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Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
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Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
Part Number: DM58KV
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Demco 5th Wheel Hitch - DM58KV
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Heavy-Duty Towing Power: Rated for 21,000 lbs GTW and 4,000 lbs vertical load for hauling large fifth wheels.
- Secure, Quiet Connection: Wraparound single jaw with 3/4" steel locking bar minimizes rattle and chucking.
- Smooth, Cushioned Ride: Double-pivot head with polyurethane dampeners absorbs road shock.
- Fast, Easy Setup: Lightweight 2-piece design installs on included above-bed rails without heavy lifting.
- Level Your Trailer: Three hitch height settings—15-1/2", 17-1/4", and 18"—for proper clearance.
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 built from sturdy steel with a rust-resistant black powder coat finish and rated for 21,000 lbs gross towing weight and 4,000 lbs vertical load limit. It delivers the strength you need for towing large 5th-wheel campers or toy haulers while keeping things stable over long miles. The solid construction gives you a confident, locked-in feel when you’re hitched and ready to roll.
Secure Grip on the King Pin: Wraparound Single-Piece Jaw with Locking Bar
The wraparound, single-piece jaw provides 360-degree contact with the king pin for a tight, secure connection that feels solid every time you pull out of the driveway. A 3/4" thick solid steel locking bar spans the front of the jaw and automatically locks into place when coupled, adding another layer of protection against accidental uncoupling. The result is less rattle, less chucking, and more peace of mind when towing heavy loads.
Smoother Ride Over Every Mile: Double-Pivot Head with Polyurethane Dampeners
The double-pivot hitch head moves both front to back and side to side, so it naturally follows your trailer’s motion and makes hitching easier even on uneven ground. Polyurethane dampeners are built into the head to cushion side-to-side movement and absorb road shock, helping quiet down the ride and reduce jarring through rough stretches or expansion joints.
Quick Setup and Easy Removal: Lightweight 2-Piece Design with Adjustable Height
The two-piece design makes it simple to install or remove without needing extra help or equipment. Just attach the base to the above-bed rails, drop in the head assembly, and set your preferred height at 15-1/2", 17-1/4", or 18". Once adjusted, use the included pin to secure the head in place and tighten the bolt to eliminate any movement. It’s a setup built for folks who want to get hitched fast and hit the road with no fuss.
Specs
Weight and Capacity
- Gross towing weight: 21,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 4,000 lbs
Dimensions
- Hitch height settings: 15-1/2", 17-1/4", and 18"
Warranty
- Warranty: 5-Year limited warranty
Note
- Compatibility: This fifth-wheel hitch is compatible with rotating pin boxes, such as the Reese Sidewinder, Reese Revolution, and 5th Airborne Sidewinder, only when used with a wedge (sold separately).
8550043 Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
6169 Replacement Head for Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
6180 Replacement Base Assembly for Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 21K
8552038 Demco Custom Bracket Kit for High Jacker Premier Series Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches
6071 Demco Bed Rails for High Jacker Premier Series Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches
Alternate Instructions
Video of Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Review of Demco Fifth Wheel Installation Kit - DM98FR
Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we can take a look at the Demco Premier Series custom mounting brackets for your fifth wheel above bed base rails. Now this is a custom fit part. It is designed to fit the 2020 and newer Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 2500 trucks with the eight foot bed and without the OEM prep package. And on a custom fit part like this, I do like to recommend for you to go to our website, use the fit guide, put in your year and model vehicle, and it'll show if this will work for your application. Now these are installation brackets that'll mount beneath your truck bed.
They provide the attachment points for your fifth wheel rails. Now the rails we do sell separately, that goes by part number of DM6071, and just to pop up an insert to show you, that's what the rails would look like. And the base rails are designed to sit in your truck bed and they allow the installation of the fifth wheel trailer hitch to your truck. Now if you do want the whole kit, we do also sell the base rails with these brackets as a kit, and that's part number DM97VR. Now these are custom fit brackets.
They're designed to mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame. This will help minimize any drilling, reduces the installation time. That'll also avoid any known obstacles along your truck's frame. These parts are sturdy, black powder-coated steel, helps resist corrosion. Does include everything shown here on the table and includes all the hardware you need for installation and includes a nice set of instructions.
And it even gives you a couple tubes of thread locker to put on the bolts when you install them. And these parts are made in the USA. But that should do it for the review on the Demco Premier Series custom mounting brackets for your fifth wheel above bed base rails.
Ratings & Reviews
4.7
220 reviews
by:
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.
by:
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.
by:
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
by:
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.
by:
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.
by:
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
by:
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.
by:
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.
by:
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
by:
Robert K
11/10/2019
works every time has never failed, replaced a curt 20k that i used for 10 years,lots of times it wouldnt click and lock .easy to use no chucking.very happy with this hitch.3 years ago i installed air lift air bags ,love them too!!etrailer is a great place to buy from
Robert K.
11/12/2020
real well,hooks up easily,the bolt that snugs up hitch head broke in half,called denco and had a new one in 4 days.very satisfied with hitch
by:
Jess A.
07/20/2017
2000
Ford
F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
The product arrived as scheduled and all the parts and pieces were in the two boxes. It installed quickly in my pickup and I hooked it to the fifth wheel and moved it forward and back. Seems to work well, takes all the slop out of the hitch. The hitch seems to be well constructed and the double latch is what I was looking for.
Jess A.
7/20/2018
I love the hitch it is possitive locking and there is no movement when it is latched around the pin
by:
Daves
04/08/2020
This was an upgrade from the dealer installed hitch. Best purchase since I didn't know how much longer the old hitch would last. After purchase, I was at the dealership and saw they were now selling the same hitch. Solid and rattle free.
Jane S.
