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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs
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Demco 5th Wheel Hitch
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Effortless Cornering in Tight Spots: Automatic slider gives 14" of travel so you never need to exit the cab to release a manual slider.
- Secure, Quiet Connection: Wraparound single-piece jaw and 3/4" locking bar hold the king pin tight to reduce rattle and chucking.
- Smooth Towing Over Uneven Roads: Double-pivot cushioned head with polyurethane dampeners absorbs road shock and noise.
- Set the Right Level for Your Rig: Adjustable hitch height at 15-1/2", 16-3/4", or 18-1/4" for proper trailer alignment.
- Quick Bed Access When Unhooked: Rail-free underbed mount removes easily for full truck bed use.
Features to know about
Never Get Out to Move a Manual Slider Again: Automatic 14" Travel for Tight Turns
This hitch solves the biggest short-bed towing frustration—having to hop in and out of the cab to release a manual slider. With a built-in rack-and-pinion gear system, it automatically glides back up to 14" toward the tailgate when you turn, then slides forward again as you straighten out. The motion is smooth and controlled, giving you the clearance needed for slow-speed maneuvering in tight campgrounds or parking lots. You just turn the wheel and it does the work for you.
Solid, Quiet Connection on Every Trip: Single-Piece Wraparound Jaw and Locking Bar
The wraparound, single-hook jaw completely surrounds the king pin for 360-degree contact, creating a tight, rattle-free hold that feels solid when you pull away. A 3/4" thick steel locking bar reinforces the connection and automatically locks when the jaw closes, so you know your trailer is secure. This setup minimizes chucking and metal clank while towing heavy fifth wheels up to 21,000 lbs GTW and 5,250 lbs vertical load limit.
Smooth Ride Over Rough Roads: Double Pivot with Polyurethane Dampeners
The double-pivot head tilts front to back and side to side to help absorb bumps and uneven pavement. Three built-in polyurethane dampeners cushion movement even further, cutting down on noise and road shock through the hitch. You’ll notice the difference pulling over long highway runs or when easing into uneven sites—the ride feels more stable and controlled.
Easy Setup with Adjustable Height: UMS Underbed Mounting Kit Included
The included custom underbed mounting kit keeps your bed clear when you’re not towing and makes installation straightforward. The hitch base drops into four receivers and locks in place with turn handles secured by safety pins. You can choose from three height settings—15-1/2", 16-3/4", or 18-1/4"—to level your trailer setup and maintain proper clearance over your truck bed rails. When it’s time to haul something else, just unlock the feet and lift the hitch out for full bed access.
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: Glide Ride, Mor Ryde, Trailair Tri Glide, Trailair Flexair, Rota Flex, Lippert Road Armor, and 5th Airborne pin boxes
Weight and Capacity
- Gross towing weight: 21,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 5,250 lbs
Dimensions
- Travel: 14" front to back
- Hitch height settings: 15-1/2", 16-3/4", and 18-1/4"
Warranty
- Limited warranty: 5-Year
Note
- 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.
8550037 Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs
6004 Demco Under Bed Mount Adapter Plates for Hijacker Auto Slide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
6107 Demco Hijacker Head Assembly for Auto Slide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 21,000 lbs
8551010 Demco Hijacker UMS Under Bed Rail Frame Bracket Kit
Replaces Demco DM8551002 and DM8551003
Item # DM43SV
Installation Details
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Video of Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Mount: Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC on a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Hi there Silverado owners. Today on our 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 we're going to be installing Demco's Underbed Rail Installation Kit for the Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel or Gooseneck. If have a gooseneck trailer, the underbed rail kit will also work with Demco's Hijacker Gooseneck Hitches. This underbed rail kit is going to allow you to install a Demco 5th wheel or a gooseneck hitch on your Silverado.With your new 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch installed you can haul that toy hauler, or 5th wheel trailer that you've been wanting to haul, or you can go ahead and put it to work out at the job site. The rails will work with any Demco Hijacker 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch. You'll want to make sure you pick the appropriate hitch for your needs.One of the things that I really like about this kit is that it installs underneath your bed so when you take your 5th wheel or gooseneck out you have a nice clean look.
