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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC OEM Prep Package - Single Jaw - 21K
Part Number: DM44SV
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Demco 5th Wheel Hitch - DM44SV
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Smooth, Quiet Towing: Wraparound single jaw and cushioned double-pivot head limit chucking and noise.
- Effortless Cornering: Automatic slider gives 14" of travel for tight turns without leaving the cab.
- Strong, Secure Connection: 3/4" solid steel locking bar reinforces the jaw for safe 21,000 lb GTW towing.
- Level, Stable Setup: Adjustable hitch height from 15-1/4" to 18" fits different trailer pin box heights.
- Fast Puck System Install: Drops into factory receivers with included rail adapter for simple setup.
Features to know about
Built to Tackle Big 5th Wheels: 21,000 lbs GTW and 5,250 lbs Vertical Load Limit
This hitch is engineered for serious towing, with a 21,000-lb gross towing weight and a 5,250-lb vertical load limit. The solid steel construction and rust-resistant black powder coat finish give it the backbone to haul heavy fifth-wheel trailers with confidence. The diamond-plate tread on the base adds grip and durability while giving it a tough, finished look that matches its capability.
Smooth Cornering Without Leaving the Cab: Automatic 14" Sliding Travel
Back into tight campgrounds and make slow-speed turns without ever touching a manual slider. The built-in rack-and-pinion gear system automatically provides up to 14" of travel when you turn, sliding the head toward the tailgate and then back again as you straighten out. Each movement is controlled and smooth, letting you focus on maneuvering instead of jumping in and out of the truck to release a lever.
Quiet, Secure Connection for a Steady Ride: Single-Piece Wraparound Jaw and Locking Bar
A strong wraparound jaw completely surrounds the king pin for full 360-degree contact and less rattle than slide-bar designs. The 3/4" thick solid steel locking bar reinforces that connection by automatically locking in place when the jaw closes. Together they keep your trailer steady and secure so you can enjoy a quieter ride with less chucking on rough stretches of road.
Built-In Cushioning That Takes Out the Shock: Double-Pivot Head with Polyurethane Dampeners
The double-pivot hitch head moves both front to back and side to side, making hook-ups smoother even on uneven ground. Inside, three polyurethane dampeners absorb road shock and cut down on towing noise. You’ll feel less jarring through the truck and more control when pulling over long distances or rough terrain.
Fast Setup That Fits Your Truck’s Factory System: Drop-In Rail Adapter
Getting this hitch ready to tow is straightforward. The included rail adapter drops right into your truck’s factory puck receivers—no extra brackets or drilling needed. From there, just pin the hitch base to the rails, bolt on the side plates, and attach the head. Three height settings—15-1/4", 16-1/2", and 18"—let you dial in the right fit for your setup before you hit the road.
Specs
Compatibility
- 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
Weight and Capacity
- Gross towing weight: 21,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 5,250 lbs
Dimensions
- Travel: 14" front to back
- Hitch height settings: 15-1/4", 16-1/2", and 18"
- 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)
Warranty
- Limited warranty: 5-Year
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.
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Video of Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC OEM Prep Package - Single Jaw - 21K
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Review of Demco Fifth Wheel Installation Kit - DM6194
Jeff: Hello, everybody. This is Jeff from etrailer.com. Today, we're going to take a look at this Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for the Chevrolet and GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package. Has a 21,000 pound weight capacity. Now this is a custom fit part. It is designed to fit the 2016 to 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks with the six and a half foot bed and the factory rail kit.
Basically, this will convert your factory-installed, under-bed fifth wheel mounting kit from Chevrolet or GMC to a standard above-bed, fifth wheel base rails. So it will let you use your fifth wheel trailer hitch that attaches to the standard above-bed rails.This does come just like this as all one piece. There's no assembly required, and it is designed to mount to the OEM pucks or the sockets that's in your truck bed. Basically this whole unit will just drop into the four pucks and the center ball hole, and it locks into place. There's no drilling or welding required.
