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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Super Duty - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
Part Number: DM65SV
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$2,524.95
2007 Ford Escape
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Demco 5th Wheel Hitch - DM65SV
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Automatic Turning Clearance: Rack-and-pinion design slides 14" as you turn for tight cornering without leaving the cab.
- Secure, Stable Connection: Wraparound single jaw and 3/4" solid steel locking bar hold the king pin tight for less rattle.
- Smooth, Quiet Ride: Double-pivot cushioned head with three polyurethane dampeners minimizes noise and road shock.
- Heavy-Duty Towing Strength: Rated for 21,000 lbs gross towing weight and 5,250 lbs vertical load for large fifth wheels.
- Easy Height Setup: Three settings at 15-1/4", 16-1/2", and 18" let you fine-tune bed rail clearance.
Features to know about
Automatic Turning Clearance Without Leaving the Cab: 14" of Fore/Aft Travel
This hitch takes care of tight turns automatically. The built-in rack-and-pinion gear system slides the hitch head up to 14" toward the tailgate whenever you turn at slow speed, giving you the space you need between the cab and trailer. When you straighten out, it slides itself back into towing position. There’s no lever pulling or climbing in and out—just smooth, controlled movement that makes maneuvering around campsites or parking lots simple.
Solid Tow Connection and Quiet Ride: Wraparound Single-Piece Jaw with 3/4" Locking Bar
The wraparound, single-piece jaw design gives you full 360-degree contact around the trailer’s king pin for a tight, secure connection. A 3/4" thick solid steel locking bar reinforces the latch, automatically locking when the jaw closes. This setup cuts down on rattle and chucking so the ride feels stable and quiet mile after mile.
Smooth Hookups on Uneven Ground: Double-Pivot Hitch Head with Polyurethane Dampeners
Hooking up feels easier thanks to the double-pivot head that moves both front-to-back and side-to-side. It adjusts naturally as your pin box meets the hitch for a smoother connection. Three polyurethane dampeners inside the head help absorb road shock and reduce towing noise, keeping things calm over rough pavement or uneven campsites.
Adjustable Height for Level Towing: 15-1/4", 16-1/2", or 18" Settings
You can dial in the right fit with three height positions—15-1/4", 16-1/2", or 18"—so your trailer stays level and maintains proper bed rail clearance. The side plates bolt directly to the base for easy adjustment, giving you flexibility to match different trailer setups without extra parts.
Heavy-Duty Construction Built for Big Loads: 21,000 lbs GTW and 5,250 lbs Vertical Load Limit
Rated for 21,000 lbs gross towing weight and a 5,250 lbs vertical load limit, this all-steel hitch is built to handle serious fifth wheels. The rust-resistant black powder coat finish stands up to weather and use, while the diamond-plate tread on the base adds a tough look that matches its strength.
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 Trailer Hitch for Ford Super Duty - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
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Video Transcript for Demco Fifth Wheel Installation Kit DM8552000 Review
Today we're going to take a look at the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Custom Mounting Brackets for Fifth Wheel Above-Bed Base Rails. This is a custom-fit part. It is designed to fit the 2011 and newer Ford F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty trucks with either the 6 3/4 foot truck bed, or the 8-foot bed without the factory rail kit. Now on any custom-fit part I always like to recommend for you to go to our website, use our fit guide, put in your year and model vehicle, and it'll show you if this part will work for your application. Now these installation brackets will mount beneath your truck bed to provide attachment points for your Fifth Wheel rails to attach to. Now the base rails we do sell separately on our website.
It's part number DM6071. The rails is what sits in your truck bed and allows the installation of the Fifth Wheel hitch to the truck. Now these are custom-fit brackets. They mount to the outside of the frame using existing holes in your vehicle's frame. Because of that they minimize drilling, reduces installation time, and they're designed to avoid known obstacles that are along your specific vehicle's frame. Notice they have a tag on each side.
