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Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs
Custom Underbed Installation Kit for Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch

Part Numbers: DM8550045-5W,C60720-5W

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Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs
part number: DM8550045-5W

Heavy-duty fifth-wheel hitch comes in 2 lightweight pieces for fast, easy installation. Sturdy wraparound jaw has a locking bar for added security. Pivoting head allows easy hook up and helps limit chucking. Polyurethane bumpers ensure a smooth ride.

Features:

  • 5th-Wheel hitch mounts in your truck bed so you can tow your 5th-wheel trailer
  • 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
  • Lightweight, 2-piece design makes installation and removal quick and easy
  • Custom underbed mounting kit required for installation
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Gross towing weight: 21,000 lbs
  • Vertical load limit: 4,000 lbs
  • Hitch height settings: 15-1/2", 17-1/4", and 18"
  • 5-Year limited warranty


Note: This fifth-wheel hitch is not compatible with rotating pin boxes.


Secure Wraparound Jaw with Locking Bar

Single Dimensions

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

Side PivotPin

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.


Easy Installation

This hitch is designed to attach to the 2-5/16" ball on your custom underbed installation kit .


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Assembling the hitch is quick and easy because of its lightweight, 2-piece design. First, attach the base to the 2-5/16" ball. A coupler pin is installed underneath the ball and the coupler is tightened to keep the Recon secure. Then simply slide the head assembly into the opening in the base. There are 3 different height settings to choose from - just slide the head up or down to find your desired height.


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Once you have chosen your desired height, use the included pin to secure the head to the base. Finally, tighten the bolt to eliminate any movement and rattle.



6169 Head for Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
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8550045 Demco Recon 2-Piece 5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch - 21,000 lbs

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Custom Underbed Installation Kit for Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
part number: C60720-5W

Install the Demco Recon fifth-wheel hitch in your truck bed with this kit, which is custom fit for your vehicle. Underbed design allows for full truck bed access. Kit also doubles as a complete gooseneck trailer hitch when the fifth wheel is removed.

Features:

  • Lets you install your Demco Recon 5th-wheel trailer hitch (DM8550045-5W) in your truck bed
  • Doubles as a heavy-duty Curt Double Lock gooseneck trailer hitch
    • Includes rails, gooseneck hitch head, safety chain loops, and hitch ball
  • Provides full truck bed access when you're not towing
    • Removable ball in center of bed is mounting point for hitch
    • Safety-chain attachment points stay flush in truck bed
  • Resists corrosion with black powder coated steel
  • Installs with included Grade 8 hardware
    • 4" Hole in bed is required
    • No welding required


Curt Double Lock, Curt Double Lock Gooseneck Hitch

Curt Double Lock Gooseneck Trailer Operation

This fifth-wheel installation kit doubles as a gooseneck trailer hitch. When you aren't towing your fifth-wheel trailer, simply remove the Recon hitch and the hitch ball to free up the ball hole that this kit will create in your truck bed.


The Curt Double Lock underbed gooseneck trailer hitch provides a sturdy, secure connection for towing your gooseneck trailer and also allows for a clean, unobtrusive look for your truck bed when you aren't towing. To tow, simply pull the included handle out to unlock the hitch. Then insert the chrome-plated hitch ball into the ball hole. You may need to rotate the ball to line it up with the dual locking pins. When the ball drops into place, rotate the handle counterclockwise until the locking pins snap into position. Because there are 2 locking pins instead of 1, you get extra security for your towing setup.


Get full bed access when you're not towing. Just remove the ball, flip it upside down, drop it back into the ball hole of the hitch, and use the handle to lock the ball in place. A rubber cover is included with the Double Lock. When the ball is stowed upside down in the hitch, place this cover over the ball hole to keep out dirt and grime and create a clean look for your vehicle.


Gooseneck Specs:

  • Gross towing weight: 30,000 lbs
  • Tongue weight: 7,500 lbs
  • Ball size: 2-5/16"


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60644 Curt 600 Series Gooseneck Hitch Installation Kit

Item # C60720-5W

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Ratings & Reviews

4.6

91 reviews
Heavy-duty fifth-wheel hitch comes in 2 lightweight pieces for fast, easy installation. Sturdy wraparound jaw has a locking bar for added security. Pivoting head allows easy hook up and helps limit chucking. Polyurethane bumpers ensure a smooth ride. Install the Demco Recon fifth-wheel hitch in your truck bed with this kit, which is custom fit for your vehicle. Underbed design allows for full truck bed access. Kit also doubles as a complete gooseneck trailer hitch when the fifth wheel is removed.