Basically to install it, just remove the puck covers from the factory kit in your vehicle. And then what you'll do is remove this thumb bolt right here and the washer. And you'll just turn this turnplate till it's parallel to the rails, and that'll release the ball bearing system that's in the shank on here.So when you go to drop this in, the pucks will drop into place, and this will go right into the ball hole. And then to lock it, you just take this turnplate here, turn it a quarter of a turn till it goes front to back, take your thumb bolt with your washer. Line it up with one of the holes and then just go ahead and tighten that down.
And when you tighten that down all the way, that will lock that ball-bearing system that's in the shank and keeps us from coming out of the ball hole.Now, this is a rust resistant black powder coat steel construction. It is made in the USA. Specs again on this, it'll fit the Chevy or GMC trucks that have the OEM under-bed base rails and the six and a half foot beds. Now, if you do want to get this adapter to work for an eight foot bed truck, we do sell that part separately. It is part number DM6206, and that'll fit the eight foot bed trucks.
Again, the maximum capacity on this is 21,000 pounds. And one last note on this adapter is this will not work with the B & W Patriot Sliding Hitch. But that should do it for the review on the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for the Chevrolet and GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package.
Ratings & Reviews
4.8
1626 reviews
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Perfect solution!
06/02/2019
2019
Chevrolet
Silverado 2500
Gave my review elsewhere, but didn’t see a place to add pics. This is adapter was a perfect fit to my 2019 Chevy 2500HD 6-1/2’ bed truck, and allowed use of my Reese Pro Series 16K fixed hitch. It’ll work great towing my 10,000 lb. camper. The only thing to pay attention to is that the thumbscrew used to lock the lever in place after the adapter is installed, is ONLY a THUMB screw. I attempted to give it a final snug with a tool and it snapped right off.
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Frank
03/11/2023
I needed a little help moving the item. It weighs about 200lbs. Very easy installation. Took about 30 minutes. Put my 5th wheel hitch onto the product and pinned it down. Great item!!
Frank
3/12/2024
The product has exceeded my expectations. I have had no problems with this product at all. I is low profile enough that when I take out my 5th wheel hitch I do not have to remove the Demco product.
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Bob T
12/16/2020
This review is for the Demco Autoslide 21k and accompanying OEM rail adaptor I purchased for a 2020 Ram 3500 Megacab DRW. I've owned it one year. Overall, the hitch performs as I expected. It is high quality, very sturdy and seems like it will last for a long time. I had it installed at the dealer when I purchased the truck. It automatically slides to protect the cab in my 6'4" bed without any incidents. I tow a standard fifth wheel RV. There are a few negatives, which are not necessarily shortcoming of the product but, instead, necessary evils to allow me to have a short bed. First, it is BIG and BULKY. I believe this is just a function of the mechanism required to allow the autosliding feature and I am not really sure there are any other lighter alternatives with this feature. The fact it requires two parts (OEM Puck Rail and hitch), make it even more bulky. It takes up almost the entire bed and prevents most auxillary tank / tool box combos from fitting. Even standard size storage bins will not fit in my bed. I would prefer if they had a custom OEM all-in-one hitch for my truck like they do for the Ford. It adds significant weight, which decreases carrying capacity, which can be at a premium in hauling a heavy fifth wheel. I've never even tried to take it out of the bed due to the weight and difficulty. I also am not very happy with the adjustable catch plate design. It requires significant manipulation loosening and tightening 8 nuts when hitching and unhitching. This requires a step ladder to reach the nuts. I also found out after the fact that it does not come with the right size catch plate attachments for my hitch and I had to purchase a separate part, which added unexpected expense and delayed my taking the RV on its first trip. Overall, I am satisfied with the hitch.
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Berend
03/17/2021
I needed an adapter plate if i was going to utilize my old Reese sliding fifth wheel hitch.
It arrived in very short time . I was skeptical it would be able to securely be able to do the job. 1200 miles later i was home again. It worked great. I currently have it for sale as i have purchased a newer truck and the hitch or plate are compatible.
