Why Does Demco Hijacker Need Capture Plate for Use with MORryde Pin Box
Question:
Hi Like Rob stated - I do not see the reason for a capturelocking plate for the demco auto slide. The Demco auto slide hitch has the capture feature built in. The capture locking plate can be installed on the Mor/ryde trailer BUT it would have to be removed to be towed with a non slider normal hitch!! Kind of a pain! and not to mention the severe bending and twisting damage if you forgot to remove it! Thanks
asked by: Ed O
Expert Reply:
The Demco Hijackers like the # DM8550024 do have locking plates on the sides of them to prevent having to use a capture plate for most fifth wheel pin boxes but the MORryde pin boxes have a cut out area on the sides of the pin box to allow for the movement/cushioning so the locking plates wouldn't work. And even if they could it would prevent the cushioning from working. This is why you have to use a capture plate like the part # DM6025.
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Demco Autoslide Locking Plate for MOR/ryde Pin Boxes
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- Fifth Wheel King Pin
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- MORryde Pin Box
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 18K
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- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
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- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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