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This hitch is rated for 21,000 lbs gross towing weight and 4,000 lbs vertical load limit, giving it the strength to handle heavy fifth-wheel trailers with ease. The solid steel construction and rust-resistant black powder coat finish reinforce the connection and hold up against years of towing. It’s a setup that stays steady mile after mile with the assurance that your trailer is firmly under control.
The wraparound jaw completely surrounds the king pin for a full 360 degrees of contact, giving a tight, secure fit that reduces rattle and eliminates the loose feel of standard two-piece jaws. A 3/4" thick solid steel locking bar spans the front of the jaw to add another layer of protection against accidental uncoupling. The jaw automatically locks when it closes, so hookup feels straightforward and consistent every time.
The double-pivot hitch head moves both front-to-back and side-to-side to ease hookup and reduce chucking as you drive. Built-in polyurethane dampeners cushion this movement and absorb road shock to cut down on noise. The result is a smoother, quieter towing experience with less bounce or jarring over uneven roads.
Assembling or removing the hitch is simple thanks to its lightweight, two-piece design. The base attaches to a 2-5/16" ball from the included underbed installation kit—Curt’s Double Lock gooseneck hitch—so you can quickly switch between towing fifth wheels or gooseneck trailers. When you’re done towing, remove the Recon hitch to clear your bed completely for hauling gear or equipment.
With three height positions built into the head assembly, you can easily fine-tune your trailer level for better handling and clearance. Once you find your preferred height, a pin secures the head in place and a tightening bolt locks out any movement for a solid, rattle-free connection.
This fifth-wheel hitch is not compatible with rotating pin boxes.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a look at this Replacement Base Assembly for the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter. This has a 21,000 pound gross towing weight capacity. Now this part will replace just the base assembly that's on the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter, which is part number DM8550045. Now that adapter, we do sell separately on our website. Now this is just for the base assembly.
It does not include the hitch head. The hitch head bolts to this center post here. The hitch head, we do sell separately. It's part number DM6169. The center post right here that the hitch head attaches to, has three different height settings to fit your application.
And the hitch height is critical 'cause when you go to tow your fifth wheel, you do wanna make sure you're towing as level as possible. And hitch height is always measured from the top of the truck bed to the top of the hitch head. And now the hitch height settings on this center post, there's three holes in it. So it gives you a selection of three different hitch height settings. Either a 15-and-a-half inch, 17-and-a-quarter-inch or 18-inch hitch height setting.
You just pick the one that works best for your application. Now, this base also, when you do install this over the gooseneck ball, it does give you a three-inch offset for extra clearance of your fifth wheel. It is is a sturdy steel construction. Has a nice rust-resistant black powder coat finish on it. And it is a quick, simple installation.
Basically, this just installs over the gooseneck ball and it's held in place with the pin and clip. And also these two set screws right up front here. This part is made in the USA and again, the gross towing weight capacity on this base assembly is 21,000 pounds. But that should do it for the review on the Replacement Base Assembly for the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter..
Ratings & Reviews
William
1/28/2021
Ive owned it and used it for a year now and still highly recommend it to anyone with a Gooseneck hitch in their rig. Id add some pics showing how level everything sits, but not sure how to do that now.
Sierra K.
1/28/2021
Henry
8/7/2021
Hitch is still working great!
Roger W.
5/19/2020
This product is far superior than the rest of the other adapters. It mounts on the gooseneck easy and even if I didnt have a gooseneck trailer or gooseneck hitch on my truck this product is better than any other fifth wheel than that Ive had in the past. Plus it gives me the best of both ways to haul any trailer.??
Randy
7/14/2022
It worked fine while I had it, but upgraded to a Goose Box. The hitch was simple to use, but still rough with a rigid pin box. Also wanted to use the space in my truck bed without having to remove the hitch.
Gwendolyn Y.
1/31/2025
Hey Scotty, congrats on the new camper! Where are you going for your first trip with the camper?
Scotty
2/1/2026
Absolutely, flawless and works perfect. Its easy to install Super stable. Positive blocking mechanism.
Brandon
12/19/2021
I love it. Would buy again tomorrow if I needed to
Paul
8/23/2023
the unit is working great, hooks to pin very easily and disconnects with ease also. would definitely recommend
David
7/21/2020
No complaints. Very pleased with the hitch. Much better than the 5th wheel trailer to goose nec ball adaptor I was using.
David
7/21/2020
I would like to add to my 1 year review. Installation was very straight forward and simple. The only thing I did different was to drill a 716 hole on each side rail, into the channel beam that my gooseneck ball is mounted in. This added a little security to the mount but mainly, made it a bit more of a challenge to steal the unit. I do have to take the two bolts out to remove the hitch but only adds about 10 minutes to the process.
Gwendolyn Y.
4/7/2025
Hey Alex! Thanks for taking the time to leave your review and include a pic of your set up! I did some searching and I think the little blue part your are referring to is the urethane pivot bumper. That should go on the underside of the 5th wheel head yoke. I linked the instructions if you want to get a better idea of where it goes. You can see the blown out view on the last page. Happy camping!
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Brooke M.
7/10/2025
Looks ready to go! Have you been able to tow with it since installing?
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Kent
5/17/2026
Very happy with the hitch!! It’s simple to hook up and use! I think the quality is great! I would recommend this product!!