Driver's it says here, passenger here, so it helps you know what position these go in. Now these parts are a sturdy steel construction, have a nice black powder coat finish to help resist corrosion. All the hardware to install them is included. It comes with a nice set of detailed instructions that'll describe how to install it. It even has pictures to show you how to install it.
These parts are made in the USA, but that should do it for the review on the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Custom Mounting Brackets for Fifth Wheel Above-Bed Base Rails.
Ratings & Reviews
4.7
1550 reviews
by:
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.
by:
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.
by:
Jeff S
02/28/2020
Ford
F-250 Super Duty
Under the bed puck system. The worse part about the installation was getting the 8 hex bolts loose in the bed. Good grief!
After that, everything went well as all the parts fit my F250 perfectly. All the different nuts, bolts, and brackets. More voodoo magic. The holes i had to cut in the bed were marked with dimples courtesy of Ford. I’m not a mechanic with every tool imaginable and didn’t stay at a Holiday Inn, so it took longer than others I’m guessing but it’s all tight, and works great. I like the idea of taking the 5th wheel out to have a flat floor in the bed.
After that, everything went well as all the parts fit my F250 perfectly. All the different nuts, bolts, and brackets. More voodoo magic. The holes i had to cut in the bed were marked with dimples courtesy of Ford. I’m not a mechanic with every tool imaginable and didn’t stay at a Holiday Inn, so it took longer than others I’m guessing but it’s all tight, and works great. I like the idea of taking the 5th wheel out to have a flat floor in the bed.
by:
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.
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.
by:
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.
by:
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.
by:
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.
by:
Lucas
03/13/2017
Very happy with the product. The only draw back is the weight. Can't be loaded/unloaded by one person.
A good cross-sell opportunity is to offer a tool for removal.
When I first got it, it didn't fit the truck. Support team was helpful and responsive. It seemed to be due to the bed spray. I was able to get it to mount perfectly by loosening a bolt under the truck, and then smoothing the edges of the locks in the rails.
A good cross-sell opportunity is to offer a tool for removal.
When I first got it, it didn't fit the truck. Support team was helpful and responsive. It seemed to be due to the bed spray. I was able to get it to mount perfectly by loosening a bolt under the truck, and then smoothing the edges of the locks in the rails.
by:
Osvaldo
07/29/2020
thanks to Greg S. he helped me a lot in choosing and answering all my questions
by:
Richard
06/05/2018
2015
Ram
3500
If you have to have a slider this is the one to buy. I’ve now driven with it about 5000 miles..the only down side is that you have to hook and unhook with the truck perfectly straight in line with the trailer. But it does work perfectly as advertised.
Richard
6/5/2019
Great, customer service with [Demco Representative] could not be any better..he knows this hitch like the back of his hand . I would buy another just because of him.
by:
Robert
04/07/2020
Extremely well made product and as always arrived in perfect condition. Etrailer is my go to for all things trailer related and is the first place I look!! They have the best prices around and stand behind every sale which gives me confidence in every purchase. I love this hitch and look forward to many years of towing with it! Thank you again etrailer!!
by:
Ron
01/09/2023
We received the hitch in great shape. The boxes were in very good shape. The only problem was a missing polyurethane dampener that was’t included. I called and received great service from etrailer. I have had a demco autoslide for several years but it was an 18000 pound hitch and went to a 21000 pound hitch. They are the best hitch for a shortened truck on the market
by:
Charley S.
10/21/2016
2013
Ford
F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Fast shipment, quality products, excellent communication and customer service, competitive pricing. E Trailer is a great company to deal with. George rocks@
Charley S.
10/23/2017
Still happy with all of it.
by:
Michael F
08/28/2024
2015
GMC
Sierra 3500
I think that etrailer requires their employees to lie so as not to have any confrontations with customers on the phone. I placed two orders on 8/23 and immediately received followup emails that order received, order processed by (employee name) and then is in stock with associated time each step completed.
