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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - Single Jaw - Under Bed - 13,000 lbs
Part Number: DM78SV
$2,928.44
2007 Cadillac CTS
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Demco 5th Wheel Hitch - DM78SV
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- More Turning Room in Tight Spots: Automatic slider gives 22-1/2" of travel for short-bed turns without leaving the cab.
- Secure, Quiet Connection: Wraparound single-piece jaw with 3/4" steel locking bar surrounds the king pin for less rattle and more stability.
- Smoother Ride Over Rough Roads: Double-pivot head with polyurethane dampeners helps absorb shock and reduce towing noise.
- Level Towing Made Easy: Adjustable hitch height—15-1/2", 16-3/4", or 18-1/4"—to match your trailer setup.
- Quick Bed Access When Unhitched: Rail-free underbed design removes cleanly for full truck bed use.
Features to know about
Automatic Sliding for Tight Turns: 22-1/2" of Travel
Backing into tight sites or making slow turns with a short-bed truck can get tricky fast. This hitch handles that for you. The automatic slider gives you 22-1/2" of extra clearance as you turn, moving the head toward the tailgate when you corner and back toward the cab when you straighten out. The roller-and-guide assembly controls that motion smoothly, so there’s no jerking or binding in the middle of a turn. You stay in the cab while it adjusts on its own, taking the stress out of maneuvering.
Solid, Quiet Connection: Wraparound Single Jaw and Locking Bar
Once you couple up, the hitch’s wraparound single-piece jaw closes tight around the king pin for full 360-degree contact. That solid grip cuts down on rattle and chucking so your ride feels smoother and quieter. A 3/4" thick steel locking bar reinforces the setup and automatically locks when the jaw closes—no second guessing if it’s latched. It’s a simple system that adds security and confidence every time you hook up.
Smooth Ride Over the Road: Double-Pivot Head with Polyurethane Dampeners
The double-pivot head moves front to back and side to side to match the motion of your trailer, keeping things steady over bumps and dips. Three polyurethane dampeners help absorb road shock and reduce noise, so long hauls feel more controlled. When you back under your trailer, the head pivots on contact to line up automatically for easier coupling.
Easy Setup and Removal: Custom Underbed Mounting System
Getting this hitch in place is straightforward. It comes pre-assembled with side plates that bolt on to set your hitch height at 15-1/2", 16-3/4", or 18-1/4" for a level setup. Once it’s adjusted, drop it into the underbed receivers, turn the handles to lock it down, and secure with the safety pins. When you need your bed clear, just reverse those steps—no tools required—and lift it out in sections for easier handling.
Built Tough for Real Towing Loads: 13,000 lbs GTW and 3,250 lbs Vertical Load Limit
This heavy-duty steel hitch is rated for a gross towing weight of 13,000 lbs with a vertical load limit of 3,250 lbs. The rust-resistant black powder coat finish helps it hold up trip after trip. It’s a strong foundation built to keep your fifth wheel secure mile after mile.
Specs
Compatibility
- Designed for use on: 5-1/2' and 6' truck beds
- Fits: standard pin boxes 12" - 14" wide
- Locking plates (sold separately) are required for use with the following cushioned pin boxes: Glide Ride, Mor Ryde, Trailair Tri Glide, and 5th Airborne
Weight and Capacity
- Gross towing weight: 13,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 3,250 lbs
Dimensions
- Travel: 22-1/2" front to back
- Hitch height settings: 15-1/2", 16-3/4", and 18-1/4"
Warranty
- Warranty: 5-Year limited warranty
Note
- Compatibility 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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Alternate Instructions
Video of Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - Single Jaw - Under Bed - 13,000 lbs
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Feature Review Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram
Today we're going to take a look at the replacement side plates for the Demco Hijacker Autoslide fifth wheel trailer hitches, and this is for the underbed mount. Now this will replace the side plates that came standard with your Demco Hijacker Autoslide underbed fifth wheel trailer hitch. They are designed to bolt onto your hitch base so that you can attach your hitch to the custom underbed rails. This is designed to fit the 13,000 pound Hijacker, Part Number DM8550041. It also fits the 18,000 pound Hijacker, DM8550022, and the 21,000 pound Hijacker, DM8550037 models. This is a simple bolt-on installation to your hitch base. There are multiple rows of bolt holes on these side plates and on your hitch base, so depending how you line them out, it will let you adjust the hitch height.
