Hi Mike; the best option for your 2025 Silverado 2500 ZR2 is definitely the Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs #F2709 you looked at. These are going to be the most reliable and durable air bags out there. With a max psi of…
Hey Nic, thanks for reaching out! Yes, the Firestone Air Command Heavy Duty Air Compressor #F56VV is designed to maintain the PSI level that you choose. Do you already have an air bag kit installed on your truck?
Hello Justin, thanks for reaching out. Going from a load range C tire up to a load range D likely will not change the ride quality in any noticeable way. You would not be increasing the carrying capacity of your trailer, but the higher rated tires…
Hey Justin, you can definitely go to a Load Range D tire in place of a C and the only real "down side" is that you would have to put more pair pressure in the tire. It will give you more weight capacity if ever needed without any real draw…
Hey Paul; the Thule TracRac SR #TH43002XT-780 is a really nice rack and a great choice for your 2025 Sierra 2500. Since this installs on top of the bed rails you will need a tonneau cover that mounts inside the bed rails. Also, since the uprights…
Hi Joe; for a winch I recommend the Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch #BDW10040. This has a lot of nice features, including a 12,000 lb line pull so it will be able to handle anything you throw at it. This also comes with a universal mounting plate so you…
Hello Nick. Great question. For a Roll up option I do not have anything with the T-Slot option. I do however have the BAK Revolver X4s Hard Tonneau Cover - Roll Up - Aluminum and Vinyl - Matte Black #BAK54ZR, this cover does NOT have the T-slots, but…
Thanks for reaching out and on your new trailer, Eric! The Lippert Smart Jack #LC643589 is great in theory, but they've had issues with water leaking into the head, and I haven't recommended one since I found out that they don't cover…
Hey Dave, thanks for reaching out! The hitch I recommend picking up for your 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98848 because of the matte black finish. This not only looks better but it's also more durable than the…
A diode like the part #RM-690 is a great idea but the only issue is that is has a max load of 85 amps. A standard 5,000 lb winch, like the ComeUp DV-5000si #CU645010, will greatly exceed the 85 amp rating of the diode so it would be useless. What you…
Hey Rebecca! Information is limited and isn't finalized yet from Trailer Valet since the #TV83FR is still a preorder. However, I was able to find that the full height of the jack when it is retracted is 33" from the wheels to the top. I also…
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What kinds of winches are there, and what are they used for?There are a few types, depending on what you need. Hand winches are great for lighter stuff, like loading small boats or ATVs. Electric winches are perfect for heavier jobs, like pulling cars onto trailers or getting a stuck vehicle out of the mud. If you’re working in an industrial setting with really heavy loads, hydraulic winches are your go-to.
How do I figure out what size winch I need?
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How do I take care of my winch so it lasts?
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