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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Super Duty - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Super Duty - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 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 for smooth, safe turns at slow speeds.
- Secure, Quiet Connection: Wraparound single jaw and 3/4" steel locking bar hold the king pin tight with less rattle.
- Smooth Ride on the Road: Double-pivot head with three polyurethane dampeners absorbs shock and noise.
- Adjusts to Your Setup: Three hitch heights—15-1/2", 16-3/4", and 18-1/4"—help level your trailer.
- Easy Removal When Not Towing: Underbed rail-free design clears the truck bed once the hitch is lifted out.
Features to know about
Stay in the Truck During Tight Turns: Automatic 14" Sliding Action
The Demco Autoslide takes care of short-bed turning space automatically. Its built-in rack-and-pinion gear system provides 14" of smooth, controlled travel whenever you turn sharply at slow speeds, sliding the head toward the tailgate for extra clearance and back to center when you straighten out. No need to stop and pull a lever—just drive and let the hitch handle it.
Built for Heavy 5th Wheels: 18,000 lbs GTW and 4,500 lbs Vertical Load
This hitch is rated for 18,000 lbs gross towing weight with a 4,500 lbs vertical load limit. The sturdy steel construction and solid locking design give you confidence hauling big campers or toy haulers. With a 37" long by 32" wide base and height settings at 15-1/2", 16-3/4", and 18-1/4", it’s built to handle weight and maintain proper trailer level.
Solid, Quiet Connection: Wraparound Single-Piece Jaw with Locking Bar
The wraparound jaw completely surrounds the king pin for full 360-degree contact, cutting down on rattle and chucking that can wear you out over long trips. A 3/4" thick solid steel locking bar reinforces the connection and automatically locks into place when the jaw closes. The result is a tight, quiet, reassuring hookup every time you tow.
Smooth Ride Over Rough Roads: Double Pivot Head with Polyurethane Dampeners
The double-pivot hitch head flexes front to back and side to side, making hookups easier and smoothing out bumps and dips on the road. Three polyurethane dampeners absorb shock and reduce noise so you feel fewer jolts inside the cab. It’s a simple design that makes towing feel steady and controlled mile after mile.
Quick Setup and Removal: Custom Underbed Mounting Kit Included
Installation is straightforward thanks to the included custom underbed mounting kit. Side plates bolt on to set your preferred height, then drop the hitch into the four receivers in your bed to lock it in place with turn handles and safety pins. When you want full bed access, just remove the pins, unlock the feet, and lift it out—no extra brackets left behind.
Specs
Fit and Compatibility
- Designed for use on: 6-1/2' truck beds
- Fits standard pin boxes: 12" - 14" wide
- Locking plates (sold separately): 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: 18,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 4,500 lbs
Dimensions
- Travel: 14" front to back
- Hitch height settings: 15-1/2", 16-3/4", and 18-1/4"
- Hitch base dimensions: 37" long x 32" wide
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.
- A = Distance from the center of fifth-wheel hitch jaw to truck cab
- B = Length of Travel (14")
- C = Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half)
8550022 Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs
6004 Demco Under Bed Mount Adapter Plates for Hijacker Auto Slide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
6077 Demco Hijacker Head Assembly for Auto Slide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 18,000 lbs
8551009 Demco Hijacker UMS Under Bed Rail Frame Bracket Kit
Item # DM88SV
Installation Details
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Video of Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ford Super Duty - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Feature Review Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram
Today we're going to take a look at the replacement side plates for the Demco Hijacker Autoslide fifth wheel trailer hitches, and this is for the underbed mount. Now this will replace the side plates that came standard with your Demco Hijacker Autoslide underbed fifth wheel trailer hitch. They are designed to bolt onto your hitch base so that you can attach your hitch to the custom underbed rails. This is designed to fit the 13,000 pound Hijacker, Part Number DM8550041. It also fits the 18,000 pound Hijacker, DM8550022, and the 21,000 pound Hijacker, DM8550037 models. This is a simple bolt-on installation to your hitch base. There are multiple rows of bolt holes on these side plates and on your hitch base, so depending how you line them out, it will let you adjust the hitch height.
