Replacement Side Plates For Installing Demco Autoslide 5TH Wheel Hitch On a 2023 Ram 3500 Short Bed

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Do they have any adapters which will allow me to use my Demco Autoslide 5th wheel on my new Ram? I just got a 2023 Ram 3500 with the bed mounts and want to be able to use my hitch.

asked by: Gordon P

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We do have the Demco Replacement Side Plates # DM99GV which you will be able to use on your 2023 Ram 3500. This will allow you to convert an above rail Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch 18K # DM8550034 or 21K # DM8550035, into the Ram 18K # DM69GV or 21K # DM89GV 5th wheel hitch.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

To install the B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch #BWGNRK1314 in your 2018 Ram 3500 you will need to drill a 3-1/2" diameter hole for the gooseneck ball to stick up through. Included is an installation video on a 2018 Ram 3500, and a link to…

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Answer 2

Hey Eric, thanks for your purchase of the 18K Demco Hijacker Autoslide #DM8550024 for your 2016 Ford F-250! I'm attaching a cutout of page 7 of the instructions where it basically says to do routine greasing of the pins for the jaws and check the…

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Answer 3

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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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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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

Since we don't carry the PullRite line I can't really speak to their quality but from what I can see from there website their 2900 model is fairly similar to the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider #DM89GV. Both hitches offer 14"…

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Answer 8

Hey James, welcome back. That B&W item #BWRVK3670 is super reliable but you are not the only one who's had issues with how heavy it is. Love how you have already attempted our go to solution of taking off the lightest portion of the hitch. I…

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Answer 9

Hey Jen, thanks for the information! Since your 2016 Ram 2500 has the Ram Boxes, you'll need to have a rotating pin box installed on your 2026 Jayco Eagle HT DDB. The rotating pin box is the only way to tow a 5th wheel trailer and not hit the Ram…

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Answer 10

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 11

Hey Debbie, I have a solution for you but the sliders are all going to be heavy due to them having to support the additional movement. Since your Ram has the factory puck system, I recommend the Reese 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider item…

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Answer 12

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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Replacement Side Plates For Installing Demco Autoslide 5TH Wheel Hitch On a 2023 Ram 3500 Short Bed

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