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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches

Part Number: DM8552011-71
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Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed with this kit. Custom brackets reduce the amount of time required to install the hitch. Brackets, base rails, and hardware included. 1-800-940-8924 to order Demco 5th wheel hitch rails part number DM8552011-71 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Demco products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches. 5th Wheel Hitch Rails reviews from real customers.
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Demco 5th Wheel Hitch Rails - DM8552011-71

  • Above the Bed
  • Custom
  • Demco

Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed with this kit. Custom brackets reduce the amount of time required to install the hitch. Brackets, base rails, and hardware included.


Features:

  • Installation kit lets you mount your Demco Premier Series 5th-wheel trailer hitch in the bed of your truck
    • Also compatible with B&W, Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed 5th-wheel trailer hitches
  • Mounting brackets install beneath truck bed to provide attachment points for above-bed base rails
  • Base rails provide necessary mounting points for 5th-wheel hitch
  • Custom-fit brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame
    • No drilling is required
    • Drastically reduces installation time
    • Avoids known obstacles along your truck's frame
  • Sturdy, black powder coated steel resists corrosion
  • 2 Base rails, brackets and hardware included
  • Made in the USA
  • 5-Year limited warranty


8552011 Demco Custom Bracket Kit for Hijacker Premier Series Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches

6071 Demco Bed Rails for Hijacker Premier Series Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches

Installation Details DM8552011-71 Installation instructions

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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches - DM8552011-71

Average Customer Rating:  4.6 out of 5 stars   (12 Customer Reviews)

Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed with this kit. Custom brackets reduce the amount of time required to install the hitch. Brackets, base rails, and hardware included.

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado

Kit fits exactly as promised, but be aware they don't include the bolts to bolt together the rails to the mounts, I would have expected all the bolts would have been included in a "kit"



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The kit came with everything and instruction. Very easy to understand how it all fits together. Getting the rail bolt washers and nuts were pretty difficult to get started. You just got to take your time and you will get.



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Very easy install. I had rails in the truck I purchased which were universal fit with the welded angle iron but were not able too take the load I was going to put on them. Glad I changed them because the welds were very weak and could have caused me a serious accident.



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2017 GMC Sierra 2500

Good product fast shipping, I highly recommend etrailer



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2018 GMC Sierra 2500

High quality and heavy duty



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Great product will definitely be doing business with them again!



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Fit great



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2016 GMC Sierra 2500

good produst easy to install



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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500


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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Recommended Demco Above Bed Rail Kit For A 2015 GMC Sierra 2500
    When installing an above-bed base rail kit on your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 The Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552011-71 is confirmed to fit the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 6-1/2 foot bed and the 8 foot bed. The custom-fit brackets require no drilling. They're made out of a sturdy, black powder coated steel that resists corrosion. The Demco rails are compatible with B&W, Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley...
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Automatic Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Short Bed
    The Demco Hijacker Auto Slide fifth wheel hitch part # DM8550034 is the automatic sliding hitch you need to go with for your 2019 Silverado 2500HD short bed. This USA made hitch will hold the king pin of your trailer tightly to provide a smooth ride quality and slides back automatically so you never have to worry about getting out and activating a manual slider. In the review video I attached for this hitch you'll see how well it works. To install this you'll want the custom install rail...
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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 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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  • Air Bag Suspension Kit Recommendation for 2015 GMC Sierra 3500HD with Demco Rail Kit
    The Firestone air bag kit part # F2709 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 and is designed to fit trucks that have fifth wheel hitch or gooseneck rail kits like the Demco kit part # DM8552011-71 that you have installed.
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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 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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  • Demco Hijacker Autoslide Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 GMC Sierra 2500
    For your 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD short bed without the hitch prep package you'd want the Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550034 and then for the custom rail kit that fits your truck you'd want the part # DM8552011-71 which is custom fit for your truck. Custom rail kits install much quicker than universal rail kits and minimize drilling. I attached an install video for this rail kit in a similar 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 for you to check out as well.
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch with Locking King Pin Bar Needed for a 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 6-1/2' Bed
    Just like anything else, it really depends on what 5th wheel hitch you are looking at as to the quality of the dual jaws. We actually have a solution for your 2018 GMC Sierra 3500 with a 6-1/2' bed that I believe fits your needs perfectly. Demco has their autosliding Hijacker part # DM8550034 for 18K or part # DM8550035 for 21K. These mount in industry standard base rails like what comes with the custom installation kit # DM8552011-71 and they feature a steel construction with a rust-resistant...
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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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  • Best Slider Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 Short Bed
    For your 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 short bed the best easy-to-use slider hitch we have is going to be the Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550034 because it actually automatically slides back as you make tight turns instead of forcing you to get in and out of the truck each time you need to use the slider. Check out the review video I attached for more info as well. Now if your truck has the factory rail kit you'd only need the rail adapter part # DM6194 and you'd be set. Now if you do not...
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  • 5th Wheel Sliding Hitch Options For A 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
    As you may already know, any truck bed shorter than 8' requires the use of either a sliding 5th wheel hitch or a Sidewinder king pin box. A sliding 5th wheel hitch is needed for making sharp turns as the trailer can strike the cab of the vehicle if the proper clearance is not made. The slider allows the vehicle to make normal turns during low-speed maneuvering by locking in place between the cab and rear axle. The greater space between the cab and trailer allows for greater turning clearance....
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  • Recommended Demco Auto-Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD
    The easiest 5th wheel install comes with a custom-fit bracket kit that is designed for your specific truck; these reduce the drilling required and substantially reduce the overall installation time as compared to the lower-priced universal kits. For your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD I suggest Reese's kit # RP56001-53 which will provide you with industry-standard above-bed base rails. The Demco 5th wheel hitches are the current options we can offer in an auto-sliding 5th wheel hitch. For a 15K...
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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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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 6.5 Foot Bed Pulling a 15K Trailer
    If the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of your 5th Wheel Trailer is 15K then you will want to get a 5th wheel hitch that is rated for a little over that capacity as you don't want to be stressing out the hitch at its max. Since your 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 has a 6-1/2 foot bed you will want to get a sliding 5th wheel hitch to make sure that you have proper cab to trailer clearance when making tight turns. The best option for you is the 18K Demco Hijacker Autosliding 5th Wheel Hitch #...
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
    The Curt 5th Wheel Hitch, part # C16541, and the Base Rails, part # C16411-204, that you referenced are confirmed fits for your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Even though Curt does produce very good products, I have a few other suggestions that I think you will like more. My favorite 5th Wheel Hitch is the Demco Hijacker, part # DM8550034. The Hijacker is an Autoslide 5th wheel which means that when you go to take a sharp turn, instead of having to get out multiple times to unlock and...
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  • Can An Above Bed Demco Hijacker Be Transferred From a Dodge Ram to a Chevrolet Silverado
    Yes, an above bed mounted version of the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch like part # DM8550034 will fit both a 2018 Ram 1500/2500/3500 and a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500/2500/3500 with industry standard above bed base rails. If you don't already have these for your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado then you can use the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit part # DM8552027-71 for 1500 models or part # DM8552011-71 for 2500 and 3500 models.
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