Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs
Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
Part Numbers: DM8550037,DM8551000
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs
part number: DM8550037
This hitch slides automatically as you drive to give you 14" of additional clearance for tight turns. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. Hitch removes easily for full bed access.
Features:
- 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your short-bed truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
- Automatic slider provides clearance required for your short-bed pickup to turn safely at slow speeds
- No more getting into and out of the truck to operate a manual slider
- Head slides toward the tailgate when you turn and back toward the cab when you straighten out
- Rack-and-pinion gears create smooth, controlled, automatic motion
- Rotating hitch head turns up to 90 degrees with your trailer
- Rotation creates the force that propels the automatic slider
- Built-in brackets stabilize your pin box so the king pin won't rotate in the hitch - no need for a separate capture plate for standard pin boxes
- Rail-free design allows for full access to truck bed when hitch is removed
- 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
- 3 Height settings to fit your application
- Cushioning polyurethane dampeners help reduce noise and absorb road shock
- 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
- Diamond-plate tread on hitch base adds unique styling
- Custom Demco underbed mounting kit required for installation
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Designed for use on 6-1/2' truck beds
- Fits standard pin boxes 12" - 14" wide
- Locking plates (sold separately) are required for use with Glide Ride, Mor Ryde, Trailair Tri Glide, Trailair Flexair, Rota Flex, and 5th Airborne pin boxes
- Gross towing weight: 21,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 5,250 lbs
- Travel: 14" front to back
- Hitch height settings: 15-1/2", 16-3/4", and 18-1/4"
- 5-Year limited warranty
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.
Automatic Slider Makes Cornering Easy
Most often used on trucks with 6-1/2' beds, a slider helps to eliminate clearance problems during slow-speed turns. When you are towing a fifth-wheel trailer, your hitch must be situated on the cab side of your truck's rear axle. However, at slow speeds you can use a slider to slide the fifth-wheel hitch (and the trailer) toward your truck's tailgate and past the rear axle, creating enough space between the cab of your truck and the trailer to permit less-restricted turning.
Normally, you'd have to get out of your truck and pull a lever to release the slider before every turn, but what if there was an automatic system? Imagine having 14" of extra clearance while towing your fifth-wheel trailer. Now imagine having this without needing get out of the truck to move your slider. The Demco Autoslide makes this fantasy a reality. The Autoslide automatically glides back smoothly when you make a sharp turn so you can maneuver effortlessly around tight corners within campsites and parking lots.
The base of the Autoslide has a built-in rack-and-pinion gear system that operates automatically. As your truck turns, the pinion in the base also turns. This activates the rack gear, which causes the rotational force of the truck to be converted into the linear sliding action of the hitch. So, when your truck makes a sharp, slow-speed turn, the gears inside the Autoslide force the hitch head to slide down toward your truck's tailgate in a smooth, controlled motion. This way, any time that your truck turns more than 10 to 15 degrees, the Autoslide will ensure that there is enough clearance for your trailer to complete the turn as well, and it will do so without any jerking or binding.
In order for the rack-and-pinion assembly to function as designed, the pin box must be stabilized on the hitch head. Normally in a fifth-wheel hitch, the king pin moves inside of the hitch head so that the trailer can turn. With the Autoslide, the king pin remains fixed inside of the jaws of the hitch and it is the hitch head itself that turns. This is thanks to the capture brackets on the sides of the head that brace the pin box from both sides to hold it in place on top of the hitch head. This is done to ensure that there is enough resistance within the hitch when your truck turns to properly activate the rack-and-pinion gear mechanism.
To stabilize your pin box on the hitch head, simply push the capture brackets up against your pin box once the trailer is coupled and tighten the outer bolts and the inner jam nuts. The Autoslide head and brackets will fit standard pin boxes that are between 12" and 14" wide. If you have a Glide Ride, Mor Ryde, Trailair Tri Glide, or 5th Airborne pin box, you must install a special locking plate (sold separately) as well.
When you straighten your rig out again and your trailer moves back in line, the hitch head will rotate back to center and slide back toward the cab into the straight towing position.
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 Autoslide offers tighter tolerances around the king pin, which minimizes both rattle and chucking, for a smooth, quiet ride.
A 3/4" 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 hooking up is easy because the hitch head will automatically pivot to the proper angle when it comes into contact with your pin box.
Three polyurethane dampeners help to cushion the movement from the pivoting head and to reduce towing noise. Two of these dampeners are built into the head assembly to cushion the head's side-to-side pivoting. The third dampener cushions the back-and-forth motion and must be installed in the hitch prior to use. Installation of this third dampener is easy - simply press the dampener up into the pre-drilled hole underneath the hitch head.
