Best Lube Plate for Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitch
Updated 04/09/2019 | Published 04/07/2019
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Question:
What is best lube plate for demco automatic slide 18k not sure how to measure
asked by: Herb I
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550034 can only use a lube plate that is a maximum of 3/16 inches thick so you can use the # RP83004 that is 12 inches diameter and 1/8 inch thick or the Curt 10 Inch # 16721 that is 3/16 inch thick. I recommend using the Reese # RP83004 as it is wider for more pin box contact and yet thinner to allow the capture plates to more easily engage. Standard pin boxes measure between 12 and 14 inches wide.
The lube plate will help with connection and disconnection only as the head has capture plates that will secure the pin box to the head so the head will rotate with the trailer to give you the correct amount of turning clearance as the hitch slides.
The lube plate is not compatible with pin boxes that require a locking plate.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding 5th Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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