70 Semi Truck
  • At this time none of our manufacturers we work with offer custom fit trailer hitches for your 2003 Freightliner FL-70. On the other hand, we offer heavy duty weld-on specialty trailer hitches. I have included a couple links to all the weld-on hitches we offer. A certified welding professional is recommended when installing weld-on hitches.
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  • Recommended Tuson DirecLink Trailer Brake Controller For 2013 Freightliner M2 112 Towing Car Hauler
  • The Tuson DirecLink Base Model Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional # 335DL-100 you were looking at for your 2013 Freightliner M2 112 pulling a Kaufman Wedge Car Hauler will be perfect. The 335DL-200NE you were looking at has actually been discontinued by the manufacturer. To install the # 335DL-100 in your truck you will need the Tuson Heavy Duty Truck Module Kit for DirecLink Brake Controller - 9 Pin # 335HDCON-9PIN If your truck has a 9-pin Deutsch connector, or the...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendations for a 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 Chassis with 170" Wheelbase
  • There are a few different options depending on what kind of bumper your 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 Chassis comes with. If you have the factory step bumper I recommend the Curt # 13358, if you have the standard bumper then I recommend the Curt # C13388, and if you don't have the factory step bumper then I recommend the Draw-Tite # 75549. Please note that none of these will fit if you have a 30-3/8" frame measured from the outside to outside of your frame. The installation details...
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  • Trailer Plug Wiring For 2007 Freightliner M2 106 Cargo Truck
  • For your 2007 Freightliner M2 truck, there is not a plug-in trailer wiring harness available. I would recommend the Hopkins Active Taillight Converter, part # 46255. This system is designed to splice into the existing wiring on your truck and provide a 4-way connector at the rear of your truck. It also isolates and protects the tow vehicle from trailer electrical malfunctions. I would recommend a circuit tester like part # PTW2993, to test the wiring on your truck. You want to test the...
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