The hitch height settings will go from either 15-1/2 inches to 16-3/4 and 18-1/4, so you have your choice of those three settings to get your trailer and tow vehicle as level as possible. These do have a rust-resistant black powder coat finish. They are an all-steel construction. It does include the instructions. It will include the mounting hardware, and it also includes two 1/4-inch spacers and two 3/8-inch spacers, and the spacers are used for adjusting your hitch mount with the bed pockets of your truck, and this part is made in the U.S.A. The way that these would open up is you just pull the clip, pull the pin out, and you can see each one of these will rotate out, and when you rotate those out, it will let you drop it into your underbed mount, and then once there, you just turn this back in to lock it, and then put your clip right through there just like that. This part is made in the U.S.A. That should do it for the review of the replacement side plates for Demco Hijacker Autoslide fifth wheel trailer hitches with the underbed mount..
Ratings & Reviews
4.8
1537 reviews
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Tim
06/10/2025
Install pretty straight forward. Hitch works as it should. 90 degrees with my 5 1/2 foot bed. The ums rails..well just say there ain't no way the bolts just drop in from above like in install video. My truck is same year as in the video. Rails with spacers (which needed pusuasion to "slide" in) are flush with the bed. Also the hole plugs work great with no rails...need to trim tip off for them to seat with rails installed. See pics
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Dan
03/18/2018
The hitch is great. I installed it myself and it worked very well pulling a 5th Wheel Trailer across the country last year. I have learned however that one must start out from corners slower to avoid a large "clunk" as the hitch slides in the frame per the inherent design. Great Product!
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Douglas
04/19/2021
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Douglas
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Darin
09/24/2021
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Tanner
02/18/2026
dodge
Ram Pickup
This hitch is very well made. Its very heavy and will require some kind of lift to get into the back of the truck. I used a foldable engine hoist. The puck system works well as long as the pucks the truck manufacturer installs are cast correctly. One of the RAM pucks had some slag or casting imperfections that had to be removed for the hitch to go into the puck. Once that was cleaned up the hitch installed very easily. Another thing is this hitch has no rattles when I am not pulling a trailer.Very impressive to other 5th wheel hitches I have used. The hitch works as intended as I do not have any issues with clearance in a full 90 degree turn. When turning at a 90 on a grade or large angle which sometimes causes clearance issues this hitch I have not had any issues.
Kate F.
2/18/2026
Great pointer with the hoist Tanner, this thing is a beast! It is so awesome to not have to get out of the truck to be able to make those tight turns. Any big adventures coming up this year? Where are you going, what are you seeing?
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William
04/29/2026
Installing was relatively easy. Made my silly Rhino hitch work with auto slide.
Mike L.
5/1/2026
Glad to hear that William, thanks for the photo!
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Bob D, Mays Landing NJ
10/14/2024
2024
Chevrolet
Silverado 2500
Seems to be built very well, and installation was fairly easy considering the size and weight. Won’t know how it travels until I get the RV in the Spring….we shall see! In my particular case, I had to use spacer washers between one of the brackets and the hitch so it wouldn’t jam in the truck mounts but no big deal.
I’ve also figured out a way to “store” the hitch for the winter.
I’ve also figured out a way to “store” the hitch for the winter.
Bob N.
10/14/2025
A year later….. So I took the camper out 5 times this summer. Had zero issues with the hitch. Unhooking was a little tricky for me. I would raise the camper, pull the latch on the hitch, go to pull the truck away….only for the latch to lock in again. This happened to me several times but I blame myself for lack of experience. This has become less of an issue the more I unhook from the camper. Overall I’m happy with the hitch and would recommend.
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Andrew
08/21/2024
Worked out great. I used the hitch for my camper right after I installed it. However, I did break one of the bolts when installing it, which is OK. I just switched to grade 8 bolts which is better anyways. I love the fact that Demco hitch unlocks when you pull the lever regardless of weight on it. Compared to my previous Mopar hitch you had to get at the right weight pressure to unlock it.
