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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs

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No more getting in and out of your truck to mess around with a manual slider. This hitch slides automatically to give you 14" of additional clearance for tight turns whenever you need it. Custom underbed installation kit included. 1-800-940-8924 to order Demco 5th wheel hitch part number DM38SV or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Demco products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs. 5th Wheel Hitch reviews from real customers.
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Demco 5th Wheel Hitch - DM38SV

  • Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
  • Sliding Fifth Wheel
  • Demco
  • 21000 lbs GTW
  • Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
  • 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
  • Double Pivot
  • 5250 lbs Vertical Load
  • 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel

No more getting in and out of your truck to mess around with a manual slider. This hitch slides automatically to give you 14" of additional clearance for tight turns whenever you need it. Custom underbed installation kit included.


Features:

  • 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your short-bed truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
  • Automatic slider provides clearance required for your short-bed pickup to turn safely at slow speeds
    • No more getting into and out of the truck to operate a manual slider
    • Head slides toward the tailgate when you turn and back toward the cab when you straighten out
    • Rack-and-pinion gears create smooth, controlled, automatic motion
  • Rotating hitch head turns up to 90 degrees with your trailer
    • Rotation creates the force that propels the automatic slider
    • Built-in brackets stabilize your pin box so the king pin won't rotate in the hitch - no need for a separate capture plate for standard pin boxes
  • Rail-free design allows for full access to truck bed when hitch is removed
  • Wraparound, single-piece jaw provides a secure connection
    • 360-Degree jaw-to-king-pin contact
    • Less rattle and more security than slide-bar jaws
  • 3/4" Thick, solid steel locking bar reinforces the connection of your coupled trailer
    • Automatically locks into place when the jaw closes
  • Double-pivot hitch head eases hookup and helps to limit chucking
    • Pivots front to back and side to side
  • 3 Height settings to fit your application
  • Cushioning polyurethane dampeners help reduce noise and absorb road shock
  • Spring-loaded handle with comfort grip allows for simple coupling
    • Tethered safety pin lets you secure the handle in the open or the closed position
  • Sturdy steel construction with rust-resistant black powder coat finish
    • Diamond-plate tread on hitch base adds unique styling
  • Custom Demco underbed mounting kit included
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Designed for use on 6-1/2' truck beds
  • Fits standard pin boxes 12" - 14" wide
    • Locking plates (sold separately) are required for use with Glide Ride, Mor Ryde, Trailair Tri Glide, Trailair Flexair, Rota Flex, Lippert Road Armor, and 5th Airborne pin boxes
  • Gross towing weight: 21,000 lbs
  • Vertical load limit: 5,250 lbs
  • Travel: 14" front to back
  • Hitch height settings: 15-1/2", 16-3/4", and 18-1/4"
  • 5-Year limited warranty


Note: This fifth-wheel trailer hitch is not compatible with Sidewinder or Revolution king pins. Do not use any device that changes the pivot point of your trailer's king pin with this hitch.


Automatic Slider Makes Cornering Easy

Most often used on trucks with 6-1/2' beds, a slider helps to eliminate clearance problems during slow-speed turns. When you are towing a fifth-wheel trailer, your hitch must be situated on the cab side of your truck's rear axle. However, at slow speeds you can use a slider to slide the fifth-wheel hitch (and the trailer) toward your truck's tailgate and past the rear axle, creating enough space between the cab of your truck and the trailer to permit less-restricted turning.


Normally, you'd have to get out of your truck and pull a lever to release the slider before every turn, but what if there was an automatic system? Imagine having 14" of extra clearance while towing your fifth-wheel trailer. Now imagine having this without needing get out of the truck to move your slider. The Demco Autoslide makes this fantasy a reality. The Autoslide automatically glides back smoothly when you make a sharp turn so you can maneuver effortlessly around tight corners within campsites and parking lots.


Demco Hijacker Autoslide

The base of the Autoslide has a built-in rack-and-pinion gear system that operates automatically. As your truck turns, the pinion in the base also turns. This activates the rack gear, which causes the rotational force of the truck to be converted into the linear sliding action of the hitch. So, when your truck makes a sharp, slow-speed turn, the gears inside the Autoslide force the hitch head to slide down toward your truck's tailgate in a smooth, controlled motion. This way, any time that your truck turns more than 10 to 15 degrees, the Autoslide will ensure that there is enough clearance for your trailer to complete the turn as well, and it will do so without any jerking or binding.


