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• Will Curt Hitch and Westin Step Bumper Work Together on 1997 Ford F-250 HD?
  To start with, the Westin Fey Diamondstep Rear Bumper # 20002-92230 will fit your 1997 Ford F-250 HD so long as it is a standard bed model. The Curt hitch # 14001 is also a fit for '97 F-250 HD's that have step bumpers such as the Westin (I've attached a photo which shows the hitch on a truck with a step bumper) and will work for you so long as you have the larger 37-3/4" frame and not a 34" frame. The Diamondstep bumper and Curt hitch attach on different parts of the frame so they will...
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• What Size Ball Coupler Does Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Currently Come With
  I checked with Yakima to verify and the Rack and Roll Trailers like the part # Y08106 that you referenced comes with a coupler now that is designed for 2 inch hitch balls. At one point it was 1-7/8 inches be they have since changed that. The info you found was incorrect and I updated that page that you mentioned. When the trailer is setting level the top of the coupler down to the ground will measure 22 inches so you will need to go with a ball mount that will allow you tow the trailer...
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• Weight Distribution Hitch for 2017 Toyota Tacoma Towing 2021 Casita Spirit Deluxe
  Hey Patrick! I wasn't able to find definitive specs for your 2021 Casita Spirit Deluxe but it looks like the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System # FA92-00-0450 is the best option. This hitch will do a great job keeping you level while cutting down on sway. Fastway is made by Equal-i-zer who is known for their high quality systems. The tongue weight of your trailer appears to be pretty low, almost certainly under the 450 lb limit of this system. However, it wouldn't hurt to measure your...
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• Will Fastway e2 or Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution Help Level Trailer With 330 lb Tongue Weight
  It will; what is happening is the tongue weight is creating the "V" you mentioned, so you are not towing level, and a weight distribution system is exactly what you need. This will level you out, and for your 330 lb loaded tongue weight, you do have the correct Fastway system: - Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control # FA92-00-0450 The # FA92-00-0450 will correct the "V" and ensure your Jayco is level, and even though you mentioned you didn't have sway on your last trip,...
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• Recommended Extended Ball Mount or Hitch Extender for Towing Boat Trailer
  For your 2018 Tahoe and boat trailer needing a longer extension between them I recommend the Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitch - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10,000 lbs # BM20. Having a longer ball mount like this will not reduce the capacity of your hitch at all. This will give you a length of 13-1/4 inches from the center of the ball to the hitch pin hole. For a compatible hitch ball the shank needs to be 1 inch diameter for this mount. I recommend the 2 inch ball # 40038 or...
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• Availability of Ball Mount with 4 inch Rise with 2 inch Hitch Ball
  Hey Art, we can help but we don't have a ball mount that has the ball pre-installed and torqued in the configuration you are wanting. So you would want to start with a ball mount that has a 4 inch rise like the TowSmart # TS78FR and then add a 2 inch ball to it with the part # 40038 and you'd have what you are looking for.
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• How to Increase Height of Trailer Hitch Ball to Allow Boat Trailer to be Towed Level
  Ideally a hitched trailer will be level to the ground. We often recommend starting off with the hitch ball being a bit higher - an inch or so - than the top of the coupler on the level trailer since once hitched there will be a degree of squat in the rear of the tow vehicle from the trailer tongue weight. This is perfectly acceptable. You can select a different ball mount for your hitch that gives you additional height (rise) by using the link provided at right. For example, if you want...
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• Can I Tow a 2017 Jayco Hummingbird 17FD Without a Weight Distribution System?
  For your 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, a weight distribution system is not required with the light weight of the travel trailer. However, the reason why many would choose to use a weight distribution system on a trailer that is 2,900 lbs is to help control sway from crosswinds and passing motorists. Because it is a rented trailer, you may not want to deal with the additional setup or cost but adding a system like the Fastway e2 # FA92-00-0450 will absolutely help with sway control and will...
