5th wheel hitch concern
Question:
We have a Demco 5th wheel auto slide hitch in our truck and just purchased a camper with the equa-flex pin on trailer, the issue is upon take off or stopping the trailer head seems to twist to a semi vertical position especially when the head of the Demco flex back upon take off or excelleration , is this safe? Seems to me the pin should stay somewhat horizontal to the ground level! And will both hitchhead pivot work with pin pivoting together?
asked by: Bernie M
Expert Reply:
The EquaFlex is a style of suspension hanger but I am assuming you have a Trailair Rota-Flex or Flex Air based on what you mentioned. The pivoting head of the pin box should not rotate like you mentioned but to be sure I am understanding what you have and what you are experiencing could you send me some pictures of setup? Preferably with it in the problematic position you mentioned.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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