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

Part Number: DM8552031-71
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5th Wheel Hitch Rails
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2012 Honda Pilot

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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 DM8552031-71 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 - DM8552031-71

  • 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


8552031 Demco Hijacker Premier Series Custom Mounting Brackets for 5th Wheel Above-Bed Base Rails

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

Installation Details DM8552031-71 Installation instructionsAlternate Instructions DM8552031-71 Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.7

13 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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2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty

The instructions for installation are very clear. The rear in-bed rail mounted using the factory holes in the bed of my 2017 F350. The front rail required drilling through the bed. The frame brackets mounted through factory holes in the frame. The only difficulty I had was that the DEF tank made one of the holes very difficult to access on one side. Otherwise, it was straight forward, and I mounted this kit in about 2 hours.



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2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Not knowing anything about the etrailer company I contacted a local RV service company I trust. They assured me etrailer is a trustworthy company. I placed my order received instant confirmation then as soon as it was shipped they provided tracking numbers I was able to track my order the whole way. My parts showed up as promised in time for install.



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received the rails along with the hitch. Everything was well packaged onto one pallet and cellophane wrapped. no shipping damage. Inspected all components - no issues. installing this weekend.



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Super easy installation. Less than an hour to install



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Ford F-350 Super Duty

This hitch was easy to install in our F350 Superduty. Has worked well So far I have no complaints



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Great customer service and the product install easily and works great.



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2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Package arrived on time and in good condition, thank you etrailer



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2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty

2017 Ford F250. This product worked great. Installed it in 2 hours. The only thing negative was directions could have been more detailed with photos for someone doing this for the first time. It is a great product to only drill two holes in bed and utilize existing bed mount holes.



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2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Nice product, but directions leave little to be desired.



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2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty



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2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty



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2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty


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See what our Experts say about this Demco 5th Wheel Hitch Rails

