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When you’re towing a heavy 5th wheel, you want a connection you can trust every mile. The Recon’s wraparound, single-piece jaw provides 360-degree contact with your trailer’s king pin for a tight, rattle-free fit. A 3/4" thick solid steel locking bar reinforces the connection and automatically locks when the jaw closes, so you know your trailer is securely coupled. That full-contact design means less chucking and a smoother, quieter ride down the road.
Rough roads and uneven campsites are no match for the Recon’s double-pivot head. It pivots both front to back and side to side, automatically adjusting to the pin box angle as you hitch up. Built-in polyurethane dampeners cushion movement to reduce noise and absorb road shock, helping keep everything stable as you roll down the highway. The result is easier hookups and a more comfortable towing experience.
If you tow more than one type of trailer, this setup makes it simple to switch between them. The Recon mounts to a 2-5/16" ball that’s part of the included underbed installation kit—Curt’s Double Lock gooseneck hitch—so you can tow a gooseneck trailer with the same setup. When you’re done towing, remove the hitch or flip the ball over for a clean, flat bed ready to haul anything else.
Clearing out your truck bed doesn’t have to be a workout. The Recon’s lightweight, 2-piece design lets you break it down quickly for removal or storage. You can lift off the head and base separately without special tools, making it easier to manage on your own. Three adjustable height settings—15-1/2", 17-1/4", and 18"—help you dial in your trailer’s level ride height once it's back in place.
With a gross towing weight rating of 21,000 lbs and a vertical load limit of 4,000 lbs, this hitch is built to handle serious fifth wheels with confidence. The sturdy steel construction and rust-resistant black powder coat finish add long-term durability, while the fixed fifth-wheel design keeps everything steady under load. It’s solid gear for anyone who wants strength they can count on trip after trip.
Alternate Instructions
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Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a look at this Replacement Base Assembly for the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter. This has a 21,000 pound gross towing weight capacity. Now this part will replace just the base assembly that's on the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter, which is part number DM8550045. Now that adapter, we do sell separately on our website. Now this is just for the base assembly.
It does not include the hitch head. The hitch head bolts to this center post here. The hitch head, we do sell separately. It's part number DM6169. The center post right here that the hitch head attaches to, has three different height settings to fit your application.
And the hitch height is critical 'cause when you go to tow your fifth wheel, you do wanna make sure you're towing as level as possible. And hitch height is always measured from the top of the truck bed to the top of the hitch head. And now the hitch height settings on this center post, there's three holes in it. So it gives you a selection of three different hitch height settings. Either a 15-and-a-half inch, 17-and-a-quarter-inch or 18-inch hitch height setting.
You just pick the one that works best for your application. Now, this base also, when you do install this over the gooseneck ball, it does give you a three-inch offset for extra clearance of your fifth wheel. It is is a sturdy steel construction. Has a nice rust-resistant black powder coat finish on it. And it is a quick, simple installation.
Basically, this just installs over the gooseneck ball and it's held in place with the pin and clip. And also these two set screws right up front here. This part is made in the USA and again, the gross towing weight capacity on this base assembly is 21,000 pounds. But that should do it for the review on the Replacement Base Assembly for the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter..
Ratings & Reviews
Todd
10/5/2022
Excellent hitch to date and still very happy. Have pulled my fifth wheel around the country with zero issues. I see people with $1800 hitches that have minor slop and problems hooking up at minor funny angles. This hitch is strong, simple, and very secure. No slop.
Sierra K.
10/21/2021
I have a solution to your issue. The bag with the bolt and nut for the hitch handle should have came with a small round dampener that stops the hitch head from flopping back and forth in the truck. The urethane compresses under a load so it does not restrict the fore and aft movement when coupled. Before you attach the hitch head to the saddle assembly the dampener will need to be installed. Simply press it into the hole that is punched into the bottom side of the hitch as shown in Figure A of the instructions: https:cdn.demco-products.comdocumentsHJ26169.pdf
Roger O.
8/23/2023
It works really well. I use it to pull my fifth wheel trailer loaded with firewood firewood to central GA from south GA.
Ernest
1/12/2026
I love it
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Kevin
11/20/2023
Pretty good. Still rotating a little. I tightened the main bolt to the ball more than the 30lbs. It’s not rotating as much as it has been. Still haven’t figured out if or where I would drill a hole for a bolt to go in. I’m not really wanting to do that yet.