Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches

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• Underbed Auto Sliding Hitch for 2013 Ram 2500 Short Bed
  For an under-bed autosliding fifth wheel hitch solution for your 2013 Ram 2500 the best option is the Demco Hijacker Auto Slider part # DM8550022 and the underbed rail kit part # DM8551005 and you'd be set. Or if you need a higher 21k capacity hitch you'd want the part # DM8550037 instead. If your truck has a standard suspension height you'd have nothing to worry about. If you have a suspension lift beyond that it would really depend on how big of a lift the truck has.
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• Install Kit for Demco HiJacker 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch on a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 with 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  There are a couple of Demco HiJacker autoslide 5th wheel trailer hitches. One fits above the bed rails and one fits below the bed rails. The benefit of the below the bed rails is that when the hitch is removed the bed is essentially clear for cargo. I can give you recommendations for both. For above the bed rails you can use either installation kit # DM8552009-71, which is a universal kit that will require drilling to install the frame brackets, or # DM8552013-71, which is a custom kit...
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• What 5th Wheel Hitch Matches The Below Bed Rails On My 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup
  I did some online research it appears you have Demco below bed rails, part # DM8551005. I gave Demco a phone call and their representative confirmed it. I recommend one of the two Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed, we offer. The differences between these two options are their weight ratings. They are the 18K Autoslide, part # DM8550022 21K Autoslide, part # DM8550037 The Demco Autoslide automatically slides rearward to give you an additional...
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• Recommended Autoslide Hitch for 2010 Ram 2500 Mega Cab
  Though an auto-slide hitch is not going to give you more front-to-back travel, it is extremely beneficial because of how simple it is to use and I highly recommend the auto-sliding Demco Hijacker # DM8550037 for your 2010 Ram 2500 Mega Cab. You can mount this hitch with the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DM8551005, which is a confirmed fit for your truck and has underbed rails so you can remove the hitch at any time and still have full access to your truck's bed. The Hijacker uas...
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• Towing a Fifth Wheel Trailer with a 2007 Dodge Ram Mega Cab with a 6 Foot Bed
  You can tow a fifth wheel trailer with a 2007 Dodge Ram Mega Cab that has a 6 foot bed. Unless your trailer has a Sidewinder or Revolution pin box already you're going to need a sliding fifth wheel hitch. To install a hitch in your 2007 Dodge Ram use # RP50140-58 for the custom install kit. Another option is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550037. The Hijacker travels 14 inches but the best part is that it slides automatically. No getting out of your truck to activate the slide feature...
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• Demco Autoslide Fifth Wheel Hitch And Installation Kit For 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup With 6 Ft Bed
  The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider, part # DM8550034 will work great with your 2004 Ram 2500, and will work with the Lippert pin box you have on your trailer. This hitch features an automatic slider that means you do not have to get out of the truck to operate the slider any more. It also features a wrap around single jaw that helps reduce rattle, and with a dual pivoting head you will have less chucking so that you have a smoother ride. The 5th Wheel Rail...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for Towing a GVWR 16,250 lb Trailer with a 2006 Ram 3500 Short Bed
  Typically we recommend going with a 5th wheel hitch that is rated for about 2,000 lbs more than what the GVWR of your trailer is. That way if you were to totally max out the weight of your trailer your hitch isn't maxed out as well. Since your 2006 Ram 3500 is a short bed you will want to look into getting a sliding 5th wheel hitch to avoid trailer-to-cab contact when taking sharp turns. The best option for you to go with would be the Demco Hijacker Autosliding 5th Wheel Hitch. This...
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• Recommended Sliding Hitch and Rail System for a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 w/ a Short Bed
  The best choice for a rail kit would be the Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit item # DM8552016-71. This is an above bed kit which is what you will have to install to use the 18k Demco Autoslider item # DM8550034 you were looking at. I strongly recommend this hitch. The Autoslider will give you 14" of travel for extra clearance when turning and backing. This is the most out of any sliding hitch. A 21K 5th wheel hitch is massive overkill for your needs....