Andrew
8/27/2025
It has worked great so far so good however wave expresshorizon transport does not accept this manufacturer’s hitch. I pull a 12,800 something pound fifth wheel camper loaded has done great no issues. Here’s hoping it last 20 years.
Kate F.
8/27/2025
@Andrew I am curious on why they do not accept this hitch?? Do they have something against things that are awesome?? It is really neat how they designed this Andrew! No more leaving the cab for some crazy maneuvering.
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Doug
05/24/2025
Working perfectly. Delivered via LTL, the carrier called in advance to schedule delivery to our home. I requested a lift gate at delivery. Driver picked up the (1) skid (approx. 500 lbs.) with pallet jack, moved it to the lift gate. I backed the pickup truck receiving the hitch to the back of the carrier truck and put down the tailgate. Driver lowered the lift gate to the same level as the tailgate of the pickup truck and moved the pallet from the lift gate to the back of the pickup using the pallet jack. All done in the street in front of our house. No problem!
I assembled the hitch in the rear of the truck by myself. Everything lined up perfectly with the "puck" system. Install took a few hours since I was on my own.
First hookup with 5th wheel was a little problematic. Hitch would not engage when the king pin hit the back of the hitch. Being new to a 5th wheel hitch, I thought I was doing something wrong. I got a neighbor who had years of experience with 5th wheels to take a look - we still were having problems getting the new hitch to engage. As it turned out, the king pin on the camper had a little corrosion, which we cleaned off and added a little grease. We added a touch of grease to the new hitch at the point of contact with the king pin. Hooked up on the next try and every other try (probably a dozen or more) since then.
Did some practicing on sharp turns and the automatic slide works perfectly! Full clearance between cab of truck and camper in all the turns we attempted. I did a lot of research and stressed a good deal over this purchase - so excited it worked out. Knowing what I know now, I'd do it again!
I assembled the hitch in the rear of the truck by myself. Everything lined up perfectly with the "puck" system. Install took a few hours since I was on my own.
First hookup with 5th wheel was a little problematic. Hitch would not engage when the king pin hit the back of the hitch. Being new to a 5th wheel hitch, I thought I was doing something wrong. I got a neighbor who had years of experience with 5th wheels to take a look - we still were having problems getting the new hitch to engage. As it turned out, the king pin on the camper had a little corrosion, which we cleaned off and added a little grease. We added a touch of grease to the new hitch at the point of contact with the king pin. Hooked up on the next try and every other try (probably a dozen or more) since then.
Did some practicing on sharp turns and the automatic slide works perfectly! Full clearance between cab of truck and camper in all the turns we attempted. I did a lot of research and stressed a good deal over this purchase - so excited it worked out. Knowing what I know now, I'd do it again!
Gwendolyn Y.
5/28/2025
You deserve a major high-five for installing this monster by yourself! That's a big feat to take on! I'm happy that everything smoothed out in the end and that you are enjoying the hitch! What kind of camping trips are lined up so far for the summer?
Doug
6/17/2026
Denco Autoslide 5th wheel hitch is working perfectly a year later. Weve traveled extensively across the USA and Canada over year, the hitch has performed as expected each time. One key, keep the hitch and king pin clean and well lubricated.
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Stan
10/14/2026
Its a great hitch for short box trucks. Had a manual slider before that worked well. Except when we checked in I would always extend, leaving the campground first stop sign I would retract, not a lot of work.but you had to do it always. with this it is no worries. Just drive and it adjust as it needs. It is a verry solid hitch. PLus it is height adjustable too if you need it.
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Steve
02/08/2026
The product is very well built. The instructions could use some clarity on exactly which bolts go where.
Lazer S.
2/10/2026
Glad you are liking it, Steve! I'll let Demco know about the instructions as well. Definitely don't want to get those mixed up so it should be as clear as possible. What kind of 5th wheel are you going to be towing?
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Gregory
10/26/2025
2026
Ford
F-350 Super Duty
Heavy as hell. Shims should be in smaller increments. Took a sledge hammer to get pins to finally seat in pucks and to close the locking handles. Took apart and back together 5 times to get it right. Not enough play in the system in my opinion but I have zero experience with OEM 5th wheel prep stuff so who knows. Ultimately in the end it's installed and feels tight. Backing 90 degrees i didn't see and slide but maybe it knows what it needs to do better than I do.
