Safety Concerns On The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
Question:
I want to purchase Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs Item # DM8550043 product however have to address a serious safety issue. In the attached foto there seems to be an oversight on fabrication, only a small weld bottom of the pivot pin tube rather than all the way around. Is this just a prototype foto or are the production units like this? As a professional welder and mechanical engineer this seems very odd. Please clarify.
asked by: Steve
Expert Reply:
The image you are referring to on the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw # DM8550043 is where the casting bolt gets bolted on and is intentionally designed that way. Demco has been in business for 57 years and have continually produced quality products through their extensive testing.
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Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18 Inch Tall
- Demco
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