The hitch height settings will go from either 15-1/2 inches to 16-3/4 and 18-1/4, so you have your choice of those three settings to get your trailer and tow vehicle as level as possible. These do have a rust-resistant black powder coat finish. They are an all-steel construction. It does include the instructions. It will include the mounting hardware, and it also includes two 1/4-inch spacers and two 3/8-inch spacers, and the spacers are used for adjusting your hitch mount with the bed pockets of your truck, and this part is made in the U.S.A. The way that these would open up is you just pull the clip, pull the pin out, and you can see each one of these will rotate out, and when you rotate those out, it will let you drop it into your underbed mount, and then once there, you just turn this back in to lock it, and then put your clip right through there just like that. This part is made in the U.S.A. That should do it for the review of the replacement side plates for Demco Hijacker Autoslide fifth wheel trailer hitches with the underbed mount..
Ratings & Reviews
4.5
1554 reviews
by:
Milt
06/15/2022
This was the best solution for my Dodge RAM 2500 towing my Alliance 340RL 38' 5th Wheel. My son helped me install the rails under the bed and now it is very easy to remove the hitch when I am not using it. It is very strong and I highly recommend this for anyone with a short bed truck.
by:
Buddy R.
03/16/2018
this hitch works as advertised.was a great suggestion. very heavy duty and well constructed! never have to leave the cab to release the slide just drive! custom fit under bed rails worked perfect on my 2016 f 250.no drilling frame rails. installed it myself. i am a.s.e. master auto / truck mechanic.every one at e trailer was very help full when i called with questions.they did as they said they would.was so pleased with every thing.i purchased a hitch for the front of the same truck.it to works as as it should also. thanks!
Buddy
Buddy
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Sheryl
02/20/2021
Good kit. All the parts were sturdy and well made. Took my truck in to a local installer and he completed the installation in about 1/2 of a day. You should be aware that the installation involves unbolting the truck bed from the frame and that makes DIY a major undertaking. Unless you have the tools, equipment and skills you should plan on using a professional installer. With this kit I can remove my hitch and the truck bed is open and uncluttered for every day use. Only evidence of the hitch are the four flush plastic caps on the bed.
Sheryl
2/21/2022
Still good after one year. My hitch is easy to install and remove with the help of a modified engine hoist. The truck bed remains just that, a truck bed for hauling crap around.
by:
Ken
02/03/2020
2017
Ford
F-250 Super Duty
Easy in stall, Had my bed liner sprayed in and was afraid of scraping it taking out the hitch. Have had no problems so far even though I do it on my own. Its heavy but light enough for me to move to the back of the bed and take out with a floor hoist.
Kenneth S.
2/6/2021
It did take work too install. The bed did have to be raised up but it wasnt a big deal. I do wish they had caps that fit better in the holes because the rails do sit flush with the bottom of teh bed. Rubber s moght be better to grip in.
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Adam
07/15/2025
Kit was easy to install once the bed was loosened up and is holding up very well. The reason I did not give 5 stars were the included star bolt adapters were a softer steel and would skip and pop out. Ended up getting a separate hardened steel socket to complete the job.
by:
Philip
08/22/2018
2017
Ford
F-250 Super Duty
Overall I love the auto slider mount and it works as advertised. Easy to hook up and unhook. Just have to make sure your truck is in a straight line with the RV when unhooking because you don’t want to leave this thing turned or it can be very hard to hook back up. I learned this the hard way. Turning it by hand does not work either.
The plastic inserts to cover the holes when the mount is removed don’t work because the holes are too shallow on my F250,, but that makes no difference to me because the mount is way to heavy to remove anyway. The only thing that does bother me is the rust. I have used a wire brush and rustoleum paint on several spots now. Perhaps better rust proofing would be something the company could look into for future mounts. I mounted mine in a 2017 F250 with the 6.5’ bed and added a toolbox in front of it. Had to go with the in-bed box because my rv would have hit one of the boxes that sits on top of the bed. When backing up and turning my RV (Grand Design Reflection 307MKS) misses the cab by a good 3 inches. Installation of the mount rails that go under the bed was time consuming, not much room to use a wrench under there so each bolt took a while to tighten into place. The slider is big and heavy so it was a chore getting it dropped into the holes, I got 3 big guys to help out with that part. If I had to do it again I would not have done this install myself, I would have found a shop to do it prior to buying the RV. But I already bought the RV and could not wait for a shop to get it done.
