5th Airborne Custom Wedge for Hi-Jacker Fifth Wheels

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• Weight Capacity Of Bed Rails Included with Demco DM8552025-71 5th Wheel Bracket/Rail Kit
  The # DM6071 rails provided with the Demco # DM8552025-71 bracket/rail kit will absolutely handle the 21K capacity of the Demco # DM8550043 Recon 5th wheel hitch you mentioned. The bracket/rail kit has a 25K capacity per the folks at Demco, so you'll have some capacity to spare. You'll want to keep in mind- for a short bed truck, unless your 5th wheel has the concaved-in front corners and the 5th wheel manufacturer specifically states that a sliding hitch isn't necessary, you might not...
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• Lightest Weight Fifth Wheel Hitch Solution for 2018 Ram 3500 with Rail Kit for Use with Sidewinder
  The lightest weight fifth wheel hitch we offer that can fit the factory rail kit of your 2018 Ram 3500 short bed is the Demco Recon # DM8550043 which weighs only 100 lbs. You'll need to use the Ram rail kit adapter part # RP30154 but this will be your best option by far as this is the lightest hitch around. Check out the review video I attached for more info as well. Since you plan to use a Sidewinder the correct wedge to use with the Recon is the part # SWW-05. This allows the hitch...
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• Fit of Demco DM8550043 Recon 5th Wheel Hitch With Lippert Turning Point Pin Box in Ram Puck System
  We have a hitch solution for you. You'll first need an adapter that's compatible with the factory pucks in your Ram 2500. The Reese # RP30154 puck adapter would be a great choice that will provide the rails for a 5th wheel hitch to install on. For the hitch, the Demco # DM8550043 21K Recon would work perfectly with the rail adapter recommended above. In addition to the single piece wrap-around jaw that prevents the king pin from moving about in the hitch, and the dampened head that helps...
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• Can a Sidewinder Pin Box be Used with a Hi-Jacker 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch on 2012 Ram 3500 Crew Cab
  You should not have clearance problems using a Sidewinder, such as # RP61412, with the Hi-Jacker 5th wheel hitch in your 2012 Ram 3500 crew cab. The Sidewinder moves the pivot point of the trailer back 22 inches. Reese also makes a custom wedge to use the Sidewinder with the Hi-Jacker, # SWW-05. To be certain if the 22 inches will provide enough clearance I would need to know the distance from the center of the hitch jaws to the back of the truck cab, the width of the front of the trailer,...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2021 Ram 1500
  For your new generation 2021 Ram 1500, not the Classic model, with a 5-1/2' bed in a slider hitch, there is limited options. I suggest the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # DM8550040 and the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails # DM8552032-71. This hitch slides automatically as you drive to give you 22-1/2" of additional clearance for tight turns. The head slides toward the tailgate when you turn and back toward the cab when you straighten out. The rotation...
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• Lightweight Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Ram 2500 with RamBox
  While it may be possible for you to tow a fifth wheel hitch with your 2018 Ram 2500 that has the RamBox, there is a compromise you will need to make as there will not be an underbed mount which you will be able to use. There is a great option for an easy to remove fifth wheel hitch, the Demco Recon # DM8550043, which comes in two pieces and weighs a total of just 125 lbs, making it the easiest fifth hitch to remove for truck bed access. It has a 21,000 lb towing capacity, a wraparound...
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• Replacement Wedge for Reese Revolution/Sidewinder Rotating 5th Wheel Pin Box
  If the wedge on the Revolution is showing wear, it's definitely a good idea to replace it, as it could allow some side to side movement of the pin box at the king pin which is undesirable. This usually occurs when a universal wedge is used. They fit fairly well, but because they don't completely conform to the hitch funnel in the skid plate, wear can occur over time. The wedges are hitch specific, the exact wedge needed will be determined by the 5th wheel hitch you're using. For Curt...
