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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford F150 - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
Part Number: DM27QV
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$2,064.28
2014 Ford Explorer
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Demco 5th Wheel Hitch - DM27QV
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Turns Without Getting Out: Automatic slider gives 14" of travel for tight turns at slow speeds.
- Secure, Quiet Connection: Wraparound single-piece jaw and 3/4" steel locking bar hold the king pin tight.
- Smoother Ride on the Road: Double-pivot head with polyurethane dampeners absorbs noise and shock.
- Adjusts to Match Your Setup: Three height settings — 16-1/2", 17-3/4", and 19-1/4" — help level your trailer.
- Built for Heavy Loads: Rated for 18,000 lbs GTW and 4,500 lbs vertical load for large fifth-wheel trailers.
Features to know about
Handles Tight Turns Automatically: 14" of Fore/Aft Travel for Short-Bed Clearance
This automatic slider takes the stress out of tight turns with 14" of fore/aft travel built in. Instead of jumping in and out of the cab to pull a lever, the rack-and-pinion gear system moves the hitch head smoothly toward the tailgate when you turn and slides it back toward the cab when you straighten out. It keeps your trailer clear of the cab during slow-speed maneuvers so you can back into campsites or parking spots without worry.
Secure, Quiet Connection: Wraparound Single-Piece Jaw with 3/4" Locking Bar
The wraparound, single-piece jaw fully encloses the king pin for 360-degree contact, locking in tight so there’s less rattle and more stability. A solid 3/4" steel locking bar reinforces that connection, automatically securing in place when the jaw closes. It’s a solid, confidence-building design that keeps your trailer steady mile after mile, with less chucking and a quieter ride.
Smooth Towing Feel: Double-Pivot Head with Polyurethane Dampeners
The double-pivot head moves front to back and side to side to help your trailer follow naturally over uneven roads. Three polyurethane dampeners cushion those movements to cut down on road shock and towing noise. You’ll feel it right away—the truck and trailer stay in sync, even on rough stretches or at low speeds through campgrounds.
Simple Height Setup and Install: Adjustable Head and Included Base Rails
Setup is straightforward thanks to pre-assembled components and included base rails. The hitch head adjusts between 16-1/2", 17-3/4", and 19-1/4" tall so you can dial in a level setup for different trailers or bed clearances. Bolt on the side plates, drop it into the rails, secure with the safety pins, and you’re ready to tow—with a solid steel hitch rated for 18,000 lbs gross towing weight and a 4,500 lbs vertical load limit.
Specs
Compatibility and Application
- 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 the following cushioned pin boxes: Glide Ride, Mor Ryde, Trailair Tri Glide, Trailair Flexair, Rota Flex, Lippert Road Armor, and 5th Airborne
Weight and Capacity
- Gross towing weight: 18,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 4,500 lbs
Dimensions
- Travel: 14" front to back
- Hitch height settings: 16-1/2", 17-3/4", and 19-1/4"
Warranty
- 5-Year limited warranty
Note
- Important: 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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Video of Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford F150 - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Hands-On with the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC
Hello everybody. This is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today, we'll take a look at this replacement head and base assembly for the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches. This has an 18,000 pound gross towing weight capacity. This part will replace the head and the base assembly on your Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches. It is designed to fit the Demco 5th Wheel Hitches part number DM8550022, part number DM8550024, and part number DM8550034.
All three of those hitches, we do sell separately on our website.This part is just for the head and the base assembly. It does also require side plates to install this into your truck bed, and those side plates bolt onto the side of the base right here. The side plates are what will allow you to drop this hitch into either a universal above-bed base rails, or into the Demco or Ford factory under-bed mounting systems. Those side plates, we do sell separately on our website. Just to show you, you can see these multiple holes here on the side of the base.
