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The Recon’s single-piece wraparound jaw surrounds the king pin for full 360-degree contact. That tight grip means less rattle and more security than slide-bar jaws. A solid 3/4" thick steel locking bar reinforces the connection and automatically locks when the jaw closes, so you know the trailer is secure before you roll out. The design keeps everything tight for a smooth, quiet ride with less chucking on the road.
The double-pivot head lets the hitch move front to back and side to side as you line up, making hookups smoother. Once you’re towing, built-in polyurethane dampeners cushion movement and absorb road shock to cut down on noise. The head automatically pivots to match your pin box angle, helping reduce jarring as you take off or hit uneven stretches.
When you’re not towing, the Recon breaks down fast into two lightweight sections. Just pull a pin to lift off the head, then release the base from the gooseneck ball. The design makes it easier to remove by hand, freeing up your bed for hauling gear without wrestling a full-size hitch assembly.
This hitch is rated for 21,000 lbs gross towing weight and a 4,000 lbs vertical load limit, giving you confidence towing heavy fifth wheels. The sturdy steel build and rust-resistant black powder coat help it hold up over years of use while keeping those connections solid mile after mile.
The included custom underbed installation kit connects through a Curt Double Lock gooseneck system with a 2-5/16" ball. That setup handles 30,000 lbs GTW and 7,500 lbs tongue weight when used as a gooseneck hitch. Flip the ball over for a clean bed when not towing—it’s a simple way to switch between fifth-wheel towing and other trailers without extra hardware.
This fifth-wheel hitch is not compatible with rotating pin boxes.
Alternate Instructions
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today, we're gonna take a look at this Replacement Base Assembly for the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter. This has a 21,000 pound gross towing weight capacity. Now this part will replace just the base assembly that's on the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter, which is part number DM8550045. Now that adapter, we do sell separately on our website. Now this is just for the base assembly.
It does not include the hitch head. The hitch head bolts to this center post here. The hitch head, we do sell separately. It's part number DM6169. The center post right here that the hitch head attaches to, has three different height settings to fit your application.
And the hitch height is critical 'cause when you go to tow your fifth wheel, you do wanna make sure you're towing as level as possible. And hitch height is always measured from the top of the truck bed to the top of the hitch head. And now the hitch height settings on this center post, there's three holes in it. So it gives you a selection of three different hitch height settings. Either a 15-and-a-half inch, 17-and-a-quarter-inch or 18-inch hitch height setting.
You just pick the one that works best for your application. Now, this base also, when you do install this over the gooseneck ball, it does give you a three-inch offset for extra clearance of your fifth wheel. It is is a sturdy steel construction. Has a nice rust-resistant black powder coat finish on it. And it is a quick, simple installation.
Basically, this just installs over the gooseneck ball and it's held in place with the pin and clip. And also these two set screws right up front here. This part is made in the USA and again, the gross towing weight capacity on this base assembly is 21,000 pounds. But that should do it for the review on the Replacement Base Assembly for the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter..
Ratings & Reviews
Todd
10/5/2022
Excellent hitch to date and still very happy. Have pulled my fifth wheel around the country with zero issues. I see people with $1800 hitches that have minor slop and problems hooking up at minor funny angles. This hitch is strong, simple, and very secure. No slop.
Sierra K.
10/21/2021
I have a solution to your issue. The bag with the bolt and nut for the hitch handle should have came with a small round dampener that stops the hitch head from flopping back and forth in the truck. The urethane compresses under a load so it does not restrict the fore and aft movement when coupled. Before you attach the hitch head to the saddle assembly the dampener will need to be installed. Simply press it into the hole that is punched into the bottom side of the hitch as shown in Figure A of the instructions: https:cdn.demco-products.comdocumentsHJ26169.pdf
Roger O.
8/23/2023
It works really well. I use it to pull my fifth wheel trailer loaded with firewood firewood to central GA from south GA.
Ernest
1/12/2026
I love it
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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.