In order for the rack-and-pinion assembly to function as designed, the pin box must be stabilized on the hitch head. Normally in a fifth-wheel hitch, the king pin moves inside of the hitch head so that the trailer can turn. With the Autoslide, the king pin remains fixed inside of the jaws of the hitch and it is the hitch head itself that turns. This is thanks to the capture brackets on the sides of the head that brace the pin box from both sides to hold it in place on top of the hitch head. This is done to ensure that there is enough resistance within the hitch when your truck turns to properly activate the rack-and-pinion gear mechanism.


Demco Hijacker Autoslide capture bracket

To stabilize your pin box on the hitch head, simply push the capture brackets up against your pin box once the trailer is coupled and tighten the outer bolts and the inner jam nuts. The Autoslide head and brackets will fit standard pin boxes that are between 12" and 14" wide. If you have a Glide Ride, Mor Ryde, Trailair Tri Glide, Rota Flex, Lippert Road Armor, or 5th Airborne pin box, you must install a special locking plate (sold separately) as well.


When you straighten your rig out again and your trailer moves back in line, the hitch head will rotate back to center and slide back toward the cab into the straight towing position.


Secure Wraparound Jaw with Locking Bar

Demco Hijacker Autoslide wraparound jaw and locking bar

The single-piece, strong wraparound jaw completely surrounds your trailer's king pin for 360 degrees of contact. This wraparound jaw provides a more secure connection than standard 2-piece jaws that close in on the king pin from the sides. The increased jaw-to-king-pin contact on the Autoslide offers tighter tolerances around the king pin, which minimizes both rattle and chucking, for a smooth, quiet ride.


A 3/4" solid steel locking bar spans the area in front of the jaw. This bar provides an added barrier of protection against accidental disconnection so you can have peace of mind that your trailer is secure. The locking bar is attached to the jaw and to the spring-loaded handle. The bar automatically locks when the jaw closes around your king pin.


Double-Pivot, Cushioned Hitch Head

The double pivoting, cushioned head improves your towing experience dramatically by helping to reduce jarring and unwanted noise. Built-in pins allow the hitch head to pivot back and forth and side to side. And hooking up is easy because the hitch head will automatically pivot to the proper angle when it comes into contact with your pin box.


Three polyurethane dampeners help to cushion the movement from the pivoting head and to reduce towing noise. Two of these dampeners are built into the head assembly to cushion the head's side-to-side pivoting. The third dampener cushions the back-and-forth motion and must be installed in the hitch prior to use. Installation of this third dampener is easy - simply press the dampener up into the pre-drilled hole underneath the hitch head.


Easy Installation

The Autoslide hitch installs using the included UMS custom underbed mounting kit. The hitch comes pre-assembled for an easy installation. All you have to do is bolt on the side plates and attach the head to the hitch base.


The side plates have 2 functions. They contain the feet that fit into the receivers in your truck bed, and they allow you to raise or lower the hitch head to better match your pin box height. After you choose your desired height setting, simply bolt the side plates to the hitch base with the included hardware. Then lower the hitch into the 4 UMS receivers in your truck bed. Turn the handles to lock the feet into the receivers and secure the handles with the included safety pins. The hitch can be removed to give you full truck bed access. Simply remove the safety pins, turn the handles to unlock the feet, and lift the hitch out of the receivers.


Clearance Formula for Short Bed Trucks

Use the formula below to ensure there will be enough space between your truck cab and trailer when executing a 90-degree turn.


(A+B) - C = Clearance


A = Distance from the center of fifth-wheel hitch jaw to truck cab

B = Length of Travel (14")

C = Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half)


For example: If the distance from the center of the hitch to the cab is 36", 36" + 22" = 58". If your fifth-wheel trailer is 102" wide, take half (51"), then plug in: 58" - 51" = 7" of clearance.


Note: At least 4 inches of clearance is recommended to safely execute a 90-degree turn.



