Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
part number: DM8550034
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. Pivoting head allows easy hook up and helps to limit chucking.
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, non-cushioned pin boxes
- 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
- Simple installation with base rails and installation kit
- Compatible with B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed base rails
- Cannot be used with rails that are a part of a gooseneck adapter plate - base rails must be securely bolted to your truck
- 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 the following cushioned pin boxes: Glide Ride, Mor Ryde, Trailair Tri Glide, Trailair Flexair, Rota Flex, and 5th Airborne
- Gross towing weight: 18,000 lbs
- Vertical load limit: 4,500 lbs
- Travel: 14" front to back
- Hitch height settings: 16-1/2", 17-3/4", and 19-1/4"
- 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 designed to attach to universal above-bed base rails . The hitch will fit most industry-standard rails, including those from B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley. 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 your above-bed rails, 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 attach the base to the rails with the included safety pins.
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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Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs
part number: DM6099
Use your standard, above-bed fifth-wheel trailer hitch with your Ram factory, underbed 5th-wheel towing prep package. Adapter mounts in factory sockets and supplies mounting rails in your truck bed for attaching your hitch.
Features:
- Converts your factory-installed, underbed 5th-wheel mounting kit from Ram to standard, above-bed 5th-wheel base rails
- Lets you use your 5th-wheel trailer hitch that attaches to standard, above-bed rails
- Mounts to OEM pucks (or sockets) in your truck bed
- Unit drops into pucks and locks in place
- No drilling or welding required
- Rust-resistant black powder coated steel construction
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: Ram trucks with OEM, underbed base rails
- Maximum capacity: 25,000 lbs
- Adapter will add 1-3/8" to height of hitch
- Weight: 86 lbs
- 5-Year warranty
This adapter is perfect if you want to use your standard fifth-wheel trailer hitch with your Ram truck's factory-installed, underbed fifth-wheel mounting kit. Just mount the adapter in your underbed rails using the integrated pucks and lock it place. Now you have the standard, above-bed base rails needed to install your fifth-wheel hitch.
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Item # DM6099
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Customer Reviews
Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs - DM8550034
Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs - DM6099
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (760 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. Pivoting head allows easy hook up and helps to limit chucking. Use your standard, above-bed fifth-wheel trailer hitch with your Ram factory, underbed 5th-wheel towing prep package. Adapter mounts in factory sockets and supplies mounting rails in your truck bed for attaching your hitch.by: John07/15/2022
Demco auto slide hitch works very well with my crew cab short bed Ram. Fits under my tonneau cover nicely. Trouble free thus far. Had to purchase a Demco plate for the camper to make the Rhino box hitch work. etrailer personnel were great in helping ensure I had the right products and kept me well informed of shipping dates.
by: Andrew 04/25/2024
2024 Ram3500
Included instructions are clear and concise. Adapter is heavy, (85lbs) recommend two people to safely lift into truck bed. Need the following tools for installation: 9/16 socket, ratchet, torque wrench and some type of grease or lubrication for the locking studs. My 20k Pullrite Superslide hitch attached easily to the inner slots.
by: Charles06/01/2018
2018 Dodge Ram Pickup
This is an excellent product. It arrived 1 day after ordering it. It had very good instructions that were easy to follow. It only took me 20 minutes to install. It fit tight, but perfectly. It will be the perfect base for the Demco autoslider that I'm going to put on it. I'm using it in my 2018 Ram 2500 Crew cab to pull a Keystone Cougar Half ton fifth wheel.
by: Andrew09/19/2019
fast shipping. item got here a day early.
i was lucky. everything fit in place. installation was very easy.
its mated to a Super Glide 2900 slider hitch sitting in a 2016 Ram 3500 Mega Cab dually.
Andrew
9/20/2020
after 1 year, the hitch adapter is still looking good. no paint chipping, no rust. still pulling strong.
by: Daniel 09/04/2022
2021 Ram3500
It's a good quality produce built well. It's heavy but that just gives you confidence when you hit those unions where the bride engineers and the road engineers didn't agree.
Dan L.
9/5/2023
Still working perfect after a year of service.
Mike L.
