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When space gets tight on slow turns, the manual slider gives you 14" of fore/aft travel to keep the trailer from hitting the cab. It’s a simple, mechanical slide that creates the clearance short-bed trucks need without complicated parts or electronics. Shift it back when maneuvering and forward again once you’re straight—smooth and predictable every time.
The wraparound jaw closes tight around the king pin for 360-degree contact, reducing rattle and bounce compared to slide-bar designs. A solid 3/4" thick steel locking bar adds extra security, automatically locking into place when coupled. The result is a hitch that feels stable on the road and doesn’t clank or shift under heavy load.
The double-pivot head moves front to back and side to side so the trailer follows naturally over dips and uneven pavement. Polyurethane bumpers inside the head absorb road shock and quiet down the connection, helping limit chucking for a more even, controlled tow.
Different trailers ride at different levels, so this hitch includes three height settings—18-3/8", 19-5/8", and 20-7/8"—to fine-tune your setup for proper bed rail clearance and level towing. Adjust it once during install and lock it in for a consistent feel.
This hitch base drops right into standard four-point receiver pucks for a fast install or removal when you need the bed open. No tools or complicated brackets—just line it up, lock it down, and it’s ready to tow up to 21,000 lbs GTW with a 4,000 lbs vertical load limit.
Ratings & Reviews
Gwendolyn Y.
5/21/2025
5th wheel looks great in your truck, Paul! What kind of trailer are you hauling?
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?
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!
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
Jeremiah
9/9/2025
Looks good works good, pull a triple axle Roy hauler rv. No complaints
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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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.