How Does Erickson Lever Action Cargo Bar Stay in Place

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This cargo bar doesn’t seem to ratchet into place. How does it tighten up? I wouldn’t think that just extending it then locking it into place would do much.

asked by: Ken

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While the Erickson Lever Action Cargo Bar # 08907 doesn't have a ratcheting system, if you check out the attached video you can see that when the lever is lowered, the bar actually extends a little more. So once you have the bar extended to the side of your bed there will be additional force put in place to help keep the cargo bar stable.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Beds shorter than 8 foot do commonly need a slider hitch David, but a lot of modern fifth wheel trailers are now made with tapered noses to help and in a lot of cases a slider isn't required. So if the trailer you plan to tow has a tapered nose…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 3

I do see your Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550035 is missing the Capture Plate #DM14743-95 and other components on the Head #DM6081. And as you have a Rhino pin box you need the Locking Plate #DM76FR as well to prevent the Demco from…

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Answer 4

The actual puck itself is a standardized size between each brand so the only measurement that matters is the spacing of the pucks, which differs between each vehicle manufacturer. I've attached a diagram below with the spacings used by…

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Answer 5

Since fifth wheel rails attach and are supported by the frame rails and not the truck bed it is possible to install a fifth wheel rail kit in a truck with a Carbon Pro bed like your 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 that has a 5-3/4 foot bed. Since your truck bed…

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Answer 6

The Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box part #GY58GR is primarily designed for long bed trucks. It's no different than a standard fifth wheel pin box in regards to the size. If you were using a fixed hitch and standard pin box before with…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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