Great product though.
It arrived in very short time . I was skeptical it would be able to securely be able to do the job. 1200 miles later i was home again. It worked great. I currently have it for sale as i have purchased a newer truck and the hitch or plate are compatible.
Great product though.
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Jeff
07/18/2019
2018
GMC
Sierra 2500
etrailer kept me informed as to the delivery status of my order and I was very please to receive the Demco adapter base for my 2018 GMC 2500HD a week early! The install was simple.
My only issue was the rear Demco product leveling studs that rest on the truck bed pucks were not the same thickness and that caused me some install delays. (See Photo.) etrailer, please let Demco know of this issue so they can improve.
Once I saw this I worked around the issue. Otherwise very well built product that saved me from having to buy a new 5th wheel hitch when I bought the new truck.
My only issue was the rear Demco product leveling studs that rest on the truck bed pucks were not the same thickness and that caused me some install delays. (See Photo.) etrailer, please let Demco know of this issue so they can improve.
Once I saw this I worked around the issue. Otherwise very well built product that saved me from having to buy a new 5th wheel hitch when I bought the new truck.
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Richard I.
08/13/2018
2018
GMC
Sierra 3500
The demco hitch adapter arrived earlier than expected. Packaging was crap but it fit perfect and was real easy. I did sand & repaint the entire assembly. I also put on the new decals you sent me. (Thank you). When I need additional stuff you will be the company I contact
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Timothy
01/27/2019
2019
Chevrolet
Silverado
Fits perfect in my 2019 Silverado 3500hd. The bottom rear feet are not pins. They are flat that you adjust with a supplied Alan wrench. Pin the middle and adjust the feet to keep from rocking back and forth. Side to side. Fits my Reese 16k hitch nicely.
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Jeremy O.
03/13/2021
Dropped right in and fit great. Very easy to install. Installed to hold my 16k Pullrite Superglide in my factory 5th wheel prepped 2018 GMC Sierra 2500.
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Scott
11/28/2018
2016
Ram
3500
This is a quality piece of equipment. I can't wait to use it. The installation directions were complete and easy to follow. Looks fantastic.
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Paul
07/08/2021
Great product well built fit perfectly made my slider hitch install a breeze
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John
03/16/2019
Install was easy, product is as advertised and seems pretty beefy. Only Issue is the Wing Nut to lock it is a weak metal. There appears to be a bit of overspray or extra material making it difficult to get the screw in. My Wing nut sheared off when trying to get it locked down. Luckily I had a Steel Machine Screw with the same dimensions that I used in the second hole.
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Brenda
03/01/2018
We just got it today, but it went in easy and can't wait to start pulling camper this summer! Shipping was fast! Thanks
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Ken
08/31/2018
So far, So good, my adapter came two days after placing my order. Had it in in a few minutes, set my Huskey fifth wheel slider on it and was finished.
Thanks, for a great product.
Thanks, for a great product.
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Easy hookup
10/22/2017
Item arrived quicker than the back order stated surprisingly enough the thing was pretty heavy if I was a young kid would be easy. connection was simple and easy as well.
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Richard W
09/01/2018
2018
GMC
Sierra 3500
Perfect fit packaging was fine arrived on time absolutely phenomenal system. Jesse M was a fantastic customer service representative explained a lot of stuff to me once it arrived installed within 15 minutes.
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Joe W.
10/26/2017
Ford
F-350 Super Duty
Great hitch. No capture plate to deal with, you can hook up to any 5th wheel. No more greasy pin box. No more watching the mirror wondering if your going to hit and damage the cab of your truck. Works perfectly. Built solid, though I did purchase the 21K for a 15K 5th wheel. Easy to lube. The only drawback I had was that it sat just a little bit high in the truck even on the lowest mounting holes. If you are thinking of purchasing this you may want to take some measurements first. I have an 08' F350 SD with air springs so it does set high. Before I bought it I called the factory (easy to reach and eager to help) and asked them, among other things," if the hitch broke, could I easily get parts for it?" They replied that if you need parts we will get them to you wherever you are. Overall I think this is the best hitch on the market.
