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…
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…
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.…
For your bearings and dust cap, you will need to disassemble one of your current hubs. The model number you gave does not give me the information needed to confirm a fit for you. You will need to pull one of your current hubs off and measure the…
Hey Naron, sorry for the confusion! We change the RAS kit part numbers on our site. So the #RAS54FR is the exact same as the 4611-HD which fits your 2025 GMC Sierra 1500. Are you towing with your truck?
Hi David, Sure thing, I was able to get the dimension drawing showing the dimensions of the housing of the Self-Contained Hydraulic Jack #e33VV. As you can see, it sticks out 10.4" (about 10-7/16") from the back of the jack, 6" from…
The Torque Multiplier Lug Nut Tool with Extension Bar and Handle part #PT87RR has a 58:1 torque ratio so every 1 ft. lb. of torque applied to the tool will result in 58 ft. lbs. of force exerted. For example, if you set a torque wrench to 8 ft. lbs.…
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…
Yes, you will still need to install the check valves with the Demco Air Force One Supplemental Braking System #SM99243 or #DM26VR, even if you use the Demco Vacuum Connection Tee Fitting #DM6257. It will still require you to install the check valves,…
Hello Josh, thanks for reaching out. The Self-Contained Hydraulic Jack #e33VV cannot be powered by the 7-way. It needs its own full size deep cycle RV/marine battery. You will also need battery cables for connecting to the HPU.
I'd be happy to help you find the right weight distribution hitch for your Outdoor RV 29RX Toy Hauler, but you have to measure your loaded tongue weight with your toy in the garage. The reason for this is without the weight of a toy in the garage…
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Harold
Gillsville, GA
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