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by: Robert04/07/2018

Heavy duty!! Love it so far!
Thanks
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by: Robert 09/15/2022

Quick shipping and excellent product.



by: Mathew05/25/2018

Great Product. Awesome service



by: Goeffrey12/09/2021

Easily assembled and matted up with my existing super slide mounting brackets in the bed of truck.



by: Dave11/02/2017

So far so good,have not had time to hookup to my camper. I like what I see.



by: Jerry 12/06/2021

Always a quality product from entailed. Thanks again



by: Travis T04/06/2017

etrailer got it to me 2 days they r great. The hitch seems very solid and put together well. The issue I'm having is it doesn't adjust down to the height I need to ride level or what my Reese was. Haven't hooked up yet but will find out shortly if it needs to be returned.



by: Steve M W03/17/2020

This was my first (and only, so far) fifth wheel hitch. I am towing a Jayco 25.5REOK Eagle HT, with a 2019 F150. (Before you all "go there", we ordered the truck especially for this purpose, with the max payload package, max tow package, FX4, etc. I've weighed the truck and trailer combination on certified scales, and actual payload, axle, and tow weights are under the rated capacities for t he truck. The truck sits perfectly level with the trailer loaded). Anyway, with a 6 1/2' bed, I wanted to use a rotating pin box, and the lightest hitch I could find that would satisfy that requirement. Enter the Demco Recon.

What I like: It is very light, as all steel construction hitches go - right at 100 lbs. And it breaks down easy into three primary component - the lower base, the head, and the thing in between. So not component is more than 40 lbs or so. Takes 5 minutes to break down and stow away, leaving the truck bed with only the standard hitch rails.

A few things I don't like (but have simple solutions for): The assembly has too much play, resulting in a very clunky operation and feel. The base assembly has too much play between the upper and lower parts of the base. There is a set bolt provided to take this play out, but the set bolt is located so that you can't access it with a socket, and it's tough to get to with an open end or box wrench as well. With some effort you can get it tight, but it loosens up after a couple hundred miles. My solution was to insert sheets of nylon (plastic) between the shaft of the upper part, and the tube of the lower part, so that the fit is tight, eliminating the play without use of the set bolt. Also the play between the lower base and the hitch rails are pretty generous. (I don't know how other hitches are, but this one has about 3/16" of play). My solution was to add leather pads as gaskets, between the base and the rails, which makes the J-pins a little tight, but eliminates the gap and play. Eliminating the play in these two areas makes the hitch much quieter and feel much better. The last complaint isn't an issue with the hitch per se, rather, the combination of the Sidewinder Pin Box and the hitch head. I am using the recommended locking wedge (SWW-05), but he hitch head has a rather steep ramp, and the wedge really doesn't "wedge" much of the head. That is, there isn't an abundance of contact between the wedge and the head. It's enough when the wedge is tight, but the the head will work the wedge back and out of the slot over time, even when tightened to the recommended 150 foot pounds. If the wedge moves more than a fraction of an inch, the trailer will start to handle poorly. You can feel it. And if you let this go, it will quickly become dangerous. So, I've leaned to recheck the wedge and retighten if necessary after every couple of trips, and I carry my torque wrench with the trailer.

Thanks for reading.



by: Bob11/01/2017

I received the product earlier than promised and it was in perfect condition. All of the service I received from my first call on was above reproach (first class). I look forward to using it.