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Geo Baker
09/07/2026
Worked well to adapt my Rhino pin box to the Demco Auto-Slide hitch head. Will be switching pin boxes at some point so for me, not a permanent solution. Very happy with it overall and would use/buy again if in the same situation.
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Jeff
09/22/2026
The help I received during online chat, set me up for the right parts and fast service as was needed for my project. This Merchant was recommended by my Hitch manufacturer. It is not the first time I've used them, and they are the first ones I think of when exact special parts are needed. Thanks E-Trailer for helping me out! This particular item was a premade bracket that fit onto a Rhino King Pin Box to fit properly onto a Demco autoslider for proper workability.
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Sean
05/30/2025
The product showed up in perfect condition. Followed the instructions and install was pretty smooth. I had access to a forklift so I was able to do the install by myself. Just be aware that it’s a freight shipped item so the estimated arrival time is wrong. It will take longer than what the website tells you at checkout. But the customer service reps were helpful in explaining the process when I inquired as to where my package was.
Brooke M.
6/4/2025
That's awesome you had a forklift to use - that's one of the hardest parts of install--just getting it into the truck bed, haha! Glad we were able to keep you informed about the whereabouts, too. Have you been able to use it since install?
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Brian
07/27/2026
I like to hitch but unfortunately doesn’t work for my trailer as it won’t travel level meaning it was to high in the bed of the truck causing to much weight to be on the rear axle of the trailer which will cause other issues like wearing tires, wheel bearings, axles and could cause rear tires to blow out while traveling. With discussion with Will at ETrailer we worked out to use a stationary hitch until one can be available for our situation. Will was excellent to work out our options.
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Leroy
09/13/2026
Very well built. Will need some sort of hoist to place in the truck bed. Need to verify your minimum hitch height as this one will only go down to 16 1/2”.
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Randy
04/16/2025
Hitch is amazing. I was worried about towing a 5th wheel with a short bed. Hitch works as advertised. Easy install. Thanks for the help and fast shipping.
Brooke M.
4/16/2025
You're welcome, Randy! Everything looks awesome and ready to go! Where were you headed in the photo?
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John T.
09/20/2019
Very happy with my Demco Autoslide hitch after one year. We pull a Montana 3120 35 ft 5th wheel with a 2019 Ford F-350 short bed. Took a month long 6,000 mile trip from Colorado to New England/Canada this Summer. Lots of hilly/curvy roads and some remote campgrounds with tight corners and some near 80 degree back ins. Never came close to trailer contacting the truck. I’ve had no jerking or other issues when turning or stoping/starting. Works great. The only drawback is there isn’t much room for error when you back up to hook up the trailer, so it takes a little practice to get used to correctly lining up your Demco Hitch to the trailer. The first couple of trips, it took me 3 or 4 attempts to properly line it up. No longer an issue for me after a few trips and you get used to the angles. It weighs about 300 pounds. I got a small chain hoist which I installed in my garage rafters and easily lift the hitch in and out of my truck and just let it hang front he rafters until I need to use it.
Victoria B.
10/2/2019
One thing to consider - there are a lot of small springs and levers working inside the hitch head to work the king pin jaws. While this 5th wheel hitch is certainly robust and designed to take a beating from your 5th wheel when towing, it wasnt designed to support its own weight for extended periods of time.
John T.
9/23/2020
Now been two years and have about 15,000 miles on my Demco Autoslide Hitch. Still works terrific with my 35 ft Montana on the F350 truck. Never a problem traveling or hitching up.
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Bugs
07/20/2020
Item works exactly as described. I have a shortbed (6.5') Ford F350. Probably towed our 5th wheeler 5000+ miles with no problem. Then last year it happened! We were making a sharp turn in an uneven lot and POW, the 5vr hit the rear window and it exploded. After that I became gun shy about turning with the 5vr attached so I started looking at sliding hitches. A slider that you had to get out and unlatch to make work, didn't make sense to me. At what point do you get out? So, an auto slider hitch was purchased. Now when I get to a certain degree turn the auto-slide hitch moves back in its carriage and then auto-slides to the normal location once straightened out. Not gun shy anymore.
Pro:
Well packaged
Well made
Easy install
It WORKS.