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• Solution for Sway Control With 2021 Ford Expedition Max Towing Pontoon Boat Trailer
  Hey Derek, welcome back! A weight distribution hitch would be effective on your trailer, and also the best solution for that sway. Do you know your loaded tongue weight? That is the best way to figure out which system will work for your setup. Based on your 3,500 lb measurement the Fastway e2 # FA92-00-0450 would probably work. This is designed for up to 450 lbs of tongue weight. You will also need the Pole-Tongue Adapter for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems # EQ95-01-5950 to mount...
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• Trailer Hitch And Wiring Harness For A 2022 Audi Q8
  Hi Mike! The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 391AUDQ818 will fit your 2022 Audi Q8, but I do need to mention that it cannot be used for towing. The receiver on it can only be used with bikes racks and cargo carriers. Things like that. You can get the ball mount with part # 391BMU5S and then a 2" ball like # 40038 to get just those parts needed to tow, but if Audi doesn't have a wiring option, the # 391CONVE5 would include everything you need. I definitely get...
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• Transmission Cooler and Air Bag Kit for Towing with a 2008 Toyota 4Runner Limited V8
  An additional transmission cooler as well as some suspension enhancement will help to keep your 2008 Toyota 4Runner from wearing out as quickly because of the stress of towing. One of the best transmission coolers that we have is the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit # D13503. There aren't any specific fits when it comes to coolers so you want to try to install the biggest cooler you can. This cooler measures 11" wide x 8-3/4" tall x 7/8" deep. You can reference the...
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• Can the Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount Be Used with Surge Brakes
  I spoke with Gen-Y about the Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount part # 325-GH-12001 and they informed me that it can indeed be used with a trailer that has surge brakes. Therefore, the up and down cushioning mechanism will not have any affect on the in and out mechanism of the surge brake actuator. If you need a hitch ball as well, you can use part # 40038 for 2" or part # 63847 for 2-5/16".
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• Recommended Weight Distribution System For R-Pod With 315 Lb Tongue Weight
  When choosing a weight distribution system you wan't to find a system that is rated properly for your loaded tongue weight. You want the loaded tongue weight to fall in the center of the range that the weight distribution system spring bars are rated for. The Curt systems that you have mentioned part # C17499, part # C17500 and part # C17501 are all overrated for your tongue weight if it's 315 lbs loaded. Although the Curt systems are really great options there is not a system rated low...
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• Recommended Ball Mount for 2021 Subaru Outback Towing Trailer with 15-1/2 Coupler Height
  I have a solution for you, but there's not a ball mount with exactly a 1-1/2" drop. The goal is to tow your trailer as level as possible, so using a ball mount like the one that comes in the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989891 that comes with a 2" drop would work just fine. This kit comes with both 1-7/8" and 2" hitch balls to allow you to cover trailers with different coupler sizes, plus a hitch pin, clip and storage bag.
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• Can Blue Ox Adjustable Drop Hitch Be Used to Tow Boat Trailer
  Hey Ron, welcome back! The Blue Ox Adjustable Drop Hitch # BLU34TR is only for flat towing so it will not work with your boat trailer. What you can use instead is the Patriot Hitches 2" Adjustable Drop Hitch Adapter # PH38NR. This is fully adjustable with a max rise/drop of 11" and a 10,000 lb capacity just like the Blue Ox. Any big trips with your boat coming up this summer?
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• Recommended Weight Distribution Hitch For A 2023 Jay Flight SLX 154BH And 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
  Hi Lynn, The Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # C17499 is rated for more than twice your trailer's GVWR so it would be too stiff to help you properly distribute the weight. The trailer's GVWR is 3,600lbs and your Santa Fe only has a 3,500lb towing capacity so you'd really need to minimize what you bring with you to avoid overloading its capacity. For the hitch I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control # FA92-00-0450. This has a 4,500lb GTW...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 1999 Lincoln Town Car
  We have everything needed to equip your 1999 Lincoln Town Car so that it can pull your boat trailer. Starting with the trailer hitch, I recommend the Curt Class III Receiver Hitch # 13707. This Class III hitch is confirmed to fit your Lincoln Town Car and it features a towing capacity of 4,000 pounds. I recommend also verifying the capacity of your vehicle by checking your copy of the owner's manual. You will need to follow whichever capacity is lower, the vehicle's or the hitch's. I...