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Video of Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for Feature Review Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram

Today we're going to take a look at the replacement side plates for the Demco Hijacker Autoslide fifth wheel trailer hitches, and this is for the underbed mount. Now this will replace the side plates that came standard with your Demco Hijacker Autoslide underbed fifth wheel trailer hitch. They are designed to bolt onto your hitch base so that you can attach your hitch to the custom underbed rails. This is designed to fit the 13,000 pound Hijacker, Part Number DM8550041. It also fits the 18,000 pound Hijacker, DM8550022, and the 21,000 pound Hijacker, DM8550037 models. This is a simple bolt-on installation to your hitch base. There are multiple rows of bolt holes on these side plates and on your hitch base, so depending how you line them out, it will let you adjust the hitch height.

The hitch height settings will go from either 15-1/2 inches to 16-3/4 and 18-1/4, so you have your choice of those three settings to get your trailer and tow vehicle as level as possible. These do have a rust-resistant black powder coat finish. They are an all-steel construction. It does include the instructions. It will include the mounting hardware, and it also includes two 1/4-inch spacers and two 3/8-inch spacers, and the spacers are used for adjusting your hitch mount with the bed pockets of your truck, and this part is made in the U.S.A. The way that these would open up is you just pull the clip, pull the pin out, and you can see each one of these will rotate out, and when you rotate those out, it will let you drop it into your underbed mount, and then once there, you just turn this back in to lock it, and then put your clip right through there just like that. This part is made in the U.S.A. That should do it for the review of the replacement side plates for Demco Hijacker Autoslide fifth wheel trailer hitches with the underbed mount..


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After a year, I still like my Demco autoslide. It works great. I have pulled my trailer quite a few times and have had no issues at all. I know quite a few people that pull 5th wheels and one actually went out and purchased a autoslide after watching mine work.



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This hitch has been used daily since i purchased it. I deliver fifth wheel travel trailers all over the country. This hitch has worked flawlessly from day one. This hitch is one of the only products that I've ever bought that is exactly what it was described to be. Im not one to do reviews, so the fact that im doing this one , in itself, says a lot about the quality of your product. The design and looks are much better than any other hitch ive seen. It just looks better in the truck bed than others do.



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Instructions left alittle to interpretation when it came to hitch height in the bed of the truck. For a f350 super duty it is the medium set up. Save you some time and effort. Other then that it looks great and will be testing it out this weekend.



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Great hitch for a short bed truck thanks etrailer



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Hitch works great. Had some issues using it when I first got it with putting the pin to lock down the handle but its worked much better lately. The hitch is heavy so I leave it in the back of the truck. Wish I could remove it so it doesn't get weathered.



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Hitch looks great and functions great as well. Installation could’ve been smoother due to the installation instruction measurements being slightly off. Look at finding hole caps that are 3” instead of two and drilling the larger hole.



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great hitch for my customers new truck to pull his new Durango 5th wheel!

Fast Delivery as well

Always RV
Mesa Az



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Hitch sucks pain in the assembly to connect and disconnect.



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Great functional hitch. Poor powdercoating though (mostly flaking off) with quite a bit of rust after only a year.



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Worked out great. I used the hitch for my camper right after I installed it. However, I did break one of the bolts when installing it, which is OK. I just switched to grade 8 bolts which is better anyways. I love the fact that Demco hitch unlocks when you pull the lever regardless of weight on it. Compared to my previous Mopar hitch you had to get at the right weight pressure to unlock it.



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Well built fifth wheel hitch. Haven't got a chance to tow our new Montana High Country 295RL. But I know a guy that has towed his fifth wheel with this same hitch. I'm sure this 18K hitch will be excellent! Or I wouldn't have bought it. I recommend e trailer for everything.



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Has to do a little assembly, really easy. Tows super nice, when turning does move towards the back. You’ll need to adjust the guides for the fifth wheel.



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Demco auto slide hitch works very well with my crew cab short bed Ram. Fits under my tonneau cover nicely. Trouble free thus far. Had to purchase a Demco plate for the camper to make the Rhino box hitch work. etrailer personnel were great in helping ensure I had the right products and kept me well informed of shipping dates.



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Love this hitch. While it is heavy it provides the stability and auto slide capability that I need to comfortably drive my 5th wheel thousands of miles. I have never had my 5th wheel contact my cab no matter how tight I turn.



