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Sliding hitches usually mean stopping, pulling a lever, and climbing back in—but not here. The Demco Autoslide automatically glides up to 22-1/2" toward the tailgate when turning and slides back to center when straightening out. The roller-and-guide system keeps the motion smooth and controlled so you can make slow-speed turns easily in tight spots without binding or jerking.
The single-piece, wraparound jaw closes fully around the king pin for 360-degree contact, giving a tight fit that reduces rattle and chucking. A solid 3/4" thick steel locking bar reinforces the connection and automatically locks when the jaw closes. With less play between the trailer and hitch, towing feels solid and quiet mile after mile.
The double-pivot head moves both front to back and side to side to make coupling easier on uneven ground. Three polyurethane dampeners cushion those movements to help absorb road shock and cut down on noise. Hooking up is simple too—the head automatically tilts into place as the king pin slides in, so there’s no wrestling with alignment.
With a 13,000-lb gross towing weight rating and 3,250-lb vertical load limit, this hitch has the strength for serious fifth-wheel hauling. The steel construction and rust-resistant black powder coat finish stand up to years of use. It mounts on a custom underbed rail kit for a clean bed when removed, keeping only sturdy connection points below the surface.
The hitch arrives pre-assembled—just bolt on the side plates and attach the head. Three height settings from 15-1/2", 16-3/4", and 18-1/4" make it easy to dial in your trailer’s level ride height and proper bed rail clearance. When not towing, remove a few pins to lift it out of the underbed receivers and regain full access to your truck bed.
Ratings & Reviews
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?
Mike L.
5/1/2026
Glad to hear that William, thanks for the photo!
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.
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
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.
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?
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?
Brooke M.
4/16/2025
You're welcome, Randy! Everything looks awesome and ready to go! Where were you headed in the photo?
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.
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!
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.
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!
Vance
5/11/2023
Fantastic..no issues with the Demco Autoslide. It works like it should. No disappointments here!
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Dan
3/18/2019
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!