Demco Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes
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Demco Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes
Item # DM6171
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Demco Accessories and Parts - DM6171
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Plates
- Capture Plates
- Demco
Replaces the capture plates on your Demco Autoslide fifth-wheel trailer hitch so that you can use it with a Rota-Flex pin box. Plates prevent the king pin from rotating inside your trailer hitch.
Features:
- Capture plates prevent your king pin from pivoting inside your Demco Autoslide 5th-wheel trailer hitch
- Required for use with your Trailair Rota-Flex pin box
- Also works with Trailair Air Ride pin boxes
- Fast and easy installation
- Brackets replace capture plates that came standard on your hitch and secure with existing hardware
- Made in the USA
- 5-Year limited warranty
6171 Demco Hijacker Auto Slide Locking Plates for Trail Air Rotaflex Kingpin Boxes
Installation Details
Video of Demco Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Review of Demco Fifth Wheel - DM6171
Today, we're going to take a look at the Demco Hijacker Autoslide capture plates for the Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes. Now, these capture plates will prevent your king pin from pivoting inside your Demco Hijacker Autoslide Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch, and these are required for use with the Trailair Rota-Flex pin box, but they will also work with the Trailair Air Ride pin boxes. They are a fast, easy installation. Comes with a nice set of instructions on how to install them. Basically, these brackets will replace the capture plates that come standard on your hitch, and they secure with the existing hardware. These capture plates are actually taller and longer than the factory capture plates on your hitch, which allows the auto function of the hitch to operate without a delay.
These parts are made in the USA. But that should do it for the review on the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates for the Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes..
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Customer Reviews
Demco Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes - DM6171
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (102 Customer Reviews)
Replaces the capture plates on your Demco Autoslide fifth-wheel trailer hitch so that you can use it with a Rota-Flex pin box. Plates prevent the king pin from rotating inside your trailer hitch.by: Tony Slone06/17/2017
The stock guide plates will work. That being said, these help so much more! The are taller and longer. This guides and captures the kingpin better. By covering more of the king pin with these rails it allows the auto function of the hitch to operate without a delay. The delay in operation was something I experienced with the stock rails. That is what caused me to start searching for something better. Happy to have found these!
by: Letteer11/09/2020
They fit perfectly on the Demco autoslide. They are quite a bit larger so they will contact the rigid part of the rotoflex pinbox.
Letteer
11/11/2021
These are still working perfectly. I have decided it is easier to take them loose every time I hook up, then snug them after hooking. Just the design of the autoslide mot the capture plates.
by: 1983MP10/21/2023
Thanks for having this hard to find product, it would have been nice if the salesman at the RV dealership would have known I needed to upgrade to the larger capture plates but your website was so helpful even providing a video that answered all my questions. Product was delivered faster than expected and was just what I needed. Thanks
by: Trevor 10/21/2023
This tightens the contact with the rota flex!
by: Michael 12/06/2023
bigger and longer then original capture plates. perfect fit.
by: Joseph 11/17/2023
They look good. I'll be more frank on how they fit and work are after installation.
by: Jeff 04/12/2024
Very helpful and quick delivery, reasonable price.
by: Michael01/04/2024
Arrived earlier than expected, good quality, well packed and in great condition. Sales was great, walked me through everything I would need and even verified information about my trail and tow weights. Great job guys
by: George01/06/2023
everything works great , on the hitch head underneath there's a blue stopper for letting the head stop, they keep splitting and I have call Demco support on this problem and I have paid for a couple and they I sent me a couple at no charge. Have to change one about very two campground stop. Very upsetting do have to do this.If you have any questions please let me know .
by: Mark 02/09/2021
etrailer is always great to work with and their help with these capture plates for my pin box is yet another example of that. That said, like some of the other reviews that I read prior to purchasing these plates, I wonder why Demco doesn't just put these on from the factory. They are awesome and would work great with or without the flex pin box.
Thanks etrailer.
Mark
2/10/2022
We’ll, here we are after a year and my Demco capture plate are still working perfectly. I highly recommend them.
by: Gary03/23/2018
Easy installation onto my Demco Hijacker Autoslide 18K and a much easier and safer looking connection to my Denali with the Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Box.
Gary P.
3/23/2019
Satisfied. Makes connection much easier
by: Hugh 03/11/2023
I’m always impressed by etrailer product knowledge, service and prompt delivery. Not my first purchase nor my last.
by: Richard02/26/2020
Purchased the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
Item # DM8550034 for our Nissan Titan XD pro4x. After reading about 5th wheel pin boxes, I call to see if the factory capture plates would work for our new Keystone Cougar Pinbox. I called, spoke with Cailee V in customer service. Cailee was not 100% sure. She got my information, called Keystone to see how the pin boxes were set up. She followed back up with me the next day and advised I needed to purchase the capture plates for the roto-flex pin box. Order and they arrived in 2 days. Fit my hitch perfectly. Great Customer Service, thank you Cailee, great hitch/mounting bracket and capture plates.
