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• How to Determine What Fifth Wheel Hitch Head Height is Needed for 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
  The fifth wheel hitch height you'll need can be pretty easily calculated after taking two pretty easy measurements of your truck and trailer. Measure from the ground to the top of the bed floor and then measure from the ground to the bottom of the pin box mounting plate when the trailer is sitting level. The difference between those two heights is the height you need for your fifth wheel hitch. Most likely the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034 that you referenced would work as it has a...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation For 2016 Chevrolet Silverado With Factory Tow Package
  Based on the dimensions of your truck and the trailer you can probably execute about 50 degree turns with a stationary fifth wheel hitch. That can be tough and can cause a lot of issues if a shorter turn is required. My recommendation is to replace the pin box on your trailer with a Sidewinder. The pin box on the trailer should have a plate or sticker, identifying the model. I have attached a link to our product page for the Sidewinders we offer. You can use the filter on the page to select...
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• Can Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitch be Used on Long Bed Chevy Silverado
  Although a sliding hitch isn't needed on a long bed truck since you don't have to worry about cab clearance, there is no reason one like the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034 can't be used on your 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500. It will still work great on your new truck to provide you with an excellent connection with the trailer and an 18,000 pound towing weight capacity. If your new Silverado is equipped with the factory puck system you will also need to add the Rail Adapter # DM6206,...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Options for a 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali
  Since 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...
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit to Install Demco AutoSlide Fifth Wheel Hitch in 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500
  The Demco Hijacker Autoslide hitch part # DM8550034 is a great hitch that can easily be used in the bed of your 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500 without the factory rail kit. Demco recommends their rail kit part # DM8552011-71 which is a confirmed fit for your 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500. This is a custom fit kit which means it will minimize drilling and install time when compared to a universal kit.
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• Does Demco Rail Kit Require Drilling Truck Frame When Installing On 2016 Chevrolet Silverado
  The Demco Hijacker Custom Rail Kit, part # DM8552011-71, does not require drilling into the frame when installing. It uses existing holes that are already in the frame of your 2016 Chevrolet 2500. The Demco Hijacker Autoslide, part # DM8550035 will work great in your truck with the 6-1/2 ft bed. This fifth wheel features a single, wraparound jaw that gives you less rattle, and the pivoting head helps to limit chucking. This hitch has a 21,000-lb gross towing weight capacity. I have...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 with 6-1/2-ft Bed
  Sliding 5th wheel hitches are recommended for towing with a short-bed pickup like your 2012 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Series with 6-1/2-foot bed. Sliding hitches from B&W and Demco are the ones I most often recommend because of their build quality (both are made here in the USA). Their products cost more because they are worth more. They are beautifully made products that inspire confidence, potential sticker shock notwithstanding. Although you state your trailer will not ever be loaded up to...
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• How Easy is it to Remove Demco Hijacker Autosliding Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch from Truck
  The Demco Hijacker Autoslide Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034 installs onto industry standard rails. The only issue with removing the hitch from your truck is that it's heavy. The head itself is approximately 40 pounds and base is around 200 pounds. So the issue with removal is strictly weight. To install the Hijacker in your 2016 GMC 2500 you can use the Installation Kit # DM8552011-71. Also, if you'd like to install a 7-way connector inside the bed of your truck to make it easier...
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• Install Kit for Old Demco FWH 24P 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed
  Check the legs/base of your hitch. If it indicates Ultra or UL then you can use installation kit # DM8552011-71 on your 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 short bed. If it shows SL then you would instead use # DM8553007-12. If there is no indication send some pictures of the legs/base so I can see how it attaches to the rails.
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• Comparing Demco Hijacker and PullRite Auto Slide 5th Wheel Hitches for a 2018 GMC Sierra 2500
  I can't really speak to PullRite too much as this is not a brand we carry but what we do offer is the Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch part # DM8550035 which has an automatic slide. The unique thing about the Hijacker is the jaw design and if you know anything about fifth wheel hitches, you know this is the most important part. The Hijacker has a wrap-around style jaw which offers full 360 degrees of contact with an additional slide bar for security behind this which makes for an unbreakable,...
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• Recommended AutoSlide Fifth Wheel Hitch For 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 Without Prep Package
  I recommend the Demco Hijacker 18K Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider part # DM8550034 with the custom rails part # DM8552011-71 for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 short bed. The Hijacker is designed so you don't have to get out of the truck to adjust the slider when making a sharp turn which can become very inconvenient especially in cold weather. The Hijacker will give you about 14" of travel for cab clearance and 3" of adjustable height for bed rail clearance. We do recommend to have...
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• What Type of Rail Kit can Demco Hijacker Autoslide Fifth Wheel Hitch be Used With
  Auto sliding fifth wheel hitches like the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034 require a set of standard fifth wheel rails that would not also fit with your gooseneck hitch. There isn't a gooseneck adapter that can work either as the auto sliding hitches need rails that attach in four corners to truck frame due to additional torque the hitch puts on rails. So with the Hijacker your best solution would be to remove the gooseneck and install the fifth wheel rail kit part # DM8552011-71 and then...
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• Towing Capacities For a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD Standard Bed With 5th Wheel Recommendation
  According to the owner's manual for your 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, you have a maximum hitch weight of 3,000lbs, a maximum bumper pull of 14,500, and a maximum 5th wheel/gooseneck weight of 18,000 pounds. Since you have a standard bed, you will want to use a sliding 5th wheel such as the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550034 with the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552011-71. The sliding...