This is where the side plates will bolt to. When you go to install them, they will allow you to get you the correct hitch height, and also for what application you need for whatever connection points you have in your truck bed.This is an automatic slider, so it will provide clearance required for your short bed truck to turn safely at slow speeds. No more having to get in and out of your truck to operate a manual slider. This will automatically slide far to get you the clearance. It has this rotating hitch head here that'll turn up to 90 degrees with your trailer.
The re-rotation creates the force that'll activate the automatic slider. Once you have your trailer hooked up here and there's weight on it. Right now, I can't really show you how it rotates because there's not any weight on it. If you get enough weight on it, what'll happen is this head will slide towards the tailgate when you start to turn with your truck. As you keep turning, this'll rotate to get you the clearance and then slide back to get you more clearance.
Then, it'll come back towards the cab when you straighten out your vehicle and your 5th wheel.Basically, what it'll do is it'll give you 14 inches front to back amount of travel for clearance. It does use a nice roller and guide assembly here to create smooth and controlled movement. This is designed to fit standard pin boxes from 12 inches wide to 14 inches wide. The built-in brackets right here is what will stabilize that pin box, so it won't rotate in your hitch. There's no need for a separate capture plate for your standard nine cushion pin boxes. On the cushion pin boxes, they do require locking plates, which we do sell separately. The cushion pin boxes that they're required on is the Glide Ride, the MORryde, the Trailair Tri Glide, the Trailair Flex Air, Rota-Flex, and the Fifth Airborne.The head on this uses a nice wraparound single piece jaw, provides a secure connection, gives you a 360 degree jaw to kingpin contact, and that will give you less rattle and more security than slide bar jaws. Also, if noticed on this one, it gives you a nice three quarter inch thick solid steel locking bar in front here. This will reinforce the connection of your coupled trailer, and that will automatically lock into place when the jaw closes. I am going to show you how this jaw operates at the end of the video. I'm going to show sliding a kingpin in and how it all works.The head itself is a double pivot hitch head, eases hook-up, helps limit chucking. It'll pivot front to back and side to side, and they do use cushioning polyurethane dampeners underneath to help reduce noise and absorb road shock. The handle on it is a nice spring loaded handle. It has a nice comfort grip, allows for simple coupling, has the tethered safety pin right here to let you secure the handle when it's either closed or open. Right now, it's closed. If you need to open it, you just remove that pin, pull your handle out, and that'll lock in the open position, and you're ready to couple. Once it couples, it'll slide in and lock. To finalize it, all you have to do is drop your pin through, clip it, and that'll secure it.This is a sturdy, steel construction. Has a nice rust resistant black powder coat finish on it. It is made in the USA. The specs, it is designed for use on six and a half inch truck bed lengths, gross towing weight capacity is 18,000 pounds, and the vertical load limit is 4,500 pounds. As I mentioned, I do want to show you. Here's an example of what the kingpin would be like on your fifth wheel. When you're ready to hook up, what you want to do is remove your pin and clip. As I mentioned, pull your handle all the way out. Once you get it out far enough, it'll lock in the open position. You can see the jaws ready to accept the kingpin. When you go to back up and hook up, as that kingpin slides in on the hitch head, once it gets in there far enough, it'll let that jaw wrap around it 360 degrees. Then that locking bar, you can see, slides across and keeps it in there.It's very secure. It won't move at all. To finalize it, all you have to do is take your pin and clip, drop it through the hole that lines up, clip it, and then that holds the handle. To unlock it or unhook it, you just remove your pin and clip, pull your handle out, and that'll allow the kingpin to side right out. That should do it for the review on this replacement head and base assembly for the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches, and this has an 18,000 pound gross towing weight capacity.
Ratings & Reviews
4.7
1536 reviews
by:
Leroy
09/13/2026
Very well built. Will need some sort of hoist to place in the truck bed. Need to verify your minimum hitch height as this one will only go down to 16 1/2”.
by:
Mike G
09/15/2018
2014
Chevrolet
Silverado
Installed in my 2014 Silverado. This looks to be a very heavy-duty hitch that doesn't require a capture plate.
by:
Adam
12/29/2018
My wife and I are full-time RVers, and have used this slider hitch from the get-go while traveling around seeing the country over the past year. We are happy with our purchase, which has proven to be both easy to hook up, adjust, and functions well, as advertised.
