Troubleshooting Demco Hijacker Autoslide Locking Bar on 2017 Ford F-250

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I have a MORryde rubber pin box with a Demco 6025 Locking Plate - MOR/ryde Pinbox. MORryde PinBox Model RPB72-1116 with a Demco Model 6025 Locking plate

asked by: Todd L

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Would you be able to tell me who the manufacturer and the model number of your pin box is? I do not know if that is an issue or not but it may help to determine if there is an issue.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Todd

2/21/2018

I have a MORryde rubber pin box with a Demco 6025 Locking Plate - MOR/ryde Pinbox. MORryde PinBox Model RPB72-1116 with a Demco Model 6025 Locking plate

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Kyle S.

2/21/2018

I spoke with a representative of Demco concerning your issue with Demco Hijacker # DM8550024 and he mentioned a few different potential reasons for your issue. Though you did say you tried a number of different trailer heights, the representative emphasiszed that the trailer needs to be low in order for the proper amount of pin weight to be on the hitch to allow full coupling. He said to make sure your wheels were chocked as well to stop your trailer from movement. The other point of emphsasis was about angle; the king pin being at an angle would be detrimental to getting the king pin to settle in the hitch. You need to be as precise as possible in order to couple properly and I was also told that a newer hitch such as yours may take some time to get to the point where coupling is an easier process.

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Answer 1

The Demco Hijacker hitches like the part #DM8550034 are pretty particular about how straight your truck is relative to the trailer. Anytime we've seen issues with people having a hard time coupling with this hitch the problem has been that…

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Answer 2

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…

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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…

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Answer 4

You can use the RV Propane Gas Detector #RS64FR to replace your current Atwood 31013 propane gas detector. This will also use a 12v, 2-wire installation like your current detector.

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Answer 5

With the weight of your camper I recommend the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL35FJ. I prefer these as they have the internal jounce bumper which helps to reduce the bounce that is often associated with towing a trailer and…

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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 7

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 8

Yes, you can replace your current Lippert Equa-Flex equalizers with the MORryde AllTrek 4000 Equalizers #MR29DR on your 2018 Highland Open Range. The yellow octagons on the front and rear are a for correcting the alignment of the axles and are not…

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Answer 9

The Thule TracRac CapRac Ladder Rack for Camper Shell/Truck Cap #TH29200XT is not actually meant to be installed into top tracks. This crossbar system is actually meant to be installed in fixed points on your camper shell so it's not going…

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Answer 10

A wedge is needed, yes, and the Lippert Turning Point pin box does come with a universal wedge, but it is not a very good fit with the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710. So I highly recommend instead using the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W…

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Answer 11

If you have the Ford 3" hitch then you can definitely add it but, yes it would change the weight capacity. The TorkLift Cannon Hitch Extension item #TLE1636 only has a 3,600 lbs towing capacity and a 360 lbs maximum tongue weight. If used…

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Answer 12

The Air Lift systems that fit your 2022 Ford F-350 are single rear and dual rear wheel specific so for your dually you need the following kit: - Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate Air Helper Springs #AL86KV I also recommend checking out a…

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