Can Demco Hijacker Auto Slide Hitches be Used with Rota Flex Pin Boxes

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looking at this hitch for my 2004 chev 2500 hd short box. the trailer has something called a rota Flex hitch Forest river 40D12 2016 Is this compatible.

asked by: Dean C

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contact at Demco about the locking plates and the HiJacker autosliding 5th wheel hitch # DM8550035 requires the use of the capture plate part # DM6171.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Normally there will be a plate or sticker on the pin box of a fifth wheel trailer that will tell you the model name and number. If you cannot find the number you can use the measurements of the bolt holes of the pin box to determine which one you…

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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

Rotating pin boxes like your friend's Sidewinder are only going to work with fixed hitches along with a wedge kit to prevent the king pin of the pin box from rotating inside of the jaws of the hitch, moving to pivot point between the trailer and…

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Answer 4

Since your Ozark Trail two burner propane camping stove came with a Stansport regulator designed to take a disposable 1 lb cylinder, all you need is the MB Sturgis Propane Adapter Hose #100555-72-MBS (6 foot long) . This will connect to the female 1…

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Answer 5

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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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 7

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 8

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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Answer 9

Hey Melanie. The reason you can't find a replacement for your GE ARC15AACBL2 15,000 btu air conditioner is because they phased them out. In 2025 all RV AC systems had to change over to a new coolant called R32. This was a EPA mandated decision.…

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Answer 10

Hey John, thanks for the picture of your truck bed! To install a set of 5th wheel rails in your 2022 Ram 2500, I recommend the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails item #BWRVK2602. This set of rails are industry standard so they'll work…

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Answer 11

Hey Hadiya! No, the Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Ram #C85PV will not give you enough clearance to maneuver the Layton Skyline 5th wheel with your 2021 Ram 1500 with a 5-1/2' bed. This unit only moves you 12" back from the…

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Answer 12

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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