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Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Prep Package - 21K
Part Number: DM24YV
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Demco 5th Wheel Hitch - DM24YV
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Strength You Can Trust: Rated for 21,000 lbs GTW and 4,000 lbs vertical load for towing heavy fifth wheels.
- Tight-Turn Clearance: Manual slider gives 14" of fore/aft travel to help avoid cab contact on slow turns.
- Secure, Solid Connection: Wraparound single jaw with 3/4" steel locking bar ensures firm king pin hold.
- Smooth, Quiet Ride: Double-pivot head and polyurethane dampeners help limit chucking and noise.
- Set the Right Level: Three height options—18-3/8", 19-5/8", and 20-7/8"—to match your trailer setup.
Features to know about
Built to Tow Heavy 5th Wheels with Confidence: 21,000 lbs GTW and 4,000 lbs Vertical Load Limit
This hitch is rated for 21,000 lbs gross towing weight and 4,000 lbs vertical load, so it’s ready to handle large 5th-wheel campers and toy haulers without breaking a sweat. The sturdy steel construction and black powder coat finish hold up to long miles and rough roads. Once you’re hitched up, the solid base gives you that rock-steady feel from the first mile out of the driveway to the last stretch of highway.
More Turning Room in Tight Spots: Manual Slider with 14" of Travel
When you’re maneuvering through campgrounds or backing into tight spaces, the manual slider gives you 14" of fore-and-aft travel so your trailer clears the cab during sharp turns at slow speeds. It’s the right amount of movement to keep your trailer out of your truck’s way without adding complexity. Simple, solid, and effective when you need extra breathing room on a turn.
Secure Connection Every Time: Wraparound Single-Piece Jaw with Locking Bar
The wraparound jaw makes full 360-degree contact with the king pin for a tight, secure fit that minimizes rattle. A 3/4" thick, solid steel locking bar backs it up for extra peace of mind once you’re coupled. When the jaw closes, it locks automatically so there’s no second-guessing whether it’s latched. The result is a smooth hookup that stays quiet mile after mile.
Smoother Ride on Rough Roads: Double-Pivot Head with Polyurethane Dampeners
The double-pivot head moves both front-to-back and side-to-side to make hitching easier and to help limit chucking. Built-in polyurethane bumpers cushion road shock and cut down on noise between the truck and trailer. Whether you’re driving over expansion joints or uneven pavement, this setup helps keep the ride steady and controlled.
Quick Drop-In Setup and Easy Adjustments: 3 Height Settings from 18-3/8" to 20-7/8"
Installing the hitch is fast since it drops right into the receiver pucks of the factory underbed rails—no adapters or complicated steps needed. Three hitch height settings (18-3/8", 19-5/8", and 20-7/8") let you match your trailer setup for level towing. The spring-loaded handle with a comfort grip makes coupling simple, while a tethered safety pin keeps everything locked where it should be.
Specs
Application
- Application: 2011 and newer Ford trucks with factory-installed towing prep package
- Designed for use on: 6-1/2' truck beds
- Fits standard pin boxes: 12" - 14" wide
Weight and Capacity
- Gross towing weight: 21,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 4,000 lbs
Dimensions
- Travel: 14" front to back
- Hitch height settings: 18-3/8", 19-5/8", and 20-7/8"
Warranty
- Warranty: 5-Year limited warranty
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This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2011 - 2027 Ford F-250 Super Duty 6-3/4 Foot Bed with OEM Prep Pkg
- 2011 - 2027 Ford F-350 Super Duty 6-3/4 Foot Bed with OEM Prep Pkg
Ratings & Reviews
4.7
112 reviews
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Patrick
03/15/2025
2021
Ford
F-250 Super Duty
Purchased for my 2021 Ford F-250. Arrived 3 days ahead of schedule with excellent communication. Was professionally delivered in 1 shipment on 1 pallet in perfect condition.
Great instructions. Is easy to install for the mechanically minded. Will take a novice longer but they will have no issues if they follow the instructions. All I needed was a 3/4" wrench/socket, a 1 1/8" wrench, and a torque wrench. Puck handles were on upside down from factory but didn't matter you will need to take them off in step 1 to add or remove washers for the perfect fit on your OEM puck setup. Excited to hook up and start using it!
Great instructions. Is easy to install for the mechanically minded. Will take a novice longer but they will have no issues if they follow the instructions. All I needed was a 3/4" wrench/socket, a 1 1/8" wrench, and a torque wrench. Puck handles were on upside down from factory but didn't matter you will need to take them off in step 1 to add or remove washers for the perfect fit on your OEM puck setup. Excited to hook up and start using it!
