Determining Turning Clearance For A 2015 KZ Durango D296BH With A Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch

Question:

Demco Sliding Fifth Wheel 13000 lbs GTW Hitch Only Double Pivot I`m looking at buying this hitch for my Ram 1500 Outdorsman quad cab . the 5th wheel i`m hauling is a 2015 Kz Durango D296BH with a Reese 5th airborn on the pin . This is what it comes with . Can`t change it My local retailer can`t confirm a good turn radius on it In Canada installed it`s 4000.00 + for this hitch . I want it only if it will jackknife in my parking lot . Could you help me figure it out I need your help

asked by: Louis D

Expert Reply:

To determine if you'll be able to jackknife your trailer you'll need to measure from the center of your fifth wheel hitch to cab of your truck. This will be measurement A and you'll be able to add 22-1/2 inches due to the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550040 sliding feature. Then you'll need to measure the width of your trailer and divide it by 2, this will be measurement B. You'll then subtract measurement B from measurement A (A-B=C). If the number is 4 or larger then you'll have enough clearance to make a 90 degree turn.

To install the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550040 in your 2020 Ram 1500 you'll need to the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552032-71. These custom brackets will not require any drilling into your frame to install which will drastically decrease installation time.

expert reply by: Kevin C