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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs
Part Number: DM98SV
$2,399.98
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Demco 5th Wheel Hitch - DM98SV
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Automatic Turning Clearance: Autoslide gives 14" fore/aft travel so you can corner tight without leaving the cab.
- Strong, Secure Connection: Wraparound single jaw with 3/4" locking bar fully surrounds the king pin for solid, rattle-free towing.
- Smooth, Cushioned Ride: Double-pivot head with polyurethane dampeners cuts noise and absorbs road shock.
- Set the Right Height: Adjustable at 15-1/2", 16-3/4", or 18-1/4" to match your trailer’s pin box.
- Easy Bed Access: Rail-free underbed design removes cleanly when not towing for full truck bed use.
Features to know about
Automatic Sliding for Tight Turns: 14" of Fore/Aft Travel
If you’ve ever worried about clearance while backing into a tight campsite, the automatic sliding action on this hitch makes it effortless. The built-in rack-and-pinion gears give you 14" of smooth travel front to back, so the head shifts toward the tailgate when turning and back toward the cab when straightening out. You don’t have to climb out to release a handle or set a lever—it does the work for you, letting you keep your focus on maneuvering safely.
Solid, Secure Connection: Wraparound Single Jaw with 3/4" Locking Bar
When you’re towing heavy, a confident hookup matters. The wraparound, single-piece jaw gives you full 360-degree contact around the king pin, and a 3/4" solid steel locking bar reinforces the connection. That tight fit cuts down on rattle and movement compared to slide-bar jaws, so the trailer feels locked in and steady no matter how far you travel. Once coupled, the jaw automatically locks into place, adding an extra layer of security without extra steps.
Smooth Ride with Double-Pivot Head and Polyurethane Dampeners
The double-pivot head moves front to back and side to side to match your trailer’s motion, which keeps things feeling calm even on rougher roads. Three polyurethane dampeners cushion those movements and help absorb shock, keeping noise low and chucking to a minimum. The hitch head naturally pivots into position as you back up to couple, taking the guesswork out of lining up under load.
Quick Bed Access When You’re Done Towing: Underbed Mount with Easy Removal
When it’s time to use your truck bed again, this hitch lifts out cleanly thanks to its rail-free underbed design. The custom mounting kit uses four receivers in the bed—just unlock the handles, pull the safety pins, and lift it out. With no exposed rails left behind, you’re free to load up whatever else you need once towing season wraps up.
Adjustable Setup for Level Towing: Three Height Settings (15-1/2", 16-3/4", and 18-1/4")
Matching your trailer height is simple with three hitch height settings built into the side plates. You can raise or lower the head to get a level setup and proper bed rail clearance for your pin box. It’s a small tweak that makes a big difference in how balanced your rig feels rolling down the highway.
Specs
Weight and Capacity
- Gross towing weight: 18,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 4,500 lbs
Dimensions
- Travel: 14" front to back
- Hitch height settings: 15-1/2", 16-3/4", and 18-1/4"
- Hitch base dimensions: 37" long x 32" wide
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
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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Replaces Demco DM8551007
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Video of Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 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
by:
Milt
06/15/2022
This was the best solution for my Dodge RAM 2500 towing my Alliance 340RL 38' 5th Wheel. My son helped me install the rails under the bed and now it is very easy to remove the hitch when I am not using it. It is very strong and I highly recommend this for anyone with a short bed truck.
by:
Buddy R.
03/16/2018
this hitch works as advertised.was a great suggestion. very heavy duty and well constructed! never have to leave the cab to release the slide just drive! custom fit under bed rails worked perfect on my 2016 f 250.no drilling frame rails. installed it myself. i am a.s.e. master auto / truck mechanic.every one at e trailer was very help full when i called with questions.they did as they said they would.was so pleased with every thing.i purchased a hitch for the front of the same truck.it to works as as it should also. thanks!
Buddy
Buddy
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Philip
08/22/2018
2017
Ford
F-250 Super Duty
Overall I love the auto slider mount and it works as advertised. Easy to hook up and unhook. Just have to make sure your truck is in a straight line with the RV when unhooking because you don’t want to leave this thing turned or it can be very hard to hook back up. I learned this the hard way. Turning it by hand does not work either.