Joe W.
10/26/2018
After about 6000 miles the hitch developed some fore and aft movement. After another 2000 miles it seemed to be excessive with a loud clunk when stopping and starting. Yes, I do grease it as per instructions before each trip. I called Demco and told them the problem and they sent me the parts I needed at no charge since it was under warranty. Since I had the mechanical ability I disassembled, diagnosed and repaired it myself. I thought later on that I should have been compensated something for my time only because if I took it to a dealer they would have charged for labor. Just a suggestion, there needs to be an easier way to lubricate this hitch rather than removing the large pivot pin and also the large pivot bolt and greasing them by hand. Some well placed grease fittings would make this job a lot easier and cleaner, especially when on the road. Also, the hitch owner would be far more inclined to do it. Other than that the hitch has performed great and I am very happy with it. Thanks.
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Ted
09/25/2019
Was impossible to locate 5th wheel rail mount to fit fit my new 2019 GMC Denali built-in puck system until I called Donna P. at etrailer. The rail fits into all five holes pre-designed and built into my truck bed. Made a heavy-duty construction much heavier than the double rails normally used in truck beds it is certain to last a lifetime. The new Reese Hitch was just as impressive. Thank you Donna!
Ted
9/26/2020
Best RV Mount imagineble
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Roger
12/14/2018
2018
Chevrolet
Silverado
The Demco rail adapter arrived at our house less than 48 hours after I placed the order. It fit perfectly in our 2018 Silverado 3500, and I was towing our fifth wheel the next day. Everything works as advertised. Thanks to Pat at e-trailer for answering my questions and helping me place our order.
Roger
12/14/2019
Everything about the Demco adapter works as advertised. A great product. Since February of 2019 we have towed our fifth wheel about 10,000 miles without any problems. Thank you for a great product.
by:
Becker
02/03/2019
2019
GMC
Sierra 2500
Absolutely love this product
Becker
2/4/2020
Working great
by:
Steve
01/26/2017
Dodge
Ram Pickup
I had trouble with this hitch at first. I could not get it to close and latch properly when I backed into the king pin. I worked with tech services and ended up replacing the inner pivot parts and I have really not had any issues since. Because I have to have the locking plate for my pin box, you do have to line up the truck just right for it to latch properly, but once you figure that out, it is easy. The auto slide feature works really good. I have a short bed RAM truck and I have completely turned 90 degrees with my trailer attached and it slides back with no issues to miss my cab. I highly recommend this hitch. Also the Demco Tech Services guys are great to work with.
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Paul
07/23/2022
Dodge
Ram Pickup
Best 5th wheel hitch ever for a RAM 3500 mega cab.
No issues with the RV coming close to the back of the cab or back glass.
I would recommend this hitch to anyone searching for a 5th wheel hitch for a Ram mega cab, I wish I knew about it when I first purchased my Ram mega cab, I learned the hard way, after busting out my back glass...and trying several hitches. This hitch is truly an autoslide. I have showed several short bed guys this hitch and told them the cost of the 5th wheel hitch is worth it.... It is top of the line. This will be the last 5th wheel hitch I will ever need to purchase.
No issues with the RV coming close to the back of the cab or back glass.
I would recommend this hitch to anyone searching for a 5th wheel hitch for a Ram mega cab, I wish I knew about it when I first purchased my Ram mega cab, I learned the hard way, after busting out my back glass...and trying several hitches. This hitch is truly an autoslide. I have showed several short bed guys this hitch and told them the cost of the 5th wheel hitch is worth it.... It is top of the line. This will be the last 5th wheel hitch I will ever need to purchase.
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William
07/25/2021
Works great except life would be so much simpler if they had a hole drilled on each side to remove the lock pins that are below it in the mounting plate to be able to remove the unit from the truck.
Jon G.