Unlike raised rails that will stick up above your bed.I also like how easy it is to install. You use the existing holes in your frame so there's no drilling required, which really cuts down on the install time and the amount of fatigue you're going to have putting it in.Another thing I really like about this kit is that it'll allow you to use the Demco Hijacker 5th wheel, which works out great for tighter turns than you'll get with other ones. Especially if you have a short bed truck due to it's auto slide feature.We'll begin our installation in the bed of our truck by marking out the locations where we're going to drill to install our underbed rails. These measurements are going to vary depending on the length of the bed of your truck so you'll want to closely look at those measurements and mark it out like we've got here. You'll find specific measurements for your truck in your instructions.Well now I need to drill four holes using a two-inch hole saw.
We're going to do it at each corner where we marked. You can see this in the diagram in your instructions. We'll now repeat that for the three remaining holes. With all of our holes drilled out we can clean up the metal shavings now. Then we'll use some clear coat to prevent any rust and corrosion around our exposed metal where we drilled.
You can use some general purpose cleaner to clean off any of the markings that you made when determining where your hole location should be.Now that we've completed all the cutting we need to do in the bed, we can begin mounting our underbed rails. We're going to start with the side rails that are going to mount onto our frame here. Your rails are going to be labeled. We're on the passenger side. We've grabbed our passenger side side rail here.
We'll be using four of the longer bolts that come in your kit with hex heads. We'll then prepare these by placing lock washers and flat washers on them. We'll have four like this, for each side, prepared to install the rail onto the side of the frame by setting it on there and matching up the holes that's already existing in your frame, with the holes on our side rail. You'll see it's already got weld nuts in it. You simply take your bolt, slide it through and thread it into the frame. We're going to do this with the remaining three holes that have weld nuts. We'll repeat this on the other side.For our third holes that don't have weld nuts, we'll use the fish wire provided in the kit. We're going to go through the hole until it comes out the other side of the frame. You might have to finagle it around to get it through the other side. Then on the other side of your frame, we're going to slide a spacer over our fish wire. Then thread one of the carriage bolts, that come in the kit, onto the fish wire. First you'll feed in your spacer, then your bolt, then we'll just pull them through till it comes out the other side. Once you've got it pulled through, we'll place a nut on this side. We're going to repeat this with the other hole on this side and the two on the other side.You'll receive blue Loctite in your kit. You want to make sure you put some of that on all of your bolts.Next we'll be sliding our cross rails from one side of the frame across to the other but in order to get them to fit you are going to have to cut out a small section here. You don't need to cut it completely out. We're actually just going to cut it straight up. We're just going to go up like this. We're going to just be doing this around the section where you see the slits in your side rail. You want to make sure it's wide enough to fit your cross rail in. It's about three and a half inches. If you cut it there you could check to see if it'll fit. You may need to notch the sheet metal here at the bottom as well, in order to get it to fit.Now if it does get tight when pushing it in, you may need to loosen the bolts to your truck bed to get the extra clearance or if it's really close, like ours is, you could just take a piece of wood or a rubber mallet and tap it in. We're going to do the exact same process for our front rail. With both of our rails in place we can take the hardware that comes in our kit. We're going to be using the shorter large diameter hex head bolts with a flat washer on it. This is going to slide up through our slide rail. We're going to place a spacer plate underneath the rail. This has got to go through the front most hole, through the side rail, through your spacer plate and then into your cross rail. On the top we're going to place a nut. We're going to repeat that for the three remaining holes for both of your cross rails.We'll now tighten down all of our hardware using a one-inch socket. You may need a one-inch wrench to hold the nuts on some of them. Before you torque everything down, it's not a bad idea to take your 5th wheel, set it onto your base rails, to make sure that it's going to line up properly. If everything then you can go back and torque all the hardware to the specifications found in your instructions. If your 5th wheel doesn't fit you may need to loosen the hardware and slightly shift the rails until it lines up. Now with your rails torqued down you can install your Demco 5th wheel or gooseneck and hit the road.That completes our installation of Demco's Underbed Rail Installation Kit for the Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel and Gooseneck on your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado.
Ratings & Reviews
4.5
1551 reviews
by:
Jason
06/19/2026
Arrived right on time, Sales associate very knowledgeable and completed my order with Ease.
by:
Richard H.
