Is there a Sidewinder that Will Replace the Fabex 314 Pin Box

Updated 10/26/2017 | Published 10/25/2017

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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs

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Question:

i am interested in a sidewinder pinbox for a 1999 30foot 5th wheel cameo by carriage is there one to fit it. I have a picture of the pinbox thats on it now.I pull it with a 2010 F150 4 door 4 wheel drive,, Thanks for any help i can get

asked by: Keith

Expert Reply:

You have a Fabex 314 pin box. But because this is a tube style pin box there are no Sidewinders available to replace it. The tube style pin box mounts are not able to stand up to the stresses of Sidewinder use.

The other option is to use the Demco 13K HiJacker # DM8550040 which fits industry standard above the bed rails. This hitch has up to 22-1/2 inches of travel which is 1/2 inch more than a Sidewinder moves the pivot point. But it is only rated for 13,000 pounds meaning that the gross trailer weight can never exceed that 13,000 pounds.

expert reply by: Michael H