Clunking Noise While Towing with Reese Puck Adapter and Demco Hijacker on a 2015 Ram 3500

Question:

I have a 2015 ram 3500 and am using a reese picture frame adapter under the 18000 LB demco autoslide. I am getting a lot of clunking and noise from the hitch when I tow. I have adjusted all items on the hitch, puck pins, put in rubber spacers etc. No change to the clunking. Would the Demco 6099 change any of these issues?

asked by: Randy

Expert Reply:

Any clunking noise that you are hearing while using the Reese # RP30154 and Demco # DM8550034 wouldn't be alleviated by using the Demco Adapter # DM6099 instead for the puck system on your 2015 Ram 3500 unless, of course, the Reese adapter is damaged somehow.

It's possible that there could be a little bit of clunking during normal use but it wouldn't be anything out of the ordinary or something that that is alarming. I recommend setting up a camera like part # RA7710 in the bed of your Ram and driving around a parking lot so you can get an idea of where that noise is coming from and we can see if there is a solution accordingly. Otherwise the only other thing would be for you to take your rig to a trailer shop so that they can physically get in there and see what's going on.

expert reply by: Jon G