The only matter I think you may want to address are the thick plastic removable maintenance access covers which tend to bow, and the areas around the attachment holes have melted, in the hot weather. Perhaps instead using a light metal for the covers would be better solution.
We are very happy overall with this hitch, and plan to keep it . Thank you.
The only matter I think you may want to address are the thick plastic removable maintenance access covers which tend to bow, and the areas around the attachment holes have melted, in the hot weather. Perhaps instead using a light metal for the covers would be better solution.
We are very happy overall with this hitch, and plan to keep it . Thank you.
by:
Kristopher W.
10/29/2024
The new lower base for the Demco hitch arrived on Tuesday via Freight it was a great interaction the driver I actually knew from a previous delivery, me and a friend were able to lift the old one out of the bed of my truck and install the new one today and all I have to say is...
PERFECT FIT!
It appears that Demco has already redesigned the lower base compared to my original one to prevent this problem from happening again. I was actually kind of shocked to see that upgrade and change.
I cannot say enough good words about you with etrailer and Demco working with me to get this problem solvedm Yes it took a little bit of work, ultimately this time we got it. I cannot thank you guys enough.
My friend and I will be finalizing the installation and getting it locked down to the bed with a few custom spacers for the lower rails this weekend.
Here are a few pictures of the installation resuming. If I remember , when I finally pick up my new camper, I'll send some pictures along too. Have to give credit where credit is due . Not sure of you have a customer wall at HQ. I know we had one in my old shop.
Anyway.. thank you again .
PERFECT FIT!
It appears that Demco has already redesigned the lower base compared to my original one to prevent this problem from happening again. I was actually kind of shocked to see that upgrade and change.
I cannot say enough good words about you with etrailer and Demco working with me to get this problem solvedm Yes it took a little bit of work, ultimately this time we got it. I cannot thank you guys enough.
My friend and I will be finalizing the installation and getting it locked down to the bed with a few custom spacers for the lower rails this weekend.
Here are a few pictures of the installation resuming. If I remember , when I finally pick up my new camper, I'll send some pictures along too. Have to give credit where credit is due . Not sure of you have a customer wall at HQ. I know we had one in my old shop.
Anyway.. thank you again .
by:
Dan
02/11/2019
2017
Ram
2500
I have owned this unit for over a year now. Here are the pro's and cons that I have experienced.
Pro- I have pulled with this hitch in some really tight spaces in forward and reverse and still have the rear window in tact.
Con- Heavy, really heavy.
Pro- heavy duty,smooth riding, and double jaw lock makes a great connection.
Con- manufacturer recommends 1/8 of separation between the slides on the top of hitch. When backing upon 40' wheeler in some tight spaces it is hard to align without opening the slides a bit more. This is not he issue. Remembering to tighten them in the rush of leaving is the hard part.
Pro- once you are attached to your truck there is nothing more you need to worry about until you disconnect.
Con- If you are a weekender like me and use your truck for work the rest of the week, you will need at least one person to help lift in or out pre or post travel. Works pretty well with gantry crane.
Pro- I have pulled with this hitch in some really tight spaces in forward and reverse and still have the rear window in tact.
Con- Heavy, really heavy.
Pro- heavy duty,smooth riding, and double jaw lock makes a great connection.
Con- manufacturer recommends 1/8 of separation between the slides on the top of hitch. When backing upon 40' wheeler in some tight spaces it is hard to align without opening the slides a bit more. This is not he issue. Remembering to tighten them in the rush of leaving is the hard part.
Pro- once you are attached to your truck there is nothing more you need to worry about until you disconnect.