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This product definitely gives me more availability for tighter turns that I was looking for. Second trip we took one of the pins popped out of the puck locking mechanism. Our last trip to Wyoming the spring pin that holds the head onto the frame was laying in my pick up box, bought a new spring pin clip that’s a little tighter, that seem to fix that issue. It would be good practice to go over the entire hitch of all mechanisms latches and secure pins before traveling. Seems with the moving and shaking, they may have a tendency to loosen a bit overtime.



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A very nice hitch. If you have a bed carpet or a bed liner it may require Un shimming the locking pins. I have a bed carpet and I had to stand on the back corners to get the pins to engage the bed pucks. Not really a big deal. It is very heavy so I assembled it in the bed of the truck. I would highly NOT recommend doing it this way except if you are by yourself. Get a chain hoist or maybe an engine hoist because it is very heavy as an assembled unit. It is flawless in its operation. Very well made. I am very happy with it.



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Item works exactly as described. I have a shortbed (6.5') Ford F350. Probably towed our 5th wheeler 5000+ miles with no problem. Then last year it happened! We were making a sharp turn in an uneven lot and POW, the 5vr hit the rear window and it exploded. After that I became gun shy about turning with the 5vr attached so I started looking at sliding hitches. A slider that you had to get out and unlatch to make work, didn't make sense to me. At what point do you get out? So, an auto slider hitch was purchased. Now when I get to a certain degree turn the auto-slide hitch moves back in its carriage and then auto-slides to the normal location once straightened out. Not gun shy anymore.

Pro:
Well packaged
Well made
Easy install
It WORKS.

Cons:
Price
Very heavy
Some clunking after it straightens out from a turn



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Very happy with my Demco Autoslide hitch after one year. We pull a Montana 3120 35 ft 5th wheel with a 2019 Ford F-350 short bed. Took a month long 6,000 mile trip from Colorado to New England/Canada this Summer. Lots of hilly/curvy roads and some remote campgrounds with tight corners and some near 80 degree back ins. Never came close to trailer contacting the truck. I’ve had no jerking or other issues when turning or stoping/starting. Works great. The only drawback is there isn’t much room for error when you back up to hook up the trailer, so it takes a little practice to get used to correctly lining up your Demco Hitch to the trailer. The first couple of trips, it took me 3 or 4 attempts to properly line it up. No longer an issue for me after a few trips and you get used to the angles. It weighs about 300 pounds. I got a small chain hoist which I installed in my garage rafters and easily lift the hitch in and out of my truck and just let it hang front he rafters until I need to use it.



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So far this hitch has performed well. I have a Mor Ride hitch and had to purchase the adapter plate. The hitch connects well to the adapter plate which eliminates me having to use the adjustable side bars. The hitch is heavy but sturdy. I would recommend this hitch to anyone looking for a hands free sliding hitch.


