Weight of 21K Demco Hijacker AutoSlide 5th Wheel Hitch

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how much does the dm85550038 weigh

asked by: Marvin H

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The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 21K # DM8550038 weighs approximately 305-lbs. The head of this hitch weighs around 70-lbs and can be removed to help make moving and installing this 5th wheel hitch a little bit easier.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide #DM8550034 has a weight of 273 lbs. I've added a couple links to video reviews of this hitch for you to take a look at.

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Because the FlexAir pin boxes have a part that pivots it should not be used with the Anderson Ultimate 5th wheel connection. You can however use the Trailair equivalent which is #LC158778 for the Lippert 1621 pin boxes.

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Your 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty with the tow package is compatible with the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K, part #BWRVK3370. This 5th wheel hitch weighs approximately 262 lbs.…

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Because it's lighter, less expensive, has fewer moving parts and is mechanically less complicated I'd recommend going with the Gen-Y #325-GH-8040 shock absorbing pin box versus a Trailair Flex Air like part #LC328492. The Trailair…

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Even though both the Trailair Air Ride #LC158778 and the Trailair Flex Air #LC369535 look similar and incorporate the air bag and shock to help improve your towing experience, the Flex Air has a few upgrades that the Air Ride does not have. The 2…

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You can absolutely use the Lippert Trailair Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Box #LC328492 with your truck that has air bags installed. The air bags for the two systems are completely separate and provide different benefits, so they will not work against…

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Although the MORryde Orbital Pin Box and the Reese Revolution perform the same function (moving the pivot point further back for short bed trucks), the Revolution is a plain pin box while the Orbital has a cushioning block of rubber built in to…

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Thank you for all of the information! You are definitely correct in that if the welds on your Reese Revolution are cracking then replacing the pin box is the best course of action. Since you have enough clearance without the Sidewinder function you…

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If your trailer gross weight is under 18,000 lbs you might consider the TrailAir Flex Air, part # LC328492. The TrailAir pin box you were reviewing, part #LC158778, is a 21,000 lb-rated replacement for a Lippert 1621 pin box. The comparable item from…

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The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch part #DM8550038 is an excellent option for a 2019 Ford F-350 with factory prep package (which you have). It has a set of four locking attachments on the side plates which will line up with the pucks in the…

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Answer 11

This happens with the Demco Hijacker, #DM8550038 when disconnecting at angle but no worries. This can be fixed by forcing it to back the opposite direction with a long pry bar, and maybe an extra person to help push/pull. The other option, not…

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The things that the 18K Demco Hijacker #DM8550034 and the 18K SuperGlide have in common are that they both offer 14" of travel, they are both automatic sliding 5th wheel hitches, have 2-point pivoting hitch heads, are compatible with industry…

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