Con- If you are a weekender like me and use your truck for work the rest of the week, you will need at least one person to help lift in or out pre or post travel. Works pretty well with gantry crane.
by:
Lawrence
06/11/2021
Excellent choice for a short bed Super Duty . Have towed several thousand miles with no issues. This is a heavy hitch , but that is what you get with a heavy duty Demco hitch . Plenty of room between trailer and truck when doing tight turns.
by:
Gary B.
07/13/2019
I love this hitch. Never having used an automatic slider and moving from a long bed to a short bed truck it took me a few attempts to get accustomed to backing up.
I would recommend this slider over any other brand. No capture plate needed either.
I would recommend this slider over any other brand. No capture plate needed either.
by:
It was delivered to Thomas at Professional Trailer
10/31/2025
Overall, great products. The capture plate needs to be tweaked every time I use it and it’s finicky to get it just right but works well when it’s set. It requires a powerful impact wrench to do it. If it was easier to adjust I’d give it 5 stars. The hitch works beautifully with my short bed truck.
by:
Harold
03/22/2020
Tows great. I’m a first time fifth wheel owner. This made it easy. Be careful because this hitch is capable of angle that your trailer axles aren’t especially on a hard surface like asphalt or concrete. Over all very pleased. Be prepared to hoist this hitch in and out of your truck if you plan on removing it often. Probably weights closed to 400-500 lbs.
by:
John
07/15/2022
Dodge
Ram Pickup
Demco auto slide hitch works very well with my crew cab short bed Ram. Fits under my tonneau cover nicely. Trouble free thus far. Had to purchase a Demco plate for the camper to make the Rhino box hitch work. etrailer personnel were great in helping ensure I had the right products and kept me well informed of shipping dates.
John
7/17/2023
Still working great!
by:
Ricky
05/28/2024
Installation was straight forward operates very smooth and quiet installed overhead winch as seen in photo to make install easy also to remove very impressed with the craftsmanship of hitch.
by:
James D
05/07/2017
Unit is heavy and well built. Install was easy, just bolt on side plates on, drop the base on the adapter plate and pin it, put head assembly on and pin that, that's all there is to it. Looking forward to many years of towing with this unit.
by:
Roger
08/07/2024
Has to do a little assembly, really easy. Tows super nice, when turning does move towards the back. You’ll need to adjust the guides for the fifth wheel.
by:
Lee H.
08/01/2017
Demco fifth wheel hitch purchase and installation pictures.
by:
Dennis g
08/21/2018
1999
Ford
F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
This slider works great never have to even think about it being back there it does it's job with out a care from me worth evert penny it cost.
by:
Rob R
03/26/2018
Demco 18k Highjacker Autoslide
by:
Mike D.
09/10/2019
2019
Grand Design
Reflection Fifth Wheel
Heavy-duty unit. Peace of mind when using this hitch.
by:
Paul
07/08/2021
Excellent product easy to install fit perfect and easy to hitch up well built exceeded my expectations.
by:
Tom
04/23/2021
Easy installation.
by:
Jim P
08/31/2018
2015
Chevrolet
Silverado 2500
We absolutely love our Demco Hijacker auto-slider hitch. We have a 6.5 ft bed, and a rather large 5th-wheel. I never have to give a single thought to unlocking the hitch and re-locking it before / after maneuvering. Everyone who sees it in action has that "jaw drop" reaction to it. Hooking up is very easy, and the engagement is VERY positive - you cannot miss getting it locked in place. Under tow, it is much more quiet than the previous one we used (loaner), and there is zero "lurching" or "chucking" as we experienced with the previous unit.
My only (minor) complaint is that I wish it wasn't quite so heavy, but it IS built like a tank. I probably could have gone with a lighter-duty unit for my specific 5th-wheel, but didn't want to have to replace the hitch if I ever upgraded to a heavier unit.
As for etrailer: everything I've purchased from them has shipped quickly, arrived (undamaged) on time, and has been of excellent quality. Thanks!