The plastic inserts to cover the holes when the mount is removed don’t work because the holes are too shallow on my F250,, but that makes no difference to me because the mount is way to heavy to remove anyway. The only thing that does bother me is the rust. I have used a wire brush and rustoleum paint on several spots now. Perhaps better rust proofing would be something the company could look into for future mounts. I mounted mine in a 2017 F250 with the 6.5’ bed and added a toolbox in front of it. Had to go with the in-bed box because my rv would have hit one of the boxes that sits on top of the bed. When backing up and turning my RV (Grand Design Reflection 307MKS) misses the cab by a good 3 inches. Installation of the mount rails that go under the bed was time consuming, not much room to use a wrench under there so each bolt took a while to tighten into place. The slider is big and heavy so it was a chore getting it dropped into the holes, I got 3 big guys to help out with that part. If I had to do it again I would not have done this install myself, I would have found a shop to do it prior to buying the RV. But I already bought the RV and could not wait for a shop to get it done.
by:
Thomas
02/07/2018
INVOLVED INSTALLATION BUT VERY STURDY. COMES OUT EASY BUT A LITTLE
DIFFICULT TO DROP INTO THE RECEIVER HOLES IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES
DUE TO DIFFERENTIAL METAL EXPANSION IN MY AREA , NORTHERN NH
DIFFICULT TO DROP INTO THE RECEIVER HOLES IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES
DUE TO DIFFERENTIAL METAL EXPANSION IN MY AREA , NORTHERN NH
Thomas S.
2/7/2019
THE BEST FUNCTIONAL SHORT BED 5th WHEEL HITCH OUT THERE BUT ALSO THE HEAVIEST AND THE MOST DIFFICULT TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A GARAGE TO REMOVE IT AND AGAIN TO REINSTALL IT. I JUST LEAVE IT IN THE TRUCK BED NOW RATHER THAN FIGHT WITH IT.
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John
06/13/2024
My truck did not come with the puck system and I use my truck to haul stuff other than my 5th wheel. The underbed rails work great because my 5th wheel hitch drops right in and leaves the bed empty when I take it out. I dont have to worry about lifting things around in bed rails and it looks clean when the bed is empty.
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Brad P
04/05/2020
Love this hitch! Works great in 2019 F250 CC w/short bed, I can turn 90 degrees and still miss cab of truck. No problems latching and unlatching as long as everything is fairly level. I installed hitch with under bed kit by myself, wasn't too bad. I've had hitch for a year now with no problems. I would recommend Demco Hijacker Autoslide hitch.
by:
EY
06/01/2019
2018
Ford
F-350 Super Duty
Have this installed in my 18 F350 SRW and it works ok. Sometimes the latches bind when removing the hitch because it shifts slightly when towing.
Installation was a pain. I had to remove all of the bolts holding the bed on, then raise the bed about 3" to get the rails in. Also, the rails sit directly up against the bottom of the bed so there's no way to install the hole covers when you have the hitch removed.
Installation was a pain. I had to remove all of the bolts holding the bed on, then raise the bed about 3" to get the rails in. Also, the rails sit directly up against the bottom of the bed so there's no way to install the hole covers when you have the hitch removed.
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Andy
03/14/2021
Andy
3/15/2022
The Demco hijacker 18 K I think is the best hedge out there by far three different height settings and the auto slider part of it is awesome haven’t had an issue at all
by:
Michael
06/20/2020
This rail system is certainly robust and I’m not concerned about it carrying the load of the fifth wheel at all. It is a quality product and seems to be made well. I installed this myself and it should be a relatively easy install; however, it was a huge pain. The rails install under the bed of my 2020 F-250 shortbed at the exact location where the truck frame has a bend in it. For this reason, the locking pins from the auto slide hitch above the bed couldn’t reach the under bed rail receiver holes (there was too much space since the frame rails slid down the bend in the frame). I couldn’t have installed this system by myself. With the help of a buddy, we were able to adjust the above bed hitch locking pins while one person was under the truck holding up the frame rails so they were snug with the bottom of the bed. This allowed the pins to properly drop into the frame rail receiver holes and lock the rails up against the bottom of the bed. In hindsight I could have held the rails in position by attaching them to the frame brackets first but that’s not how the instructions were laid out. This was my first fifth wheel hitch install so I guess I learned something to make my next install easier.
by:
Ronald E
06/05/2018
2007
Ford
F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Really like our Demco hitch, had some issues with chunking when turning, took to Demco in Iowa when passing through and they completely refurbished and readjusted to bring up to their new specs. Would deffenately buy another Demco Autoslider!
by:
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.
by:
Kenneth
06/14/2018
2014
Chevrolet
Silverado 2500
Hello,
This hitch has been awesome. It works perfectly all the time. My only gripe would be that the head doesn’t fall down automatically. I have to get out of the truck to tilt it down when connecting to my trailer. Other than that, I’m very satisfied with the design and operation of the hitch.