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• Which Wedge to Use a Sidewinder Pin Box with a Demco Recon Hitch
  The correct wedge to use a Sidewinder pin box with a Demco Recon # DM8550045 is the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for Hi-Jacker Fifth Wheels # SWW-05.
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• Compatibility of Andersen 3200 Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection with Curt Fifth Wheel Rails
  The Curt # C16427-104 bracket/rail kit is compatible with your 2018 Ram 2500, and would provide industry standard bed rails that mount in your truck bed. The Andersen # AM3200 Ultimate Connection is compatible with industry standard rails, so the two would work well together. If you're using a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder/Revolution or the Lippert Turning Point, the # AM3200 is not compatible. For a similar product, you'd want to use the Demco Recon, part # DM8550043. To...
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• Best Lightweight Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD To Use With Sidewinder
  We have exactly what you need to use a lightweight fifth wheel hitch and Sidewinder in your 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD with a short bed, and though we do not carry the aluminum Andersen hitch we do know you cannot use rotating pin boxes with this hitch. Instead I strongly recommend the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550043 because it is compatible with a Sidewinder and has a head unit which weighs 50 lbs and a base unit which weighs 50 lbs; this means you can easily remove it from...
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• Will Reese Sidewinder Work With Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch and How To Tell Which One
  The only Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch that can be used with a rotating pin box is part # DM8550043 which mounts to above bed base rails. That said, you'll also need the Custom Wedge part # SWW-05 for this. In order to choose the correct rotating pin box (Sidewinder) you'll need to find the model number on the pin box sticker. The most common is a Lippert 1621, if this is what you have then you'll need the Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin part # RP34FR.
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• Sidewinder Wedge for Demco Hijacker Premier Series 5th Wheel Hitch # DM6076P-16K
  The correct custom wedge for the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Hitch # DM6076P-16K for use with the Reese Sidewinder is the part # SWW-05. This custom wedge will prevent the king pin from pivoting at the hitch. I have attached a short video demonstration and the written instructions that you can also check out. If you are still looking for a Reese Sidewinder I recommend the Reese 5th Airborne w/ Sidewinder and Turret # RP61422. This will not only move the pivot point 22 inches toward the...
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• Can Demco Recon Fifth Wheel Hitch Be Used with Reese Revolution Pin Box
  The Demco Recon Part # DM8550043 can be used with the Reese Revolution/Sidewinder pin boxes as long as you use the correct wedge part # SWW-05. We only have it in the 21k version like this though.
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• Difference Between Sidewinder Reese Revolution and 5th Airborne Pin Box
  The Reese Sidewinder and Revolution are the exact same thing. Sidewinder is the brand name when you buy one aftermarket and Revolution is the name if the pin box came on the trailer frame the factory. So basically Reese sells Sidewinders to customers and Revolutions to trailer manufacturers. But they are the exact same. 5th Airborne setups are a cushioned pin box that can be offered as a standalone cushioned pin box or as integrated into a Sidewinder/Revolution. So basically if you need...
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• Is a Sidewinder Pin Box Needed When Towing a 5th Wheel Trailer with a 2016 Ford F-150 5-1/2 foot Bed
  Since your 2016 Ford F-150 has the 5-1/2 foot bed a Sidewinder pin box, like part # RP34FR for a 1621 pin box, is really your only option since a sliding 5th wheel hitch will not give you enough clearance for tight turns. The 5th Airborne Premium Sidewinder # RP61422, for a 1621 pin box, is an upgraded version of the Sidewinder that provides more comfort for your ride. If you can confirm the pin box number currently on your trailer I can recommend the correct replacement for you. The Demco...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch, Rail Kit and Suspension Enhancement for 2018 Ford F-150 5.5 Foot Bed
  For your 2018 Ford F-150 5-1/2 foot bed we have suspension enhancement that is a fit and works well with an in-bed fifth wheel hitch, but none of the air bag kits will work. Instead you'd want to go with the Timbren kit part # TFR1504E which fits your vehicle and can be used with an in-bed hitch rail kit. I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well. Then for a fifth wheel rail kit the best option is the Reese custom fit kit part # RP50087-58 which is a no-drill...