My only (minor) complaint is that I wish it wasn't quite so heavy, but it IS built like a tank. I probably could have gone with a lighter-duty unit for my specific 5th-wheel, but didn't want to have to replace the hitch if I ever upgraded to a heavier unit.
As for etrailer: everything I've purchased from them has shipped quickly, arrived (undamaged) on time, and has been of excellent quality. Thanks!
Jimp
9/5/2019
Still loving it. My only complaint definitely a 1st world problem! is that the unit takes up a lot of space in our bed when were not using the trailer. I solved that issue with a cheap chain hoist, attached to a beam in my garage. Now when we return from a trip and know were not going to use the 5th Wheel for a while, I just hook up the hoist and pull it out. Simple solution to my only issue with the Demco Hijacker.
by:
Glenn
07/09/2020
2020
Ram
2500
Quality is good. Installation was tricky without a lift. Some of the bed rail bolt holes (passenger side rear rail) where nearly impossible for a large hand to fit the nut on the bolt. Actually had to have my wife crawl under the truck and slide her hand in the brace to install the nut. Getting a decent size torque wrench into the space was also imposible. The front drivers side rail bracket required removing several vehicle lines and wires which was easy however the bracket covered the holes where the wires attached to the frame, so now they are hanging zip tied together. Hitch/ fifth wheel looks good quality but very heavy. Installed a 400 .lb capacity electric winch from harbor freight to lift the hitch. Firestone airbag helper springs was easy install but getting the exact straight cut on the hose end that hooks to the fill port was challenging to keep it from leaking
Videos were very helpful
Videos were very helpful
Glenn
7/11/2021
Works Flawlessly
by:
Mark Falbrook Ca
01/17/2019
2018
Dodge
Ram Pickup
Very well built and engineered. Great customer Sevice from etrailer and demco. If you plan to remove the fifth wheel from the truck demco makes a lifting pin. A gantry Crain is helpful too. This thing is heavy duty, good for a lifetime! I also purchased the rail adapter. Thumbs up for that also. Be aware that this setup is tall. My 2018 fwd Ram has a tall bed height combined with the fifth wheel height could make a lower trailer pin height a problem with tailgate clearance and trailer angle. I’m very happy with this setup.
Mark C.
1/20/2020
Its been a year and I would not hesitate to purchase again.
by:
Michael
03/06/2019
2019
Kia
Soul
The hitch works as expected. It is very heavy duty and has held up well. I have pulled a 13,000 pound trailer in excess of 10,000 miles with no problems. I purchased this one because it does not require any adapters for the pin box/capture plate. This means I can pull any standard 5th wheel. The other brands that I found all required a special plate and was specific to the trailer (Not one size fits all). The only downside is that the hitch is very heavy. But that is to be expected for a very heavy duty hitch.
Mike L.
3/6/2019
The hitch is indeed heavy. If you have a chain hoist available, using a lifting bracket like part # DM6100 see link would certainly make installing and removing the hitch much easier.
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by:
Arden
07/31/2018
2017
Ram
3500
I would not buy this hitch again because --
1. It takes up to much space in the truck bed
2. It is over built thus weighs to much
3. It is very hard to hook up because the hitch swivels when unhooking, thus making the hooking up very difficult lining up on an angle.
4. With this hitch I cannot lock out the swivel feature. My old hitch I could lock it out
I would buy from E Trailer again there sales people are great and delivered time was great. The hitch choice was my mistake not E Trailer's
1. It takes up to much space in the truck bed
2. It is over built thus weighs to much
3. It is very hard to hook up because the hitch swivels when unhooking, thus making the hooking up very difficult lining up on an angle.
4. With this hitch I cannot lock out the swivel feature. My old hitch I could lock it out
I would buy from E Trailer again there sales people are great and delivered time was great. The hitch choice was my mistake not E Trailer's
Heather A.