The plastic inserts to cover the holes when the mount is removed don’t work because the holes are too shallow on my F250,, but that makes no difference to me because the mount is way to heavy to remove anyway. The only thing that does bother me is the rust. I have used a wire brush and rustoleum paint on several spots now. Perhaps better rust proofing would be something the company could look into for future mounts. I mounted mine in a 2017 F250 with the 6.5’ bed and added a toolbox in front of it. Had to go with the in-bed box because my rv would have hit one of the boxes that sits on top of the bed. When backing up and turning my RV (Grand Design Reflection 307MKS) misses the cab by a good 3 inches. Installation of the mount rails that go under the bed was time consuming, not much room to use a wrench under there so each bolt took a while to tighten into place. The slider is big and heavy so it was a chore getting it dropped into the holes, I got 3 big guys to help out with that part. If I had to do it again I would not have done this install myself, I would have found a shop to do it prior to buying the RV. But I already bought the RV and could not wait for a shop to get it done.
The plastic inserts to cover the holes when the mount is removed don’t work because the holes are too shallow on my F250,, but that makes no difference to me because the mount is way to heavy to remove anyway. The only thing that does bother me is the rust. I have used a wire brush and rustoleum paint on several spots now. Perhaps better rust proofing would be something the company could look into for future mounts. I mounted mine in a 2017 F250 with the 6.5’ bed and added a toolbox in front of it. Had to go with the in-bed box because my rv would have hit one of the boxes that sits on top of the bed. When backing up and turning my RV (Grand Design Reflection 307MKS) misses the cab by a good 3 inches. Installation of the mount rails that go under the bed was time consuming, not much room to use a wrench under there so each bolt took a while to tighten into place. The slider is big and heavy so it was a chore getting it dropped into the holes, I got 3 big guys to help out with that part. If I had to do it again I would not have done this install myself, I would have found a shop to do it prior to buying the RV. But I already bought the RV and could not wait for a shop to get it done.
by:
Thomas
02/07/2018
INVOLVED INSTALLATION BUT VERY STURDY. COMES OUT EASY BUT A LITTLE
DIFFICULT TO DROP INTO THE RECEIVER HOLES IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES
DUE TO DIFFERENTIAL METAL EXPANSION IN MY AREA , NORTHERN NH
DIFFICULT TO DROP INTO THE RECEIVER HOLES IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES
DUE TO DIFFERENTIAL METAL EXPANSION IN MY AREA , NORTHERN NH
Thomas S.
2/7/2019
THE BEST FUNCTIONAL SHORT BED 5th WHEEL HITCH OUT THERE BUT ALSO THE HEAVIEST AND THE MOST DIFFICULT TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A GARAGE TO REMOVE IT AND AGAIN TO REINSTALL IT. I JUST LEAVE IT IN THE TRUCK BED NOW RATHER THAN FIGHT WITH IT.
by:
Brad P
04/05/2020
Love this hitch! Works great in 2019 F250 CC w/short bed, I can turn 90 degrees and still miss cab of truck. No problems latching and unlatching as long as everything is fairly level. I installed hitch with under bed kit by myself, wasn't too bad. I've had hitch for a year now with no problems. I would recommend Demco Hijacker Autoslide hitch.
by:
Andy
03/14/2021
Andy
3/15/2022
The Demco hijacker 18 K I think is the best hedge out there by far three different height settings and the auto slider part of it is awesome haven’t had an issue at all
by:
Ronald E
06/05/2018
2007
Ford
F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Really like our Demco hitch, had some issues with chunking when turning, took to Demco in Iowa when passing through and they completely refurbished and readjusted to bring up to their new specs. Would deffenately buy another Demco Autoslider!
by:
David S.
01/03/2020
The instructions provided with the hitch were very detailed and provided enough information for me to install it myself. I love having the mounting rails below the bed. the auto slide worked flawlessly. For the winter I left the hitch coupled with the trailer to keep my bed clear.
by:
Kenneth
06/14/2018
2014
Chevrolet
Silverado 2500
Hello,
This hitch has been awesome. It works perfectly all the time. My only gripe would be that the head doesn’t fall down automatically. I have to get out of the truck to tilt it down when connecting to my trailer. Other than that, I’m very satisfied with the design and operation of the hitch.
Thank You
This hitch has been awesome. It works perfectly all the time. My only gripe would be that the head doesn’t fall down automatically. I have to get out of the truck to tilt it down when connecting to my trailer. Other than that, I’m very satisfied with the design and operation of the hitch.
