5Th Wheel Hitch Guidelines - Demco Recon Operator's Manual

1. Demco 5th wheel hitches are designed for use with recreational fifth wheel trailers only.
2. Use only a SAE 2-inch king pin with your Demco 5th Wheel Hitch.
3. Approximately 15%-25% of trailer weight should be on hitch (Pin Weight).
4. Trucks come in many different configurations. Demco hitches are designed for use in light trucks such as the Ford
F-Series, the Chevy Silverado and the Dodge Ram. Demco recommends the use of long bed (8ft) light trucks for
the best combination in truck - trailer turning clearance.
5. If a short bed pickup (less than 8 ft. but longer than 6 ft.) is to be used for towing, Demco recommends the
trailer be equipped with an extended pin box to help gain additional truck - trailer turning clearance (See trailer
manufacturer for options). It also may be helpful to add a Demco 5th Wheel Ultra Slide for increased turning
clearance for low speed, non- highway maneuvering.
6. The height of the hitch and the pin box should be adjusted so the trailer is approximately level as it is towed. Al-
low approximately 6 inches clearance between the top of the pickup walls and the underside of the front of the
trailer for pitch and roll of the trailer. Allow more clearance between pickup walls and trailer for off road use.
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5th Wheel Hitch guidelines

Rule of thumb: The distance from the
back of the truck cab to the center of
the rear truck axle ("X"), should be
approximately 4 inches greater than
one-half the trailer width ("Y")
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