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• Ball Mount Recommendation for Chevy Colorado Towing Scamp Travel Trailer
  Hey Jim, thanks for the dimensions from both your trailer hitch on your Colorado and the coupler of your Scamp trailer. With that info what you need is a 1 inch rise from your ball mount with a 2 inch hitch ball. For that the Curt ball mount part # C45030 with the hitch ball part # 40038 and you'd be set! Got any big trips planned?
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• Can a Front-Mount Hitch and Adapter be Used to Push a Trailer Into Tight Spots?
  You certainly aren't alone having a bit of trouble backing up a long trailer. Using a front-mounted hitch is fine, but the Blue Ox adapter, # BX88132, is designed for flat-towing so it isn't going to work for you. What you can do instead is attach a fixed ball mount, and the Draw-Tite # 80248 is going to give you 9-3/4" of rise. Please keep in mind that the Draw-Tite has has a max gross towing weight (GTW) of 3,500 lbs and max tongue weight (TW) of 350 lbs in the rise position. If you...
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• Husky Spring Bars Compatibility with Trailer Hitch Weight of 476 lbs
  The Replacement Spring Bar for Husky Towing Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitches - Qty 1 # HT31521 are designed for trailers with a total tongue weight (loaded trailer tongue weight along with any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle) between 801 and 1200 lbs. These bars will be far too strong for your trailer and could cause a rough ride and even some wheel bounce. I definitely do not recommend them for your trailer. My recommendation is to use a system more suited for your...
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• Recommended 2" Hitch Extension for a 4,000 lbs Trailer w/ a 500 lbs Tongue Weight
  Hey Scott. I've got a solution for you but there's no hitch extender with those capabilities that's going to work with a standard 2" hitch. Plus an extender is going to cut your hitch's capacities in half. Instead, I recommend the Ball Mount 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop item # D-26. This ball mount extends out 12-5/8" from your tow vehicle's hitch pin hole. It has a 7,500 lbs capacity. This ball mount does not include a hitch ball. Depending on your boat trailer's coupler size you will...
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• Trailer Hitch and Tow Capacity of 2018 Lexus RX 350
  I Googled the owner's manual for a 2018 Lexus RX 350 and it said the maximum towing capacity was 3,500 lbs, and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13272 has a 4,000 lb towing capacity so you will not have any problems using this hitch for towing less than the 3,000 lbs you mentioned. That said, we do recommend verifying all towing capacity information with vehicle manufacturers as they have the final say on these matters.
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• Recommended Ball Mount w/ 14" From the Center of the Hitch Pin to the Center of the Hitch Ball
  Hey Jr. The best option I have is the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount item # 80232. From the center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole is 15-3/4". It does only have a 3/4" rise but there's not many options for that long of a ball mount. The Hidden Hitch Ball Mount item # 80232 has an identical 6,000 lbs capacity as the Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount item # C45901 you're using. You can use the 2" Hitch Ball item # 40038 or the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball item # 63847. What kind of trailer...
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• Do I Need A Weight Distribution System To Tow A 2400lb Camper With My 2012 Jeep Wrangler?
  Anytime your gross trailer weight is more than 50% of your vehicle's weight or if the rear of your vehicle sags when the trailer is hooked up you will want to use a weight distribution hitch. Since your camper weighs 2400lbs and is more than 50% of your 2012 Jeep Wrangler's estimated curb weight of 3760lbs, it is definitely recommended to use a weight distribution system. I recommend going with Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 4,500 lbs GTW, 450 lbs TW...
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