Thank You
by:
Paul
07/23/2019
So pleased with this hitch! Works great on my 2015 F250 short bed. Works well with my retractable tonneau cover, fits under perfectly on the low adjustment points. If you have a short bed this hitch is the one to have.
etrailer customer service was awesome as usual!
etrailer customer service was awesome as usual!
by:
Justin
04/05/2020
The Demco Autoslide is the only way to go for a 5th wheel hitch for a short bed truck. The extra 14" of travel is great. Left me truck almost 90 degrees. It was even easy to install by yourself with a lot help from another person.
by:
Dale R
04/06/2019
Very good fifth wheel. No problems works good. have used it alot since installed cannot hook up to trail air with out plate being installed on trailer hitch
by:
Bill
07/02/2020
Smooth operation and being a auto slider you just hook up and don’t have to worry about sending the trailer through the cab of your short bed truck because you forgot to unlock your slider. It’s pretty awesome.
by:
Richard
08/21/2022
The star rating is a 5, Review for etrailer is the date promised on delivery was right on, delivered direct to installer and the Product Demco slide hitch is all that Demco claims it does.
by:
Tate
09/21/2018
2006
Ford
F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Hitch works perfectly. The auto slide is awesome! Very well built. Very heavy. Not something you want to be taking in and out of your bed all the time. My only complaint is that you have to be pretty straight when you hook or unhook the camper.
by:
Michael
06/20/2020
Ford
F-250 Super Duty
Seems to be very well made and high quality. Definitely takes two to lift up and into position. Minimal work required to get this slider running as it’s nearly all preassembled from the factory. Just needs the locking pin rails installed. I installed mine on the medium height setting and it has worked out very well so far with my 2020 F-250 shortbed.
by:
Bob S
03/11/2018
Chevrolet
Silverado
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4x4 extended bed Duramax
by:
Ken
08/19/2021
Arrived quickly. Heavy duty hitch. Folks at E-trailer kept me updated and were polite and professional when I spoke with them on the phone. Installing myself so going slow but I have the time.
by:
Andrew
08/16/2023
2023
GMC
Sierra 2500
When you use google chrome it does not move you to the next page to custom fit.
So it just tells you your truck shows you the product and I order 6k worth of items without putting in the custom specs that you don't know to hit. Somehow with the info I put in my two other products work but this one doesn't and I have to pay for shipping to this to fix it. Wish if you ordered 6k worth of Items they would be a little more understanding that their site does not walk you what needs to be done and help you fix the problem without charging you more. Prep and Puck systems are two different things now I know.
So it just tells you your truck shows you the product and I order 6k worth of items without putting in the custom specs that you don't know to hit. Somehow with the info I put in my two other products work but this one doesn't and I have to pay for shipping to this to fix it. Wish if you ordered 6k worth of Items they would be a little more understanding that their site does not walk you what needs to be done and help you fix the problem without charging you more. Prep and Puck systems are two different things now I know.
by:
Shawn
02/28/2022
Unit is built heavy duty. Installation was pretty straight forward. Towed fifth wheel from West Virginia to Pennsylvania with no issues.
by:
Kevin K
09/30/2016
Nice product. Pretty much idiot proof once you get it set up. After that just hook up and go. No worries about crushing your cab when running a short bed. Built well. Heavy duty. Only complaint would be the weight manually getting it in and out.
by:
Janice
12/18/2018
Love it. I like that it comes out and you get your bed back. If I had one thing to say bad on it is that when you back up to it you have to be lined up straight with it. You can't come in on an angle. But it's not the end of the world. It's great you don't have to get out in the rain to slide it back for the sharp turns.
by:
Derek
04/23/2022
The demco hitch was easy to install.
Held up well with 0 issues over the past year.
Held up well with 0 issues over the past year.
by:
R Steven
05/12/2020
2019
Ford
F-350 Super Duty
I'm very happy with the product. Less so with the instructions. Wished they could have a little more explanation to them about the assemble of the hitch itself. The undermount was fairly easy and would suggest it to anyone with a 17-19 Superduty.
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view full answer... - Recommended Options For Towing Fifth Wheel Trailer With Truck That Has 6-1/2 Ft BedIt is really hard towing a trailer with a gooseneck adapter behind a truck that has a 6-1/2 ft bed. Turning clearance will be a problem and a goose box like part # RP94716 will not give you additional horizontal clearance. In my opinion I recommend installing a fifth wheel slider in your truck. This would give you the clearance and turning capability you will need with a 6-1/2 ft bed. If you want to let me know the year make and model of the truck I will be glad to make some recommendations...
