Can Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used with Lippert Turning Point

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Turning Point Hitch in Demco Autoslide Is there a capture plate for the Turning Point pinbix or will a SWW-05 wedge do the trick?

asked by: Rick P

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There is a way for you to use the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch like the 18K # DM8550034, however it isn't by using a custom wedge or capture plate. Out of the box the Hijacker actually isn't compatible with pivoting pin boxes like the Turning Point or Reese Sidewinder, as it creates too many moving parts.

What you could do though if you already have the Hijacker is lock out the Turning Point, essentially converting it to a standard pin box that pivots at the hitch (while losing the cab clearance that the pin box is designed to offer). I have attached an image from the Turning Point pin box that explains how to lock it out.

If you don't already have the Hijacker (or are willing to sell it and use the money for a new hitch) then the better option is with a fixed unit. For this I specifically recommend the Reese M5 # RP30928, which works perfectly with the Turning Point using the supplied wedge or the custom # RP44FR. The hitch has a forged single-piece self-latching jaw for a really secure connection to the trailer and a really smooth ride during travel. Its uniquely wide 9" funnel also makes for easier hookup since you have a larger area for guiding the king pin into the hitch.

Using a fixed hitch like this will let you use the Turning Point pin box as intended, maintaining the extra 22 inches of cab clearance it provides by moving the pivot point back from the hitch. This eliminates the need for a sliding hitch. I have attached a short video demonstration on the Reese M5 that you can check out as well.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

The reason the Demco Capture Plates #DM6171 aren't working with your Lippert Turning Point pin box is because they were specifically designed for Trailair Rota-Flex pin boxes. Since you have a Demco Autoslide #DM8550037 you'll need to lockout…

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Answer 3

The B and W Patriot hitch part #BWRVK3255 is on the lighter side and weighs 137 lbs.

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Answer 4

If you are having trouble fitting the wedge that came with your Lippert Turning Point pin box to your 18K B&W Patriot #BWRVK3255 then you can use the Custom Wedge #SWW-06 instead. This is actually designed for use with the Reese Sidewinder pin…

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Answer 5

I reached out to my contact at Demco and he mentioned that you will want to make sure you are using the universal locking plate the was included with your Lippert turning point pin box on your New Jayco 5th wheel trailer. There is a long side and…

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Answer 6

There are a lot of great options out there so any of the brands you mentioned are going to work well. And people are notoriously partial to what they already own so that's some of why everyone has the "best". For a slider hitch the…

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Answer 7

We have a hitch solution for you. You'll first need an adapter that's compatible with the factory pucks in your Ram 2500. The Reese #RP30154 puck adapter would be a great choice that will provide the rails for a 5th wheel hitch to install on.…

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Answer 8

The Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider #C16521 that you referenced weighs 194 lbs. This hitch has a trailer capacity of 16,000 lbs and a vertical load capacity of 4,000 lbs. I attached a review video for this hitch for you to check out as…

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Answer 9

The Demco Hijacker #DM8550040 will fit 2018 Ford F-150 with 6-1/2 foot bed but not a 5-1/2 foot bed. This is a great hitch with a full slide movement of 22-1/2" but because the bed rails of the 2018 Ford F-150 sit high enough that interference…

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Answer 10

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 11

If the B and W Companion hitch is the #BWRVK3600 which fits the OEM rail kit of a Ram truck it can be used with a pivoting pin box like the Turning Point but if the hitch attaches to a gooseneck hitch via a center post then it can not be used with it…

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Answer 12

We have the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for B&W Fifth Wheels #SWW-06 that is designed to be used with Reese Sidewinder and 5th Airborne Sidewinder pin boxes. As your turning point is a similar design, I see no reason it will not work on your…

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