Replacement Capture Plate For Demco Autoslide 5TH Wheel Hitch Used With Lippert Rota-Flex Pin Box

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I purchased a new Montana fifth wheel it has a road armor king pin, my demco auto slide I bought in 2016 model# 6002 SN# D825124. My question is when I try hook up to the trailer the king pin won’t latch, is this because the catch plate needs to be wider or do I need a different catch plate Thank you

asked by: Randy L

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You will need the Demco Autoslide Capture Plates # DM6171 for the 5th Wheel Pin Box # LC176440 on your new Keystone Montana 5th wheel RV. These will replace the standard capture plates on your Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034.

expert reply by: Bud M

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The Road Armor pin box is just like the Trailair Rota-Flex so you'll need the Demco Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes #DM6171 in order to lock your pin box to the head Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch #DM79GV and prevent it…

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Answer 2

Hey Michael, thanks for reaching out. So, this is actually normal for the Demco autoslide, and to be honest, it is one of the only downfalls of their hitch design. It takes a tremendous amount of force to rotate the head, so if you disconnect at an…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 9

Hey Tom, congrats on the new truck! Typically when we hear that someone has the OEM tow prep package they mean the puck system. This is going to be five circular holes built into the bed of your Ram truck and is by far the best way to attach a 5th…

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Hey Steve, congrats on the new truck. Since your 2026 Ram 3500 has the factory puck system, you'll want the PullRite SuperGlide 5th Wheel Hitch item #PUL28RR. The PullRite SuperGlide 5th Wheel Hitch item #PUL28RR has a 24,000 lbs capacity and…

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Answer 11

When installing the pivot arms on your B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000lbs Item #BWRVK3600 you'll want to ensure that you have 6" of clearance between the bed rails and the nose of your…

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Answer 12

Hey Randy, unlike the PullRite fifth wheel hitches the Demco Autoslides like the part #DM79GV that you referenced do not require capture plates. These attach directly to the pin box by clamping to the sides. This would be compatible with your…

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Replacement Capture Plate For Demco Autoslide 5TH Wheel Hitch Used With Lippert Rota-Flex Pin Box

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