Hey Chris, in the instructions for the B and W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch part #BW73FR that you referenced it says that the inner brackets are not needed if the truck has the inner brackets for the OEM hitch already welded to the truck frame. In…
Phil, the #HU84ZR is a pretty stout unit - it weighs in at 25 lbs. Many folks will also use a small stand or even a milk crate to keep it up off wet ground. What are you mainly concerned about? The unit won't sit in the rv when being used if…
Hello Tom, Sorry to hear you're having trouble with your Trailer Valet JXS Drill Powered Swivel Trailer Jack w/ Wheel - Sidewind - 14" Lift - 1.2K #TV76FR, that’s definitely frustrating, especially when you’re almost ready to hit the road.…
There are a few differences between the Demco Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor #DM86VR and the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System #RM-8700. The biggest difference between the two is…
That's a good question because the differences can certainly be subtle. The 2" trailer hitches that fit your 2019 Mazda CX-5 are the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #76138, etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98902, and Curt Trailer Hitch…
The 2 inch trailer hitch I recommend for your 2024 Mazda CX-5 is the etrailer Trailer Hitch #e98902. This is the best due to its matte black powder coat which resists the inevitable scuffs better than other hitches.
To add a hitch to your 2023 Mazda CX-5, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e98902. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It is custom fit and bolts to your Mazda with included hardware. I really like this hitch because the crosstube…
I'm not sure how the OEM hitch installs on your 2020 Mazda CX-5, but the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98902 requires zero trimming of the bumper. It is designed to fit around the muffler and the receiver hangs just below your bumper as you…
The pricing of a hitch and and the installation can vary based on the manufacturer and the location where you get the hitch installed. I recommend going with the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98902 for your 2020 Mazda CX-5 because it gives you…
Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…
To replace a hitch ball on the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution #BLU66FR you will need a 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket #ALL643216. This socket will fit inside the opening for the nut that fastens the hitch ball. The socket will require a…
With your 2012 Ford F-350 Dually 4x4 you are most likely towing some big loads. My recommendation is to use the Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle #AL57596 for the greatest load leveling support or the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000…
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