5th Airborne Custom Wedge for Hi-Jacker Fifth Wheels

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• Installing Reese Custom 5th Wheel Install Kit RP50142-58 on a 2016 Ram 1500 w/5-1/2 Foot Bed
  Yes, we do have the instructions for Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches Item # RP50142-58 for your 2016 Ram 1500 with 5-1/2 foot bed. I have included a link to them for you. Since you are going to use your HiJacker with a Sidewinder I also recommend 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for Hi-Jacker Fifth Wheels Item # SWW-05. It will fit much better than the universal wedge that comes with Sidewinders.
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• Can a Sidewinder Pin Box be Used with a Hi-Jacker 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch on 2012 Ram 3500 Crew Cab
  You should not have clearance problems using a Sidewinder, such as # RP61412, with the Hi-Jacker 5th wheel hitch in your 2012 Ram 3500 crew cab. The Sidewinder moves the pivot point of the trailer back 22 inches. Reese also makes a custom wedge to use the Sidewinder with the Hi-Jacker, # SWW-05. To be certain if the 22 inches will provide enough clearance I would need to know the distance from the center of the hitch jaws to the back of the truck cab, the width of the front of the trailer,...
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• Can Demco Recon Fifth Wheel Hitch Be Used with Reese Revolution Pin Box
  The Demco Recon Part # DM8550043 can be used with the Reese Revolution/Sidewinder pin boxes as long as you use the correct wedge part # SWW-05. We only have it in the 21k version like this though.
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• Wedge for a Lippert Turning Point and a Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch
  The 6169 number you provided comes back to the Replacement Head for Demco Recon # DM6169. With the picture you provided, it looks like you have the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550043. The wedge that you would need to use with your Lippert Turning Point is the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge # SWW-05. While the # SWW-05 wedge does not specifically list the Turning Point, we have had customers in the past let us know that this was a fit for their Recon and Turning Point.
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• Base Rail Kit Needed to Use Demco Recon for Towing a Trailer with a 2018 Ford F-150 w/ 5-1/2' Bed
  I do have a solution for you, but unfortunately the Demco brackets # DM8552028 are not a confirmed fit for your 2018 Ford F-150. For a custom fit installation kit you will want to go with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit # RP50087-58 which comes with brackets that mount to existing holes in the frame of your F-150. The base rails that come with this kit use the industry standard mounting points that the Demco Recon # DM8550043 will fit. Please note that since you have...
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• Sidewinder to Replace Trailair for Lippert 1621 and Lightestweight Fifth Wheel Hitch
  I sent the picture of your pin box to Lippert so they could identify it and they stated you have a Lippert 1621 model so the correct cushioned Sidewinder would be the part # RP61422 that you referenced. If you didn't want the cushioned feature you could also use the Sidewinder part # RP34FR. Your Andersen Ultimate can't be used with the Sidewinder and since you are wanting the lightest hitch possible that would be the Demco Recon part # DM8550043 which only weighs 89 lbs. You will also...
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• Recommendation on a Lightweight 5th Wheel Hitch That is Compatible With a Sidewinder Pin Box
  I have a solution for you. The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch, # DM8550043, is a lightweight above the bed mounted hitch that is rated a 21K. The total weight of this hitch is 100 lbs. The Demco Recon will mount to the bed of your 2017 Ram 3500 using standard bedrails, like the Demco Universal Bed Rails, # DM6071. If your Ram has the OEM 5th Wheel Towing Pre Package, you can us the Reese 5th Wheel Adapter, # RP30154, to mount the Demco Recon to your vehicle. The Reese adapter will sit into...
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• Weight Capacity Of Bed Rails Included with Demco DM8552025-71 5th Wheel Bracket/Rail Kit
  The # DM6071 rails provided with the Demco # DM8552025-71 bracket/rail kit will absolutely handle the 21K capacity of the Demco # DM8550043 Recon 5th wheel hitch you mentioned. The bracket/rail kit has a 25K capacity per the folks at Demco, so you'll have some capacity to spare. You'll want to keep in mind- for a short bed truck, unless your 5th wheel has the concaved-in front corners and the 5th wheel manufacturer specifically states that a sliding hitch isn't necessary, you might not...