Thank You
This hitch has been awesome. It works perfectly all the time. My only gripe would be that the head doesn’t fall down automatically. I have to get out of the truck to tilt it down when connecting to my trailer. Other than that, I’m very satisfied with the design and operation of the hitch.
Thank You
by:
Duane C
07/24/2017
2017
Ford
F-350 Super Duty
Not so much the product, I'm sure it's great. But part number 60050 is apparently to similar the the part I received, part 6050. Paid extra for faster shipping on the original order. Because wrong parts were sent, we are returning it all. We had to locally source an entirely different hitch because we needed to install on a new truck that day. By locally sourcing, I mean drive 2 1/2 hours one way to get an above bed hitch and mounting system. Now I have a bunch of holes drilled in the bed of my truck that I didn't want and the customer service was horrible.
by:
Paul
07/23/2019
So pleased with this hitch! Works great on my 2015 F250 short bed. Works well with my retractable tonneau cover, fits under perfectly on the low adjustment points. If you have a short bed this hitch is the one to have.
etrailer customer service was awesome as usual!
etrailer customer service was awesome as usual!
by:
Justin
04/05/2020
The Demco Autoslide is the only way to go for a 5th wheel hitch for a short bed truck. The extra 14" of travel is great. Left me truck almost 90 degrees. It was even easy to install by yourself with a lot help from another person.
by:
Dale R
04/06/2019
Very good fifth wheel. No problems works good. have used it alot since installed cannot hook up to trail air with out plate being installed on trailer hitch
by:
Bill
07/02/2020
Smooth operation and being a auto slider you just hook up and don’t have to worry about sending the trailer through the cab of your short bed truck because you forgot to unlock your slider. It’s pretty awesome.
by:
Michael
06/20/2020
Ford
F-250 Super Duty
Seems to be very well made and high quality. Definitely takes two to lift up and into position. Minimal work required to get this slider running as it’s nearly all preassembled from the factory. Just needs the locking pin rails installed. I installed mine on the medium height setting and it has worked out very well so far with my 2020 F-250 shortbed.
by:
Tate
09/21/2018
2006
Ford
F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Hitch works perfectly. The auto slide is awesome! Very well built. Very heavy. Not something you want to be taking in and out of your bed all the time. My only complaint is that you have to be pretty straight when you hook or unhook the camper.
by:
Bob S
03/11/2018
Chevrolet
Silverado
2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4x4 extended bed Duramax
by:
Ken
08/19/2021
Arrived quickly. Heavy duty hitch. Folks at E-trailer kept me updated and were polite and professional when I spoke with them on the phone. Installing myself so going slow but I have the time.
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view full answer... - Firestone Air Bags Compatibility With a 2019 Ford F-250 FX4 That Has Demco Underbed Rail SystemYes, the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs # F35FV will work with your 2019 Ford F-250 FX4 and the Demco Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DM8551009. The top air bag bracket mounts to the bottom of the frame rails so that there is no interference with the bracket on the side of your frame rail that the Demco kit uses. I recommend the Air Lift WirelessAIR Compressor System # AL74000EZ for supplying air to your air bags. This system allows you to adjust your air pressure from either...
view full answer... - How To Gain Vertical Clearance On A 5th Wheel Hitch And Pin Box That Is Hitting The TailgateIf you have your Trailair Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Box - Lippert 1621 - 18K # LC328492 adjusted to its lowest position and the 5th wheel hitch is adjusted all the way up and you still don't have the necessary clearance, then you will need to look into a new 5th wheel hitch that will be compatible with your setup. The Demco Hijacker UMS Double Pivot 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550033 fits your 2021 Ford F-350 if it has the factory puck system. This has a hitch height: 16" - 19", which is the tallest...
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2018 Ford F-250 with 6.5 Foot Bed and Grand Design 337 5th WheelThe Demco HiJacker I recommend looking at is actually # DM8550022 with installation kit # DM8551009. The one you referenced, # DM8550040, is rated for 13,000 pounds only and is designed for trucks with super short beds and not the regular short bed like you have on your 2018 Ford F-250. Demco Hijacker # DM8550022 has 3 height settings, the lowest of which is 15-1/2 inches tall measured from the top of the bed corrugations to the top of the hitch head. Once the trailer is hooked up you...
view full answer... - Below Bed Base Rails for 2002 Ford F-250 and Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer HitchYou can absolutely use the 18,000 lb Demco Hijacker Autoslide with the underbed rails on your 2002 Ford F-250 crew cab. What you need are the following: - Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco Hijacker # DM8551000 - Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider - 18,000 lbs # DM8550022 As you mentioned, this is also compatible with the 21,000 lb version of the Hijacker # DM8550037. Additionally, if your '02 F-250 has the factory 7-way but you need a 5th wheel wiring...