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Wyman
02/19/2026
I did have a problem the first time using the hitch with it unexpectedly sliding rearward and bending the locking pins. Kudos to Michael with Demco products for sending a replacement part and no issues since.
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James
09/17/2025
2019
Ford
F-250 Super Duty
Only have used it once but seems very well built and works great for pulling my camper.
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Shawn
11/08/2026
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Eric
03/24/2026
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Andrew
10/22/2025
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David
05/21/2026
2026
Chevrolet
Silverado 2500
I'm not real impressed with this hitch i had the trailer lifted bought taller tires and wheels and have all adjustments at lowest settings and still not level
Heather A.
5/26/2026
Thanks for the feedback, we’d like to take a closer look with you to make sure everything is set up correctly. On a 2026 Silverado, the truck height can vary depending on configuration, so a few details will really help us narrow this down. When you have a moment, could you let us know what trailer make and model you’re towing, and whether it’s sitting nose-high or nose-low when connected? Also, do you know which hitch height position you’re currently using on the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider (top, middle, or bottom setting), and whether you’re using the factory puck system on your Silverado? Once we have that information, we can help confirm whether this is an adjustment issue or if another setup change is needed to get everything sitting level.
Heather A.
5/27/2026
@DavidH Thanks for the additional information, David. Since the trailer is still sitting nose-high even after the lift and taller tire setup, the next thing we’d want to confirm is which height position the hitch itself is currently set to on the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider. Do you know if the pivot arms are mounted in the top, middle, or bottom hole position? That will help us determine whether there’s still some adjustment available or if we’re running into a height limitation between the truck and trailer combination. Does your truck have a lift?
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Rob
08/03/2025
2021
Ram
2500
This was a perfect fit into my 2500 Ram. It was delivered in perfect condition. I had a hard time finding the correct torque for some of the Bolts, for example the Bolts for attaching the Ram puk system to the hitch frame. It all worked out well. It took me one hour to put it together and install it in my Ram.
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Greg
08/25/2026
2021
Ram
3500
Very satisfied with this product! A bolt on Teflon plate would be awesome instead of the round disks that wear out and become hard to keep in place during the hitching process.
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Paul
05/20/2025
Putting the OEM package together for the puck system was very easy. All components look and move as they should. So far so good! Thanks etrailer.com
Gwendolyn Y.
5/21/2025
5th wheel looks great in your truck, Paul! What kind of trailer are you hauling?
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Harvey
03/02/2019
2002
Ford
F-350 Super Duty
The truck that got the install is a 2002 Ford F350 Super Duty 7.3 L Diesel dually. The Demco Recon 5th wheel hitch (DM8550043) looks like a well made, heavy duty hitch. All the welds are precise and well done. I like the single wrap around jaw with the real thick bar that backs that up. The handle that pulls out to unlock the jaw moves with ease and locks in the out position when the jaw opens. When the king pin comes in contact with the back of jaw, the jaw wraps around the king pin, the handle closes, you put in the safety pin and your ready to go RVing. I chose the Husky Custom Rails and installation kit (HT31405-686) for my install. The reason I chose these rails over the ones that etrailer had matched up for the hitch is, I had previously installed a set of Airlift Airbags and I didn't want the rail install to interfere with the airbags. It was a good choice, there was no interference at all. If I had not had the bags, I would have chose the rails and install kit that require no drilling. Drilling the holes went very fast and easy, it was torking the rear bolts down that was very difficult. There was not enough room to get a wrench of any kind around the nut. I wound up using a set of vise grips on the nut while a friend of mine torked the bolt slowly from above.
All and all I'm happy with the product and I'll give another review in a year.
All and all I'm happy with the product and I'll give another review in a year.
Harvey
3/3/2020
This Demco 21K fifth wheel hitch is a great piece of equipment. I have pulled my 40 Heartland Bighorn fifth wheel as far north and west as Wisconsin and south and east as Florida. It has performed like I thought it should and beyond. I am sure glad that I chose the Recon over any of the more expensive brands. Its a real performer and it looks pretty cool too!
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Kevin
11/14/2022
I like it’s design and how it sits in the bed. It seems to want to rotate some while pulling. I see some reviews that other people are having this problem also. Some have put a bolt down through the base into the truck bed. I haven’t wanted to do that as of yet. Otherwise I like the hitch.