Easy Installation
The Autoslide hitch is specially designed to fit a Demco UMS custom underbed mounting kit . The hitch comes pre-assembled for an easy installation. All you have to do is bolt on the side plates and attach the head to the hitch base.
The side plates have 2 functions. They contain the feet that fit into the receivers in your truck bed, and they allow you to raise or lower the hitch head to better match your pin box height. After you choose your desired height setting, simply bolt the side plates to the hitch base with the included hardware. Then lower the hitch into the 4 UMS receivers in your truck bed. Turn the handles to lock the feet into the receivers and secure the handles with the included safety pins. The hitch can be removed to give you full truck bed access. Simply remove the safety pins, turn the handles to unlock the feet, and lift the hitch out of the receivers.
Clearance Formula for Short Bed Trucks
Use the formula below to ensure there will be enough space between your truck cab and trailer when executing a 90-degree turn.
(A+B) - C = Clearance
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)
For example: If the distance from the center of the hitch to the cab is 36", 36" + 22" = 58". If your fifth-wheel trailer is 102" wide, take half (51"), then plug in: 58" - 51" = 7" of clearance.
Note: At least 4 inches of clearance is recommended to safely execute a 90-degree turn.
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Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
part number: DM8551000
Custom, underbed rail kit allows for uninhibited use of your truck bed once your hitch is removed. Works with Underbed Mount Series (UMS) fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitches. No-drill frame brackets offer a simple installation.
Features:
- Installation kit is designed for use with Demco UMS 5th-wheel and gooseneck trailer hitches
- Underbed rails allow for complete access to truck bed when hitch is removed
- No exposed rails
- 4 Mounting holes sit flush with truck bed
- Vehicle-specific design reduces installation time and requires less drilling than universal systems
- No-drill brackets bolt onto the outside of your truck's frame rails
- Crossmembers sit along top of frame rails, beneath bed
- Sturdy, black powder coated steel resists corrosion
- Rails and installation hardware included
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: Demco Underbed Mount Series (UMS) 5th-wheel and gooseneck trailer hitches
- 5-Year limited warranty
8551000 Demco Hijacker UMS Under Bed Rail Frame Bracket Kit
Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
Customer Reviews
Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs - DM8550037
Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches - DM8551000
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (621 Customer Reviews)
This hitch slides automatically as you drive to give you 14" of additional clearance for tight turns. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. Hitch removes easily for full bed access. Custom, underbed rail kit allows for uninhibited use of your truck bed once your hitch is removed. Works with Underbed Mount Series (UMS) fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitches. No-drill frame brackets offer a simple installation.by: Wil02/16/2019
Ford Transit Connect
Great product , easy to understand instructions, and a perfect fit. Customer service was also top notch had a problem with the first order missing rail fell out of the box in transit , no fault on etrailer, they sent me a new order before the old one was picked up! Fantastic customer service, I will definitely order from etrailer again!
by: Glen M.08/23/2017
2014 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
The under bed rail kit was easy to install. It provides easy removal and installation of the Demco Autoslide 5th wheel hitch. I could not be more pleased with the Demco products. I recommend getting the Demco 5th Wheel Lifting Bracket
Item # DM6100. It makes removal and installation of the hitch a breeze.
by: Richard H. 05/13/2016
This hitch has been used daily since i purchased it. I deliver fifth wheel travel trailers all over the country. This hitch has worked flawlessly from day one. This hitch is one of the only products that I've ever bought that is exactly what it was described to be. Im not one to do reviews, so the fact that im doing this one , in itself, says a lot about the quality of your product. The design and looks are much better than any other hitch ive seen. It just looks better in the truck bed than others do.
by: Brian05/28/2020
Instructions left alittle to interpretation when it came to hitch height in the bed of the truck. For a f350 super duty it is the medium set up. Save you some time and effort. Other then that it looks great and will be testing it out this weekend.
by: Jason11/09/2018
Hitch works great. Had some issues using it when I first got it with putting the pin to lock down the handle but its worked much better lately. The hitch is heavy so I leave it in the back of the truck. Wish I could remove it so it doesn't get weathered.
by: Stanley 07/27/2023
It’s a pleasure doing business with your company and getting products in a timely manner.
Stanley
8/2/2023
Don’t have problem with parts , it is the service . The first time I ordered everything went great and on time . The bext time I ordered all my parts wasn’t there , I was told I would receive missing parts the day day before my travel . Then I get confirmation email that I was gonna receive my parts two days after my leave date to be told there isn’t anything they could do . Why should I lose out on my week stay in key west at a night because they didn’t send me my parts I ordered way before my leave date .
by: Nicholas05/26/2022
2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Only issue I ran into with my truck is that using the supplied measurements the back holes hit 1/4 on the bed rail. Still large enough to install the cross bars and hitch but something to be aware of. Truck was a 2006 F250 lariat 2wd with 6.5 box
by: Devin05/09/2020
Hitch looks great and functions great as well. Installation could’ve been smoother due to the installation instruction measurements being slightly off. Look at finding hole caps that are 3” instead of two and drilling the larger hole.
by: Dave 10/01/2019
great hitch for my customers new truck to pull his new Durango 5th wheel!
