Why Can't Demco 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter DM6140 be Used with Auto Slider Hitch
Question:
Do you know why you cant use an auto siding hitch with this adapter?
asked by: Tony
Expert Reply:
Auto sliding hitches put quite a bit more torque on the mounting points of the rails the install in since the head head turns with the trailer instead of the trailer turning in the hitch head. The # DM6140 only has a single, center attachment point to the in-bed rail kit so it cannot handle the additional twisting torque.
Since you have a Turnoverball gooseneck you could go with a slider hitch that fits it directly with the part # BWRVK3400.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Adjustable Height
- Hitch Adapters
- B and W
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Demco 5th Wheel Base Rails Adapter for B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitches
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Truck
- Gooseneck Hitch to Fifth Wheel Trailer
- No Offset
- Connects to Gooseneck Hole
- Fixed Height
- Hitch Adapters
- Demco
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