Should I Grease Demco Hijacker Autoslide Locking Plate for MOR/ryde Pin Boxes

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Since you can’t use a silicone disc with the Demco Morryde adapter plate, should you lube the under side of the adapter plate and if so, what should I use?

asked by: Curt

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Expert Reply:

Since a lube plate will not fit with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Locking Plate for MOR/ryde Pin Boxes part # DM6025 when you use the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider part # DM8550035 you will want to grease the top plate surface of your Hijacker with a thin layer of grease. I recommend the UltraLube LMX # L11390 or # L11312 grease.

expert reply by: Heather A

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Answer 1

Unfortunately, we have not had a chance to install the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Locking Plate part #DM6025 yet. However, I have attached a photo of the product installed for you in addition to the instructions which list each step with a photo.…

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Answer 2

If you are going to be using your Demco Hijacker #DM8550037 to get your fifth wheel home then you will need to first install Locking Plate #DM6025. Though I can imagine it is less than convenient for you, the locking plate is a requirement for…

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Answer 3

When using a Demco Hijacker #DM8550022, either with the Locking Plate for MOR/ryde Pin Boxes #DM6025 or not, you will need to uncouple straight out. It is not recommended to either couple or uncouple at an angle with this hitch due to the autoslide…

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Answer 4

For the Demco Hijacker Autoslide to work properly with a Mor Ryde pin box, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Locking Plate for MOR/ryde Pin Boxes #DM6025 is required. This plate will keep the pin box from moving independently of the hitch head that…

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Answer 5

You will need to determine which pin box you have on your trailer before you can pick out the correct Trailair pin box. The part #LC328492 fits the Lippert 1621 pin box which is very popular and is most likely on your trailer but you need to verify…

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Answer 6

Thank you for providing those measurements! Since your 5th wheel hitch height is 47 inches, subtracting the bed height of 39 inches gives us the 8 inches you mentioned which is technically the setting you would need to use on your Demco Hijacker…

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Answer 7

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #DM8550034 can only use a lube plate that is a maximum of 3/16 inches thick so you can use the #RP83004 that is 12 inches diameter and 1/8 inch thick or the Curt 10 Inch #16721 that is…

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Answer 8

If you are using a Demco manual sliding hitch like the Hijacker Premier #DM6076P-UL-21K then a lube plate like #RP83004 can be used. If you are using the Demco Hijacker Autoslide like #DM8550035 you can only use a lube plate that is a maximum of 3/16…

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Answer 9

When determining the height of your 5th wheel hitch you'll need to measure the height from the ground to the floor of the bed (where the base of the hitch will be sitting) and the height of the ground to your king pin when the camper is level.…

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Answer 10

You will need to use the locking plate part #DM6025 to lock the Demco Hijacker part #DM8550034 since you have a Morryde pin box, but the Mor/ryde pin box will still function just fine.

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Answer 11

A lube plate will be more specific to the fifth-wheel hitch in your truck than to the particular pin box model that is on your new trailer. You will just want to make sure the lube plate you purchase provides enough surface area to cover your Reese…

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Answer 12

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550034 comes pre-greased from the factory but Demco does recommend keeping all moving parts well greased and lubricated over time as part of regular maintenance. They recommend simply applying…

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