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- How Much Can a 2019 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Powerstroke TowThe towing capacity of your 2019 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Powerstroke with the 6-3/4' bed will vary from 14,100-16,600 lbs depending on drive type, axle ratio, and gross combined weight rating. If you can provide me with this information I would be happy to provide you with an exact capacity. The axle ratio should be listed on a tag inside the glove box and the gross combined weight rating should be listed on a tag inside the driver door jamb but if not you can always call the dealer with your...
view full answer... - What Does Demco Hijacker Autoslide and Rail Kit for 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500 WeighThe combined weight of the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed # DM8550022 and the rail kit part # DM8551010 that fits your 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500 short bed is 374 lbs. You should note that this does not count against your payload as that is the weight capacity of the truck bed whereas this attaches to the truck frame directly for supporting the weight.
view full answer... - Under Bed 5th Wheel Installation Kit and Hitch for a 2017 Ford F-250 4x4 with 6-1/2 Foot BedThere are below the bed 5th wheel installation kits for the 2017 Ford F-250; just not any Reese kits. The reason for that is Reese makes the factory under bed install kit for Ford so they tend not to release an aftermarket kit right away (or at all in some cases) which gives Ford exclusivity to it. If you do not already have a Reese Elite Series hitch then you can go with one of the other under bed kits and a hitch for it. I would need to know the bed length of your truck and if it is...
view full answer... - Does the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch Kit Come with Underbed RailsHey Charles, Yep, the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Chevy/GMC - Single Jaw - Underbed # DM36SV is a kit that includes the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DM8551004 and the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550022. The underbed rails # DM8551004 are for Chevy/GMC, is that what you have?
view full answer... - Weights and Measures of Demco HiJakcer 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 Short BedFor Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs Item # DM8550022 the head by itself, which is # DM6081, weighs approximately 65 pounds. The base the head sits on by itself weighs approximately 178 pounds. And the side plates weigh about 40 pounds. They combine for a total weight of approximately 285 pounds. The base is 35 inches long by 33 inches wide overall. According to our contacts at Demco the pin box should NOT make contact with...
view full answer... - Recommended Options For Towing Fifth Wheel Trailer With Truck That Has 6-1/2 Ft BedIt is really hard towing a trailer with a gooseneck adapter behind a truck that has a 6-1/2 ft bed. Turning clearance will be a problem and a goose box like part # RP94716 will not give you additional horizontal clearance. In my opinion I recommend installing a fifth wheel slider in your truck. This would give you the clearance and turning capability you will need with a 6-1/2 ft bed. If you want to let me know the year make and model of the truck I will be glad to make some recommendations...
view full answer... - How to Tell if 2018 Ford F-250 Has Puck System to use Demco Hijacker AutoslideWhile the best and most certain way to tell if your 2018 Ford F-250 has the puck system is to call your local Ford dealer with your VIN, it should be pretty easy to tell otherwise. If your bed looks like the accompanying photo - with four accessible holes (pucks) and a gooseneck in the middle - you have the puck system. You can also tell based on how your B&W Companion mounts. If you insert it into the pucks you have the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider for Ford Towing...
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... - Cushioned and Extended Pin Box Replacement for Lippert 1116The only cushioned/extended pin box we have that will replace the Lippert 1116 pin box and provide more than 23-1/4" from the rear most bolt holes to the center line of the kingpin is the 5th Airborne Premium 5th Wheel Air Ride King Pin w/ Sidewinder part # RP61412. This pin box has an integrated airbag to decrease chucking/jaring in addition to a rotating turret to increase turning clearance. The distance from the rear most bolt holes to the center line of the kingpin on this pin box is...
view full answer... - Adapter Plates for Demco Autoslide for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 High CountryHi Rick; there wasn't an actual OEM prep package for your 2015 Silverado 2500 so I'm guessing you have the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches # DM8551010. Take a look at the dimensions below and see if that matches what is on your truck. Assuming it does, the Replacement Side Plates # DM6004 are what you need. If you're looking for the full hitch with the side plates we also have the # DM8550022.