7/30/2021
Thank you for the review! While I do see where a hole in the mounting bracket would make this easier to remove with your Adapter Plate # DM6333, a solid bracket in this instance is much better for strength, especially considering this hitch is designed around the universal rails for trucks.
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Dave
02/28/2020
I'm very happy with the quality of work. Shipping was was quick. The install was very quick and easy. I hope to get a lot of year of use. We purchased this to be able to pull our camper for the summer. Thank you for making our life easier.
Dave B.
3/1/2021
Still happy with it, its very easy to put in and take out.
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Kenneth
05/12/2021
It works really well. It is really nice not to worry about the 5th wheel trailer clearance when making tight turns. We pulled the rig several hundred miles last summer and at least 3000 more since January with no issues.
Also I used the height adjustment feature when setting up my trailer.
When I received the shipment I was impressed by how well it was packed. It would have been nice to had had help, but I was able to assemble and mount it myself. The instructions were good, and as I said, we have had no issues during our first snowbird season.
Also I used the height adjustment feature when setting up my trailer.
When I received the shipment I was impressed by how well it was packed. It would have been nice to had had help, but I was able to assemble and mount it myself. The instructions were good, and as I said, we have had no issues during our first snowbird season.
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Kenneth
11/11/2019
2017
GMC
Sierra
The product arrived as indicated and fit my 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 as stated. I wiil be putting my fifth wheel on this hitch plate and pulling my Columbus 320RS the week before Thanksgiving. I so glad I did not have to drill hples in the bed of my truck. This adapter fit the factory holes for the removable gooseneck set up.
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view full answer... - Compatible Adapter for 15K Reese 5th Wheel Hitch and Chevy OEM 5th Wheel Prep Package PucksWe have just what you need. The Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 6-1/2' Bed - 21K # DM6194. This is the only adapter currently available for the Chevy puck system to utilize a hitch like your Reese 15K that uses the standard above bed rails. This system does use the gooseneck you mentioned not wanting, and yet it also utilizes the 4 other pucks as well. It will be a very sturdy adapter to ensure your 5th wheel hitch is completely functional....
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- Adapter for Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch to Fit Factory Puck System on a 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500The Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # DM6194 is what you will want to use if your truck has a short bed. It provides standard base rails in place of the pucks on your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 enabling you to still use your Reese 16K 5th Wheel Hitch. Keep in mind that you will want a sliding hitch for trailer-to-cab clearance when making sharp turns. If you still wanted to use your 16K Reese Titan head you could simply replace the stationary...
view full answer... - Tips for Demco GM OEM Rail Kit Adapter Stuck in Truck BedSounds like something is binding in the pucks/hitch tube or one of the releases is still stuck. Have you tried hitting the portion of it that fits down into the hitch with spray lube at all? One trick that helps others in similar situations is to put a hitch in the adapter and then put the pin weight of a trailer onto it and then try to release the rail kit as this normally allows the mechanism to fully release. From there you can remove it from the hitch.
view full answer... - Replacement Legs or Adapter for a Demco Autoslide Hitch to Fit the GM Factory Puck SystemTo replace the legs on your Demco Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch you will want the Replacement Side Plates for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # DM49GV. This fits the puck pattern on 2020 - 2023 GM Trucks. These legs work with item # DM79GV and # DM29GV Demco Hitches. If you do not have one of these models you will need to use the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter item # DM6333. There are two different patterns for the Chevy puck system depending on what year your truck is. If you have...
view full answer... - Are Ford and GM Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Adapters the SameThe GM factory fifth wheel rail kits and the Ford rail kits use very different puck designs. There are GM specific rail kit adapters like the part # DM6194 that you referenced and there are the Ford adapters like the part # RP30156.
view full answer... - 2014 Dodge Ram 3500 OEM Puck System Adapter to Industry Standard Rails for 5th Wheel HitchThe Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs # DM6099 is the way to adapt your OEM pucks to Industry Standard Rails compatible with the Eaz Lift 18K 5th wheel hitch you referenced.
view full answer... - Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # DM6194 Compatibility with 5th-Wheel Hitch on 2017 GMC Sierra 3500The Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # DM6194 you mentioned is indeed confirmed to fit your 2017 GMC Sierra 3500 with factory rail kit. This adapter will allow you to use an above-bed rail mount 5th-wheel trailer hitch with your underbed 5th-wheel mounting kit, with no drilling or welding required. Your current hitch will fit as long as it was designed to fit in industry-standard, above-bed base rails. I have attached a photo showing the dimensions of this adapter so that you can confirm that...
