Is A Capture Plate Needed To Tow A Trailer With A Gen-Y Pin Box With A Demco Autoslide

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do you need a capture plate with Gen Y to Demco auto slide?

asked by: Harvey

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Expert Reply:

Yes, you'll need capture plate # GY98FR in order to tow a trailer with a Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box # 325-GH-8040 using a Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550034. As the head of the Autoslide turns it slides back giving you more turning clearance. Without a capture plate the king pin would be able to rotate in the jaws of the hitch and wouldn't force the head to turn and slide back.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

Yes, a Gen-Y pin box, like part #325-GH-8040 you're looking at, is compatible with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th wheel hitch as long as you use the Capture Plate #GY98FR. The Gen-Y pin boxes are specific on what they are replacements for,…

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Answer 2

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 3

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 options.…

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Answer 4

There should be a sticker or plate on the pin box itself that lists the manufacturer and model of the pin box. If it is not present then there are some measurements you can take to determine the model of the pin box. I have included a link that…

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Answer 5

We have the following Gen-Y shock absorbing 5th wheel pin boxes which are compatible with the Lippert Rhino pin box bolt pattern. The weights listed below are the maximum capacities the pin box is capable of supporting. 21,000 lbs - 3.5K TW #GY86GR…

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Answer 6

Because it's lighter, less expensive, has fewer moving parts and is mechanically less complicated I'd recommend going with the Gen-Y #325-GH-8040 shock absorbing pin box versus a Trailair Flex Air like part #LC328492. The Trailair features a…

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Answer 7

The correct MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box for a Grand Design Reflections 337RLS is part #MR84VR. This pin box will do a wonderful job of helping smooth the ride due to the internal cushioning which reduces road shock.

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Answer 8

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 OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

No, it does not but I have one that does. It is the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box item #GY86GR. This pin box is custom designed for the Lippert Rhino bolt pattern. It has an identical 21,000 lbs towing capacity and a 3,500 lbs tongue…

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Answer 10

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 "new…

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Answer 11

If you're getting that much bounce out of your trailer that would lead me to believe that maybe the MORryde IS suspension system is the actual issue. Typically if the suspension is too stiff you'll start to bounce. We see this issue a lot…

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Answer 12

The MORryde Cushioned 5th Wheel Pin Box #MR84VR weighs right at 190 pounds. Due to this, it will ship freight. Just in case you needed, this is designed to fit 14,000 to 18,000 pound trailers with the Lippert 1621 and 1621HD pin boxes.

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