Then I noticed that shipping date kept getting 1 day later each day I checked order status. So, I contacted etrailer on day 5, 8/27 and find out my item was not in stock at all and would not be until mid Oct. Well,I then had them order me the same part by a different manufacturer and was told that it was in stock and would still be still be shipped 8/28 and delivered on 8/30, the same day my fifth wheel hitch is being delivered, so everything seemed rectified until I checked order status online the evening of 8/28 and find that the ship date again had been pushed back another day 8/29 with a delivery date of 9/1, (which is a Sunday). Seems that at this rate I may have it sometime in September. Going by their assurance of delivery on 8/30, I arranged to pickup my new camper on 9/5, that seems to be an impossibility at this time because Order #121389499 the installation kit with base rails is a very necessary part of the assembly. So, in closing I can only say that if you do not have the parts to ship, be honest and state the truth. This has made me feel very negative now toward etrailor as I already had become with Camping World. Is there any honesty in the RV parts aftermarket?
Then I noticed that shipping date kept getting 1 day later each day I checked order status. So, I contacted etrailer on day 5, 8/27 and find out my item was not in stock at all and would not be until mid Oct. Well,I then had them order me the same part by a different manufacturer and was told that it was in stock and would still be still be shipped 8/28 and delivered on 8/30, the same day my fifth wheel hitch is being delivered, so everything seemed rectified until I checked order status online the evening of 8/28 and find that the ship date again had been pushed back another day 8/29 with a delivery date of 9/1, (which is a Sunday). Seems that at this rate I may have it sometime in September. Going by their assurance of delivery on 8/30, I arranged to pickup my new camper on 9/5, that seems to be an impossibility at this time because Order #121389499 the installation kit with base rails is a very necessary part of the assembly. So, in closing I can only say that if you do not have the parts to ship, be honest and state the truth. This has made me feel very negative now toward etrailor as I already had become with Camping World. Is there any honesty in the RV parts aftermarket?
by:
Ryan
05/15/2022
Really like this hitch. Two things I don't like however, are 1) you need to backup almost perfectly the way you unhooked or it's a bear to hitch backup. 2) I don't like the bolts for the pinbox. Wish there was a quicker alternative. Hate getting a wrench out to tighten and losen.
by:
Virgil
03/28/2022
The hitch and adaptor arrived in three days. Everything went together fairly easy considering I had just torn my rotator cuff a week earlier and my helper never showed up. Definitely would have been easier with two people. Had planned a trip next week to Yellowstone National Park but will have to wait until after surgery. Will do a follow up review after I am able to see how well auto slide works. Great customer service!
by:
Chuck
08/26/2021
Worked good but a lot of adjustments. They sent the wrong capture plates. Demco customer support was great.
Sierra K.
9/1/2021
In the description it says locking plates, sold separately, are required for the Rota-Flex Pin box that you have. Item # DM6171
by:
Marius
07/01/2020
Good hitch but very heavy and hard to maneuver
If that's not an issue it works perfect
Don't have to worry about turning with 6,4 bed
Etrailer great job shipping , etc
If that's not an issue it works perfect
Don't have to worry about turning with 6,4 bed
Etrailer great job shipping , etc
by:
Darrel
01/14/2022
I wish the place I bought my camper would have recommended this from the start. Makes owning a 5th wheel so much easier!
Darrel
1/17/2023
I firmly believe that every fifth sold should have one of these hitches. It is a job getting it in and out of truck but I feel better knowing its not going to let my trailer damage my truck.
by:
Chuck
06/18/2024
2015
GMC
Sierra 2500
I have not received the Autoslide trailer hitch only the locking plate.
When will I get the hitch??
When will I get the hitch??
by:
Gregory
08/21/2021
Purchased a heavier 5th wheel so this one replaced my pull rite. No more capture plate to deal with. Very happy with this hitch.
by:
Louis
04/22/2022
This sliding hitch is great. I have no worries about my fifth wheel crushing my truck cab. It's the real deal.
by:
Josh
07/31/2020
Bought for use on my 2019 Ram 2500 shortbox because I was having clearance issues while turning. I could barely make a 45 degree turn. Installed the unit in about an hour from delivery to finish. Have an extra guy or two to help cause its heavy. I can know back 90 degrees if I had to with about 4-6 inches of cab clearance
by:
James A
08/22/2018
great product i love it etrailer support was great. I had a question called the manufacture they have great service too. Best part is its MADE IN THE USA in Iowa.
