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Replacement Head for Stationary Demco 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 31K
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Price: $272.75
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Demco
Replacement Head for Stationary Demco 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 31K
Part Number: DM6169
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$272.75
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Demco Accessories and Parts - DM6169
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Head
- Head Assembly
- Demco
- Recon
Replaces the head assembly from your stationary Demco fifth-wheel trailer hitch. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security.
Features:
- Replaces the head assembly on your stationary Demco 5th-wheel trailer hitch
- Works as a direct replacement for all Demco stationary 5th-wheel hitches
- Wraparound, single-piece jaw provides a secure connection
- 360-Degree jaw-to-king-pin contact
- Less rattle and more security than slide-bar jaws
- 3/4" Thick, solid steel locking bar reinforces the connection of your coupled trailer
- Automatically locks into place when the jaw closes
- Double-pivot hitch head eases hookup and helps to limit chucking
- Pivots front to back and side to side
- Spring-loaded handle with comfort grip allows for simple coupling
- Tethered safety pin lets you secure the handle in the open or the closed position
- Sturdy steel construction with rust-resistant black powder coat finish
- Gross towing weight: 31,000 lbs
- Made in the USA
Fits:
- All Demco stationary 5th-wheel trailer hitches
Secure Wraparound Jaw with Locking Bar
The single-piece, strong wraparound jaw completely surrounds your trailer's king pin for 360 degrees of contact. This wraparound jaw provides a more secure connection than standard 2-piece jaws that close in on the king pin from the sides. The increased jaw-to-king-pin contact on the Recon hitch offers tighter tolerances around the king pin, which minimizes both rattle and chucking, for a smooth, quiet ride.
A 3/4" thick solid steel locking bar spans the area in front of the jaw. This bar provides an added barrier of protection against accidental disconnection so you can have peace of mind that your trailer is secure. The locking bar is attached to the jaw and to the spring-loaded handle. The bar automatically locks when the jaw closes around your king pin.
Double-Pivot, Cushioned Hitch Head
The double pivoting, cushioned head improves your towing experience dramatically by helping to reduce jarring and unwanted noise. Built-in pins allow the hitch head to pivot back and forth and side to side. And hookup is easy because the hitch head will automatically pivot to the proper angle when it comes into contact with your pin box.
Polyurethane dampeners help to cushion the movement from the pivoting head and to reduce towing noise. These dampeners are built into the head assembly to cushion the head's side-to-side pivoting.
6169 Replacement Head for Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
Installation Details
Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
- Arrived Damaged
- Wrong item was ordered
- Defective
Ratings & Reviews
4.5
44 reviews
by:
Matthew
07/21/2026
Was very impressed w this hitch until I got home and unhooked and the latch arm popped out a little roll pin and came out so the spring launched the arm out not sure why in process of returning
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Steve Hill
03/14/2024
Purchased a scratched gooseneck to 5th wheel adapter to save a bit of money and why not, it's going to get used and scratched anyway. Parts arrived as described with instructions and was an easy install. I've used it just one time so far and pulled my Fifth wheel toy hauler about 60 miles with it. It performed way better than I was expecting. I've attached a few install pics to assist others in deciding if this is the adapter they might want.
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Eugene
03/18/2026
Used head connects to base just fine. Pulled the blue cushion piece from old head and installed on new. Haven't tried towing yet as weather is not cooperating, but I don't anticipate any problems.
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Malcon
05/16/2026
First trip is broken
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Elmer
04/23/2026
Easy to install worked great would definitely recommend it.
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James
12/23/2024
Delivered the replacement head fast and on time as promised. I had just purchased a new RV, and needed this part so that I could tow it home from General RV. The Demco fifth wheel head attached to the base of my Recon Hitch, and I towed br
that New Brinkley RV with no problems.
Etrailer is were I will shop for all my hitch needs in the future. Thank you eTrailer for helping me out!!!
that New Brinkley RV with no problems.
Etrailer is were I will shop for all my hitch needs in the future. Thank you eTrailer for helping me out!!!
Victoria H.
12/23/2024
Congratulations on the new RV James, that's exciting! We will be here to help with anything you need.
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Greg M
08/22/2022
The Recon is working great for me. Easy to install into the gooseball in the bed of my truck. I've pulled my 16,000 Lbs toy hauler about 2000 miles so far.
The only issue I have is when I pull the handle to uncouple, when I move the truck forward, the hitch mechanism almost always catches and holds the hitch to the pin. I can see the lever move and slightly pop back in as I attempt travel forward and this results in requiring 2 people to get uncoupled since I have to have someone physically pull on the handle lightly in order to get it to release. I've never had this issue with any other 5th wheel hitch. I still give it 5 stars because it does work great for my 2006 F350 application.
It seems like the handle just doesn't quite come out far enough when you disengage it. It's very close but not close enough but if someone pulls on it then it releases with no problem.
The only issue I have is when I pull the handle to uncouple, when I move the truck forward, the hitch mechanism almost always catches and holds the hitch to the pin. I can see the lever move and slightly pop back in as I attempt travel forward and this results in requiring 2 people to get uncoupled since I have to have someone physically pull on the handle lightly in order to get it to release. I've never had this issue with any other 5th wheel hitch. I still give it 5 stars because it does work great for my 2006 F350 application.
It seems like the handle just doesn't quite come out far enough when you disengage it. It's very close but not close enough but if someone pulls on it then it releases with no problem.
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Rick
09/03/2025
The replacement head fit perfectly and works great
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Dan
01/13/2022
I would've given 5 but I had a order for a used demco recon hitch. Was waiting for order called to find when it was coming. Found out they had been sold earlier. Nobody contacted me about the order cancelation or i still be waiting lol. But still ordered demco recon head got it delivered fast thank u for that.
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Jim S
03/27/2017
This is the replacement hitch head that was shipped out promptly following the loss of the original during shipment. Quick response in handling the problem was greatly appreciated.
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Jim
09/29/2019
This fifth wheel plate is very well made, pretty light,and very easy to install. I would recommend this product very strongly
by:
Daniel
02/17/2025
Great products. Excellent customer service.
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Jeff
07/05/2025
Good hitch. Works great! No complaints!
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Daniel
07/05/2023
Bought a scratch and dent at a cheaper price, had one scratch on it in a spot that doesn’t matter, even got it a day early, great to work with and shipping was excellent
by:
Gerud
05/14/2024
Just got it today. Ordering & shipping was great. I’m sure I will like this product
by:
Terry
05/16/2024
Good new well made, just what I. expected. Bad news I just found out may trailer was totaled.
by:
Jonas
06/27/2025
Easy to use, easy to install
by:
Barry Fetzer, Indiana, PA.
07/05/2024
I bought this for.my son, It arrived in excellent condition. Product as described, Americsn.made, Unlike the aluminum ones that damage and break. He is well pleased with it.
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William
03/24/2024
Great purchase. Works perfectly and heavy duty built
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John
05/08/2024
I believe the order was all mixed up. I didn't order a replacement Head DM 6169. I ordered a DM 8550043 which I thought was a complete hitch system. But have been told it was ship in different boxes.
Jenny N.
5/15/2024
John, I apologize for any confusion about how part # DM8550043 is shipped. It does indeed come in two boxes, one with the head part # dm6169 and part # dm6180 for the base.
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Timothy
09/18/2022
Perfect for what I wanted
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Frank
02/22/2025
Work good
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Colton
04/28/2026
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William
08/21/2019
Great. Easy to use. Only bad thing is Price.
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