Can I Use the Demco Autoslide Capture Plates for Rota-Flex Pinbox with a Standard Pinbox?

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I tow multiple trailers. Will the DM6171 capture plates work with a standard pin box as well as the Rota-Flex pinbox.

asked by: Rick A

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No. The Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes # DM6171 are not designed to be used with any other pin box except the Rota-Flex. If you have a 5th wheel trailer that has a standard pinbox, you'll want to use the capture plates that came with your Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034 or similar model.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

I attached a picture that shows the install instructions for the Demco capture plate adapter part #DM6171 for you to check out. You do have to remove the old screws to get the old plates off to install this kit.

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Answer 2

I went ahead and reached out to Demco, and they informed me that the: -Replacement 5th Wheel Hitch Capture Plate Assembly #DM14743-95 has a 3/4"-10-UNC thread pitch/thread size.

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Answer 3

We have the part you are looking for. For the replacement head for your Demco Hijacker you would want the part #DM6081.

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Answer 4

Yes, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider, like the 18K #DM8550034 for industry standard beds, will work with the Rota-Flex pin boxes when you use the Capture Plates #DM6171.

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Answer 5

The Lippert Trailair Air Ride 5th Wheel Pin Box #LC155943 referenced in your question will work perfectly to replace the Lippert 1116 pin box on your trailer. The Trailair Air Ride is compatible with the Demco Hijacker AutoSlide hitches like your 18K…

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Answer 6

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 7

I spoke with a representative of Demco who confirmed for me that you will need to use Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates #DM6171 along with the Demco Hijacker #DM8550024 fifth wheel hitch if you have a Trailair Flex Air such as #LC328492. The…

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Answer 8

Yes, you will need to use a new capture plate for the MORryde Pin Boxes with the Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Locking Plate for MOR/ryde Pin Boxes part #DM6025. The design of the skid plate on the pin box does not work…

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Answer 9

We have Demco Hijacker Autoslide capture plates that are designed for standard pin boxes like the part #DM14743-95 and we have them for the Trailair Rota Flex pin box part #DM6171 but without knowing what pin box is on your Forest River Sandpiper…

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Answer 10

What you have is actually what's currently used on the Demco Hijackers like the part #DM8550022. The part #DM6171 is a special adapter for using the Hijacker with a Rota Flex cushioned pin box and that's why it is setup differently.

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Answer 11

If you have destroyed the tail gate on your truck then something is definitely amiss; there is going to be some play in the hitch, but not to the point where a part of your truck would be ruined. You did not specify the hitch you used, but you would…

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Answer 12

The head of the Hijacker hitches by Demco like part #DM8550037 are pretty easy to remove. When the Demco rep came here to show us these hitches we went out and watched him install and remove the head of a Hijacker to allow the hitch to easily get…

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