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• Difference Between Sidewinder Reese Revolution and 5th Airborne Pin Box
  The Reese Sidewinder and Revolution are the exact same thing. Sidewinder is the brand name when you buy one aftermarket and Revolution is the name if the pin box came on the trailer frame the factory. So basically Reese sells Sidewinders to customers and Revolutions to trailer manufacturers. But they are the exact same. 5th Airborne setups are a cushioned pin box that can be offered as a standalone cushioned pin box or as integrated into a Sidewinder/Revolution. So basically if you need...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Towing Setup for 2016 Toyota Tundra Limited 5.7L with 5-1/2' Bed
  We do have everything you'll need to tow a 5th wheel RV with your 2016 Toyota Tundra 5-1/2' bed, but we unfortunately haven't had the opportunity yet to do a installation like this. The first thing you need is a base rail kit and for that I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit # RP50084-58 because it is the only true custom installation kit available. What this means is that you won't have to drill into your vehicle frame for the installation. With the base rails...
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• Lightweight Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Ram 2500 with RamBox
  While it may be possible for you to tow a fifth wheel hitch with your 2018 Ram 2500 that has the RamBox, there is a compromise you will need to make as there will not be an underbed mount which you will be able to use. There is a great option for an easy to remove fifth wheel hitch, the Demco Recon # DM8550043, which comes in two pieces and weighs a total of just 125 lbs, making it the easiest fifth hitch to remove for truck bed access. It has a 21,000 lb towing capacity, a wraparound...
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• Compatibility of Andersen 3200 Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection with Curt Fifth Wheel Rails
  The Curt # C16427-104 bracket/rail kit is compatible with your 2018 Ram 2500, and would provide industry standard bed rails that mount in your truck bed. The Andersen # AM3200 Ultimate Connection is compatible with industry standard rails, so the two would work well together. If you're using a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder/Revolution or the Lippert Turning Point, the # AM3200 is not compatible. For a similar product, you'd want to use the Demco Recon, part # DM8550043. To...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 5-1/2' Bed
  Since you have a 5-1/2' bed on your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 the only sliding 5th wheel hitch that has enough travel (22-1/2") to give you proper cab clearance is the Demco 13K Hijacker Autoslide 5th wheel hitch; unfortunately the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270 doesn't have enough clearance. For standard base rails you need the part # DM8550040 with rails # DM8552027-71 but if you're wanting a system that gives you a clean bed when the hitch is removed you need the part # DM8550041 with the...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2021 Ram 1500
  For your new generation 2021 Ram 1500, not the Classic model, with a 5-1/2' bed in a slider hitch, there is limited options. I suggest the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # DM8550040 and the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails # DM8552032-71. This hitch slides automatically as you drive to give you 22-1/2" of additional clearance for tight turns. The head slides toward the tailgate when you turn and back toward the cab when you straighten out. The rotation...
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• Lightest Weight Fifth Wheel Hitch Solution for 2018 Ram 3500 with Rail Kit for Use with Sidewinder
  The lightest weight fifth wheel hitch we offer that can fit the factory rail kit of your 2018 Ram 3500 short bed is the Demco Recon # DM8550043 which weighs only 100 lbs. You'll need to use the Ram rail kit adapter part # RP30154 but this will be your best option by far as this is the lightest hitch around. Check out the review video I attached for more info as well. Since you plan to use a Sidewinder the correct wedge to use with the Recon is the part # SWW-05. This allows the hitch...
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• How To Use The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch With A Lippert Turning Point Pin Box
  To use your Lippert Turning point with your Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000lbs # DM8550034 you would need to lock out the Turning Point pin box and use the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for Hi-Jacker Fifth Wheels # SWW-05 to lock the king pin of your pin box in the jaws of the Demco 5th wheel hitch. Since you have a 2018 Ram 2500 with a short bed I'd recommend switching the 5th wheel hitch to a standard hitch and utilizing the Lippert...