Kevin
11/20/2023
Pretty good. Still rotating a little. I tightened the main bolt to the ball more than the 30lbs. It’s not rotating as much as it has been. Still haven’t figured out if or where I would drill a hole for a bolt to go in. I’m not really wanting to do that yet.
Mike L.
11/22/2023
@Kevin I spoke with my contact in the Tech Services department at Demco about your issue. Here's what we advise:
1. Are you using a rotational pin box such as a Reese Revolution, Reese Sidewinder, Lippert Turning Point or Mor/Ryde Orbital? If so, do you have the rotational pin box operation locked out? In other words, we don’t want to stop the rotation of the king pin in the Demco hitch jaws to be stopped.
2. Are you using a lube disk on the trailer? From the photo, the hitch appears to be on a truck bed with a sprayed in bed liner. Some of those liners are actually slick and the steel on steel of the pin box skid plate on top of the hitch head skip plate is more resistance than the hitch to the truck bed is. Thus, causing the movement. Many times, just adding a lube disk will stop this movement.
3. The recommended torque setting of the coupler bolt is 30 ft pounds. You can adjust the torque to 40 or 50 ft pounds of torque on the coupler bolt. We recommend trying 40 ft pounds first and see if that stop the movement. If not increase to 50 ft pounds.
4. Generally, one of the above troubleshooting items will resolve the slight turning issues of the hitch in the truck bed. If not, the final solution Demco has would be to place a thin piece of rubber between the truck bed and the bottom of the hitch base. Once the rubber is in place and the hitch is re-torqued, the rubber will give the resistance needed to stop the base from turning in the bed of the truck.
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Mark
03/25/2026
2019
Ford
F-350 Super Duty
I had a Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch in the past I liked how easy it was to operate and the get in and out of the truck bed. I also like how compacted it is compared to most of the other brands. Go with what you know works for you.
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Robbin
06/17/2019
2018
Dodge
Ram Pickup
This hitch with the Airbourne Sidewinder worked great with the 2018 Ram 2500 Mega cab short bed with Ram boxes. Can maneuver a 90 degree turn without issue. Still have to get trailer lifted higher to get the trailer nose lowered, but for the complicated research we had on the right combo, this is tested and verified
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John
05/08/2024
2023
Ram
2500
Parts arrived for the DM 8550043, received only the hitch base plate and adjustable shaft for the hitch head. Have been told that the hitch head is shipped separately. Now have a problem with the hitch plate fitting the bed rails. The holes for the pin that secures the hitch plate to the rails are to close to the bottom of the hitch plate photos are given of the problem a pencil was used for reference. There is NO WAY the pin will go through the rail and hitch plate. Waiting on a solution from etrailer. The hole that you can barely see the pencil is tailgate rails pin fits fine.
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David N.
08/14/2018
2008
Toyota
Highlander
Rugged product, easy to install, quick latch system. easy to remove. Purchased the Reese adapter with this hitch, and installation was easy. Some minor adjustments with the cam over lugs, and setting the hitch posts into the adapter. Overall very easy set up. Looks good, and can be taken apart in pieces, for ease of removal and installation, after set up. Ordering was simple and all parts came in about a week.
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Andrew
04/25/2026
2024
GMC
Sierra 2500
Fit was spot on, built in USA a big plus, handles smoothly.
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John W
03/01/2019
Ford
F-150
Ordered hitch late Wednesday evening and received early afternoon on Friday, that is super fast delivery. Two cartons received with no damage and all parts were there as expected. It looks exactly as advertised online and it was at a great price. AND FREE SHIPPING.
Also made in the USA.
I am replacing my Demco Hi Jacker Auto Slider that weighs approximately 300 lbs with the Demco Recon that according to the shipping labels weighs 91 lbs. It will be installed on a Ford F150 with 5 1/2 ft bed and fiver with a Lippert Turning Point Pin box.
Also made in the USA.
I am replacing my Demco Hi Jacker Auto Slider that weighs approximately 300 lbs with the Demco Recon that according to the shipping labels weighs 91 lbs. It will be installed on a Ford F150 with 5 1/2 ft bed and fiver with a Lippert Turning Point Pin box.
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Jeremiah
09/08/2024
1998
Dodge
Ram Pickup
Already pulled the rv with it. I like the design. Literally ripped open the box and put it together in a matter of minutes. The three pieces come apart fast lightening it up to remove it from the bed
Jeremiah
9/9/2025
Looks good works good, pull a triple axle Roy hauler rv. No complaints
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Robert
05/23/2024
The hitch took about 45 minutes to put together. Including putting on the side plates. I wanted the extra two inches of travel that the Recon gives you over the competitors. I would have gone with the auto slide but there was not a adapter plate to fit my old nine inch wide pin box.