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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- How to Install the Demco 18K Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch on a 2011 GMC Sierra 2500In order to mount the Demco 18K Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550022 in the bed of your 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 you will need to use the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco Hijacker Hitches part # DM8551010. The Replacement Side Plates for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part # DM6004 that you referenced is designed to allow the above bed version of the Demco 18K Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550034 to be used with...
view full answer... - How Much Can a 2019 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Powerstroke TowThe towing capacity of your 2019 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Powerstroke with the 6-3/4' bed will vary from 14,100-16,600 lbs depending on drive type, axle ratio, and gross combined weight rating. If you can provide me with this information I would be happy to provide you with an exact capacity. The axle ratio should be listed on a tag inside the glove box and the gross combined weight rating should be listed on a tag inside the driver door jamb but if not you can always call the dealer with your...
view full answer... - Cushioned and Extended Pin Box Replacement for Lippert 1116The only cushioned/extended pin box we have that will replace the Lippert 1116 pin box and provide more than 23-1/4" from the rear most bolt holes to the center line of the kingpin is the 5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin w/ Sidewinder part # RP61412. This pin box has an integrated airbag to decrease chucking/jaring in addition to a rotating turret to increase turning clearance. The distance from the rear most bolt holes to the center line of the kingpin on this pin box is...
view full answer... - How to Install Demco Hijacker in Pullrite Underbed Rail SystemI do have a Demco Hijacker that can fit in place of your Pullrite 4100 hitch that was designed for the Pullrite underbed rails but you'll have to use their adapter 4409 to convert your rail kit to industry standard rails so that you can then use the Hijacker for above bed rails # DM8550034 instead and you'd be set. We don't carry Pullrite so we can't get the adapter but the 4409 is what you'd need with the # DM8550034.
view full answer... - Under Bed 5th Wheel Installation Kit and Hitch for a 2017 Ford F-250 4x4 with 6-1/2 Foot BedThere are below the bed 5th wheel installation kits for the 2017 Ford F-250; just not any Reese kits. The reason for that is Reese makes the factory under bed install kit for Ford so they tend not to release an aftermarket kit right away (or at all in some cases) which gives Ford exclusivity to it. If you do not already have a Reese Elite Series hitch then you can go with one of the other under bed kits and a hitch for it. I would need to know the bed length of your truck and if it is...
view full answer... - Adapter Plates for Demco Autoslide for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 High CountryHi Rick; there wasn't an actual OEM prep package for your 2015 Silverado 2500 so I'm guessing you have the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches # DM8551010. Take a look at the dimensions below and see if that matches what is on your truck. Assuming it does, the Replacement Side Plates # DM6004 are what you need. If you're looking for the full hitch with the side plates we also have the # DM8550022.
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- What is the Best Automatic Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2024 Ford F-250Hey Earl, thanks for reaching out! There are two main competitors for the top spot of automatic 5th wheel hitches; the Demco Hijacker and the PullRite SuperGlide. While we only carry the Hijacker, I've looked into the SuperGlide enough that I can point out the main differences and why the Hijacker edges past the SuperGlide. Both options feature 14" of sliding clearance and can be installed in either OEM puck systems or industry standard rails (ISR), but there are the main differences...
view full answer... - How To Upgrade Weight Capacity of Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel HitchThe Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitches are composed of three main components; the head, base, and side plates. The base is what determines the weight capacity so you would need a new base to upgrade the weight capacity of the fifth wheel hitch. However, the base is not available separately from the head. It would be difficult to sell the old base without the head as well so most customers just sell the old hitch and get the one they want. If you want to save some cash, you can re-use...
view full answer... - Underbed Fifth Wheel Hitch Solutions for 2020 Ford F-250 Short Bed without OEM Rail KitWe have below the bed fifth wheel hitch and rail kits that are a confirmed fit for your 2020 Ford F-250 short bed without the OEM rail kit like Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550022 that fits the underbed rail kit # DM8551009.
