Determining if Capture Plate Is Needed for Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch on 2019 Ford F-350

Question:

I have a 2019 F-350 short bed, crew cab with a 6.7 diesel. My truck has factory prep. I am looking at the demco dm8550024. My fifth wheel trailer has a lippert pin box #710426. Does this demco hijacker come with the needed capture plate, or do I need to buy it separately? Thanks.

asked by: Luke

Expert Reply:

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550024 that you referenced, which is a GREAT choice for your 2019 Ford F-350, features built-in capture plates on the head that are compatible with most pin boxes on the market. With that being said, I wasn't able to locate any information on the 710426 model pin box that you mentioned. Is it possible that there is another number somewhere on the unit?

We do have separate capture and locking plates available for the Hijacker that are for use with certain pin boxes, which I have linked below. If you can verify the model number you listed or provide me with any additional information on the Lippert pin box, I will be happy to look further into this and try to verify whether separate plates are needed or if the included ones will work great.

expert reply by: Chris R