10/26/2023
@DanL Great! We're glad to hear that!!
by: Adam12/29/2018
My wife and I are full-time RVers, and have used this slider hitch from the get-go while traveling around seeing the country over the past year. We are happy with our purchase, which has proven to be both easy to hook up, adjust, and functions well, as advertised.
The only matter I think you may want to address are the thick plastic removable maintenance access covers which tend to bow, and the areas around the attachment holes have melted, in the hot weather. Perhaps instead using a light metal for the covers would be better solution.
We are very happy overall with this hitch, and plan to keep it . Thank you.
by: Mike G09/15/2018
Installed in my 2014 Silverado. This looks to be a very heavy-duty hitch that doesn't require a capture plate.
by: Dan02/11/2019
I have owned this unit for over a year now. Here are the pro's and cons that I have experienced.
Pro- I have pulled with this hitch in some really tight spaces in forward and reverse and still have the rear window in tact.
Con- Heavy, really heavy.
Pro- heavy duty,smooth riding, and double jaw lock makes a great connection.
Con- manufacturer recommends 1/8 of separation between the slides on the top of hitch. When backing upon 40' wheeler in some tight spaces it is hard to align without opening the slides a bit more. This is not he issue. Remembering to tighten them in the rush of leaving is the hard part.
Pro- once you are attached to your truck there is nothing more you need to worry about until you disconnect.
Con- If you are a weekender like me and use your truck for work the rest of the week, you will need at least one person to help lift in or out pre or post travel. Works pretty well with gantry crane.
by: Neil04/04/2022
wow what a great hitch . Got the no drill bed rails and the bolted rite up to my B&W gooseneck hitch . Ashley E did a great job answering all my questions . Only took a few days to get here too. Took me about 2 hours to install everything and if you have a short bed truck this is the only way to go .
by: Bob T12/16/2020
It works as advertised. However, it adds bulk / weight but unfortunately it is required because the autoslider hitch I purchased does not come custom all-in-one for my 2020 Ram 3500 OEM puck system.
by: Lawrence06/11/2021
Excellent choice for a short bed Super Duty . Have towed several thousand miles with no issues. This is a heavy hitch , but that is what you get with a heavy duty Demco hitch . Plenty of room between trailer and truck when doing tight turns.
by: Gary B. 07/13/2019
I love this hitch. Never having used an automatic slider and moving from a long bed to a short bed truck it took me a few attempts to get accustomed to backing up.
I would recommend this slider over any other brand. No capture plate needed either.
by: Harold03/22/2020
Tows great. I’m a first time fifth wheel owner. This made it easy. Be careful because this hitch is capable of angle that your trailer axles aren’t especially on a hard surface like asphalt or concrete. Over all very pleased. Be prepared to hoist this hitch in and out of your truck if you plan on removing it often. Probably weights closed to 400-500 lbs.
by: Milton05/16/2017
After minor adjustments installation was ok. Instruction were clear. My pullrite superglide fit perfectly. Thanks for this great product and etrailer I am going to have a great camping season.
by: Corey (Life long customer from now on!!!)08/26/2020
A BIG THANK YOU to Jenny and her crew at etrailer.com. I had originally bought this puck rail adapter from Amazon and I did not take the poor reviews to heart. My mistake. On a time crunch and missing parts later, I realized I should have gone with etrailer earlier. They are a reputable business and they had AWESOME customer service and fast delivery. Jenny kept me updated on the shipment and even sent a follow email once the adapter showed delivered in their system!!!! I learned my lesson and should have done it right the first time and gone with etrailer (and they had it for the same great price). The adapter was super easy to install. Thanks again, Corey (life long customer from now on).
by: James D05/07/2017
Unit is heavy and well built. Install was easy, just bolt on side plates on, drop the base on the adapter plate and pin it, put head assembly on and pin that, that's all there is to it. Looking forward to many years of towing with this unit.
by: Larry10/24/2023
This was a huge improvement over my last hitch. This hitch took away the most of the jerking and bouncing I had before. Easy to install though pretty heavy. It also took away the fear of hitting my cab with the trailer every time I had to make a sharp turn and knocking out my back window again. Those of you that have the aluminum body Fords, beware, the cab won't take much abuse as the older steel body did.
by: Paul07/08/2021
Excellent product easy to install fit perfect and easy to hitch up well built exceeded my expectations.
by: Greg 05/12/2024
Works like a charm
by: Lee H.08/01/2017
Demco fifth wheel hitch purchase and installation pictures.
by: Eddie08/31/2020
Hitch installed Easily and took only 15 Min.
