Replacement Side Plates For Installing Demco Autoslide 5TH Wheel Hitch On a 2023 Ram 3500 Short Bed

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Do they have any adapters which will allow me to use my Demco Autoslide 5th wheel on my new Ram? I just got a 2023 Ram 3500 with the bed mounts and want to be able to use my hitch.

asked by: Gordon P

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We do have the Demco Replacement Side Plates # DM99GV which you will be able to use on your 2023 Ram 3500. This will allow you to convert an above rail Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch 18K # DM8550034 or 21K # DM8550035, into the Ram 18K # DM69GV or 21K # DM89GV 5th wheel hitch.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

In regards to a Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch like part #DM8550034, there are not adjustments for the locking jaw mechanism. If there is too much slop inside the jaws with the kingpin they are either too far worn or damaged and need…

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Answer 2

Entry door locks, like the Bauer Products #BA64FR, typically will have a sticker on the inner handle portion that sits inside your RV, but I have installed a few where they also have the key code on a sticker on the inner components of the handle.…

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Answer 3

The Go Power Solar Flex Eclipse Charging System w/ MPPT Solar Controller and 190 Watt Solar Panel #GP67MR is perfectly safe to install directly on your RV roof. You're correct that the flat "fixed" solar panels are designed to have some…

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Answer 4

Demco has instructions listed for proper lubrication of the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #DM8550034, which I've attached below. You can use WD40 for the lock bar/handle and for the rest you'll want to use White Lithium…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Thank you for the photo of your 2016 Ram 3500's bed rail which sits 59-inches above ground. You are correct that the recommended minimum clearance between a bed rail and the underside of the trailer's overhang is 5 to 6-inches, as shown in…

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Answer 7

The B&W Companion Hitch #BWRVK3370 is a complete sliding hitch that is designed to fit in the Ford OEM prep package. The Replacement Slider Base for B&W OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Ford Towing Prep Package - 20K #BWRVB3370 is just the base…

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Answer 8

Depending on exactly what Demco Autoslider you have you may be able to use the Replacement Side Plates #DM99GV to connect to the factory pucks on your 2016 Ram 2500.. I will need to know exactly what model number Demco 5th wheel hitch you have to…

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Answer 9

Thanks for all of the info and the research you've already done! Dropping almost 2" from about the point where the king pin connects to the Demco Hijacker 18K #DM69GV or 21K #DM89GV back towards the end of the bed is definitely enough to…

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Answer 10

We typically recommend that any beds in the 6-1/2' to 6-3/4' range used a sliding hitch and bed shorter than that used a fixed hitch with a rotating pin box to enable enough clearance to make a full 90 degree turn. Since you have a 2022 Ram…

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Answer 11

You'd probably need to do the same thing with the fifth wheel trailer. Have it jacked up as high as possible and then take the tailgate off of your truck so that it wouldn't interfere. Landing gear jacks on fifth wheel trailers generally can…

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Replacement Side Plates For Installing Demco Autoslide 5TH Wheel Hitch On a 2023 Ram 3500 Short Bed

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