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- Parts Needed To Install Demco Autoslide 21K Hitch In a 2024 Ford F-350Sorry Frank, I'm a little confused and think you may have put in the wrong number as I do not see anything coming up as a Demco 6170. If you are referring to the Head and Base Assembly # DM6107 then yes you will be able to install this into your 2024 Ford F-350. You will need either the Rail Kit # DM72GV along with the Side Plates # DM6003 if your truck did not come with the factory in bed connections. If you have the factory in bed mounting holes we have the Ford Side Plates # DM6033 that...
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- 5th Wheel Hitch Options For A 2017 Ram 3500 With A Bradford Flatbed Hey Joe, Does your Bradford flatbed have a recessed gooseneck hitch already installed or is it just the flat bed right now? If not, you're going to need to cut out space for a gooseneck hitch like the B&W # BWGNRK1500 to be installed. From there you would need a 5th wheel hitch that mounts to a gooseneck ball like B&W's flat bed hitch # BWRVK3050. The bed height for a flatbed is typically a lot higher than a standard bed so a shorter hitch is typically going to be required so that the...
view full answer... - Which is Better Auto Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2019 Ram 2500: Pullrite or DemcoFor your 2019 Ram 2500 short bed with the factory fifth wheel rail kit I recommend the Demco Hijacker autoslide part # DM8550034 for an 18k hitch or part # DM8550035 for a 21k hitch with the adapter plate part # DM6099 over the Pullrite hitches for a few reasons. The hitch head on the Hijacker has built-in brackets that hold it to your pin box since it needs to lock to the pin box as you make turns to allow the slider mechanism to automatically operate. The Pullrite option requires purchasing...
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- 2500 or 3500 Series Truck Recommendation for Towing Trailer 14,500 lbFor 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 towing. The ride quality will be a bit stiffer unloaded but that's not why you need the truck. I'd also recommend a long bed truck so that you have turning clearance without needing a slider hitch. I'd also recommend a dually rear axle as that adds...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Demco Hijacker Autoslide Making NoiseHow old is the hitch? Does your fifth wheel have a standard pin box or a cushioned pin box? Has it been lubricated? Does the locking bar automatically lock when the jaw closes? The thing that comes to mind immediately is the capture plates may not be adjusted properly. They MUST be evenly on both sides to 1/8" more than the width of the pin box.
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Hitch Options for a 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 DenaliSince your 2015 GMC 2500 has the 6-1/2 foot bed you will want to go with a sliding 5th wheel hitch. There are a couple of different options that you can go with here. If you are wanting to go with a 5th wheel hitch that uses the standard base rails then I recommend going with the Curt A20 # C16541 along with Base Rails Kit # RP50066-58. This 5th wheel hitch is one of the best hitches that we currently carry due to the dual-jaw system and the pivoting head to help secure the king pin and...
view full answer... - Can Trailair Flex Air # LC328492 Replace Lippert 1621HD Pin Box on a 2017 Jayco Seismic Wave 355WYou are on the right track of choosing an upgrade for the Lippert pin box on your 2017 Jayco Seismic Wave 355W. Since the pin box is a 1621HD instead of a regular 1621 you need to go with a different pin box as the Curt Flex Air # LC328492 is only compatible as a 1621 replacement. If you like the Curt line then you can use the Curt Air Ride # LC158778. This is rated for 21,000 lbs and the only difference between this and the Flex Air is that the Flex Air has a pivoting head which further...
