Side Plates For Different Mounting Attachements on Demco Autoslide 5TH Wheel Hitches

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For the Demco Autoslide, is there a kit that can be changed if you change truck manufacturers? i.e. From Ford OEM puck system to Chevy OEM puck system.

asked by: James A

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Yes, you can change the side plates on the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550024 for the Ford prep/puck system to fit other vehicles. Here is a list of all the side plates and the different mounting options they fit.

2020+ GM Side Plates # DM49GV
Ram Side Plates # DM99GV
Industry Standard Rail Side Plates # DM6003
Demco UMS Side Plates # DM6004
Ford Side Plates # DM6033

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

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 2

I recommend using a Lube Plate #16721 over covering the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550043 in Grease #L74FR. The lube plate is much cleaner and you will not have to constantly clean off the dirt and apply new grease over time.

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Answer 3

We do not carry the Pullrite brand fifth wheel hitches. We do carry the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch #DM8550038, which is rated for 21,000 lbs and is confirmed to fit the factory puck system in the 2024 Ford F-350. This is a great option if you…

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Answer 4

I spoke to Demco about the Demco Autoslide Locking Plate for Lippert Rhino Pin Boxes part #DM76FR, the side plates are supposed to be angled as that's what provides the clamping force. I would just make sure you have the bolts torqued fully to…

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Answer 5

I recommend using the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch #DM8550038 in the bed of your 2023 Ford F-350. This will fit into the factory prep/puck system in your 6-1/2' bed. I feel this is the best option as the hitch slides back automatically up to…

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Answer 6

What I think you are asking is, how to set-up the hitch with the Rhino Box as the narrow width of the pin box does not engage the capture plates on your Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel hitch. What you are missing is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Locking…

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Answer 7

If you have a Demco Hijacker Auto Slide then yes, the Replacement Side Plates item #DM6033 are exactly what you need. Once installed these side plates will allow you to drop your Demco hitch right down into the factory pucks of your 2023 Ford F-350.

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Side Plates For Different Mounting Attachements on Demco Autoslide 5TH Wheel Hitches

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