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• How To Use The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch With A Lippert Turning Point Pin Box
  To use your Lippert Turning point with your Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000lbs # DM8550034 you would need to lock out the Turning Point pin box and use the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for Hi-Jacker Fifth Wheels # SWW-05 to lock the king pin of your pin box in the jaws of the Demco 5th wheel hitch. Since you have a 2018 Ram 2500 with a short bed I'd recommend switching the 5th wheel hitch to a standard hitch and utilizing the Lippert...
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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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• 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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• 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 I Use a Demco Recon with a Lippert Turning Point Pin Box
  Yes. There will be a large amount of torque in this case since Sidewinder pin boxes (or your Lippert Turning Point) pivot and twist in a different way from standard pin boxes they require fifth wheel hitches to be attached to the truck in four points around the perimeter of the hitch. That's why you typically can't use a Sidewinder with a Demco Recon # DM8550045 since it connects to the truck via a gooseneck ball only. As far as compatibility specifically with the Lippert Turning Point...
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• Can Demco Recon Fifth Wheel Hitch be Used with Reese Sidewinder Pin Box
  Well so the problem is that the Demco Recon hitches are not rated for use with rotating pin boxes like the Reese Sidewinders. The twisting torque that the Sidewinders create is too much for the narrower "neck" of the Recon hitches so you'd need to go with a fixed hitch like the Reese # RP30047 to use with the Sidewinder. Then for a custom wedge for that you could use the part # SWW-03 and you could use the universal wedge in the meantime.
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• Recommendation on a Lightweight 5th Wheel Hitch That is Compatible With a Sidewinder Pin Box
  I have a solution for you. The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch, # DM8550043, is a lightweight above the bed mounted hitch that is rated a 21K. The total weight of this hitch is 100 lbs. The Demco Recon will mount to the bed of your 2017 Ram 3500 using standard bedrails, like the Demco Universal Bed Rails, # DM6071. If your Ram has the OEM 5th Wheel Towing Pre Package, you can us the Reese 5th Wheel Adapter, # RP30154, to mount the Demco Recon to your vehicle. The Reese adapter will sit into...
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• Wedge for a Lippert Turning Point and a Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch
  The 6169 number you provided comes back to the Replacement Head for Demco Recon # DM6169. With the picture you provided, it looks like you have the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550043. The wedge that you would need to use with your Lippert Turning Point is the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge # SWW-05. While the # SWW-05 wedge does not specifically list the Turning Point, we have had customers in the past let us know that this was a fit for their Recon and Turning Point.
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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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• Is Demco 21K Recon Compatible with Lippert Turning Point for a 2015 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2' Bed
  If you have the 13K Demco Autoslider # DM8550040 that installs on industry standard base rails, like part # RP50087-58, then yes, the Demco Recon # DM8550043 will fit in the 5-1/2' bed of your 2015 Ford F-150. As far as compatibility with the Lippert Turning Point pin box goes, since the opening for the Recon hitch head is a little larger than normal 5th wheel hitches I doubt that the universal wedge that comes with the Turning Point will fit correctly. We have had customers say that the...
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• Fifth Wheel Recommendation for use With 5th Airborne Sidewinder Pin Box
  For a short-bed truck like your 2016 Ford F-150, the best option for a fifth wheel that is both compatible with a 5th Airborne Sidewinder and is lightweight is, indeed, the Demco Recon # DM8550043, which you could install with base rails # RP50087-58. The only thing you would need to do is use Custom Wedge # SWW-05 along with the Recon. At 100 lbs it is very light for a fifth wheel hitch but still has a capacity of 21,000 lbs. I've added a link to a video review of this hitch for you to...
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch and Sidewinder for 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 with 5-1/2-Foot Bed
  5th wheel towing with a 5-1/2-foot short-bed pickup such as your 2011 Ram 1500 will use a fixed 5th wheel hitch along with a specialized pivoting trailer pin box called a Sidewinder. This combination is the only way to give you the turning clearance you need for making tight maneuvers in a campground without risk of the trailer's overhang contacting the truck's cab. I recommend selecting a hitch that has a few thousand pounds more capacity than your trailer actually weighs. This extra...
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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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• 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 Recommendation for Trailer with Fabex 7028 Pin Box
  For a 5-1/2 foot bed like what you have there really isn't going to be a way to get enough turning clearance with your Hijacker slider hitch. It's just not enough clearance. You would have to go with a Sidewinder like you mentioned. Since you have a Fabex pin box model 7028 the correct Sidewinder then is the part # RP61412 which will give you the full turning clearance. The correct Sidewinder Wedge to use with a Demco Hijacker fifth wheel hitch like yours is the wedge part # SWW-05.
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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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• Advice on Towing a Fifth Wheel Trailer With a Short Bed 2017 Ram 2500 With Rambox
  Thank you for your thoughtful question; let's start with the suspension components for your 2017 Ram 2500 first. I recommend using the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F2598 over Timbrens for your application. The Ride-Rite air bags have the advantage of being able to adjust individually to guarantee you even load distribution, and are going to be less rigid than the Timbrens. As far as a fifth wheel hitch, you are going to have to use a Sidewinder because you have a Rambox and...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Towing Setup for 2016 Toyota Tundra Limited 5.7L with 5-1/2' Bed
  We do have everything you'll need to tow a 5th wheel RV with your 2016 Toyota Tundra 5-1/2' bed, but we unfortunately haven't had the opportunity yet to do a installation like this. The first thing you need is a base rail kit and for that I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit # RP50084-58 because it is the only true custom installation kit available. What this means is that you won't have to drill into your vehicle frame for the installation. With the base rails...
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