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• Fifth Wheel Recommendation for use With 5th Airborne Sidewinder Pin Box
  For a short-bed truck like your 2016 Ford F-150, the best option for a fifth wheel that is both compatible with a 5th Airborne Sidewinder and is lightweight is, indeed, the Demco Recon # DM8550043, which you could install with base rails # RP50087-58. The only thing you would need to do is use Custom Wedge # SWW-05 along with the Recon. At 100 lbs it is very light for a fifth wheel hitch but still has a capacity of 21,000 lbs. I've added a link to a video review of this hitch for you to...
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• Advice on Towing a Fifth Wheel Trailer With a Short Bed 2017 Ram 2500 With Rambox
  Thank you for your thoughtful question; let's start with the suspension components for your 2017 Ram 2500 first. I recommend using the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2598 over Timbrens for your application. The Ride-Rite air bags have the advantage of being able to adjust individually to guarantee you even load distribution, and are going to be less rigid than the Timbrens. As far as a fifth wheel hitch, you are going to have to use a Sidewinder because you have a Rambox and...
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• Sidewinder Recommendation for Trailer with Fabex 7028 Pin Box
  For a 5-1/2 foot bed like what you have there really isn't going to be a way to get enough turning clearance with your Hijacker slider hitch. It's just not enough clearance. You would have to go with a Sidewinder like you mentioned. Since you have a Fabex pin box model 7028 the correct Sidewinder then is the part # RP61412 which will give you the full turning clearance. The correct Sidewinder Wedge to use with a Demco Hijacker fifth wheel hitch like yours is the wedge part # SWW-05.
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• Is Blue Ox Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter Compatible with a Sidewinder Pin Box?
  If you use the Sidewinder in the locked-out position so it's like a standard pin box then you can use the Blue Ox Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # BLU52XR, but if you're needing to use the rotating turret feature for increased turning clearance we need to look at another option as the Blue Ox will basically just spin on the gooseneck ball since that's the only connection point. To continue to use the turret I recommend checking out the Demco Recon # DM8550043 which is pretty...
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• Can I Use a Demco Recon with a Lippert Turning Point Pin Box
  Yes. There will be a large amount of torque in this case since Sidewinder pin boxes (or your Lippert Turning Point) pivot and twist in a different way from standard pin boxes they require fifth wheel hitches to be attached to the truck in four points around the perimeter of the hitch. That's why you typically can't use a Sidewinder with a Demco Recon # DM8550045 since it connects to the truck via a gooseneck ball only. As far as compatibility specifically with the Lippert Turning Point...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch and Sidewinder for 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 with 5-1/2-Foot Bed
  5th wheel towing with a 5-1/2-foot short-bed pickup such as your 2011 Ram 1500 will use a fixed 5th wheel hitch along with a specialized pivoting trailer pin box called a Sidewinder. This combination is the only way to give you the turning clearance you need for making tight maneuvers in a campground without risk of the trailer's overhang contacting the truck's cab. I recommend selecting a hitch that has a few thousand pounds more capacity than your trailer actually weighs. This extra...
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• Will 5th Airborn King Pin Fit a Hijacker 5th Wheel on a 2000 GMC K3500 Dually Pulling 10,000 lbs
  The 5th Airborne King Pin # 5AB-E1621-610 that you referenced is a direct replacement for the Lippert 1621 pin box. The 5th Airborne installs using your existing hardware. Since the 5th Airborne and Lippert king pins are equivalents, you will not have any height difference after the replacement. My contact at Airborne also informed me that the 5th Airborne 5AB-E1621-610 and the Hijacker 24-ULP-16 hitch you have will work well together. The 5TH Airborne unit comes with a standard wedge...
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• sidewinder Wedge Recommendation for Use With Demco Hijacker Flat Deck SL Fifth Wheel Hitch
  The correct Sidewinder wedge to use with the Demco Flat Deck SL Fifth Wheel Hitch part # DM6076SL-FLAT is the # SWW-05. Yes, if you check out the link I attached you will see all of the 19k capacity Sidewinders we carry. To pick out the correct one you will need to know which pin box you have on your trailer. This information is usually listed on a plate or sticker up near the pin box. Once you know which pin box you have you can select it from the filters on the linked page to see the...
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