by: Mathew06/08/2020
Hitch arrived in excellent condition. I was a little disappointed at how long it took to arrive, but with the pandemic going on, I understand. This is an excellent hitch. It definitely requires a second set of hands to drop it into the puck mounting system in the truck. My wife and I picked our 5th wheel up this past Saturday and brought it home to get it cleaned up for our trip. Very smooth and very quiet. Much better than our last manual sliding hitch. The only negative from me is that I was missing 2 of the pins that hold the arms in the locked position. Supposed to be 4 and we only had 2.
by: Tommy09/01/2023
Item was delivered on time by UPS.
by: Brandon 07/01/2023
Super fast shipping, overall a great product. Highly recommend!
by: Rodney11/21/2020
These look much more substantial than the original ones. I have not actually used them yet but believe they will work very well.
by: Martin07/11/2023
Awesome transaction
by: Jean-Yves01/10/2022
Perfect with my replacement head. important with Trailair Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Box equips my FW.
by: Kevin 02/25/2023
Great price and even sipped before the said date. I was emailed that my product was shipped early and the I received another email saying that it was delivered. I was well taken care of for the whole process. Great company
by: John 11/08/2022
I don't understand why these are not the standard capture plates shipped with the hitch. They would work for all uses just fine.
by: Aaron 07/22/2020
Fit perfectly into the Demco Hijacker Hitch.
Easy to install.
Shipping was extremely fast from etrailer / Mariah A. (thanks for that)
by: Sam P.06/22/2017
Truth be told, I have not used this yet, but have installed it on the hitch. While it was a little hard to take the old guides and install the new ones, I am sure these will work just fine. Both Demco and etrailer are standup companies.
by: Thomas03/26/2023
Solid product, large and thick. Easy to install and line up.
by: Roy11/01/2018
these are wider to cover more of the catch plate. great investment. I feel safer that more of the catch plate is covered. well worth it.
Roy
11/3/2019
Great, no issues at all.
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- How to Use a Demco Hijacker with a Trailair Rota-FlexI am not entirely sure as to what the standard sliver locking plate you are referring to is but the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plate part # DM6171 is correct for your Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Box. I cannot recommend you use any other capture plate than this and I would also not feel comfortable taking the risk as the capture plate is very inexpensive. I highly recommend you switch to the correct capture plate.
view full answer... - Capture Plate for Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch and Trailair Rota-Flex/Road Armor Pin Box The correct capture plate for the Road Armor pin box (which is a Trailair Rota-Flex pin box) for your Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes # DM6171. I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - What Are The Dimensions Of The Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates DM6171?I had our warehouse measure the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes # DM6171 you were looking at and it is 10-1/4" long x 1-1/2" tall as shown in the included diagram. The # DM6171 is needed when using the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th wheel hitch with a Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Box but can be used with the Trailair Air Ride Pin Box if desired. I included a video of the # DM6171 for you to take a look at.
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- Install Instructions for Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates # DM6171I attached a picture that shows the install instructions for the Demco capture plate adapter part # DM6171 for you to check out. You do have to remove the old screws to get the old plates off to install this kit.
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- Can Demco Capture Plates Replace Stock Plates When Not Using a Rota-Flex Pin BoxI checked with the manufacturer, who said that these particular locking plates could work with a standard OEM pin box. They are longer and taller than the locking plates that come with a standard hitch and are designed specifically for the Trailair Flex Air and Rota Flex pin boxes, but they can also fit a standard OEM pin box. However, if you have another type of cushioned or Air Ride pin box, then you will need capture plates specific to that pin box. If you have one of these alternate,...
view full answer... - Will a Capture Plate Help Prevent Fifth Wheel From Damaging Truck?If you have destroyed the tail gate on your truck then something is definitely amiss; there is going to be some play in the hitch, but not to the point where a part of your truck would be ruined. You did not specify the hitch you used, but you would only need the Demco Capture Plates # DM6171 if you have a Demco Hijacker Autoslide and a Rota-Flex pin box.
view full answer... - Is it Normal for Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Head to Be Difficult to PivotThe head assembly on the 18K Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550034, pivots at the saddle assembly (base), so the capture plates # DM6171 (for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes) have no effect on its operation. The head is designed to pivot front to back as well as side to side to limit unnecessary chucking in order to create a more comfortable ride as well as to make hitching up easier on up to a 15 degree angle. That being said, if you recently purchased the...
view full answer... - Recommended TrailAir Pin Box To Reducing Jarring and Chucking on 2017 Ford F-350 with Demco HijackerThe Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 21K # DM8550038 is a great hitch that we don't often hear issues about regarding chucking and porpoising. An air ride pin box like the TrailAir will help mitigate that for sure, you will just need to check your current pin box for the sticker with the number on it so we can get you the correct fit. I've linked the page to your options and also have attached an article to help with determining...
view full answer... - Replacement Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates and Locking Plate for MOR/ryde Pin BoxThe actual locking plate for the Demco HiJacker auto-sliding hitches to work with MOR/ryde pin boxes is # DM6025. The locking plate goes on the pin box. If you need to replace the capture plates that are on the HiJacker Auto-Slide hitch head then it is 14743-95 and I am having that part added to our site so it can be ordered.