05/13/2016
2007
Dodge
Ram Pickup
This hitch has been used daily since i purchased it. I deliver fifth wheel travel trailers all over the country. This hitch has worked flawlessly from day one. This hitch is one of the only products that I've ever bought that is exactly what it was described to be. Im not one to do reviews, so the fact that im doing this one , in itself, says a lot about the quality of your product. The design and looks are much better than any other hitch ive seen. It just looks better in the truck bed than others do.
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Brian
05/28/2020
Instructions left alittle to interpretation when it came to hitch height in the bed of the truck. For a f350 super duty it is the medium set up. Save you some time and effort. Other then that it looks great and will be testing it out this weekend.
by:
Charles
12/26/2018
2013
Ford
F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Great hitch for a short bed truck thanks etrailer
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John
06/13/2024
After a year, I still like my Demco autoslide. It works great. I have pulled my trailer quite a few times and have had no issues at all. I know quite a few people that pull 5th wheels and one actually went out and purchased a autoslide after watching mine work.
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David S.
01/03/2020
The instructions provided with the hitch were very detailed and provided enough information for me to install it myself. I love having the mounting rails below the bed. the auto slide worked flawlessly. For the winter I left the hitch coupled with the trailer to keep my bed clear.
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Jason
11/09/2018
Hitch works great. Had some issues using it when I first got it with putting the pin to lock down the handle but its worked much better lately. The hitch is heavy so I leave it in the back of the truck. Wish I could remove it so it doesn't get weathered.
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Myron
09/17/2018
Merchandise arrived in good condition. Nothing missing. The shipping carton was in terrible condition. It was torn open from shipping, however nothing was missing or damaged . The product will fill my needs to replace the above bed rails that don't leave a clean bed when fifth wheel is removed. This will fill the bill. Thanks to Etrailer this will work perfectly for my Demco hijacker fifth wheel. Shipment was quick delivery.
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Kirk C.
07/25/2019
Kit made for my rig and fit as described. Installation a little on the difficult side for your typical DIY'er.
by:
Mike
06/26/2018
2017
GMC
Sierra 2500
First package was destroyed in shipping, all hardware was missing, called etrailer forgot her name ( sorry ) very polite. she ordered all the correct hardware needed and had it shipped out. Except for the shipping was very pleased with etrailer.
by:
Devin
05/09/2020
Hitch looks great and functions great as well. Installation could’ve been smoother due to the installation instruction measurements being slightly off. Look at finding hole caps that are 3” instead of two and drilling the larger hole.
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Michael
10/21/2016
Hitch sucks pain in the assembly to connect and disconnect.
by:
Gary
08/15/2021
This product is nice but doesn’t line up with OEM placement of pucks.
Sierra K.
8/23/2021
That is because this product only fits vehicles without The OEM Prep Package. You want something like this: Item # DM6194.
by:
Dave
10/01/2019
2017
Dodge
Durango
great hitch for my customers new truck to pull his new Durango 5th wheel!
Fast Delivery as well
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Mesa Az
Fast Delivery as well
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Jeffrey
10/15/2018
2018
Chevrolet
Silverado 3500
Once I mounted everything and figured out I had to switch passenger and drivers brackets everything was fine it worked out ok
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Kyle
04/07/2019
Great functional hitch. Poor powdercoating though (mostly flaking off) with quite a bit of rust after only a year.
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Robert
08/25/2026
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Donald
05/09/2019
It arrived in two days. Great delivery.
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Dennis
03/19/2022
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Emery
02/27/2025
2016
Chevrolet
Silverado 2500
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Michael
09/03/2021
2012
Chevrolet
Silverado
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10/01/2022
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view full answer... - What is the Best Automatic Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2024 Ford F-250Hey Earl, thanks for reaching out! There are two main competitors for the top spot of automatic 5th wheel hitches; the Demco Hijacker and the PullRite SuperGlide. While we only carry the Hijacker, I've looked into the SuperGlide enough that I can point out the main differences and why the Hijacker edges past the SuperGlide. Both options feature 14" of sliding clearance and can be installed in either OEM puck systems or industry standard rails (ISR), but there are the main differences...
