How To Determine The Correct Hitch Height For A Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
Question:
Just bought used 18k demco autoslide. Turntable is slightly to the left. How to straighten would be the question. Waiting on part 6401. Math says mount on lowest setting, does this seem right?
asked by: Glenn V
Expert Reply:
You would need to reach out to Demco directly to straighten out the mechanics of the hitch and confirm that it's still safe to use. The correct way to measure for hitch height would be to:
1. Level the trailer and measure from the ground to the king pin plate (A).
2. Measure from the ground to the bed of the truck (B).
3. Subtract measurement (B) from measurement (A).
This measurement would be where the height of your Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550024 would need to be set at.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 18K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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