Are Capture Plates Needed For the Lippert Flex Air Pin Box And The Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch?

Published 11/30/2022

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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ram Prep Package - 21K

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Question:

I have a Lippert Flex Air Pin Box on my 5th wheel. Its the L05 21K pin box. Lippert part # 369385. Do I need a capture plate for the Demco DM89GV hitch?

asked by: James T

Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes, you are going to need the need the Demco Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes # DM6171 in order to be able to use the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw # DM89GV with your Lippert Flex Air Pin Box.

These capture plates are designed to prevent your king pin from pivoting inside the Demco Hijacker and will replace the original capture plates that came standard with your hitch with the existing hardware.

Attached are a couple of videos for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Bryce D