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• Can 2013 Ram 2500 Longhorn Diesel Tow 19,000-lb GVWR 5th Wheel Trailer
  According to the Ram Trucks website the 2013 Ram 2500 Longhorn crew cab with Cummins diesel engine and 6-speed automatic transmission has a maximum trailer weight capacity of 17,630-lbs. This covers your trailer's dry weight plus about another 2000-lbs, but it is still a good bit below your trailer's maximum GVWR of 19K. We always suggest having a healthy safety margin for any towing, 5th wheel or bumper pull, so in your case you might want to consider a lighter trailer if you expect to...
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• Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch With Most Clearance for 2012 Ram 3500 With Demco Underbed Rails
  I know it seems like the Hijacker # DM8550022 (assuming this was the autoslide you were referring to) may not have done its job but that isn't the case. This hitch offers 14 inches of travel, which is more than most. Here is the formula you can use to determine if any hitch will allow full 90 degrees of turning: (A+B) - C = Clearance A = Distance from the center of fifth-wheel hitch jaw to truck cab B = Length of Sliding Hitch Travel C = Width of trailer divided by 2 (to get half) At...
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• Compatibility of a Demco Hijacker 21K Under Bed Rails With a B&W Under Bed Gooseneck Hitch
  If you are installing the Demco Under Bed Rails, # DM8551005, for the 2011 Ram 2500 truck, then the B&W Under Bed Gooseneck Hitch, like # BWGNRK1313, will have to be remove to allow for the installation for the Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel hitch. The gooseneck hitch will interfere with the 5th wheel rails installation. The gooseneck mounting braces might cover the frame area where the 5th wheel brackets will need to be installed. Removal of the gooseneck hitch is necessary.
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• Recommended Fifth Wheel For 2014 GMC Sierra With 5-1/2 Ft Truck Bed
  You sure can tow a fifth wheel trailer with your 2014 Sierra. There are a couple options depending on the weight of your fifth wheel trailer. If your fully-loaded-ready-to-tow trailer weight is under 13,000-lbs, I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # DM8550041. This hitch features 22-1/2 inches of travel so that you can execute tighter turns. The Underbed Rail And Installation Kit for this fifth wheel hitch is part # DM8551005. With this kit installed,...
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• Recommended Base Rails and 5th-Wheel Hitch for 2007 Dodge Ram Pickup with Pre-Drilled Holes in Bed
  Most 5th-wheel base rails now use a 10 bolt system to attach the rails to the truck for a more safe and secure connection. Looking through the compatible base rails we offer for your 2007 Dodge Ram Pickup, the Husky Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit # HT31413-686 is the only one I could find that uses a 4 bolt system and may fit the drilled holes on your truck bed. These rails are compatible with Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese and Valley above-bed 5th-wheel hitches. I...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
  If you are wanting an automatic sliding fifth wheel hitch, I highly recomend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550022 along with the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DM8551005 for your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. This hitch slides automatically as you drive to give you 14 inches of additional clearance for tight turns. It also features a premium wraparound jaw that will provide an extremely smooth ride and secure connection with the trailer. It has an 18,000 pound gross...
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• Recommended Demco Slider with Underbed Mounting Rails for 2011 Ram 3500 with 6.5 Foot Bed
  For your 2011 Ram 3500 6.7L Diesel with 6.5 foot box, the underbed rails you want for the Demco Slider are the Underbed Rail kit # DM8551005. This is a custom fit for your truck that will give you the underbed rails you need for either the 18K # DM8550022 or the 21K # DM8550037. You may also want to consider the wiring harness to add a 7-way to the bed of your truck like # DM8555002. This will give you a clean look and an easy connection access point. Let me know if you have further...
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• Recommended 5TH Wheel Hitch For a Lifted 2012 Ram 3500 Short Bed Truck
  I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550037 for your 2012 Ram 3500 short bed. The auto-slide will ensure that you do not hit your trailer against the back of your cab when having to maneuver in tight areas. The auto-slide head and brackets will fit standard pin boxes that are between 12" and 14" wide, for others you may require a specific locking plate. If you can let me know what pin box you have I can let you know the correct plate. While there are manual...