view full answer... - Does Demco Hijacker Fifth Wheel Hitch Require Special Capture Plate with Trailair Pin BoxAs long as the pin box is just the standard Trailair you don't need a special capture plate. If instead it's a RotaFlex Trailair you'd need the part # DM6171 or if it's a Tri-Glide part # DM6095.
view full answer... - Capture Plates for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch & Trailair Flex Air Pin BoxThe Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch with Slider # DM8550024 will work with your Trailair Flex Air pin box, but you do need the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates # DM6171. This is going to be a fantastic set-up for your 2017 Ford F-350 with the factory puck system. I've added links to video reviews for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Auto Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Ford F250 With Factory Puck SystemThe Demco # DM8550024 Autoslide Hijacker you referenced would be the perfect fifth wheel hitch for your needs. The hitch is compatible with the Ford OEM in-bed puck mounting system and the hitch has a maximum 18K towing capacity with a 4,500 lb pin weight capacity which will handle your fifth wheel without breaking a sweat. The hitch features a premium, one piece wrap around jaw that tightly grips the king pin. This, combined with the polyurethane dampeners will limit much of the felt bouncing...
view full answer... - Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch Bending Capture Plate Bolts On A TrailAir AirRide Pin BoxMore than likely you have the wrong capture plates on your Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slide # DM8550038, which is why the bolts are bending. Since you have the TrailAir AirRide pin box, you'll need the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes # DM6171. Swapping these out should take care of any bending issues you're having.
view full answer... - Can a Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used with a Pullrite Capture PlateThere is a possibility that the Capture Plate for Pullrite SuperGlide Hitches will work with a Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch but I cannot confirm this nor recommend you use one with the other. If everything locks into place when you go to couple the two together and it seems tight then it might be okay just to get the trailer back to the dealer but you are running a risk as the two components are not designed nor intended to work with one another. You could also cut the...
view full answer... - Correct Capture Plate For Demco Hijacker Autoslide For Trailair Rota-Flex Pin BoxI'm not sure what you mean by measurement but the correct capture plate for the Rota-Flex pin box for your Demco Hijacker Autoslide is the following: - Demco Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes # DM6171
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch On 2017 Ford F250Given our previous conversation, I recall that your truck is equipped with the factory tow prep package and the in-bed 7-way trailer connector. So, all you'll need is the hitch itself # DM8550024 and the correct capture plate which is # DM6171.
view full answer... - Can I Use the Demco Autoslide Capture Plates for Rota-Flex Pinbox with a Standard Pinbox?No. The Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes # DM6171 are not designed to be used with any other pin box except the Rota-Flex. If you have a 5th wheel trailer that has a standard pinbox, you'll want to use the capture plates that came with your Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034 or similar model.
view full answer... - Using A Lippert Turning Point Pin Box With A Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch The reason the Demco Capture Plates # DM6171 aren't working with your Lippert Turning Point pin box is because they were specifically designed for Trailair Rota-Flex pin boxes. Since you have a Demco Autoslide # DM8550037 you'll need to lockout your Turning Point pin box and allow rotation only at the hitch to king pin connection point. To do this you'll need to install two 5/8" - 11 x 2" in the lockout holes in the back of the pin box.
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- Does Demco Hijacker Rota Flex Adapter Use Different Thread Style than Standard PlatesWhat you have is actually what's currently used on the Demco Hijackers like the part # DM8550022. The part # DM6171 is a special adapter for using the Hijacker with a Rota Flex cushioned pin box and that's why it is setup differently.
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- Installing Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plate for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin BoxThanks so much for the photo it was extremely helpful; Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes # DM6171 you referenced will absolutely work on your Demco Hijacker 5th wheel hitch such as # DM8550034. I contacted Demco concerning this and they told me that these capture plates are now all threaded and you can simply remove your capture plates and install the # DM6171 in their place.
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- Capture Plate For Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel HitchFrom what you are describing, it sounds like you may need a capture plate for your Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034. There is one option for longer capture plates than what come with the Hijacker: - Demco Autoslide Capture Plates for Rota-Flex Pin Boxes # DM6171 While designed for Rota-Flex pin boxes, they will work with other pin boxes as well.
view full answer... - Capture Plate for Demco Hijacker Autoslide and Trailair Road Armor/Rota-FlexThe correct capture plate for the Road Armor pin box (which is a Trailair Rota-Flex pin box) for the Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550024 is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes # DM6171. I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Capture Plate to Use Demco Hijacker Autoslide with Rota-Flex Pin BoxIn order to use a Demco HiJacker autosliding 5th wheel trailer hitch such as # DM8550040 with a Rota-Flex pin box you will just need to add the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates # DM6171. This will allow you to use the pin box with the hitch and prevent the pin box from rotating in the hitch so that the hitch will automatically slide back for turning clearance.
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Tony S.
6/17/2018
After a year and lots of towing miles later, they are still working great!