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• Demco Underbed Rail System Dimensions for a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500
  Thanks for the picture! Those holes are not from an OEM puck system because the cab to tailgate dimensions are too short. It looks like the previous owner used the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel Hitches item # DM8551010. This system worked similar to an OEM puck system but only with Demco hitches. I have linked a dimensional drawing below for you to compare to what is currently on your truck. I have also attached an installation video. Since your 2016 GMC Sierra...
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• 5th Wheel Towing Capacity and Hitch Recommendations for a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD Short Bed
  The dry hitch weight, also called tongue weight for travel trailers or pin weight for 5th wheel trailers, is the amount of weight pushing down on the trailer hitch. Dry means the trailer is empty; no cargo, water, propane, just the trailer by itself. So the dry weight is less important than the actual hitch/tongue/pin weight when the trailer is loaded and ready to tow. Based on the figures you have provided the trailer has a hitch weight that is 21 percent of the gross trailer weight (21...
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• Does Demco Recon Fifht Wheel Hitch Minimize Chucking and Rattling?
  The two parts of the Demco Recon # DM8550043, which are the head unit # DM6169 and base assembly # DM6180 each weigh approximately 50 lbs. This is a very lightweight hitch but still has a 21,000 lb capacity and vertical load limit of 5,250 lbs. The Recon # DM8550043 offers a double-pivoting head as well, from front to back as well as side to side in a manner much the same as other premium fifth wheel hitches. It also has polyurethane dampeners built into the hitch head to soften the side-to-side...
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• Can Trailer Be Disconnected At Angle With Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch On 2015 GMC Sierra
  We do have an Autoslide fifth wheel hitch that may work for you. It is the Demco Hijacker, part # DM8550034. I called my contact at Demco and asked about disconnecting and the angle it can be detached. They told me that there is a 10 degree angle that the trailer can be disconnected to with the Autoslide. Since the opening that the king pin slides into has a limited amount of movement, trying to detach the trailer at a sharper angle would not work. With the Autoslide you have an additional...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Dual Cab with 6-1/2-Foot Bed
  Pulling a 5th wheel trailer with your short bed 2015 Silverado 2500HD will require a sliding type 5th wheel hitch in order for you to have enough clearance for making tight turns. Most slider hitches require you to get out of the truck to release the slider mechanism before you can finish your maneuvering, but we have Demco's Hijacker automatic 5th wheel hitches that save you that hassle. Their 18K model # DM8550034 and their 21K model # DM8550037 both give you a full 14-inches of slider...
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• Parts Needed to Install Demco Hijacker Base and Head 2012 Chevy Silverado 3500
  The Demco part # DM6107 is the head and base for the Hijacker Autoslide with a 21k capacity. To attach this to a set of above bed fifth wheel rails you would need the part # DM6003. Then for a set of above bed rails that fits your 2012 Chevy Silverado 3500 you would want the part # DM8552011-71 and you'd be set.
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Setup for Towing Toy Hauler w/B&W Gooseneck on a 2014 GMC Sierra 2500 6.5 Bed
  I have a solution for you, but first let me show you how to determine if the B&W Companion Slider # BWRVK3400-5W will have enough clearance for your soon to be new toy hauler using our clearance formula. Below is the Clearance Formula that we use to ensure there will be enough space between your truck cab and trailer when executing a 90-degree turn. NOTE: At least 4 inches of clearance is recommended to safely execute a 90 degree turn. (36 + 12) - 51 = Clearance = (-3) 36 = Distance from...
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• Recommended Autosliding Hitch For 2014 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD With 6-1/2 Foot Bed
  For your 2014 Chevy Silverado 2500, we do not have an autosliding hitch option compatible with your B&W gooseneck # BWGNRK1012. For a manual slider that is compatible with your system, I recommend the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs # BWRVK3400-5W. This is a very nice hitch, but it is not an autoslider. For an autosliding hitch, you will need to remove your B&W underbed gooseneck hitch because it mounts in the same locations and the rails for the...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch For A 2019 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali
  With a 6.5' bed you'll have a decent turn radius but will still most likely not be able to make a 90 degree turn, which could lead to the trailer accidentally making contact with the cab of the truck. Because of this I recommend going with a sliding 5th wheel hitch like the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550034. This hitch will automatically slide back up to 14" as you turn to provide extra turning clearance without you having to get out of the truck. To mount it...
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• Demco 18K Hitch DM8550034 and Rails for 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD
  The Demco 18k Fifth Wheel hitch part # DM8550034 fits your 2018 GMC Sierra 2500. As long as your trailer weighs less than 18,000 lbs fully loaded, the Demco 18k is a great choice for your short bed truck because of its automatic sliding feature. The rails that hold the hitch into the bed of the truck are different depending on if the Sierra has an OEM towing package or not. If the Sierra does not have an OEM prep package the rails are part # DM8552011-71. These rails come with custom...
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• Recommended Base Rail Kit for 2018 Chevy Silverado Short Bed to Install Demco Hijacker
  If your 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 has the 6-1/2 foot bed and isn't equipped with the factory pucks/rail kit, then I recommend the Demco Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552011-71. This kit will include everything needed to attach the excellent Demco Hijacker # DM8550034 that you referenced to your Silverado. The custom brackets in the kit will use existing holes in the truck's frame to eliminate the need to drill into the frame during installation. I have attached...
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