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... - Best Autoslide Fifth Wheel Hitch With Underbed Rails for 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500For your 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 there is a great auto-slide fifth wheel hitch available with underbed rails, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550022 which you would mount with Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco Hijacker UMS # DM8551010 The Hijacker is a premier hitch with an automatic slider which is a great quality-of-life feature because it means not having to hop in and out of your Chevy just to make a sharp turn. This hitch offers complete...
view full answer... - How to Mount a Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch in a 2025 Ford F-250 w/out the Puck System Hey Cody. Congrats on your new truck. Demco does not make an underbed system for your truck. The only underbed system available for a 2025 Ford F-250 without the OEM prep package are gooseneck hitches like the B&W item # BW73FR. There's no way to mount your Demco Autoslide item # DM8550022 to this set up. What you're going to need are a set of 5th wheel rails item # BWRVK2402 and new side plates item # DM6003. The side plates will allow you to convert your Demco Autoslide item # DM8550022...
view full answer... - Under Bed 5th Wheel Rail Kit and AutoSlider Hitch Compatible with 2019 Ford F-350 Without OEM PucksThe Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #30068 was discontinued and is only compatible with commercial 34 inch frames, so it won't fit your 2019 Ford F-350. I reached out to Reese and they don't currently have a model compatible with the 2017-2019 model trucks. I do have an option for you that gives you the under bed rails and the automatic slider you are seeking, but you won't have the pucks like the factory option. I attached a photo...
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- Underbed 5th Wheel Rail Kit for a 2005 Dodge Ram PickupHey Paul, thanks for reaching out! We have the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DM8551005 that fits your 2005 Dodge Ram and is compatible with their UMS mounting hitches like the Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550022, but if you're wanting an OEM puck system that isn't something that we carry.
view full answer... - Does B&W Make An Auto-Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch B&W currently only has an manually activated slider with their Companion # BWRVK3400-5W or Patriot # BWRVK3270. With these being manual you would need to exit the cab of your 2022 Chevy Silverado and pull the lever to activate the slide on you hitch, complete your turn, and then get back out and relock the hitch back in place. To avoid the headache of having to exit the truck repeatedly you can instead use the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550022 with...
view full answer... - Choosing Between the Demco Autoslide and B&W Companion for 2020 Ford F-250 without OEM Prep PackageI can understand why a hitch like the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550022 (18k) or # DM8550037 (21k) is so attractive; they provide a much better solution for towing a 5th wheel with a short bed truck when it comes to not having to get in and out of the truck each time you need to make a tight turn. With that said, they're not compatible with B&W Turnoverball Underbed kits like the # BWGNRK1116-5W since the hitches connect to the underbed kit in two very different ways. In order to use...
view full answer... - Can I Use An Auto-Slide Hitch If I Have a B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch InstalledI have two options for you but there is no way to use an auto-sliding 5th wheel hitch with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch installed because there is no room for anything else to mount and you can't use an adapter because of the singular connection point and its inability to withstand the added torque for the auto-sliding 5th wheel hitch. Therefore, you can either use the B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # BWRVK3400 or you will...
view full answer... - Can You Use The Demco Hijacker With The Curt Turning Point Pin Box?By themselves, the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550022 and the Curt Turning Point are not compatible together, however there is a way to get these two to work with each other. What you can do is lock out the Turning Point pin box so that it cannot rotate essentially turning it into a standard pin box. This will allow you to use the Hijacker with your current Turning Point pin box. I have also attached an image showing how you can lock out the pin box as well.
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- Underbed Rail 5th Wheel Setups for 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Short BedHi Tim; do you have the 5-1/2' bed or the 6-1/2' bed? The only aftermarket underbed rail system is from Demco. If you want to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM98SV will work and includes the underbed rail kit. This is compatible with 5-1/2' and 6-1/2' bed configurations. Outside of that you're looking at a gooseneck setup like the one you described. If you have the 6-1/2' bed you can use the B&W Turnoverball # BWGNRK1057 along with the B&W Companion...
view full answer... - Looking For 20K Auto Slide 5th Wheel Hitch For 2022 Ford F250 With OEM Puck SystemHello Michael, thanks for reaching out. We actually have two auto slide 5th wheel hitches for the 2022 Ford F250 puck system. Take a look at the following: - Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 21K # DM8550038 - PullRite SuperGlide 5th Wheel Hitch for Ford Super Duty Factory Prep Package - 20K # PUL73RR Personally I would lean towards the PullRite. They are quite durable and the auto slide mechanism is easy to use. There is a small...
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Buddy R.
3/24/2019
good happy with the whole set up.had a small issue that demco remedied swiftly.only other thing is the finish does not seam to last.it is covered when not in use and it chips and rust,s easily