Troubleshooting Demco Hijacker Autoslide Making Noise
Question:
The hitch is a 2016 Hitch. It has a Rotoflex cushioned pin box. I am using the capture plates that came with the hitch. The capture hitch is adjusted correctly with a 1/8 inch gap. It has been lubricated. The jaws and locking bar are closing correctly. Please advise and thanks for your help.
asked by: Randy A
Expert Reply:
How old is the hitch? Does your fifth wheel have a standard pin box or a cushioned pin box? Has it been lubricated? Does the locking bar automatically lock when the jaw closes? The thing that comes to mind immediately is the capture plates may not be adjusted properly. They MUST be evenly on both sides to 1/8" more than the width of the pin box.
Randy
8/1/2018
The hitch is a 2016 Hitch. It has a Rotoflex cushioned pin box. I am using the capture plates that came with the hitch. The capture hitch is adjusted correctly with a 1/8 inch gap. It has been lubricated. The jaws and locking bar are closing correctly. Please advise and thanks for your help.
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Demco Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 21K
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- 21000 lbs GTW
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