Demco Highjacker Replacement Pin Size

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Hi, I need to replace the pins that hold the hitch into the rails. Can you confirm the size of the pins length and diameter that I should be using? Thanks!

asked by: Bill B

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I spoke with Demco, and they confirmed the Replacement Pin and Clip for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM92VR which measures at 1/2" x 3" is is the correct part for your Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550034.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

We always recommend a sliding hitch for a bed length less than 8' but you can do a little bit of measuring to see just how much turning clearance you have with your 2022 Keystone RV Cougar 368MBI with a MaxTurn nose and determine if a sliding…

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Answer 2

Hey Terry we have a fifth wheel rail kit that fits your 1994 Chevy K1500 and your Valley fifth wheel hitch with the B and W part #BWRVK3200. Thankfully Valley made their hitches to fit the industry standard fifth wheel rails like what the B and W kit…

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Valley fifth wheel rails were designed to fit the same industry standard rail design as other hitch manufacturers like Reese, Curt, Husky (which is what used to be Valley) etc. 29 inches between side to side mounting holes is a normal length. The…

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We do not carry any replacement parts for Valley hitches, and they are unfortunately not in business anymore. With that being said, the replacement part you're needing is not going to be available, however I do have an alternative solution. Since…

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All the brake controller needs to sense a trailer connection so that you can test it is a slight amperage draw on the output circuit. For that you can use a circuit tester like the part #PTW2993 with one pin grounded and the other on the output pin.…

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We don't offer a video, but that's a great idea that I'll suggest to our shop manager. The maintenance procedures for the Demco #DM8550040 Hijacker Autoslide 5th wheel hitch are outlined in the linked owner's manual, but the keeping…

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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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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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Answer 9

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 10

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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Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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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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