view full answer... - Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 with Factory Pucks We have exactly what you need! For your 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 I recommend either the 18K Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034 or the 21K Hijacker # DM8550035. The only real difference between the two models is their towing capacity. The Hijacker features an automatic slider to provide cab clearance with your short bed Sierra without having to get out of the truck. It also has a premium wraparound single-piece jaw that will provide an excellent connection with the...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install Demco Hijacker in 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500 Short Bed If your 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500 short bed has the OEM rail kit you'd need the rail kit adapter part # DM6333 to install and use the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550035. If instead you didn't have the OEM rail kit you'd need the rail kit # DM39FR with the same hitch # DM8550035 and you'd be set. The Hijacker will work great with the Lippert 1621 you have now. Another great option is a fixed hitch with a Sidewinder that can fit your trailer in place of the 1621 with part # RP34FR.
view full answer... - Best Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Ram 3500 Short Bed with Factory Rail KitFor a slider hitch for your 2017 Ram 3500 with the factory fifth wheel rail kit the best option I can recommend is a Demco Hijacker Autoslide hitch like the part # DM8550035 which has a 21k capacity. I really like this hitch as it automatically slides back as you make tight turns so you never have to get out and mess with the slider mechanism. Then to fit this hitch to the factory rail kit of your truck you'll need the rail kit adapter part # DM6099 and you'll be set. I attached a review...
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- Recommendation for a Fifth Wheel Slider for 2016 Ram 2500 with OEM Prep PackageGood news, I can help you find what you need for your 2016 Ram 2500. The Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # RP30154 will allow you to mount a sliding hitch. It is important to note that this setup may still not give you the turning clearance you are looking for and you could instead go with a fixed hitch like # PS30121 and a Sidewinder, like the one that fits a Lippert 1621 box # RP34FR and has a weight rating of 20K, to accommodate that need. Sidewinders are designed to replace specific...
view full answer... - Recommended Auto-Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch that Fits Industry Standard Rails Hey Michael. As far as I know the only Auto-Slider Reese makes is exclusively for the Ford factory puck system so it's not going to work on industry standard 5th wheel rails like your Reese 16k mounted to. For an auto-sliding 5th wheel hitch that does mount to industry standard rails, I recommend the 18,000 lbs Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider item # DM8550034 or the 21,000 lbs capacity item # DM8550035. These 5th wheel hitches will give you 14" of travel from front to...
view full answer... - How to Tell if 2018 Ford F-250 Has Puck System to use Demco Hijacker AutoslideWhile the best and most certain way to tell if your 2018 Ford F-250 has the puck system is to call your local Ford dealer with your VIN, it should be pretty easy to tell otherwise. If your bed looks like the accompanying photo - with four accessible holes (pucks) and a gooseneck in the middle - you have the puck system. You can also tell based on how your B&W Companion mounts. If you insert it into the pucks you have the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider for Ford Towing...
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- Best Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch For Clean Bed on 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 With or Without Puck SystemThese are really good questions and we can definitely set you up with the right 5th wheel hitch for your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 short (also called standard) bed, but to quickly answer your question about underbed brackets, there aren't any that are universal (as nice as that would be), they are only designed to be used with specific 5th wheel hitches. That said, you do have a number of different options, which I'll list for you and then make my recommendation. 5th Wheel Hitch for 2020...
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- Best Automatic Sliding Hitch Recommendation for 2012 Ram 3500 Short Bed with Above Bed Rails Demco has the best automatic sliding hitches around with their Hijacker Autoslides like the # DM8550034 which has an 18k capacity and is designed to fit the standard type of rails you have in the bed of your truck. For a 21k version we have the part # DM8550035 as well. These automatic sliding hitches are the easiest to use, quietest, and have more adjustability than the competition so they are definitely the way to go.
