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Demco #6099 Dodge Prep Truck Bracket installation
Has anyone install the Demco #6099 Dodge Prep Truck Bracket in a 2016 Dodge RAM? I just purchased a 2016 RAM 3500 short bed truck with the factory 5th wheel prep option, I am trying to install the Demco bracket but am having a problem with the locking pucks. Everything lined up but I could not turn the handles to lock it in place. I removed the Washer Shim at the top of the locking pin and was able to turn one of the four locking pins. The other three still seem to not drop down far enough to provide clearance to turn the pin and engage the locking feature. Anyone have this problem and how did you resolve it. Thanks3.5KViews0likes12Comments5th wheel tow truck
I’m thinking about buying a new 2015 Dodge Ram 3500, currently have a 2003 Dodge 3500 Diesel crew cab long bed and tow a 2011 Open Range 345 5th wheel. My big concern about the new trucks it seems that they are all about 4-6 inches taller and 10 to 15 inches longer than my 2003. The top of my tailgate is 54 inches above the ground before I hitch the 5th wheel. Does anyone have a newer Dodge Ram 3500 2 wheel drive with single rear wheels and do you have any problem with the nose of the 5th wheel being to high and do you have enough clearance between the truck box and the 5th wheel? The extra length of the new Dodges will mean that it will not fit in my garage or in the driveway. I am also concerned about maneuvering in tight camping sites. I am considering the crew cab short bed (6’ 6). From my research I think I would need an Auto Sliding Hitch but I have read about a lot of “problems” with them such as needing constant lubrication, sliding around when the fifth wheel is not hooked up, something about a “set screw” constantly needing adjustment. I also need to do a 180 degree U-turn when going into my RV storage area, this is not a problem with my long bed but don’t know about the short bed I would like to hear from anyone about their experiences with short bed tow trucks. Do you like the auto sliding hitches? What brands have you tried? Thanks for your input. Bill1.1KViews0likes4Comments
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