Above Bed Base Rails and Install Brackets for Older Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch on 2005 Ford F-150
Updated 10/04/2016 | Published 10/03/2016
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Question:
Hi, I have a hijacker FWH24PA that I purchased. I have a 2005 F150. My purchase included hitch and slide rails but nothing for underneath. Can you tell me what all I need to install? Thank you.
asked by: Randy S
Helpful Expert Reply:
I spoke with my contact at Demco about the hitch part number you provided in order to find the correct base rails to install in your 2005 Ford F-150. The FWH 24PA is the part number for the hitch head that fit older Hijacker 5th wheel hitches.
My contact at Demco confirmed that these hitches do not fit in Industry Standard Rails and require a particular rail kit, the Replacement Rails for Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, Older Models # DM6014. These above bed rails are designed for the older Hijacker 5th wheel hitches made before 2012.
To install these rails in your 2005 F-150, you can use the Demco Hijacker Custom Mounting Brackets for 5th Wheel Above-Bed Rails # DM8552004. These are custom fit brackets designed particularly for your vehicle and they will work well with the rails referenced above.
If you're interested in adding a 7-Way trailer connector in the bed of your truck as well, to help make this connection easier, you can use the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Wiring Harness # C56000.