view full answer... - Will Andersen Ultimate Allow a 90 Degree Turn When Towing with a 2017 Ram 2500 6-1/2 BedThe Andersen Ultimate Connection # AM3200 has a 9" offset. I am not sure if it will allow you to make 90 degree turns with your 2017 Ram 2500 6-1/2' bed but this can simply be determined by measuring from the back of your cab to the middle of the space in-between your base rails (or the pucks). Once you know that simply add 9" for the offset and the subtract half of the width of your trailer. The formula looks likes this: (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from center of fifth wheel...
view full answer... - More Clearance for Short Bed With Atwood AB72 Pin BoxI can help you figure out how to get more turning clearance with your short bed truck. Due to the style of the Atwood pin box you have on your trailer the Sidewinder is not recommended to be used. An alternative to this would be a sliding hitch. A sliding hitch will give you turning clearance for your trailer just not the 90 degrees that the Sidewinder provides. I really like the Demco Hijacker AutoSlide's, # DM8550035, technology because you never have to get in or out of your bed...
view full answer... - Recommended Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch For A 2018 Ram 3500 Towing Multiple 5th Wheel Trailers Since you have a short bed 2018 Ram 3500 you will most certainly need a sliding fifth wheel hitch to prevent the nose of the campers from taking out the cab of your Ram when you have to make a sharp turn. Since you'll be doing this a lot you'll want to spend the extra money and get the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550035. This hitch has an autoslide feature which will allow the head to automatically slide back as you turn so that you don't have to constantly get...
view full answer... - How to Tell If 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 6.5' Bed Can Tow Trailer with Fixed 5th Wheel HitchThanks for reaching out! The 22K Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch RP30033 might work with the 6-1/2' bed on your 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 but we need to do a little math first. Here is the formula we need to use: (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from center of fifth wheel hitch jaw to truck cab - (Just measure from the middle of in-between your base rails to the cab) B = Length of slider/offset/Sidewinder - (This would be 0 for you) C = Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half) - (This...
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- Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2016 RAM 3500 Short Bed w/ Puck System Towing 2015 Cedar Creek Although many trailer manufacturers are now designing their trailers with the tapered fronts to be more aerodynamic and also to help increase turning clearance, our hitch manufacturers are still going to recommend using a hitch with a slider opposed to a stationary hitch. Using a slider helps to compensate for the reduced turning clearance on a short bed pickup. Since your 2016 Ram 3500 will be equipped with the puck system, I recommend going with the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with...
view full answer... - Recommended Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2017 Ford F-250 w/ 5th Wheel Rails Hey Aaron, welcome back! Since your 2017 Ford F-250 has 5th wheel rails installed you've got a wide range of options. The Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # DM8550035 you were looking at would definitely work. This is the Cadillac of sliding hitches. It has a 21,000 lbs capacity, will give you 14" of travel for making tight turns, and it slides on its own. You don't have to get out of your truck to engage the slider. If you want a standard sliding 5th wheel hitch without the...
view full answer... - Is a Wedge Available for a Trailair Pin Box to Use with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel HitchAlthough there are some wedges that Demco offers to use in conjunction with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide, like part # DM8550035, the wedges are made for specific specialty pin boxes and won't work with a standard pin box. For a standard pin box you need to use the capture brackets that already come with your 5th wheel hitch. If you want to upgrade your pin box to one that uses an air bag or shock to help enhance your towing experience just let me know what your pin box number is (like...
view full answer... - Can Side Plates of Demco Hijacker be Replaced to Fit it to OEM Pucks of 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500Hey Brandon, great question I can tell you've done your homework. Since you have a 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 the correct side plate kit you'd want is the part # DM49GV. The part number you mentioned of # DM6004 would not work as it was designed for the earlier version of the GM puck kits. How do you like the Hijacker? Any issues connecting or disconnecting from it?
view full answer... - Recommended Parts to Mount a Demco AutoSlide in a 2018 GMC 3500 w/ Puck System Hey Brad! That's an interesting list of parts and I would be happy to help you. If your 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 has the OEM puck system you will need the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package item # DM6206. There's no side plates for the 2016-2019 GM puck system so the Replacement Side Plates for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item # DM6003 and the Replacement Head and Base Assembly for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item # DM6107...
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