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view full answer... - 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Recommendations for a 2016 Ford F-250The Grand Design 5th wheel trailer that you plan to buy is designed to be towed with a short bed truck. You will not need to have a Sidewinder and may not need to have a slider. However a slider may still be a good idea because like I say you never know what you might tow! If your 2016 Ford F-250 short bed has the factory 5th wheel prep package then I recommend the Demco HiJacker # DM8550024 because it offers 14 inches of travel and will slide automatically. If your truck did not come...
view full answer... - Installation of Locking Plate for AirRide Pin Box with Demco 5th Wheel AutoSlide HitchThe instructions state that with the use of the Demco Adapter Plate # DM6095 the locking plates on hitch head are not needed when using this kit. They can be extended all the way out or removed. Per Demco the # DM6095 is only compatible with the Trailair Tri-Glide Pin Boxes. I really like the Demco Hijacker's AutoSlide technology because you never have to get in or out of your bed to adjust the hitch from towing to turning, it just automatically takes care of it for you. The Demco AutoSlide...
view full answer... - Which Rail Kit Will Allow The Demco Hijacker Premier 5th Wheel Hitch To Be Installed On 2015 F-250You cannot use an adapter with the Demco Autoslide 5th wheel hitch on your gooseneck ball because the constant twisting and turning is too much stress on the gooseneck ball. Since it sounds like you do not have the OEM puck system on your 2015 Ford F-250, you will need to use Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails # DM8552000-71 in order to install your Demco Hijacker Premier series 5th wheel hitch. This offers a simple bolt-on installation. You will have to remove your goose...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch on 2013 Ford F-250The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550024 will work great on your 2013 Ford F-250 if it has the factory rail kit already installed. The Hijacker will mount right onto your factory rail kit so you will not need to purchase an additional base rail. The automatic slider will give you an additional 14 inches of clearance when making tight turns. This has a gross towing weight capacity of 18,000 lbs, so just confirm that this will be compatible with the weight of your 5th wheel...
view full answer... - Demco Fifth Wheel Rail Kit that Fits 2014 Ford F-250The correct fifth wheel rail kit for your 2014 Ford F-250 is the Demco part # DM8552000-71 which comes with rails you are wanting. The rail kit you have now does not fit your truck.
view full answer... - Recommended Custom Installation Kit For Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch For 2016 Ford F-250The custom installation kit I recommend that is designed to work with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # DM8550034 is part # DM8552000-71. This # DM8552000-71 kit comes with mounting brackets that install in the existing holes in the truck frame and reduce the installation time versus a standard installation kit.
view full answer... - Recommendation for Underbed 5th Wheel Hitch on 2015 Ford F-250 with 6-3/4 Foot BedI do have a couple options for you, however the 18 K Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034 referenced in your question is not compatible with below-bed rail kits. For this 5th-Wheel Hitch, you will use the above bed rail kit # DM8552000-71. If you would like to use a below-bed rail kit, I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide - Underbed # DM8550022 along with the rail kit # DM8551000. This hitch is also rated at 18,000 pounds and has a premium single-piece jaw...
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for 2016 Ford F-250 Short BedSince your 2016 Ford F-250 has a short bed you are going to need a slider hitch to allow you to make tight turns. My favorite slider hitch to recommend is the Demco Slider part # DM8550034 which has an 18k capacity and the ability to automatically slide back as you make tight turns. It's a bit of a hassle to have to get out and activate the slider every time you need to make a tight turn, so the auto slide feature is really convenient. For a rail kit a custom install kit like part # DM8552000-71...
view full answer... - 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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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.