Fast Delivery as well
Always RV
Mesa Az
by: Edward02/08/2022
Not to difficult to install. It will require 2 people to get the bolts torqued down. Handles a 14000 lb fifth wheel with ease
by: Michael 10/21/2016
Hitch sucks pain in the assembly to connect and disconnect.
by: Tony C07/08/2017
The under bed mount for the demco auto slide was easy to install with easy instructions and works great
Tony C.
7/9/2018
The under bed rails and Demco hitch are great. I have put 20 thousnd miles on them with 13,654 pounds of fifth wheel trailer
by: Dana06/10/2018
2006 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Hitch appears to be well-constructed and sturdy. I have not yet installed it. Some assembly is required, and the instructions aren't crystal clear. Better illustrations would be helpful. The videos online are the best source of installation information. Shipping materials lack protection. The powder coating was damaged in a few locations, as well as the instructions. I expect the hitch will operate exactly as designed a long as I protect the exposed parts from the inevitable elements. Rubber grommets would be a nice addition to the holes drilled in the truck bed.
by: Kyle04/07/2019
Great functional hitch. Poor powdercoating though (mostly flaking off) with quite a bit of rust after only a year.
by: Paul07/23/2019
Perfect fit. Planned ahead and had put on an Airlift 5000 with the auto level system. Adding this under bed mount for my hijacker auto slide on my 2015 F250 was simple and bolted right up with my airbags.
etrailer customer service was great in helping me make sure all the parts I ordered won’t play nice together.
by: Buddy R03/16/2018
worked perfect.no drilling! well worth buying this instead of the universal kit. and no rails in the bed!
Buddy R.
3/24/2019
great!
by: David02/03/2022
Timely delivery. Product was very well packaged. All parts where clearly marked and instructions are well writen.
by: Steven10/19/2018
2008 FordF-350 Super Duty
Installed the kit on my 08 ford f350 srw crewcab diesel. Fit fine. Well made. I just think the passengers side center bolt washer/extension piece was welded on the wrong side. I did a backyard fix , buy cutting a small filler piece out of steel so the frame plate wouldn't suck up to the frame and bend. Otherwise, good strong steel
by: Darin03/10/2022
2013FordF-350 Super Duty
Easy to install.
Darin
3/11/2023
This hitch has been working flawlessly for the past year. I would definitely recommend this hitch to anyone that is looking for a great sliding fifth wheel hitch.
by: Kyle04/07/2019
Great design. Installation wasn't bad at all (plan on buying a carbide drill bit). Hole plugs just cheap plastic.
by: Bruce 03/03/2021
Arrived on time and in good condition. Instructions were good a bit hard to install on drivers side. But that’s the truck not the part. Part had no issues with fit
by: Rod12/14/2017
2012 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Just as described. Install was very easy.it had one base rail missing and called and talked to Sheila and she sent another one out. Had to set up our camper for a new job we are starting and needed the part in two days. She overnighted it and it was here on time.
Rod
by: Wayne 10/01/2022
by: Roland Bennett 11/20/2016
2012 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Excellent product, it is fairly easy to install.
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The simplest above-bed base rail installation comes with a custom-fit type kit. Custom kits reduce the drilling time required and make the overall install a good bit easier. Since they are all made to the same industry-standard I suggest the lowest-cost option, Pro Series base rail kit # RP50054-58. These rails will accept any industry-standard
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- When installing the Demco Underbed Rail and Installation Kit, part # DM8551000 on your 2016 F-350, no drilling is done to the frame and the exhaust does not have to be moved or removed to complete the installation.
The Demco Hijacker, part # DM8550032 will work great with your truck. This fifth wheel hitch has a wraparound single-jaw that gives you 360-degree jaw to king pin contact. This hitch hasa 21,000-lb gross towing weight.
If you need a 7-way connector for your fifth wheel
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- The 2017 Jayco Eagle 29.5FBDS has a gross trailer weight rating of just under 10K. Page 333 of the online manual for your 2016 Silverado 1500 indicates a towing capacity for the double cab with regular bed that ranges across the engines types from a low of 11K up to 17.7K so the truck seems good to go. I still suggest checking your manual.
I recommend a custom-fit 5th wheel base rail installation kit since this type reduces drilling and overall installation time. Demco offers USA-made
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