Can You Hook Up To A Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch From Any Angle

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CAN YOU HOOK TO THE DEMCO SLIDER AT ANY ANGLE

asked by: CHRIS

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Since the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # DM69GV utilizes capture plates you'll need to ensure that you're backing up to the trailer's pin box straight. Coming in at an angle would have the capture plates fighting the pin box and would most likely damage them making the hitch unable to properly turn and slide back while make turns.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Hey Jerry, thanks for reaching out. The short answer is yes, probably but it really depends on your exact setup. When you slide the Companion back, you gain cab clearance but lose space at the tailgate, and with a MorRyde pin box being a bit bulkier,…

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Answer 2

Welcome back Mike and congrats on your new truck! The B&W Companion item #BWRVK3670 is exactly what you need for a 2026 Ram 3500 with the factory puck system. It does not come preassembled. I went ahead and linked the owner's manual for the…

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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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Hi Frank! The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs #BWRVK3600 will indeed fit your 2026 Ram 3500 short bed with the OEM prep package. We would typically say to use a slider with a short bed (the…

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Answer 5

Hi Ryan! Glad to hear you got the base installed. It's definitely not easy with how much it weighs, but hey, that's because it's beefy and built to last! ^___^ As to your question, there are a few variables. Believe me, I would like to…

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Answer 6

The best fifth wheel hitch option we have for your 2015 Ram 2500 with the factory puck system is the Companion hitch part #BWRVK3670 that you referenced. This hitch is widely considered to be the best made and quietest option for a hitch by nearly…

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Answer 7

Thank you for the pictures. You are definitely correct that you need the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Locking Plate for MOR/ryde Pin Boxes #DM6025 to use the MOR/Ryde pin box with your Demco Hijacker #DM8550024. The pictures that you sent in looks like…

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For a trailer that weighs, 14,500 lbs I would strongly recommend a 3500 series truck. Even if the 2500 could technically tow it the 3500's higher rated suspension will make for a much better towing experience. Less sag and a smoother ride when…

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Answer 9

With a 6-1/2' bed you should be able to leave your tailgate on and just open it when coupling up to the trailer. That being said you can measure from the center of the king pin to the back of the pin box and then take that measurement to your bed…

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Answer 10

Since the head of the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3670 has three different vertical and horizontal settings you will be able to make sure it is adjusted correctly for your 2021 GD…

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Answer 11

Hello Bob, Congrats on the new Ram! What is your new favorite feature? Since you have a 6' 4" bed is recommended that you get a slider hitch to gain some extra clearance. I have heard that with some of the newer 5th wheels it is not…

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Answer 12

Yes, MORryde cushioned pin boxes like #MR84VR can be used with Demco Hijacker Autoslide fifth wheel hitches. There's even a capture plate from MORryde that was designed for this application with the part #DM6025.

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Can You Hook Up To A Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch From Any Angle

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