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  • Puck System Availability for a 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty with a 6-3/4 Bed
    Although there are no 5 puck mounting systems available as of May 2018, we do have some underbed systems for your 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty with a 6-3/4' bed. If the option to tow a gooseneck or 5th wheel trailer with a single underbed system is what you are looking for then the B&W Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNRK1116-5W is what you're needing. This system gives you a gooseneck hitch and hitch ball that is compatible with the B&W Companion Slider # BWRVK3400-5W which allows you to tow a 5th...
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  • Replacement Parts Breakdown for Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitch DM8550034
    Thank you for purchasing the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034 back in 2017. All replacement parts we sell appear on the page I linked for you. I also linked the install instructions for this hitch and on pages 9 through 11 you'll find the complete parts breakdown with individual part numbers. Since your hitch came with a 5-year warranty you may be able to obtain some replacement parts from Demco under warranty, if you wish. Some smaller parts we may not stock...
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  • How to Install Demco Hijacker AutoSlide Fifth Wheel Hitch in Bed of 2016 Ram 3500 with OEM Rail Kit
    The Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550037 can easily fit in the bed of your 2016 Ram 3500 with the factory rail kit but you will have to use an adapter to provide the style of rails this hitch requires. For that you will need the part # DM6099 and you will be set! I attached a picture of what this will look like in the bed of your hitch as well as a review video for the rail kit.
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  • Will Pace Edwards Switchblade Fit 2018 Ford F-150 With Bed Liner
    Hi Mark; you will be able to install the Pace Edwards Switchblade # 311-SWFA06A29 on your 2018 Ford F-150 with a 6-1/2' bed. It is compatible with bed liners.
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  • Looking For Door Hinge For 2009 King American Enclosed Trailer
    Hello Ian, thanks for reaching out. We do offer several styles of hinges and I am happy to take a look at your pictures. There is currently no way to add pictures to the comments on here, so just reply to the email that brought you to this page I can definitely take a look and see what we have for you.
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    Hey Daniel, To find the correct replacements you'll first want to take some measurements so that we can find an exact match. Swapping out suspension components with different lengths can cause bind ups and other issues so it's best to just go with the same sizing to avoid having to reconfigure the entire setup to function properly. For the leaf springs you'll need to jack the trailer up by the frame on one side to relieve the tension on the spring. You can then measure from the center...
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  • Hard Folding Tonneau Cover FOr 2023 Nissan Titan Platinum 5.5' Bed With Titan Boxes
    Hello Melissa. We do offer a hard folding tonneau cover that will fit your 2023 Nissan Tital Platinum 5.5' bed with the Titan boxes. For that I recommend the BAKFlip G2 Hard Tonneau Cover # BAK26525. This is a low-profile cover that sits fully inside the bed rails so it won't interfere with the Titan cargo boxes.
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  • Correct TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Hitch For 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed
    Hi Jerry, No, the # TLC1211-30 will not fit the 6-1/2 foot short bed on a 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 as they have a different means of install. For the short bed on your '18 Silverado 2500 you will need the TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch Receiver # TLC1212-30.
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  • What is Needed For Platform on Roof Rack For 2021 Honda CR-V With Naked Roof
    Hey Bob, We can get your 2021 Honda CR-V with a naked roof set up with a platform that goes on a roof rack. For that all you'll need is the following: - Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack for Naked Roofs # Y62XB - Yakima LockNLoad Platform Rack for Crossbars - 55" Long x 49" Wide # Y05044-39 The LockNLoad will mount directly to the roof rack's crossbars, and I verified with Yakima the 55" x 49" is the correct fit for your CR-V.
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    Hey Trevor, so we have a flush bar style roof rack that fits your 2015 Lexus CT 200h with the Yakima part # Y73PB but the Rhino Rack you mentioned does not fit so it won't work for you.
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    Yes, the Saris SuperClamp EX Bike Rack # SA4025F will fit the 2" receiver on the Class IV hitch you have on your Tacoma.
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    Kelly, it'd depend on the individual and their skill level, but if you were to take it to a shop they'd probably charge you for an hour of service. These aren't super complicated to install, so a professional should easily be able to do this in an hour or less.
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  • Comparing Thule T-Rac And TracRac For 2016 Toyota Tacoma
    Hello Henry, thanks for reaching out. Both of the ladder racks you mentioned, the Thule T-Rac Pro2 # TH37005XT-EX and the Thule TracRac TracONE # TH27000XT-XK4EX, are fits for your 2016 Toyota Tacoma. The racks are extremely similar but there are a few differences. The T-Rac is slightly shorter at 25-3/8" tall versus the TracRac being 26-1/4" tall. The T-Rac also has side cleats attached to the uprights for an additional tie down point. The TracRac does not have side cleats. Aside from...