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• Is Blue Ox Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter Compatible with a Sidewinder Pin Box?
  If you use the Sidewinder in the locked-out position so it's like a standard pin box then you can use the Blue Ox Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # BLU52XR, but if you're needing to use the rotating turret feature for increased turning clearance we need to look at another option as the Blue Ox will basically just spin on the gooseneck ball since that's the only connection point. To continue to use the turret I recommend checking out the Demco Recon # DM8550043 which is pretty...
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• Which 5th Wheel Base Rails are Compatible with Demco DM8552025 Frame Brackets for 2017 Ram 2500
  The Demco # DM8550043 Recon 5th wheel hitch is compatible with industry standard bed rails such as those provided with the Demco # DM8552025-71 bracket/rail kit. The kit combines the # DM8552025 brackets along with the # DM6071 industry standard rails. The hitch fits on industry standard rails from Reese, Husky, Valley, B&W, Demco ISR and Curt, among others, but if you use Demco frame brackets, you'll want to use bed rails from the same manufacturer. The brackets and rails aren't capacity...
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• Recommendation on a Lightweight 5th Wheel Hitch for Short Box 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  We do have a solution for you but it is not the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter, # AM3200. While this is a great hitch for specific purposes, primarily for lighter weight rigs and utility/work trailers it unfortunately will not work for your application in a short bed truck. For your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with a short bed you will either need a hitch mounted in the truck along with a rotating turret type pin box on the RV to make turning...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 5-1/2' Bed
  Since you have a 5-1/2' bed on your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 the only sliding 5th wheel hitch that has enough travel (22-1/2") to give you proper cab clearance is the Demco 13K Hijacker Autoslide 5th wheel hitch; unfortunately the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270 doesn't have enough clearance. For standard base rails you need the part # DM8550040 with rails # DM8552027-71 but if you're wanting a system that gives you a clean bed when the hitch is removed you need the part # DM8550041 with the...
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• Can I Use Demco Hijacker With Reese Side Winder Pin Box
  If your Demco Hijacker is a fixed fifth wheel hitch you can certainly use it with the Sidewinder with the custom wedge for Hijacker fifth wheel hitches part # SWW-05. If your Demco Hijacker is a slider hitch like part # DM8550034 then you will need to lock out the side winder. Since the Reese Side winder moves the pivot point of the towing setup back 22" you cannot have a pivot point at the pin box and the slider hitch without causing damage. If you look under the rotating turret there...
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• Sidewinder to Replace Trailair for Lippert 1621 and Lightestweight Fifth Wheel Hitch
  I sent the picture of your pin box to Lippert so they could identify it and they stated you have a Lippert 1621 model so the correct cushioned Sidewinder would be the part # RP61422 that you referenced. If you didn't want the cushioned feature you could also use the Sidewinder part # RP34FR. Your Andersen Ultimate can't be used with the Sidewinder and since you are wanting the lightest hitch possible that would be the Demco Recon part # DM8550043 which only weighs 89 lbs. You will also...
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• Compatibility of Demco Hijacker Double Swivel Hitch with Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin
  The Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret - 16,000 lbs # RP61412 will work with your Demco Hijacker Premier Series Double Pivot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM6076P-21K. You will also want the custom wedge for that application # SWW-05.
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• Base Rail Kit Needed to Use Demco Recon for Towing a Trailer with a 2018 Ford F-150 w/ 5-1/2' Bed
  I do have a solution for you, but unfortunately the Demco brackets # DM8552028 are not a confirmed fit for your 2018 Ford F-150. For a custom fit installation kit you will want to go with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit # RP50087-58 which comes with brackets that mount to existing holes in the frame of your F-150. The base rails that come with this kit use the industry standard mounting points that the Demco Recon # DM8550043 will fit. Please note that since you have...
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