8/14/2018
This demco hitch part DM8550034 is a completely gear driven hitch. Whichever angle you uncouple at is the same position the head will stay in until it is coupled back up. It is a good idea to couple up at as straight of an angle as possible. If there is ever a situation where you have to uncouple at an angle you can physically turn the head back to a straight position by taking the head off the hitch and putting a straight bar through the assembly for some leverage. The head should not be swiveling during coupling unless the main bolt is loose. The bolt that holds the gear assembly together has to be torqued to the specific foot lbs in the installation instructions or the head may swivel and cause issues during coupling. That bolt is part 05366 in the instructions.
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- Which is Better Auto Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2019 Ram 2500: Pullrite or DemcoFor your 2019 Ram 2500 short bed with the factory fifth wheel rail kit I recommend the Demco Hijacker autoslide part # DM8550034 for an 18k hitch or part # DM8550035 for a 21k hitch with the adapter plate part # DM6099 over the Pullrite hitches for a few reasons. The hitch head on the Hijacker has built-in brackets that hold it to your pin box since it needs to lock to the pin box as you make turns to allow the slider mechanism to automatically operate. The Pullrite option requires purchasing...
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- Recommended 5th Wheel Rail Kit and Hitch for 2015 Ford F-350 DieselFor your 2015 Ford F-350 Diesel, I recommend starting with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50026-58. These rails and brackets are compatible with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank on your truck. These custom brackets require no drilling into your truck frame. You won't have any issue with the hitch height and your bed rail height. Then if your have a short bed truck, I recommend the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Round...
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- Selecting Between Reese Airborne & Sidewinder Pin Box For a Camper With Rhino Pin BoxIt sounds like the Sidewinder # RP34FR is the route you are wanting to go.
view full answer... - Can 18K Demco Hijacker Be Adapted to Fit Puck System on 2020 Ford F-250Yes, fortunately, you do have a couple of options that will allow you to use your Demco Hijacker 18K Fifth Wheel # DM8550034 on your 2020 Ford F-250 with the OEM Prep Package. Your first option is to use the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # DM6175, which would drop into the four pucks on your bed and give you the same connection points as standard above bed rails so you can attach your hitch to it. Your second option is to replace the standard side plates currently on your Hijacker with...
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- Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch and Installation Hardware for a 2024 Toyota Tundra Hey Doug, thanks for the information and congrats on your protentional new trailer. The only way to mount a 5th wheel hitch in your 2024 Toyota Tundra Hybrid is to install the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit item # BW96FR. It fits all three bed lengths and the hybrid models of the 2024 Tundra's. This system includes custom fit brackets that bolt into existing holes in your Tundra's frame. The only drilling you will need to do is in the bed when...
view full answer... - How to Install Demco Hijacker Autoslide to 2022 Ram 3500 OEM Puck SystemWe have 2 different ways for you to adapt your 18K Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034 to the puck system on your 2022 Ram 3500; you can use the Replacement Side Plates # DM99GV which replaces the side plates so the hitch installs directly to the pucks, or you can use the Rail Adapter # DM6099 which installs into the puck system and provides you with industry-standard rails that you'll fit your Hijacker to.
view full answer... - 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... - Comparing Short Bed Trucks to Long Bed Trucks to Tow a 5th Wheel TrailerShort bed trucks work well to pull 5th wheel trailers, but they require a sliding hitch like the B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs # BWRVK3270 which will work well with your trailer. This hitch has 12 inches of travel between the locked towing position and the rear locked turning position for maneuvering around gas pumps and such that require greater turning clearances. There are some hitches like the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034 that will...
view full answer... - Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch For 2018 Nissan Titan XD 6.5' Bed With OEM 5th Wheel Puck SystemHello David, thanks for reaching out. We have a great sliding 5th wheel hitch option that can be used on your 2018 Nissan Titan XD. For you I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550034 with the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Nissan Titan XD part # DM6200. The adapter will drop straight in to the puck system on your Titan XD and will allow you to install the Demco slider hitch. The best part is the autoslide feature because you do not need to get...