by: Justin 04/18/2024

Looks great


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  • Cover for Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
  • Hi Alan; there isn't a specific cover for your Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550045-5W. You can try using the Cover for Demco 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM14844 which is designed for the wider Autoslide head but it won't be a perfect fit. You can also use a universal cover like the Classic Accessories Cover for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # CA80116 which measures 24" wide x 24" long x 18" tall.
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  • Product Comparison Of The DM8550045-5W And DM8550045 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
  • The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 21,000lbs # DM8550045-5W is a standard 5th wheel hitch while the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Single Jaw - 21,000lbs Item # DM8550045 is a "Gooseneck" to 5th wheel trailer hitch. If your truck has a gooseneck hitch in the bed the # DM8550045 will allow you to hook up to it instead of having to install a different rail or puck system in your truck like the # DM8550045-5W would require.
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  • Is There a 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram 3500 with Round Gooseneck Hole
  • Yes, we do offer fifth wheel hitch options for trucks with gooseneck hitches. The most universal of these options is the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550045-5W which is what I recommend using. This assembly will attach to the gooseneck hitch ball and provide a connection for a fifth wheel trailer. It's pretty lightweight at around 150 lbs and the super secure locking jaw system will give you peace of mind and a smooth ride. Please note, they do offer direct drop-in fifth
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  • Will Demco Recon DM8550045-5W Work In Short Bed 2015 Ford F-350 Truck
  • Yes, the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs part # DM8550045-5W will fit the 6-3/4 foot bed as long as it has the OEM prep package with a 2-5/16" factory ball. However, the fixed hitch may not provide the amount of clearance you need to make sharp turns with your trailer. We do recommend at least 6" from the bed rails to the overhang of the fifth wheel trailer and 4-5" between the tailgate and the trailer for turning clearance. I have attached a
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  • Are Safety Chains Required with the Demco Recon
  • The Demco Recon # DM8550045-5W doesn't require the use of safety chains, and most 5th wheel pin boxes don't have safety chains, so there's not any requirement to do so when using this 5th wheel hitch. If you've got a spot on your pin box to add safety chains (or they're already installed) you can connect them to any existing safety chain loops in the truck bed.
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  • Does Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch DM8550045-5W Fit with Bed Mat
  • The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550045-5W that you referenced would require direct contact with the truck bed underneath it. You'd have to cut out a bed rug or mat installed in the truck bed to allow the hitch to install.
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  • Can The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch Work In A 2016 Ram 3500 Short Bed
  • Hi Troy, While the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550045-5W will technically fit/mount in the bed of your 2016 Ram 3500, I don't recommend it. Having a short bed means the pivot point for the trailer it closer to the cab which means you could accidentally hit the cab with the nose of the trailer when making a tight turn. Instead you'd really want a sliding 5th wheel hitch like the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270. This hitch requires base rails # BWRVK2605 in order to mount so you'd
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  • Which Demco Recon Fits 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty
  • For your 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty, you can use either of the Recon hitches, the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045 or # DM8550045-5W. These are exactly the same thing, we just add the "5W" to the end of the part number for the purposes of our fit guide. But there is no difference at all between the two so both will be able to install on the gooseneck ball of your 2015 F-250.
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  • Compatibility For Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550045-5W
  • The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550045-5W is designed to fit any standard 2-5/16" gooseneck ball. It will not fit with offset gooseneck balls or those with a riser built in. As long as your Curt Removable ball does not have a rise or offset you will be able to use this hitch.
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  • Head Dimensions on Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550045-5W
  • I went out to our warehouse to take a couple measurements on the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550045-5W referenced in your question. The head plate has a width of 12 inches and a length (front to back before it starts to bend) of 9-1/4 inches. I have attached your image with these dimensions labeled that you can also check out. This particular hitch can be secured to the factory gooseneck ball on your Ram 3500 if equipped and it is absolutely compatible with modern 5th wheel
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  • Which Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch Do I Need for a 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500?
  • There's a couple different Demco Recon 5th wheel hitches so I am sure one of them will fit your 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500 depending on what you're set up for already. I have listed the options below: The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # DM8550045-5W attaches to a gooseneck ball. If you do not have the puck system or a gooseneck hitch installed you can add a gooseneck hitch using the B&W Turnoverball item # BWGNRK1016. The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # DM8550043
