Replacement Capture Plate For Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch

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I have an older Hijacker 18K Autoslider Fifth Wheel Hitch. Today I picked up my new Trailer and didn’t get the Capture Plates set correctly. When I unhitched it I saw where the plates had bent. My question is can I purchase new plates for the head I have. Or will I have to purchase a new improved head. My plates don’t mount the same way as the new ones. Thanks for any help you may can give. Alex

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Unless you damaged the head somehow, you don't need to replace the head, just the capture plates, and the correct part number for that is the following:

- Replacement 5th Wheel Hitch Capture Plate Assembly - Qty 1 # DM14743-95

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I went ahead and reached out to Demco, and they informed me that the: -Replacement 5th Wheel Hitch Capture Plate Assembly #DM14743-95 has a 3/4"-10-UNC thread pitch/thread size.

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Answer 2

For your Demco Hijacker Autoslide #DM8550034, the maintenance is fairly easy compared to the function of the slider. You will wan to remove the two side gear covers and inspect the gear system for any wear or issues. Then you may apply light grease…

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Answer 3

We don't offer a video, but that's a great idea that I'll suggest to our shop manager. The maintenance procedures for the Demco #DM8550040 Hijacker Autoslide 5th wheel hitch are outlined in the linked owner's manual,…

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Answer 4

I highly recommend going with the B&W Companion sliding fifth wheel hitch #BWRVK3370 over the Companion fixed (non-slider) hitch #BWRVK3300 for your 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty with a 6-3/4' bed in order to avoid potentially hitting…

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Answer 5

You ordered the correct urethane dampener for your Demco Hijacker AutoSlide part #DM8550024. The 15769 and the 15469 basically represent the same part number now so the #DM15469 that you ordered will fit and work well!

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Answer 6

I reached out to my contact at Demco and he said that depending on the year, there was a gear adjustment bolt on the cab side of the base of the older Hijacker models. He also said some of the slide bar heads had an adjustment bolt there as well…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two…

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Answer 9

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…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from…

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Answer 12

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the…

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