Fit was great. Thank you for the great advice on this product.
by: Bruce 04/08/2023
I've been a tool and die maker for 42 years and can see the outstanding craftsmanship in this 5th wheel. It's built like a tank. Best of all it's made in AMERICA.
by: Wayne 10/13/2023
received the hitch from the shipper. everything was well packaged onto one pallet and cellophane wrapped. Inspected all the components - no issues. this weekends project is to install the hitch.
by: Rob R03/26/2018
Demco 18k Highjacker Autoslide
by: Tracy 12/15/2021
This adapter was just what I needed, able to use my hitch out of my old truck and didn’t have to spend a great deal more for another hitch.
Tracy
12/15/2022
Pulled my 30’ fifth wheel 7600 miles this year without any problems. Definitely recommend this product!!!
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view full answer... - Does Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch Fit 2017 Ram 3500 Long Bed With Factory Puck System
- The part number you mentioned is just a replacement head for a Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th wheel hitch. That hitch will fit in your 2017 Ram 3500 long bed with the factory pucks, though you'll also need an adapter:
- Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 18,000 lbs # DM8550034 or 21,000 lbs # DM8550035
- Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # DM6099
That said, a truck with an 8 foot bed really should not need a sliding 5th wheel hitch,
view full answer... - Adaptor Recommendation to Fit Demco Above Bed Hijacker into Ram Truck Rail Kit Adapter
- Sounds like your Demco Hijacker 18k was the above bed rail style and is part # DM8550034. That means that the correct adapter you'd need is the part # DM6099 which will fit the Ram rail kit you have and provide you with the correct rails you need for the Ram rail kit and hitch.
view full answer... - Can Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package Work with Andersen Ultimate
- Yes, the Demco fifth wheel rail kit adapter part # DM6099 that you referenced is perfectly compatible with the Andersen Ultimate fifth wheel adapter # AM3200. This adapter provides the exact type of rails the Ultimate needs to install.
I attached a link to a review video for this adapter for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - 2017 Ram 2500 Short Bed Air Suspension and OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Hitch Recommendation
- As long as you order the 2017 Ram with the factory rail kit it's not going to matter what suspension you end up using as the rail kit will be installed on the truck. The suspension makes a difference for when you have to install a rail kit on the truck, but if the truck comes with a rail kit that issue is already taken care of.
To use the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034 you would just need to use the Ram adapter part # DM6099 that you referenced. The truck and this hitch would have more
view full answer... - Slot Dimensions of Demco Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Adapter # DM6099
- The slot width dimensions of the Demco rail kit adapter part # DM6099 that you referenced are 29 inches apart for the outer slots and then 20-1/2 inches apart for the inner slots. Then from front to back the slot dimensions are 22 inches. This cover nearly all fifth wheel hitches available as this is the industry standard fifth wheel rail dimensions.
view full answer... - Compatibility of the Demco DM 6099 Adapter With a Husky 16k Slider 5th Wheel Hitch
- If your Husky 16K Slider 5th Wheel Hitch uses industry standard bed rails, then the Demco 5th Wheel Rail for the Ram OEM 5th Wheel Package, # DM6099, can be used to mount your Husky hitch in the bed of your new Ram truck.
view full answer... - Lowest Height Automatic Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch that Fits 2020 Ram 3500 Short Bed with OEM Rail Kit
- The lowest height automatic sliding fifth wheel hitch setup that fits your 2020 Ram 3500 short bed with the OEM fifth wheel rail kit is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550034 with the rail kit adapter part # DM6099 as this setup is height adjustable from 15-1/4 to 18 inches plus height of rails 1-3/8 inch.
view full answer... - DEMCO 21000 LB AUTOSLIDE 5TH WHEEL HITCH FOR 2020 RAM 3500 PREP PACKAGE
- I have a solution for you, but Demco does not make just an auto-slider that fits the 2020 Ram 3500 with the prep package. However, they do make an adapter plate for the Ram 3500 prep package that allows you to use the Demco 21000 lb auto-slider.