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  • Solution for Locking Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550045-5W to Truck Bed
  • I reached out to my contact at Demco regarding security options for the Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550045-5W. He said while they don't offer anything for this purpose they are perfectly okay with somebody using a locking hitch pin in place of the coupler pin that's installed to secure the base to the gooseneck ball. The included pin features a 1/2 inch diameter and 4 inch length so you will need something that matches those dimensions. The closest option we have available comes
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  • Is B&W BWGNXA2062 Gooseneck Ball Compatible With Demco DM8550045 Recon 5th Wheel Hitch
  • The B&W # BWGNXA2062 Gooseneck Ball and Safety Chain Anchors for Ram Under Bed Gooseneck Hitch would indeed be compatible with the Demco # DM8550045-5W Recon 5th wheel hitch, but it might not be the correct setup for you. With a short bed truck like yours you'll need to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch to prevent the front of your 5th wheel from contacting the back of the truck cab during turns, unless the front corners of the 5th wheel are dished in. Also, the Recon isn't compatible with
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  • Mounting Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch on 2018 Ram 2500
  • We definitely have the parts needed to mount your existing Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch (our part # DM8550043) in the bed of your new 2018 Ram 2500. If your Ram isn't equipped with the factory prep package (those pucks in the bed designed for mounting certain 5th wheel hitches) then I recommend the Demco Above-Bed Base Rail and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552025-71. This kit includes custom brackets that will use existing holes in your Ram's frame rails so you don't have to
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  • Lightweight Fifth Wheel Hitch Solution for 2019 Nissan Titan XD Long Bed with Factory Rail Kit
  • I have a really great fifth wheel solution for your 2019 Nissan Titan XD that has the factory rail kit with the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550045-5W. This hitch will attach to the factory gooseneck ball of your rail kit, is lighter weight at 150 lbs, easily breaks down into smaller pieces to make managing the weight of the hitch much easier as well, and has a jaw design that holds the king pin of the trailer very tightly which translates into a very quiet and smooth ride quality.
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  • Revolution Pin Box and Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch on 2017 Ford F-150
  • The Revolution Pin Box and other rotating turret type pin boxes are not compatible with the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # DM8550045-5W. The best 5th wheel setup would be to use the Reese 20K, # RP30928 mounted with the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit, # RP50087-58. Then use wedge kit, # RP44FR to lock the king pin so that only the rotating turret is moving. Please note the linked product review and installation videos below.
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  • Can The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Be Used With A Bed Mat
  • Hey David, It's not going to hurt anything if you use the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550045-5W with a bed mat in place, but you might have a hard time getting the mat to compress enough for you to mount the hitch to the gooseneck ball. We get questions similar to this all the time and it's going to be case by case by a lot of the time you'll have to trim the mat a bit to get the hitch in place.
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  • Recommendation for Best Fifth Wheel Hitch on 2020 Ram 2500 Long Bed with Tow Prep Package
  • We regard the B&W Companion, part # BWRVK3600 as the finest option for your 2020 Ram 2500 with the factory tow/prep package. B&W hitches are extremely durable, offering a limited lifetime warranty. The hitch features a 1 inch thick jaw assembly that grips the king pin very tightly, which results in a smooth ride without much of the banging and crashing you'd experience with other hitch offerings. The cam-action locking handle prevents the hitch from binding up if the truck and the 5th wheel
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  • Will Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550045-5W Work with High Rise Gooseneck Ball
  • I spoke with my contact at Demco regarding compatibility of the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550045-5W and the Husky OEM gooseneck ball you mentioned that has a 1 inch rise. He said that unfortunately the Recon will only work with a standard height gooseneck ball (4 inches) so one with a rise will not allow for a secure connection. In order to use this hitch you would need to replace your existing ball with a standard size like the Curt # C60601.
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  • What is Pin Weight Capacity of Demco Recon Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch
  • Hey Ric, sorry for the confusion on that but the Demco Recon fifth wheel hitch part # DM8550045-5W that you referenced does have a 4,000 lb pin weight capacity.
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  • Can Curt Gooseneck Hitch Kit C60720-5W Fit with Air Bag Kit
  • Yes, the Curt Underbed Gooseneck Kit part # C60720-5W does fit a 2008 Ford F-350 with air bags installed. I attached a picture of it installed with an Air Lift bag kit.
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  • Difference Between Curt C60720 Gooseneck Hitch and C60720-5W
  • Good morning. Both the # C60720 and the # C60720-5W are the same exact item. We give them different part numbers so that the item can be searched as both a gooseneck hitch and as a mount for the Demco Recon 5th wheel hitch, Both kits include the rails, gooseneck hitch head, safety chain loops, and hitch ball. You can order the less expensive of the two without worry that you've compromised anythinng.
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