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Hitch and Tonneau Cover Recommendation for 2017 Ram 3500 with Short BedFor your 2017 Ram 3500 6-1/2 Foot Bed without Factory Rail Kit you'll need a slider hitch to allow you to make tight turns without cab interference. My favorite slider hitches are the ones that automatically slide as you make tight turns as that saves you the hassle of getting out and activating the slider every time it's needed. For that I would recommend the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550037 and the install rail kit part # DM8551006. This is an underbed rail kit too which means when you...
view full answer... - Can the Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used W/ a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 W/ OEM PucksHey Nick, so it looks like the only way you're going to be able to use your Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550037 with your 2014 Chevy Silverado is by using the custom underbed mounting kit # DM8551010. This is one of the few hitches that does not use ISR or an OEM puck system to install so you'd have to use their install kit.
view full answer... - Choosing Between the Demco Autoslide and B&W Companion for 2020 Ford F-250 without OEM Prep PackageI can understand why a hitch like the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550022 (18k) or # DM8550037 (21k) is so attractive; they provide a much better solution for towing a 5th wheel with a short bed truck when it comes to not having to get in and out of the truck each time you need to make a tight turn. With that said, they're not compatible with B&W Turnoverball Underbed kits like the # BWGNRK1116-5W since the hitches connect to the underbed kit in two very different ways. In order to use...
view full answer... - Replacement Parts Breakdown for Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitch DM8550034Thank you for purchasing the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034 back in 2017. All replacement parts we sell appear on the page I linked for you. I also linked the install instructions for this hitch and on pages 9 through 11 you'll find the complete parts breakdown with individual part numbers. Since your hitch came with a 5-year warranty you may be able to obtain some replacement parts from Demco under warranty, if you wish. Some smaller parts we may not stock...
view full answer... - Does Demco Underbed Kit Give Full Bed Access for 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500The Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DR37FR is a great way to keep the bed of your 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 short bed clean when you aren't towing your 5th wheel. It comes with plugs for the 4 attachment points so you don't have to worry about them filling up with debris either. This 4-point mounting system is compatible with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide which is available as an 18K Model # DM8550022 as well as a 21K Model # DM8550037. These are a great option for your short bed pickup...
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- Using A Lippert Turning Point Pin Box With A Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch The reason the Demco Capture Plates # DM6171 aren't working with your Lippert Turning Point pin box is because they were specifically designed for Trailair Rota-Flex pin boxes. Since you have a Demco Autoslide # DM8550037 you'll need to lockout your Turning Point pin box and allow rotation only at the hitch to king pin connection point. To do this you'll need to install two 5/8" - 11 x 2" in the lockout holes in the back of the pin box.
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- Should I Choose Demco, Reese, or PullRite Underbed Rail System for My 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500For your application I recommend installing the Demco UMS Underbed Rail Kit # DR37FR on your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 and using the Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550037. The reason behind this is twofold; the Hijacker has more height adjustability and it comes with capture plates (as opposed to sold separately), and then Reese doesn't have an underbed rail system for your truck so you'll have to use the matching underbed rails for the 5th wheel hitch. Since the Demco Hijacker is better than...
view full answer... - Weight of 21K Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch DM8550037The 21K-rated Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550037 has a shipping weight of 332-lbs. The lower-rated 18K model # DM8550024 has a shipping weight of 304-lbs.
view full answer... - What is the Difference Between an Under-Bed and Above-Bed 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit 2018 Ford F-350In 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...
view full answer... - Best 5th Wheel Hitch for 2019 Ford F-250 With Short BedYour 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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- 5TH Wheel Rail Kits and Hitches For a 2016 Ford F-350 Without Factory Prep/Puck SystemYou will have several options for mounting a 5th wheel hitch in your 2016 Ford F-350. First is the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ford # C16424-204. This system gives you rails that will mount inside your bed and accept either a Sliding Hitch # C16541 for a short bed or Fixed Hitch # C16130 for a long bed. This system does mean that you will have the rails that are always in your bed which can be a hassle if you do slide things in and out of you bed a lot. Next is the B&W...
