Adapter Recommendation for Installing Demco Hitch for Above Bed Rails to Ford Rail Kit

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I have a Demco 5th wheel hitch with a slide installed in my 2011 GMC Sierra. I would like to install the hitch in a F250 with the factory 5th wheel prep. How can I do this Thank you for your help

asked by: David D

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What you would need to install your Demco Slider fifth wheel hitch in the factory rail kit of your 2011 Ford F-250 is the adapter part # RP30156. This will covert the prep package to a set of industry standard fifth wheel rails so that the hitch would fit just like it did in your Chevy truck.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hey Brandon, the short answer is you will have to get two hitches. The reason for that is because flat beds sit up higher which means a hitch would need to be shorter than the correct height hitch you'd need for the standard bed truck. So for the…

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Answer 2

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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We have lift kits for trailer that easily add 2 inches to the height of the trailer. For that you'd want the part #RR23QX and you'd be set. I attached a picture that shows how it installs to give you an idea. This would be the easiest…

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Answer 6

Good morning Stephanie, the Demco Recon Stealth adapters do give you some built-in height adjustment, and typically it offers more height than some other fifth wheel hitthes. The Demco Recon Stealth models like the universal #DM63UV and the vehicle…

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Adapter Recommendation for Installing Demco Hitch for Above Bed Rails to Ford Rail Kit

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