Cons:
Price
Very heavy
Some clunking after it straightens out from a turn
Pro:
Well packaged
Well made
Easy install
It WORKS.
Cons:
Price
Very heavy
Some clunking after it straightens out from a turn
Bugs B.
7/23/2021
The hitch still works as described. Have not broken another rear window since installing it. I have learned that when unhooking from 5vr I have to take a pry bar to straighten out the hitch back to straight for rehooking. The only thing I do not like is the serious clunking that seems to occur when making some turns, then accelerating and the hitch straitening out. Thats the only real complaint I have. Since installation of the Demco I do not worry about making sharp turns!
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Ray F
09/26/2019
The Demco Auto slide takes the worry out of towing my fifth wheel trailer with a short bed F-350. I have had no problems with backing into tight camping spots. And since everything is automatic I have one less thing to worry about while traveling with a fifth wheel.
The only problem is that it is a little on the heavy side, so I just leave it in the truck when not towing. Problem solved.
I am extremely happy with the product.
The only problem is that it is a little on the heavy side, so I just leave it in the truck when not towing. Problem solved.
I am extremely happy with the product.
Victoria B.
10/7/2019
For anyone else wondering how to use a MOR/ryde pin box with their Demco Hijacker Autoslide, you can use the Locking Plate # DM6025.
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Raymond F.
9/27/2020
After over a year of towing with the Demco Auto slide I am very happy with its performance. Never a worry about tight turns with a short bed truck.
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Terry
09/07/2026
arrived on schedule, heavy , need at least 2 people to lift into truck bed, installed in about an hour. worked well on our first trip using it.
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Danny
04/24/2024
Ram
3500
This 21K unit is very well built. It does have some weight to it so some help installing would be much easier.my installation was completed solo and took approx 1 hour in a GMC 3500 Denali.
Danny
4/25/2025
Great! This unit is Big, Heavy, and does the job the way it is supposed to. A smaller unit has too much slop and noisy, not this one. You want Heavy Duty without any concerns? This is the mamma jamma you want to get!
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Vance
05/09/2022
Pontiac
Montana
Well built fifth wheel hitch. Haven't got a chance to tow our new Montana High Country 295RL. But I know a guy that has towed his fifth wheel with this same hitch. I'm sure this 18K hitch will be excellent! Or I wouldn't have bought it. I recommend e trailer for everything.
Vance
5/11/2023
Fantastic..no issues with the Demco Autoslide. It works like it should. No disappointments here!
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view full answer... - Can Demco 18K Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used on 2018 GMC Sierra with 5-1/2 Foot BedI do have a couple of great options for you, however the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550034 that you referenced features 14" of front to back travel on the slider, which almost certainly isn't enough to provide cab clearance during sharp turns on your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 that has the 5-1/2 foot bed. If you like the idea of an automatic sliding hitch, the much better option will be with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550041, which actually provides 22-1/2" of front...
view full answer... - Under Bed 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation Kit for a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Short BedReese does not offer an under bed 5th wheel installation kit for your 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The least expensive under bed and hitch option is going to be from Demco using installation kit # DM8551008 and HiJacker hitch # DM8550022 for a short bed. Another option is to use Curt gooseneck hitch # C615-632 and X5 adapter # C16210. The X5 adapter fits in the gooseneck ball hole for this gooseneck hitch and provides standard rails to mount a hitch. If you do not already have a hitch you can...
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch & Underbed Kit for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5-1/2-Foot BedUsually a very short bed truck like your 5-1/2-foot-bed 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 does require a 5th wheel replacement pin box, a Reese Sidewinder or Revolution, in order to have enough turning clearance for tight maneuvers. Sidewinders provide a substantial 22-inches of additional clearance. But you do have an option in the Demco under-bed mounted slider hitch # DM8550041 and mounting kit # DM8551008. Most slider hitches provide 10- to 14-inches of additional turning clearance but...
view full answer... - Recommended Underbed 5th Wheel Hitch Mount for 2017 GMC 1500 with 6-1/2 Foot BedThere is not a Reese Elite Puck System Underbed kit abailable for your 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. Your best option is to use the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3400-5W along with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs # BWGNRK1057. This combination will give you a gooseneck hitch, a clean bed, and a sliding 5th wheel hitch. If you want an automatically sliding hitch, then you will give...