I recommend:
Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
Item # DM8550035
with the
Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs
Item # DM6099
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Puck Adapter For A 2020 Ram 2500
- I'm not sure what attachment you're referencing, for you to be able to use a sliding hitch like the Demco Hijacker # DM8550034, which mounts to industry standard rails, on your 2020 Ram 2500 which has OEM pucks, you'll need the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # DM6099.
This adapter will drop into your factory pucks, and will provide attachment points for you
view full answer... - How to Tow a 5th Wheel Trailer with a 2016 Ram 2500 Short Bed with Ram Boxes and OEM Air Suspension
- There is a way to use a 5th wheel trailer hitch on your 2016 Ram 2500 short bed with Ram Boxes but none of the HiJacker hitches will work. Instead you will need to use a fixed hitch and a Reese Sidewinder pin box on the trailer. The Sidewinder will move the pivot point of the trailer 22 inches back from the hitch and the pin box will not rotate in the hitch. This method prevents the pin box from making contact with the bed sides when turning.
First you will need an installation kit.
view full answer... - Compatibility of Demco DM6099 Ram Puck Adapter With Curt R16 Slider Assembly
- The Curt # C16560 R16 slider is compatible with industry-standard 5th wheel rails, such as those provided if the Demco # DM6099 5th wheel adapter for the Ram OEM prep package pucks is used. We haven't tested them together, but there is no reason why they wouldn't work for you, as there's nothing unusual about the R16 slider and the way it would attach to the adapter's rails that would prevent it from working.
The adapter is pretty low-profile, it will only add 1-3/8 inches to the height
view full answer... - Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch and Suspension Enhancement Recommendations for 2019 RAM 3500
- We do indeed carry the Demco Hijacker Autoslide, # DM8550034 in an 18K or # DM8550035 in a 21K capacity. You'll also need the # DM6099 adapter to join the hitch to the pucks.
With the Hijacker Autoslide, you'll never have to exit the truck cab in the rain or cold to release the sliding mechanism so it'll slide rearward. This hitch does it automatically.
I'd recommend the Air Lift # AL57531 LoadLifter 7500XL, which will do an excellent job of handling the pin weight of your fifth wheel
view full answer... - Adapter For PullRite SuperGlide For 2021 Ram 2500 With Factory Puck System
- We do have an adapter that will allow you to mount your PullRite SuperGlide 5th wheel hitch to your 2021 Ram 2500 with the factory puck system, so long as the SuperGlide is the ISR series (ISR stands for Industry Standard Rails). If you do have the ISR series, what you can add to your Ram is the following adapter:
- Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # DM6099
This adapter will act as industry standard rails and you will install this in your Ram's
view full answer... - Will the Demco Mopar Rail Kit Adapter DM6099 fit with a Pullrite Superglide 2700
- Yes, the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # DM6099 will work with the Pullrite 2700 Superglide as it is designed to provide a set of industry standard rails in the bed of your 2016 Ram 3500 and that is what the Pullrite Superglide 2700 is designed to fit.
view full answer... - How Much Height Do the Demco and Reese Ram Factory Rail Kits Add to Hitch Height
- I spoke to my contact at Demco and he informed me that their Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # DM6099 will add 1.38 inches to the height of the fifth wheel hitch.
The Reese 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # RP30154 will add 2 inches of height to the hitch setup so the Demco would be the one to use if you are looking for a shorter setup.
view full answer... - Can Demco Hijacker Autoslide Fit in OEM Rails of 2022 Ram 3500 Short Bed
- You would need the Ram rail kit adapter part # DM6099 but with this yes you can install a Demco Hijacker Autoslide like the part # DM8550034 for an 18k hitch or the part # DM8550035 for a 21k hitch.
The # DM6099 basically fits in to the OEM rail kit of your 2022 Ram 3500 short bed and provides the truck with the type of rails the Hijacker needs.
view full answer... - Shipping Weight Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter
- The Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram # DM6099 weighs approximately 75-80lbs. the shipping weight is 86 lbs. but it comes with a good amount of packing material. This is one of the lightest rail adapters available. it is lighter than our Reese option based on the shipping weight.
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Charles
6/1/2019
It works fantastic! Easy to install for towing 5th wheel and then easy to remove to have complete, open bed for hauling.