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 with Puck SystemI would be happy to help you select your first 5th wheel hitch for your 2019 GMC Sierra 2500! If you have an 8' bed then you don't need a slider and I recommend the 20K B&W Companion # BWRVK3700 because it has 1" thick dual jaws to secure your king pin and a cam-action latching handle that allows you to release your 5th wheel trailer even if you're parked on uneven terrain. The 20K rating is more than enough for your 12K trailer and since this is made in the USA and comes with a limited...
view full answer... - How To Use The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch With A Lippert Turning Point Pin Box To use your Lippert Turning point with your Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000lbs # DM8550034 you would need to lock out the Turning Point pin box and use the 5th Airborne Custom Wedge for Hi-Jacker Fifth Wheels # SWW-05 to lock the king pin of your pin box in the jaws of the Demco 5th wheel hitch. Since you have a 2018 Ram 2500 with a short bed I'd recommend switching the 5th wheel hitch to a standard hitch and utilizing the Lippert...
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- Can Trailair Flex Air # LC328492 Replace Lippert 1621HD Pin Box on a 2017 Jayco Seismic Wave 355WYou are on the right track of choosing an upgrade for the Lippert pin box on your 2017 Jayco Seismic Wave 355W. Since the pin box is a 1621HD instead of a regular 1621 you need to go with a different pin box as the Curt Flex Air # LC328492 is only compatible as a 1621 replacement. If you like the Curt line then you can use the Curt Air Ride # LC158778. This is rated for 21,000 lbs and the only difference between this and the Flex Air is that the Flex Air has a pivoting head which further...
view full answer... - Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 with Factory Pucks We have exactly what you need! For your 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 I recommend either the 18K Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034 or the 21K Hijacker # DM8550035. The only real difference between the two models is their towing capacity. The Hijacker features an automatic slider to provide cab clearance with your short bed Sierra without having to get out of the truck. It also has a premium wraparound single-piece jaw that will provide an excellent connection with the...
view full answer... - How to Determine What Fifth Wheel Hitch Head Height is Needed for 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HDThe 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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- Is Reese M5 Available for 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500There are a few reasons why you are having problems finding the Reese M5 hitch as a fit for your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500. The first is that it looks like you input that you have a 6-3/4' bed with the OEM Prep Package. While that is an excellent option, Reese hasn't released a sliding M5 hitch as of yet (March 2020). We do have the 20K M5 # RP30928 that fits standard base rails but you'll need the adapter # DM6333 to make it compatible and we only really recommend stationary hitches...
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation For 2016 Chevrolet Silverado With Factory Tow PackageBased 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...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install Demco Hijacker in 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500 Short Bed If your 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500 short bed has the OEM rail kit you'd need the rail kit adapter part # DM6333 to install and use the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550035. If instead you didn't have the OEM rail kit you'd need the rail kit # DM39FR with the same hitch # DM8550035 and you'd be set. The Hijacker will work great with the Lippert 1621 you have now. Another great option is a fixed hitch with a Sidewinder that can fit your trailer in place of the 1621 with part # RP34FR.
view full answer... - 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,...
view full answer... - Can I Sell My Demco Autoslide to Someone that Doesn't Have the Same Truck as Me?Hello Wendell, Yes, they can most definitely buy rails for their vehicle. I was able to find your order from 2019 where you ordered the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs # DM8550034 which is just the 5th wheel hitch. The Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Nissan Titan XD OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 21,000 lbs # DM6200 that you ordered is the custom fit item for your Titan, it fits: 2016 - 2024 Nissan Titan XD 6-1/2 Foot Bed...
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This hitch has worked well for me. It is now used in a 2018 GMC Sierra 2500. It is just tall enough that I can see it in my rearview mirror to make it easy to get lined up with the kingpin