Replacement Hitch Head Recommendation for a Demco Hijacker Fifth Wheel Hitch

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Can you get me a 6081 Demco hitch head? Previous email from me asked about 6077, but 6081 is head only part number that I need. Thanks

asked by: David L

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Expert Reply:

We have the part you are looking for. For the replacement head for your Demco Hijacker you would want the part # DM6081.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I went ahead and reached out to Demco, and they informed me that the: -Replacement 5th Wheel Hitch Capture Plate Assembly #DM14743-95 has a 3/4"-10-UNC thread pitch/thread size.

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

I 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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Answer 4

I called my contact at Demco and asked about the slack you said you have with the #DM8550038 on your 2016 F-250. On the forward side of the hitch(closest to the cab) there is a bolt you can make a bit of adjustment with to tighten the head up. My…

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Answer 5

I reached out to my contact at Demco and he said that depending on the year, there was a gear adjustment bolt on the cab side of the base of the older Hijacker models. He also said some of the slide bar heads had an adjustment bolt there as well…

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 9

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 10

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 11

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 12

Hey Jay. It sounds like you are on the right track here because a sidewinder pin box will be your only option for pulling your 5th wheel since you have a short bed truck with the Rambox. That said, you are right that the Reese Sidewinder cannot be…

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Replacement Hitch Head Recommendation for a Demco Hijacker Fifth Wheel Hitch

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