4/9/2021
Excellent
by:
Robert
02/28/2019
Haven't used it yet but it's unlikely to be anything but 5 stars. I'll update review if so. The hitch came in 2 boxes. The head was packages in a HD box. The box that the base came in was battered pretty bad. But, no marks in the base. All hardware arrived. Took about 15 minutes to assemble and get set up.
Robert
3/1/2020
I am very happy with this hitch. Easy to hitch. Rock solid connection. Easy to disassemble to be removed. Great buy.
by:
Ronald
07/17/2023
The only issue I am having with the fifth wheel hitch is latch handle will not stay open (out) when hooking up or disconnecting from king Pin sometimes (and yes, I know how to work a fifth wheel hitch). If it wasn't for that I would give it 5 stars.
by:
Clayton
04/10/2018
2015
Ford
F-150
Product arrived on time, correct and in perfect condition.
by:
Jim S
03/27/2017
First shipment had a problem, the box with the base was ok. The box with the hitch head was empty except the release handle. Etrailer promptly sent out a second box with the hitch head that arrived intact. Etrailer had me send some pictures of the damaged first box and then handled the problem with UPS completely on their own. Prompt service to resolve the problem is highly commendable.
by:
Kim
04/20/2024
Excellent product and customer service was outstanding. I just bought the product so I haven’t towed with it yet but after many many years of towing with other fifth wheel hitches, I can tell this is going to be an huge improvement!
by:
Nicholas
07/02/2024
2005
Ford
F-350 Super Duty
Well it came in two pieces the head and the base not a big deal but they came A WEEK apart when I paid for expedited shipping. They tried to blame it on ups but I looked at the second tracking order after the first boxes arrived and it says the label had been made but not at ups so it shipped far after the other boxes. Then when I took the 5th wheel had out of the box the bolt that holds the handle on had a smaller size nut so you can’t even assemble the head. I went here hoping to get the stuff I needed for my 5th in a timely matter but got the opposite… not saying I will not order from here again but I will definitely think twice before I do.
by:
Randy
03/20/2018
2012
Ram
3500
product delivered on time and as described. This hitch is easy to move in and out of the bed of my truck with it being able to come apart. Thanks.
Randy
3/21/2019
I really liked the hitch as it was light and easy to use. I have purchased a new truck and needed a slider as it is a short bed. I purchased the rail kit from etrailer and as always it a superior product.
by:
Frank
10/17/2022
1996
Ford
F-250 and F-350
Seems to be a well built hitch and the 3 piece design is VERY nice in the load/unload space. Why this received 3 stars is that it was missing parts and the base was beat up badly (cosmetic) when received. Missing parts included the pins to connect the base to the rails and the pin to connect the neck to the base. Not usable at this point. Etrailer is sending out the parts, and I'll contact Demco for new stickers. Will update review and photos once I have used it.
by:
Scott
09/15/2023
Hitch came in two boxes UPS. The head was stapled and secured in one box. The base and upright piece came, not in a box, but rolled up in cardboard and taped up with clear packing tape. I put it together so I could hook up and set the height and there is no hitch pin and lynch pin. I don’t know if it was rolled up in the cardboard and lost in shipping or wasn’t packed at all. I also didn’t get the instruction manual and had to go to Demcos website for it. The base and upright being rolled up together banged up the base or it was used and returned and that is why it was rolled up and not in a box. Now I have a hitch that I can’t use because I didn’t get all the parts. Called etrailer for the hitch pin and lynch pin and don’t know when it’ll arrive because it’s not an etrailer part. I can’t review the hitch because as of yet I can’t use it.
by:
Terry
07/20/2018
love the three piece set-up of these hitches...makes them light weight and easy to handle...also when not in use there is a topper on my truck and the covertability of the hitch allows me to use my bed platform without removing the hitch...just remove two pins and back off the lock bolt and its low enough to use the two tier stacking feature of most trucks
by:
Jay
05/31/2023
The hitch arrived in four days was easy to install in truck not too heavy for a 70 year old man hooks up easy and I really like the double locking jaw the only issue I had was the wedge for my sidewinder the bolt holes did not line up took me about an hour making holes longer to be able to bolt up
by:
Ed
10/11/2021
2020
GMC
Sierra 2500
It was a SOB! getting it installed, welding process warped feet and did not just fit into place as expected. It took some coaxing with a nine pounder on the feet tabs to fit my rails, luckily mild carbon steel is workable, however it did upset the finish. A QA check needs to be done on final dimensions prior to powder coating!
Jenny N.
10/19/2021
The Recon is designed to work with industry standard rails however we have seen rails that were not installed correctly in the bed or shifted so that it is throwing off the hole positioning as the rails are independent of each other. I would recommend measuring the rails to ensure that the front to back measurement is 29 inches and the side to side measurement is 22 inches.
Ed
10/12/2022
Worked great. However after being shocked by high fuel prices and a couple of trips we sold 5th wheel and down sized to a TT, You want to buy a slightly used Demco Hitch?
by:
Anth
04/07/2024
very good product although when unhitching rv it wants to trip the latch. I had to address that problem by drilling a hole in the trip bar for the pin to hold it open.
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view full answer... - Is Demco 21K Recon Compatible with Lippert Turning Point for a 2015 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2' BedIf you have the 13K Demco Autoslider # DM8550040 that installs on industry standard base rails, like part # RP50087-58, then yes, the Demco Recon # DM8550043 will fit in the 5-1/2' bed of your 2015 Ford F-150. As far as compatibility with the Lippert Turning Point pin box goes, since the opening for the Recon hitch head is a little larger than normal 5th wheel hitches I doubt that the universal wedge that comes with the Turning Point will fit correctly. We have had customers say that the...
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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!