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- 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... - How To Upgrade Weight Capacity of Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel HitchThe Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitches are composed of three main components; the head, base, and side plates. The base is what determines the weight capacity so you would need a new base to upgrade the weight capacity of the fifth wheel hitch. However, the base is not available separately from the head. It would be difficult to sell the old base without the head as well so most customers just sell the old hitch and get the one they want. If you want to save some cash, you can re-use...
view full answer... - Underbed Fifth Wheel Hitch Solutions for 2020 Ford F-250 Short Bed without OEM Rail KitWe have below the bed fifth wheel hitch and rail kits that are a confirmed fit for your 2020 Ford F-250 short bed without the OEM rail kit like Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550022 that fits the underbed rail kit # DM8551009.
view full answer... - Will Demco Autoslide Fit 2014 Ford F-150Hi Lester; the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550041 will fit your 2014 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2' bed. You will also need the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DM8551001. If you happen to have the 6-1/2' bed you can use the same rail kit but you will want the # DM8550022 instead.
view full answer... - Best Autoslide Fifth Wheel Hitch With Underbed Rails for 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500For your 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 there is a great auto-slide fifth wheel hitch available with underbed rails, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550022 which you would mount with Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco Hijacker UMS # DM8551010 The Hijacker is a premier hitch with an automatic slider which is a great quality-of-life feature because it means not having to hop in and out of your Chevy just to make a sharp turn. This hitch offers complete...
view full answer... - How to Install Demco Hijacker in Pullrite Underbed Rail SystemI do have a Demco Hijacker that can fit in place of your Pullrite 4100 hitch that was designed for the Pullrite underbed rails but you'll have to use their adapter 4409 to convert your rail kit to industry standard rails so that you can then use the Hijacker for above bed rails # DM8550034 instead and you'd be set. We don't carry Pullrite so we can't get the adapter but the 4409 is what you'd need with the # DM8550034.
view full answer... - How to Mount a Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch in a 2025 Ford F-250 w/out the Puck System Hey Cody. Congrats on your new truck. Demco does not make an underbed system for your truck. The only underbed system available for a 2025 Ford F-250 without the OEM prep package are gooseneck hitches like the B&W item # BW73FR. There's no way to mount your Demco Autoslide item # DM8550022 to this set up. What you're going to need are a set of 5th wheel rails item # BWRVK2402 and new side plates item # DM6003. The side plates will allow you to convert your Demco Autoslide item # DM8550022...
view full answer... - Under Bed 5th Wheel Rail Kit and AutoSlider Hitch Compatible with 2019 Ford F-350 Without OEM PucksThe Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit for Reese Elite Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #30068 was discontinued and is only compatible with commercial 34 inch frames, so it won't fit your 2019 Ford F-350. I reached out to Reese and they don't currently have a model compatible with the 2017-2019 model trucks. I do have an option for you that gives you the under bed rails and the automatic slider you are seeking, but you won't have the pucks like the factory option. I attached a photo...
view full answer... - Underbed 5th Wheel Rail Kit for a 2005 Dodge Ram PickupHey Paul, thanks for reaching out! We have the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DM8551005 that fits your 2005 Dodge Ram and is compatible with their UMS mounting hitches like the Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550022, but if you're wanting an OEM puck system that isn't something that we carry.
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... - Does B&W Make An Auto-Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch B&W currently only has an manually activated slider with their Companion # BWRVK3400-5W or Patriot # BWRVK3270. With these being manual you would need to exit the cab of your 2022 Chevy Silverado and pull the lever to activate the slide on you hitch, complete your turn, and then get back out and relock the hitch back in place. To avoid the headache of having to exit the truck repeatedly you can instead use the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550022 with...
view full answer... - Can I Use An Auto-Slide Hitch If I Have a B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch InstalledI have two options for you but there is no way to use an auto-sliding 5th wheel hitch with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch installed because there is no room for anything else to mount and you can't use an adapter because of the singular connection point and its inability to withstand the added torque for the auto-sliding 5th wheel hitch. Therefore, you can either use the B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # BWRVK3400 or you will...
view full answer... - Can You Use The Demco Hijacker With The Curt Turning Point Pin Box?By themselves, the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550022 and the Curt Turning Point are not compatible together, however there is a way to get these two to work with each other. What you can do is lock out the Turning Point pin box so that it cannot rotate essentially turning it into a standard pin box. This will allow you to use the Hijacker with your current Turning Point pin box. I have also attached an image showing how you can lock out the pin box as well.
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Buddy R.
3/24/2019
good happy with the whole set up.had a small issue that demco remedied swiftly.only other thing is the finish does not seam to last.it is covered when not in use and it chips and rust,s easily