view full answer... - 5TH Wheel Trailer Hitch For Lippert Turning Point On 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5-1/2' BedI do have an option for you as with the Lippert Turning Point Pin Box you cannot use a 5th wheel hitch like the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # BWRVK3400-5W. This is due to the single attachment point of this particular style hitch. If you wish to keep the same clean bed style as the B&W with your short bed(5-1/2') 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 you will need the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DM8551008. This will allow you to use their Demco Hijacker UMS Series Gooseneck...
view full answer... - Recommended Under Bed 5th Wheel Base Rails for 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Short Bed I have great news! For your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, I highly recommend going with the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DM8551008, which is compatible with the excellent Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550022. The custom under bed rail kit is confirmed to fit your truck and allows for uninhibited use of the bed when the hitch is removed. The Demco Hijacker features a towing capacity of 18,000 pounds and will slide automatically as you drive to give you 14 inches of additional clearance...
view full answer... - Recommended Underbed Rail System for 5th Wheel Hitch on 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Elite SeriesThere is not a Reese Underbed rail system available for your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500. If you want an underbed rail system for a clean bed when not towing a 5th wheel trailer, I recommend the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco Hijacker UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches # DM8551008 which is compatible with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs # DM8550022 or 21,000 lbs # DM8550037. If you prefer a manual...
view full answer... - Will Demco 13k Autoslide Hitch Allow for Turning Clearance in 5-1/2 foot Truck BedThe Demco 13k Auto Slider part # DM8550041 will automatically slide up to 22-1/2 inches as you make tight turns. That's substantially more than other slider hitches and it's currently the only slider hitch we can recommend for a truck with a 5-1/2 foot bed like I am assuming you have. There is a formula that you can use if you want to be cautious though. (A + B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from the fifth wheel jaw center to the truck cab (you can use rear axle center) B = Slider distance...
view full answer... - Slider Hitch Recommendation for 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 New BodySince your truck bed is shorter than 6 feet long there's only one slider hitch that will have enough clearance to allow you to make tight turns and that's the Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550040 which slides back 22-1/2 inches which is about twice as much as other options. Also since this hitch slides back automatically you wouldn't have to worry about getting out and manually operating the slider either. Then to install it in the bed of your 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 you'd need the...
view full answer... - Is There A Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2009 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2' BedI do have a sliding 5th wheel hitch that will work on a 2009 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2' bed, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550040 which has a unique auto-slide mechanism that won't require you to get out of the truck each time you need to make a sharp turn. In order to use this, you'll need the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit part # DM8552004-71. Please note, most sliding 5th wheel hitches don't provide enough...
view full answer... - Will Demco Autoslide Fit 2014 Ford F-150Hi Lester; the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550041 will fit your 2014 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2' bed. You will also need the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DM8551001. If you happen to have the 6-1/2' bed you can use the same rail kit but you will want the # DM8550022 instead.
view full answer... - Weight of Components in Demco Hijacker 13K Autoslide 5th Wheel HitchThe head( # DM6081) of the 13K Demco Hijacker Autoslide weighs 65lbs, the base weighs 210lbs, and the above the bed brackets( # DM6003) 30lbs while the puck mounting under bed brackets( # DM6004) weigh 42lbs totaling to 305-317lbs. This will add weight to your truck, but it's minor compared to the weight the hitch is capable of towing. The # DM6141 is just the head and base while the # DM8550040 is the system with above the bed rail brackets and the # DM8550041 is the unit with the puck...
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- Does Fifth Wheel Hitch King Pin have to Center Over Rear Axle of TruckThe center of the king pin of a fift wheel trailer needs to be centered over the rear axle. Since fifth wheel trailers are pretty heavy if you had the pin weight behind the rear axle you'd unload the front axle which would make braking and handling dangerous. I believe you have a 2005 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2 foot bed. For bed this short there's one slider hitch that can slide far enough back to give you the needed turning clearance and it's the Demco hijacker auto slide part # DM8550041....
view full answer... - Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch For 2010 Ford F-150 With 5-1/2 Ft Truck bedThere are two ways you can go when towing your fifth wheel with your short bed F-150. You can go with a fixed fifth wheel hitch and replace your fifth wheel pin box with a Sidewinder, or go with a sliding fifth wheel hitch like the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # DM8550041, along with the custom underbed rail and installation kit, part # DM8551001. This will give you 22-1/2 inches of front to aft travel and allow you to make those sharp turns. The great thing...