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Samuel
05/06/2022
This is a really nice hitch for the money. Extremely easy to installl for one person. I can’t wait to pull my camper with it. The only problem I had was how badly damaged the package was when delivered. Fortunately the hitch was not damaged. The picture shows how it was when I got it.
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Stephen
05/17/2025
2025
Chevrolet
Silverado 2500
The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider – Single Jaw – Chevrolet/GMC Prep Package – 21K (#DM97YV) is a fantastic addition for my Chevy! It fits perfectly into the Chevy puck system, latches securely, and unhooks with ease. I love how quietly it pulls—no annoying rattles or noise. It’s definitely heavy, so plan for a two-person lift, but the quality and performance make it well worth it. Highly recommend for anyone needing a reliable 5th wheel hitch!
Gwendolyn Y.
5/19/2025
I totally agree needing a second person to help get the hitch in the bed, it is a very heavy hitch for sure. Have you taken it out for a trip yet with your 5th wheel?
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Rory
12/19/2025
2025
Chevrolet
Silverado 3500
Shipping was fast and installation was easy.
Customer service was excellent
Customer service was excellent
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Jeff
09/02/2021
Looks great nice workmanship. Easy to install.
Packaging on large components should be changed??? Need custom molded styrofoam to slide on two sieds and hold product in shipping box. Will include pictures of delivered packages
Packaging on large components should be changed??? Need custom molded styrofoam to slide on two sieds and hold product in shipping box. Will include pictures of delivered packages
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Peter Bay
08/18/2023
Part was delivered vey damaged. Looks like a couple thousand miles has already been put on it and it’s not even installed yet! Missing Lynch pin .313 is missing! Not happy at all.
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- Is There A Slider Hitch For Ford Puck System That Weighs Less Than The Demco Auto Slide?Hello John, thanks for reaching out. The Demco Autoslide Hitch # DM8550038 is certainly heavy, so I definitely understand where you are coming from. The Demco Manual Slider for the Ford Prep package # DM24YV weighs 210 lbs so it will be a bit easier to manage than the autoslide. We also have the B&W Companion Slider # BWRVK3370 which weighs about 260 lbs. B&W makes a very solid hitch, but if you are going for the lightest option, the Demco will be your best bet.
view full answer... - Demco Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch FOr 2015 Ford F350 Without Factory Puck SystemHello Franklin. The Demco # DM24YM hitch is made only for the Ford OEM puck system. If you do not have the puck system, it is still possible to use the Demco slider hitch, but you will need new side plates and a custom underbed mounting kit. Here is what you will need: - Side Plates for Demco Recon Manual Slide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Under Bed Mounting System # DM44YV - Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches # DM8551000
view full answer... - Weight of Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider For Ford Super Duty Puck SystemThe overall weight is 210 lbs for the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Prep Package # DM24YV.
view full answer... - Manual Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch With Most Travel For Ford F-350 With Puck SystemThe manually sliding 5th wheel hitch with the most travel that fits the puck system of your Ford F-350 is the Recon from Demco, and is the following part number: - Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # DM24YV This hitch has 14 inches of travel, which is more than any other manually sliding hitch by a full 2 inches for the best overall turning clearance.
view full answer... - Will The Demco UMS 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550033 Fit A 2018 Ford F-350 Puck SystemHey Dyllan, Ford hasn't changed their puck spacing ever so the Demco UMS Double Pivot 5th Wheel Hitch - Ford Super Duty Prep Package # DM8550033 is a confirmed fit for your puck system. If you don't have an 8' bed then I don't really recommend this hitch as you could end up hitting the cab of your truck with the nose of the trailer when making a tight turn. If you have less than an 8' bed you'll want to go with the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slide # DM24YV instead for extra turning...
view full answer... - Will The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch DM24YV Work In A 2015 Ford F-350?Hello Franklin. Your 2015 Ford F-250 power Stroke Diesel has the Factory 5th wheel prep package in the bed, correct? If so, the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch # DM24YV is exactly what you need. This will include everything you need to install it directly into the puck system in the bed of your truck. You may also want the Curt 5th wheel wiring harness # C56070 which will allow you to relocate your 7-way plug to the bed.
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Victoria H.
3/18/2025
Thanks Patrick! I appreciate you taking the time to share your valuable insight. It looks like you're ready to roll. Do you have any trips planned yet?