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• Underbed Mount and Auto-Slider 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab Short Bed
  Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # RP30051 is a manual slider hitch. For an auto-sliding hitch I recommend the Demco HiJacker # DM8550022. It can be installed on a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed with air bags using custom under bed installation kit # DM8551005. The frame brackets of this kit are narrow enough to not interfere with air bag mounting brackets. You mentioned adapter # RP30156 which is an adapter for Ford trucks with the factory 5th wheel prep package. It does not fit the 2006...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2013 Ram 2500 with 6-Foot Bed Towing
  In your Ram 2500 with 6-foot bed you'll be well served by a sliding 5th wheel hitch like the B&W Companion # BWRVK3400-5W which has 12-inches of travel and that installs using their under-bed kit # BWGNRK1313-5W The beauty of this system is that it is BOTH a 5th wheel hitch and a gooseneck hitch in one. Need to pull a gooseneck trailer? Just pull out the hitch and install the included gooseneck ball. Need to pull the 5th wheel? Drop the hitch back in. And when you need to have the bed clear...
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• Installation Of Demco Underbed Rail Kit On 2005 Dodge Ram With 8-Ft Bed
  The installation of the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DM8551005 is measured from the back of the truck bed. We do not have an installation video for the rail kit as you requested, but here are the instructions per the installation manual. I also attached the drawings referenced in the instructions you can check out. You can compare the brackets you said are on your truck to the measurements in the instructions. NOTE: It may make the install easier if the truck’s rear end was...
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• Availability of Automatic Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2007 Dodge Ram 2500
  Yes, the Demco Hijacker Auto Slide part # DM8550022 can be installed in the bed of your 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed and is an automatic sliding hitch that will slide back as you make tight turns. The rail kit you would need is the part # DM8551005 which is an underbed kit that will leave your truck bed less restricted when the hitch is removed that above the bed rail kits. This is a custom fit rail kit to which means it will install easier than a universal and will minimize drilling. I...
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• Are the Installation Instructions Included with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitch and Rails
  Yes, on both the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitch, # DM8550022, and the Underbed Rail Kit, # DM8551005, instructions are included with the products. You can also reference Demco's website for more information on installing their hitches. Installing the underbed rails will be the most labor intensive part of the installation process. You will have to measure and line up the where the location of the underbed rails will mount and cut holes in the bed of the truck for the mounting points between...
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• Auto-Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch For A 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 With A 6-1/2' Bed
  For your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500, I recommend the: -Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550037 with the custom installation kit # DM8551005. This is an auto-slide 5th wheel hitch that is rated for a maximum towing capacity of 21,000-lbs, and features three height settings, so you can adjust the hitch to fit your application, and, has 14" of slide travel giving you the turning clearance needed when making sharp turns. We do not have any auto-sliding 5th wheel hitches rated for 20,000-lbs...
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• Recommendation for a 5th Wheel Slider Hitch to Fit a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab
  We carry a large selection of 5th wheel slider hitches that will fit your 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 with the Mega Cab. I will give you a few recommendations for you to review. Curt has the A16 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider, # C16521, and the custom install kit for the Dodge Ram, # C16420-204. The A16 is rated 16K and will give a 12 inches of slider travel from front to back. Curt also has the A20 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider, # C16541. You will use the same install kit # C16420-204. The A20 has a...
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• Demco Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 for Demco Autoslider
  If the Demco Hijacker 16k is the version that attaches to their underbed style rails like part # DM8550022 then the custom install kit you'd need is the part # DM8551005. If instead the rails that the hitch installs in are the standard above the bed rails then the correct rail kit is the part # DM8552016-71. If you are unsure measure the distance between the mounting tabs on the hitch from front to back. If they are 22 inches apart you have the above bed style hitch. If not then you need...
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