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch For 2012 Ford F-150 With 5.5 Foot BedFor the 2012 Ford F150 with a 5.5 bed, I recommend the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco Hijacker UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches # DM8551001 and the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Under Bed - 13,000 lbs # DM8550041. This is the only system that does not require you to change your pin box out for a Sidewinder. No other sliding hitch will be compatible, but this system automatically slides to provide you with proper clearance...
view full answer... - Is Demco Hijacker Autoslide Compatible with MOR/ryde Pin Box Yes, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550041 referenced in your question is compatible with the MOR/ryde pin boxes. You will just need to add the Locking Plate # DM6025. This locking plate is designed specifically for the MOR/ryde pin box and will bolt to it in order to prevent the king pin from rotating inside the Demco Hijacker. All of the necessary hardware is included. I have attached the installation instructions on this product that you can also take a look at.
view full answer... - Compatibility of Demco Autoslide with 2018 Ram 2500 6.5 Foot BedThe Demco 13K with a 22-1/2 inch slide # DM8550040 and # DM8550041, will not work for your application. It would cause issues with the tail gate. The confirmed fit for your truck is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - 18,000 lbs # DM8550034 or the 21K # DM8550035. Either will work well with the Rail adapter for Ram 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # DM6099 or the Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # RP30154. The weight of the hitch is 273 lbs for the 18K and 305...
view full answer... - Recommended Fifth Wheel For 2014 GMC Sierra With 5-1/2 Ft Truck BedYou sure can tow a fifth wheel trailer with your 2014 Sierra. There are a couple options depending on the weight of your fifth wheel trailer. If your fully-loaded-ready-to-tow trailer weight is under 13,000-lbs, I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # DM8550041. This hitch features 22-1/2 inches of travel so that you can execute tighter turns. The Underbed Rail And Installation Kit for this fifth wheel hitch is part # DM8551005. With this kit installed,...
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2011 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2 foot BedWe have one slider hitch that can slide back far enough to give you the needed clearance to make tight turns with your 2011 Ford F-150. For that we have the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550041 which will automatically slide 22-1/2 inches back when making tight turns. To install the hitch you'd need the rail kit part # DM8551001 which is custom fit for your truck as well.
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Ford F150 With 5.5 Foot BedIt sounds like you're wanting to 5th wheel tow with your 2014 Ford F150 with the 5-1/2 foot long bed, correct? If that's the case, you'll need a stationary, non-sliding 5th wheel hitch like the Reese 5th wheel hitch, part # RP30928 which would install using industry standard bed mounting rails like what's provided by the Demco # DM8552003-71 bracket/rail kit. In order to achieve the necessary clearance between the rear of the truck cab and the front of the 5th wheel, you'll need to use...
view full answer... - Base Rail Measurements for a 5th Wheel Hitch on a 2012 Ford F-150 With a Short BedI have a couple of different options for you to use a 5th wheel hitch in your 2012 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2 foot bed. If you were wanting to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch then the only option that we currently offer for your F-150 is the Demco Hijacker # DM8550041 which is an Autosliding 5th Wheel Hitch that will give you 22-1/2 inches of additional turning clearance. This 5th wheel hitch will install in the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DM8551001 which will install 34-1/2 inches...
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit Recommendations for a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 5-1/2 Foot BedYes, you can install a 5th wheel trailer in your 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 with 5-1/2 foot bed. But because the bed is so short you will need a special hitch in order to have clearance between the trailer and the truck cab when making turns while towing. For that I recommend the new Demco auto-sliding 5th wheel hitch # DM8550041. This hitch has an astonishing 22-1/2 inches of travel for the clearance you will need. It is rated for 13,000 pounds which is likely more than what the truck can tow...
