While I was unable to confirm who manufacturers the Defender 2 brake away system on your 2021 Big Tex 60EC. I do agree that the Bright Way Push-to-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit #3802346 does look identical minus the decal and they have the same wiring…
The Titan Chain Sliding Lashing Winch for Flatbed Truck or Trailer - 6,000 lbs #TCLR912 will work with straps like the Titan Chain Strap for Truck and Trailer Winch - Flat Hook - 4" x 30' - 5,400 lbs - Blue #TCLR430-1-33. This strap is what…
Sure, you can weld the low-profile Titan Chain Lashing Winch for Flatbed Truck or Trailer #TCLR860 to the bottom of your flatbed truck. The only difference between this winch and the "bottom mount" Titan Chain Lashing Winch for Flatbed…
The common recommendation with oil bath hubs is to not mess with them at all as long as they aren't leaking or the oil isn't milky looking. Some say to change every two years but most will say that as long as everything looks good just leave…
On your 2014 Ford E350 Van with the factory towing package the brake controller port should be located behind the center of the dash above the stereo. You will need to remove the center panel above the stereo and to the left. Once it is removed there…
The #e34FR Square Tube 2-Speed Jack features two input shafts, and you'd swap the handle back and forth depending on whether you want to use high or low gear as shown in the provided photo. I've linked to a product description vide featuring…
The Erickson Sliding 15K Truck and Trailer Winch, #E52809, was designed to mount to the channels that are found on the underside of long semi flat bed trailers. If you are needing this type of channel any semi trailer fabricator or repair should have…
Hey Ken! Yes, the Demco UMS Double Pivot 5th Wheel Hitch #DM37GV will fit your 2025 Ford F-450 with the puck system. It will be the same as the F-250 and F-350. What kind of 5th wheel do you have?
The Curt T-Connector #C56353 for your 2019 Toyota Prius has the stop lights on the red wire which shares connectors with the brown (running/trail light) wire. If you jump to the 5:45 mark in the attached install video and/or jump to step 11 in the…
The main difference between the Dometic 310 Part-Timer RV Toilet #DOM57FR and the Dometic 311 Part-Timer RV Toilet #DOM67FR is that the 310 is standard height (20" tall) and the 311 is a low profile (15-1/2" tall). Both toilets will mount…
Curt ball mounts #C45112 and 45110 are essentially the same with a slight difference in overall length. The C45112 is 14 inches long and the 45110 is 13 inches long.
It is possible to loosen up how tight your Self-Adjusting Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-35-SA but it is a little difficult to do, mainly due to lack or room for working. You can potentially remove your hub to make loosening the brake a bit…
Lock down cargo with a lashing winch that fits how you haul. Choose sliding track, stake pocket, or bolt-on setups, then pair it with the strap width your system uses, like 4 inch, and confirm the working load you need. Left-hand and right-hand options can help fine-tune tension on each side, and it's smart to check how much rolled strap the drum can store if you want to keep it all on the winch.
Yes, a winch bar or sturdy wrench helps tighten and release most lashing winches safely. A heavy duty bar with a knurled end can reduce slipping in the winch. Some winches need a hefty socket wrench to tighten and may require a bar or wrench to back off the latching mechanism when loosening. Make sure the bar fits your winch or binder style before use.
Start with the strap width your setup uses, often 4 inch on flatbeds. Then confirm the winch's working load limit and pair it with a strap rated to match your securement needs. If you need different tension side to side, consider LH and RH winches. If your trailer uses stake pockets, check locking pin hole positions and pocket width so the winch seats and locks as intended.
Capacity varies by winch and strap thickness, so check the clearance between the frame and spool and compare to your strap length. Straps commonly range from 27 feet to 70 feet. If you need the entire strap to stay rolled up, confirm the listed storage spec or choose a shorter strap. Wet straps can swell and bind on the drum, so unwind slowly if things feel tight.
Sliding winches require a compatible sliding winch track. The track can be bolted to the trailer—using button head cap screws helps avoid interference in the channel. It can also be installed on a flat steel surface; track orientation can face up or down depending on how you plan to secure the load. Verify the winch-and-track combo before drilling.
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