Installing Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch on 2017 Ram 3500 With Turnover Ball Gooseneck
Updated 05/07/2020 | Published 05/06/2020
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I have a 2017 Ram 3500 short box, with a BandW Turnover. Is there anyway to use a Demco Hitchhiker autoslide without removing the BandW? thank you
asked by: David G
Expert Reply:
I'm assuming your truck isn't equipped with the OEM pucks in the truck bed.
With the hitch in place, you wouldn't be able to attach the # DM8550034 Demco Autoslide using the # DM8552026-71 rail kit unless the B&W Turnover ball was unbolted from the frame and removed. The Turnover ball hitch would interfere with the rails being installed. Once the rails are installed, if you needed to pull a gooseneck hitch, you could use an adapter plate such as # DM5996.
Or, if a manual slider would be acceptable, you could use the B&W Companion, part # BWRVK3400. According to B&W, you'll most likely need to remove or open your tailgate in order to prevent the pin box from hitting it while turning.
An adapter such as # 16310 would turn in the Turnover Ball hitch due to the torque applied during turns, so that wouldn't be a good option either.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
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- 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
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