view full answer... - Recommended Flush Mount 5TH Wheel Hitch Attachment Points For a 2019 GMC Sierra 1500I have a couple recommendations for you that will depend on your bed length for your 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 and there is not a puck system style mount for your truck. First if you have a 5-1/2' or 6-1/2' bed I recommend the Demco UMS Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DM8551011. This will provide 4 mounting points under the bed similar to the factory style puck systems. This will require you to use the Demco UMS series hitches or adapters. I recommend using the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel...
view full answer... - Recommended Fifth Wheel for 2010 GMC Sierra 5-1/2 Foot Bed to Tow a 5th Wheel CamperIt is possible to tow a camper with a 5-1/2 foot bed if equipped properly, which I can help you do. First thing you will want to do is make sure you find a 5th wheel hitch that is rated properly for your camper. Next with a short bed you will definitely have clearance issues with the truck and camper when making turns so you will want to make sure that you get a hitch that allows for extended travel like the 22-1/2 inch travel that the 13K Hijacker Demco 5th Wheel AutoSlide # DM8550040...
view full answer... - Can B&W Companion be Used to 5th Wheel Tow with 15 Chevy Silervado 1500 with 5-1/2 BedThe Custom Underbed Installation Kit # BWGNRK1057-5W will fit your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 with the 5-1/2' bed and while you can technically use the Companion Slider # BWRVK3400-5W, it (and any other standard slider hitch) will not provide enough turning clearance for your trailer and 5th wheel trailer. Since you have a 5-1/2' bed you need something that will give you at least 22" of turning clearance and we do have a few options for you. The first option is to use the Demco 13K Autoslider...
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a Ram 2500 Short BedIf you will be towing a 5th wheel trailer then I recommend a 5th wheel hitch. If you went with a gooseneck you would have to use an adapter and that is problematic on a short bed truck. Adapters do not offer enough offset for most short bed trucks to tow most 5th wheel trailers. I recommend going with a Demco HiJacker auto-sliding hitch. There are a few different models available. In a 18K capacity we have # DM8550034 that fits above the bed rails and # DM8550022 that fits under bed mounts....
view full answer... - Recommended Airbags for a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 with 5th Wheel HitchThere are airbags kits that will interfere with the frame brackets for a 5th wheel hitch and there are airbag kits that will not interfere with the frame brackets for a 5th wheel hitch. This is all going to depend on where the frame brackets for the 5th wheel hitch mount in relation to where the frame brackets for the airbags mount. The only underbed mounting kit we have for your 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 with the 5-1/2' bed is the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco Hijacker UMS...
view full answer... - Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch With Most Clearance for 2012 Ram 3500 With Demco Underbed RailsI know it seems like the Hijacker # DM8550022 (assuming this was the autoslide you were referring to) may not have done its job but that isn't the case. This hitch offers 14 inches of travel, which is more than most. Here is the formula you can use to determine if any hitch will allow full 90 degrees of turning: (A+B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from the center of fifth-wheel hitch jaw to truck cab B = Length of Sliding Hitch Travel C = Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half) At...
view full answer... - Best 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Turning Clearance for a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Short BedThere are a couple of ways you can get increased clearance between the truck cab and the 5th wheel trailer when making tight turns. In your picture it doesn't look like you have a hitch yet so the most cost effective solution is going to be a sliding 5th wheel hitch. I recommend a Demco HiJacker auto-sliding hitch. That way you don't have to get in and out of the truck to operate the sliding mechanism. I assume that your 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 is a short bed but it is the really short 5-1/2...
view full answer... - Can Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitch be Used with MORryde Pin BoxYes you can use a Demco Hijacker Autoslide hitch like the one for Ford OEM rail kits part # DM8550041 with a MoRryde pin box but you will also need the Locking Plate part # DM6025 as well.
view full answer... - Towing a 102 Inch Wide 5th Wheel Trailer with a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 Short BedTo get the clearance you need to tow your 102 inch wide 1996 Gulf Stream Kingsley 5th wheel trailer a replacement pin box will not offer enough extension. Basically the distance from the back of the truck cab to the center of the king pin when the trailer is coupled has to be at least 4 inches more than half the width of the trailer. That means that you would need a cab to king pin distance of 55 inches. If you have the factory 5th wheel prep package in your 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 or an...
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Im very happy with the hitch. Ive towed for close to 15,000 miles. I did however travel over one very uneven road and cracked a weld on the adjustable side guide on the top plate. Great hitch!