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  • Will the B&W Companion Hitch Head Work W/ Different Companion Bases
    Hey Adam, yes the Replacement Head Assembly for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVC3006 will work with both of those bases.
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  • Will Rhino-Rack Backbone Rails Fit A 2021 Nissan Armada SL
    Hey Brian, Rhino-Rack has not confirmed that the Backbone # RRRNPB1 would be a fit for 2021 models and instead lists that you need to use their specific feet to mount a platform so that leads me to believe that the mounting hole spacing or curvature of the roof changed in a way that prevented the rails from fitting. Do you have factory rails that run front to back? If so you can use the RX100 feet # RR97AP to mount a Pioneer platform rack.
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  • Parts to Safely Flat Tow a 2006 Chevy HHR Without Breaking the Bank
    Hey Scotty, thanks for reaching out! Here are the parts I recommend for flat towing your 2006 Chevy HHR safely and with a price-conscious mind: - Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # 3141-1 (requires minor fascia trimming - see attached install video) - etrailer XHD Non-Binding Tow Bar # e64ZR - Flint Hill Goods Magnetic Tow Lights # FHG96ZR - Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System # HM39494 - High-Low Adapter (see attached article - bar height is 15.5") There...
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  • Will The B&W Receiver # BWHDRH25601 For a 2016 Silverado 2500HD Move The Spare Tire Closer to Cab?
    The B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver # BWHDRH25601 will fit your 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ short bed. As for if you will have to move the spare tire closer to your cab, we have not been able to determine exactly what models require this. When I reached out to B&W for clarification on this note in their instructions to determine if it had to do with the spare tire size or another configuration on the truck they were unable to provide any additional details beyond they only...
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    Hello Alex, thanks for reaching out. Both of the WeatherTech mats you mentioned are for the 2025 Honda Pilot. The # WT84DQ is for behind the second row. The # WT58JQ is for the 3rd row. Our site does not do a good job presenting this info so I do apologize for any confusion. I will get to work on editing this so it is more clear. Let me know if you need anything else.
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  • What Base Rails Are Needed To Install Thule TracRac SR on a 2015 Toyota Tundra with 6-1/2' Bed?
    Your 2015 Toyota Tundra with the 6-1/2' bed will require the Base Rails # TH21610 to attach the Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack # TH43002XT.
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  • Option For Replacement Door For Opening Under Gooseneck
    Hi Riley, We have a number of options for replacement access doors, though unfortunately I'm not privy to the exact door on a 2005 Grand Junction. To find the right potential option, you can measure the opening and we may have one that fits. For example the Multi-Purpose Access Door # SE38VR is 9-5/8" wide x 23-7/8" tall, # SE58VR is 14" wide x 23-7/8" tall, and the # SE26VR is 18-1/8" wide x 20-1/2" tall. I've added a link below to our entire selection of access doors that you can filter...
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  • Will Westin MAX Winch Mounting Tray Fit a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic 3.6L
    Yes, the Westin MAX Winch Mounting Tray # 46-23755 will fit your 2021 Ram 1500 Classic just fine. Westin lists this out separately on their site but it's the same winch mount used in the full Westin HDX Winch Mount Grille Guard with Punch Plate # 57-93545 which they have listed out to fit your vehicle so you're good to go!
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    For your 13.6 x 24 tractor tires you will need the Titan Chain Tractor Tire Chains # TCHP240. The # TCHP214 are for smaller 9.5-24, 9.5-28 and 11.2-16 tires. We also have the Ladder Pattern # TC0858 and Ladder Pattern Alloy # TC0858S for heavier duty chains.
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    Hey Chris, thanks for reaching out! The Aluminum Margay Trailer Wheel - 14" x 5" - 5 on 4-1/2 - Gunmetal Gray you're looking for is part # LH63VR on our site.
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    Hello Dennis; the SnapRing TireSavers RV Tire Covers # ST7000WH fit 24" - 26" diameter tires. Your typical 205/75R14 tire is 26" in diameter. However, there is some variation in there depending on the brand and the tread. I would measure your actual tire diameter to see if it is 26" or less to find if it will fit. If it is larger you can use the # ST7001WH which is designed for 27" - 29" diameter tires.
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  • Trailer Wiring for 2011 Nissan Murano to be Used with etrailer Hitch
    Hey Sandy, yes we have trailer wiring that can be used with your 2011 Nissan Murano and the etrailer hitch part # e65AR. The kit I recommend is the Tekonsha part # 118653 as it has the easiest install and the most reliable converter box.
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  • Replacement Round Nut for an Older Roadmaster Falcon 5250 Tow Bar
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  • Dimensions Of The Brophy Rope D-Ring Tie-Down Anchor # BR59FR
    Hey Greg, I've drawn up a diagram of the dimensions for the Brophy Rope D-Ring Tie-Down Anchor # BR59FR and attached it below. If you have any other questions then just let me know.
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