  • How to Tell if 2018 Ford F-250 Has Puck System to use Demco Hijacker Autoslide
    While 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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  • Best Rated 5th Wheel Hitch for 2019 Ford F-250 Crew Cab V8 Turbo Diesel 4WD
    All your calculations are right on. The truth is that most people do overload their trucks, because adding more and more options to be able to achieve a higher towing capacity can get pretty costly, pretty quickly. I took a look at the Ford Trailer Towing Guide that you mentioned. It indeed states that your 2019 F-250 Diesel, crew cab, 4x4 160 in WB and 6-3/4 ft box and 3.31 axle ratio, is limited to a gross trailer weight rating (GTWR) of 14,100 lbs. That is only as long as your fully...
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Wiring Harness and Base Rails for a 2022 Ford F-350
    Hey Tim, the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP56001-53 you mention is actually not going to work with your 2022 Ford F-250. Instead, you're going to have to use the Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552031-71 which will work with both your F-250 and your Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider # RP30051. Also, for the wiring harness the Bargman...
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  • How Much Does the Demco Hijacker 18K Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Weigh
    The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550034 weighs roughly 276 lbs. This is pretty much the only drawback of the Hijacker but it's worth it due to the huge added convenience factor. It can be used on a 2019 Ford F-350 Short Bed with the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit part # DM8552031-71 which weigh roughly 66 lbs.
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  • What is the Difference Between an Under-Bed and Above-Bed 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit 2018 Ford F-350
    In order to install the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider part # DM8550035 for above-bed base rail kits or part # DM8550037 for below-bed base rail kits on your 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty you will need a set of 5th wheel base rails. We currently have two different sets of base rail kits for your truck; under-bed and above-bed. The above-bed base rail kit like the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches...
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  • How to Use the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch On a 2019 Ford F-250
    There are two ways to install the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550043 on your 2019 Ford F-250 which will depend on whether or not you have the puck system (see photo). If you don't have the puck system then you can use the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit part # DM8552031-71 or any other above bed mounting kit so long as it contains industry standard base rails. This kit will install using pre-drilled holes in the frame so there...
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  • What is Needed For Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel HItch on 2022 Ford F-250 & Air Ride Pin Box
    Hey Bob, thanks for writing in, and let's start with the hitch for your 2022 Ford F-250. You made a superb choice going with the Demco, as the Autoslide is as good as it gets for a sliding hitch. There are options for both 18,000 lb capacity and 21,000 lb capacity, and I'll give you part numbers for both, as well as the custom base rail kit that fits your '22 F-250: - 18,000 lb Capacity: Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550034 - 21,000 lb Capacity: Demco Autoslide...
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  • Parts Needed to Convert Demco Recon Recessed Ball Adapter to 2020 Ford F-350
    You could swap the base of your Demco Recon Recessed Hitch Adapter part # DM8550046 for the part # DM6180 which would then just require a base rail kit for your 2020 Ford F-350 like the custom fit # DM8552031-71 and you'd be set.
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  • Is a Slider 5th Wheel Hitch Needed for a 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty with 6-3/4' Bed
    Generally speaking yes, you will need a sliding fifth wheel hitch in order to make full turns while towing a fifth wheel trailer with a 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty with 6-3/4' bed. For this, I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550035 with Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches part # DM8552031-71. This option has an auto-slide feature so there will be no getting in and out of the truck when...
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  • Best 5th Wheel Hitch for 2019 Ford F-250 With Short Bed
    Your 2019 Ford F-250 with a short bed is going to need a sliding fifth wheel hitch to ensure your trailer does not come into contact with your truck's cab and damaging it. The good news is there is one great option for a fifth wheel hitch that is going to make your towing experience with a short bed truck much easier because it won't require you to get out of your truck and activate the slider - the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch. The correct Hijacker Autoslide will depend on...
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  • Best Auto-Slide 5th Wheel Hitch Needed for 2019 Ford F-250 With Short Bed
    An autoslide 5th wheel hitch is going to make your life much, much simpler if you are towing a 5th wheel trailer with a short bed truck like your 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. The best autoslide hitch is the Demco Hijacker because of its highly secure jaw system which ensures a complete, secure connection to your trailer's king pin as well as its cushioned head which will give you a smoother and quieter ride while towing. The Hijacker is available in two different towing capacities, 18,000...
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch Base Rails for 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty
    By Demarco I think you meant Demco, and we do have rails for a fifth wheel hitch that will fit your 2017 Ford F-250. So long as your hitch fits industry standard above-bed base rails you can use the Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552031-71.
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  • Automatic Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch Rail Kit Recommendation for 2017 Ford F-250 with 6-3/4 ft Bed
    Typically any truck bed that is shorter than 8 feet in length is going to require the use a slider. We do offer the Demco Hijacker fifth wheel hitches that slide automatically as you make a sharp turn to give you the needed clearance. For your 2017 Ford F-250 you would want the Hijacker part # DM8550034 which fits the rail kit part # DM8552031-71 that is confirmed as a fit for your truck. If you happen to already have a set of fifth wheel rails in your truck the hitch I mentioned would...
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  • Compatibility of 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit on 2019 Ford F-250 with PullRite SuperGlide Hitch
    The PullRite Superglide 2900 uses the industry standard rails. For your 2019 Ford F-250, the Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552031-71 is a confirmed fit that will be compatible with your hitch as well as your vehicle frame. You may also want to consider adding the Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug # 41157 to give you an easy connection access in the bed of your truck for a clean look.
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  • Best Autosliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty
    The best autosliding 5th wheel hitch on the market is the Demco Hijacker which comes in a variety of options depending on what your 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty is equipped with. If your Super Duty has the OEM Prep Package then we have the 18K # DM8550024 and the 21K # DM8550038 options which secure directly to the pucks in your bed. For a Super Duty that doesn't have the OEM Prep Package you can either use the 18K # DM8550034 or the 21K # DM8550035 with the above-bed rails # DM8552031-71...
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  • Will Older Demco Premier Series 5th Wheel Hitch Fit New Demco Install Rails on a 2017 Ford F-350
    Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches Item # DM8552031-71 comes with industry standard above the bed rails. These rails have 3 sets of mounting slots for 5th wheel hitches. The outer most set is space 29 inches apart on center. The middle set is space 20-1/2 inches apart on center. And the inner set is spaced 10 inches apart on center. Front to back the slots are spaced 22 inches apart on center. I am certain that your older...
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for Towing a 10,500 lb GVWR Trailer with a 2017 Ford F-250
    Since you have a short bed on your 2017 Ford F-250 it is best to go with a sliding 5th wheel hitch. The sliding feature will help to keep your trailer from contacting the cab on your truck in tight turning situations. The best option that we have to offer is the Demco Hijacker Autosliding 5th wheel hitch. The autosliding feature on this 5th wheel hitch makes tight turns much easier because you don't have to get in and out of your truck to lock and unlock the sliding feature like what you...
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  • How To Convert the Demco Hijacker Autoslide From OEM Pucks to Above Bed Rails
    Yes, you can obtain the Replacement Side Plates for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part # DM6003 as this would then allow you to mount the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch part # DM8550038 on any truck with industry standard above bed base rails. If you are looking at a newer (2017+) Ford F-350/F-450 then you can use the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit part # DM8552031-71 to install the above.
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  • Can 2017 Ford F-250 Tow Fifth Wheel Trailer that Weighs 11,388 lb
    I looked up your 2017 Ford F-250's towing capacity and it looks to be between 12,300 and 13,300 lbs so towing a trailer that weighs 11,388 lbs is definitely possible but it really depends on how much weight you'd put in the trailer. Since you have a short bed you'd need a slider hitch to allow you to make tight turns. For that I really like the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034 which automatically slides back as you make turns to give you the needed clearance. For the rails to install in...
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  • Best Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation For 2017 Ford F-350 Short Bed
    For your short bed 2017 Ford F-350 we have a great fifth wheel hitch option that will provide you with a great towing experience and clear the tonneau cover box as well. Since you have a short bed you have to use a slider hitch to allow you the needed turning clearance. Since getting out and activating the slider everytime you enter and leave a parking is a hassle (especially in bad weather) an automatic slider like the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034 is your best option. This slides back...
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  • Custom 5th Wheel Base Rail Installation Kit for a 2020 Ford F-250
    The custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for a 2020 Ford F-250 is the Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552031-71.
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  • Is Fifth Wheel Rail Kit for 2021 Ford F-250 Compatible with Demco Hijacker Autoslide
    Yes the Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552031-71 that fits your 2021 Ford F-250 is compatible with the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034.
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  • Demco 5th Wheel Hitches for 2017 Ford F-350 Towing Grand Design Momentum 388M Toy Hauler
    The Grand Design Momentum 388M's GVWR of 18,500-lbs means only certain versions of the 2017 F-350 will have the required towing capacity for this 5th wheel. You will want to confirm your specific truck rating by checking your manual or by referring to the chart from the Ford Towing Guide that I linked for you. This shows the 5th wheel tow rating for all of the different variants of powertrain, axle ratio, cab, wheelbase and bed versions of the F-350. With a trailer this heavy you naturally...
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  • Correct Fitting Above Bed Rails For A 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty 6-3/4 Bed
    The correct fitting rails for your 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty are the Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552031-71.
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