view full answer... - Is Demco Auto-Slide 5th Wheel Hitch Compatible with B&W Installation KitThe design of the B&W under-bed gooseneck install kit # BWGNRK1067-5W that accepts their Companion hitch # BWRVK3400-5W in your 2008 Chevy 2500HD short-bed does not allow use of another slider hitch, nor use of any type of adapter to allow an industry-standard type hitch to mount. You will need to completely remove the entire B&W system in order to install a Demco kit. For a Demco under-bed installation kit you will use kit # DM8551004 and either 18K slider hitch # DM8550022 or 21K hitch...
view full answer... - Demco Underbed Rail System Dimensions for a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500Thanks 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...
view full answer... - Best 5th Wheel Towing Setup for a 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HDSince you have a short bed (6-1/2') on your 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD, you will need a rolling hitch or more commonly referred to as a sliding 5th wheel hitch for your 397 Heartland Edge Toy Hauler to make tight turns. The general rule of thumb is that if you're towing a 5th wheel trailer with a truck that has a bed shorter than 8' then you will need a sliding hitch to gain clearance between the trailer and the cab of your vehicle while turning to prevent them from contacting one another,...
view full answer... - Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2019 Chevy 2500HD Short Bed without OEM PucksI recommend using the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034 on your 2019 Chevy 2500 without the OEM prep package since the slider automatically activates, so there's no getting out of the vehicle required each time you may need to make a tight turn. I also really like that this gives you an under-bed mounting kit with the # DM8551010 so you'll still have a completely clear truck bed when you're not towing your 5th wheel. This hitch has an 18,000-lbs capacity but if you're in need of a larger...
view full answer... - Locking Plate Needed To Lock A Lippert Turning Point Into The Head Of A Demco HijackerTo utilize your Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550037 you'll just need the Demco Autoslide Locking Plate for Lippert Turning Point and 5th Airborne Pin Boxes # DM77GV. This will replace the factory wedge kit that came with your Turning Point and lock into the funnel of your hitch to prevent the king pin from pivoting in the jaws of the hitch.
view full answer... - Towing a Fifth Wheel Trailer with a 2007 Dodge Ram Mega Cab with a 6 Foot BedYou can tow a fifth wheel trailer with a 2007 Dodge Ram Mega Cab that has a 6 foot bed. Unless your trailer has a Sidewinder or Revolution pin box already you're going to need a sliding fifth wheel hitch. To install a hitch in your 2007 Dodge Ram use # RP50140-58 for the custom install kit. Another option is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550037. The Hijacker travels 14 inches but the best part is that it slides automatically. No getting out of your truck to activate the slide feature...
view full answer... - Availability of Valley Industries 5th Wheel Hitch Underbed Mount for 2017 Ram 3500I have an under bed option for you, but since Valley Industries went out of business about 5 years ago (2012) they have not produced any underbed kits that will work with your sliding Valley Industries 5th Wheel Hitch on your 2017 Ram 3500. The only under bed rail system that is available for your 2017 Ram 3500 with a 6 foot bed is the Demco Custom Install Below Bed Rails # DM8551006. These rails are only compatible with the Demco Autosliding 5th Wheel Hitches. You can either use the 18K...
view full answer... - Comparing Curt A20 Slider, Demco Hijacker Autoslide and Pullrite 2700 Auto SliderThe Curt sliding fifth wheel hitches are manual sliders like the A20 slider part # C16669. We do carry the Demco Hijacker AutoSlider part # DM8550037 which is similar to the Pullrite but in a lot of ways better. Although they both have the single-jaw system to lock the king pin into place, the SuperGlide hugs it against the side of the head whereas the Hijacker has an extra piece that locks it directly in the middle of the hitch head. The Hijacker also has a 3/4" thick, solid steel locking...
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 LTZHey Jeff, for a 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 without the OEM underbed rail kit I would go with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide fifth wheel hitch part # DM43SV for a hitch that will automatically slide back as your customer makes tight turns so they'd never have to get out and operate a slider when they get into an area that requires tight turns. This also comes with an underbed style rail kit which means the bed will be less obstructed when you aren't towing. We also have a version that uses...
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Kirk C.
7/26/2020
The under bed kit is the best. Having the truck bed useful when not traveling is great. I use a small electric hoist and casters for lifting and moving so the weigh is no problem. Installation was a little on the difficult side but any experienced DIYer can handle it.