Is a New Capture Plate Needed for Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch with Lippert Rhino Pin Box

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Do I need a special lock plate with the 21 k for a rhino box

asked by: Scott

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Yes, you'll need a new capture plate when using the Demco Hijacker Auto Slide 5th Wheel Hitch with a Lippert Rhino Pin Box, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Locking Plate for Lippert Rhino Pin Boxes part # DM76FR.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 18K #DM8550024 has 3 hitch height options from the floor of the truck bed to the hitch plate. The low position measures 15-1/2 inches, the mid…

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Answer 2

I spoke to Demco about the Demco Autoslide Locking Plate for Lippert Rhino Pin Boxes part #DM76FR, the side plates are supposed to be angled as that's what provides the clamping force. I would just make sure you have the bolts torqued fully to…

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Answer 3

What I think you are asking is, how to set-up the hitch with the Rhino Box as the narrow width of the pin box does not engage the capture plates on your Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel hitch. What you are missing is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Locking…

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Answer 4

Demco recommends using a 3/16" or thinner Lube Plate #16721 with their Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550035. With the addition of the Demco Autoslide Locking Plate for Lippert Rhino Pin Boxes #DM76FR you have I recommend using a dry lube…

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Answer 5

Yes, you need the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Locking Plate for Lippert Rhino Pin Boxes part #DM76FR in order to hookup a trailer with Rhino pin box to the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch.

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Answer 6

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 7

Hey Jason, yes the Pace Edwards Contractor Rig Rack Truck Bed Ladder Rack #311-CR6008 does fit your 2021 Ram 2500 long bed. To order this rack with a retractable tonneau cover you'd want the Pace Edwards part #JED7936-CR6008 instead.

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Answer 8

I sure can! The Lippert 1716 Pin Box #LC1324791 you were looking at measures 36.4" long and 14" tall as shown in the included diagram provided by Lippert.

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Answer 9

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 10

Hey Jason, I checked with Pace and the correct Pace Edwards Contractor Rig Ladder Rack that fits your 2021 Ram 2500 long bed is the part #311-CR4008.

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Answer 11

Hello Rustic Hart Ranch, The Timbren Severe Service kit #TDRTT3500E is a great choice for your 2021 Ram 2500 carrying that 1997 Lance Legend 500 camper. It’s specifically designed to handle heavy, constant loads like yours and really helps reduce…

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Answer 12

To mount your B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #BWRVK3270 in the bed of your 2017 Ram 2500 with an OEM puck system you'll need the Curt Adapter Rails #C29BR. This will lock into the pucks and provide base rails for your hitch to…

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Is a New Capture Plate Needed for Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch with Lippert Rhino Pin Box

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