Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2009 GMC Sierra That Allows 90 Degree Turn

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What I’m asking is what do I have to get, so I don’t have to get out of the truck to do a 90 degree turn with my fifth wheel.

asked by: Mike R

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I'm not quite sure what you are asking; is it about what wedge to use or is it about if you can use a Sidewinder with your current hitch? Either way I do need to know the model number of your hitch, which should be somewhere on the hitch itself.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Mike

8/29/2018

What I’m asking is what do I have to get, so I don’t have to get out of the truck to do a 90 degree turn with my fifth wheel.

Kyle S.

8/29/2018

I took a look at the owner's manual for a 2016 Grand Design Solitude and it says the factory-installed pin box is not interchangeable so you would be unable to use a Sidewinder. There is only one option available so you would not have to get out of your truck to make a 90 degree turn and that is the Demco Hijacker # DM8550034 fifth wheel hitch. This hitch uses an autoslide made precisely to do what you are looking for - stay in your truck while making a sharp turn. The Hijacker fits on industry-standard above-bed rails and has an 18,000 lb towing capacity. Since you have a Trailair Rota-Flex you would need to use Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes # DM6171 with the hitch. You can use the following formula to ensure this hitch will allow you to make a 90 degree turn in your '09 Sierra: (A+B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from the center of fifth-wheel hitch jaw to truck cab B = Length of Travel (14") C = Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half) It is recommended you have at least 4 inches of clearance to make a 90 degree turn.

Answer 1

It looks like you might have a Trailair Roto-Flex 5th Wheel Pin Box like #LC328330. I do recommend confirming this by locating the model name of your existing pin box. If this is the case, then to use the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer…

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Answer 2

The things that the 18K Demco Hijacker #DM8550034 and the 18K SuperGlide have in common are that they both offer 14" of travel, they are both automatic sliding 5th wheel hitches, have 2-point pivoting hitch heads, are compatible with industry…

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Answer 3

For your 2019 Ram 2500 short bed with the factory fifth wheel rail kit I recommend the Demco Hijacker autoslide part #DM8550034 for an 18k hitch or part #DM8550035 for a 21k hitch with the adapter plate part #DM6099 over the Pullrite hitches for a…

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Answer 4

You can absolutely use the 18,000 lb Demco Hijacker Autoslide with the underbed rails on your 2002 Ford F-250 crew cab. What you need are the following: - Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco Hijacker #DM8551000 - Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th…

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Answer 5

Yes. You will have to use the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes #DM6171 on your 2021 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS. As far as which Curt Flexair works for your trailer, it depends on what pinbox you currently…

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Answer 6

I spoke with a representative of Demco who confirmed for me that you will need to use Demco Hijacker Autoslide Capture Plates #DM6171 along with the Demco Hijacker #DM8550024 fifth wheel hitch if you have a Trailair Flex Air such as #LC328492. The…

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Answer 7

Yes, you are going to also need the Demco Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes #DM6171 when using the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #DM8550040 with your Road Armor pin box. For a suspension enhancement I…

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Answer 8

Great question, Austin! The Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider #DM8550024 that fits your 2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty will work with the Lippert Road Armor pin box, but you will need the Capture Plates #DM6171 in order for these to work…

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Answer 9

I attached a picture that shows the install instructions for the Demco capture plate adapter part #DM6171 for you to check out. You do have to remove the old screws to get the old plates off to install this kit.

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Answer 10

For your 2015 Ford F-350 Diesel, I recommend starting with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #RP50026-58. These rails and brackets are compatible with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank on your…

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Answer 11

Yes, you will need to use a new capture plate for the MORryde Pin Boxes with the Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Locking Plate for MOR/ryde Pin Boxes part #DM6025. The design of the skid plate on the pin box does not work…

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Answer 12

The Grand Design Momentum 388M's GVWR of 18,500-lbs means only certain versions of the 2017 F-350 will have the required towing capacity for this 5th wheel. You will want to confirm your specific truck rating by checking your manual or by…

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