Recommended Automatic Sliding Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch on 2016 Ford F-250 Short Bed

Published 11/09/2016

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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs

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$2173.00

Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs

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$2395.00

Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches

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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches

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Demco 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug - 10' Long

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Question:

My 2016 F250, 6.5 short bed does not have the factory towing prep package. I want an auto sliding fifth wheel hitch for towing my 35 foot trailer. Could you please recommend a complete hitch system with the auto slide feature? Thank you.

asked by: Kurt S

Expert Reply:

For an automatic sliding fifth wheel hitch I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550035 with the custom install kit # DM8552000-71. Or if you prefer a below bed option, # DM8550037 with custom install kit # DM8551000.

They're both designed specifically to work on short bed trucks and are confirmed to fit your 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty with the 6-3/4 foot bed and no factory rail kit. They provide 14 inches of movement to help with turning clearance and the gross trailer weight is 21,000 pounds.

If you don't already have a wiring harness in your truck's bed you can use # DM8555002 to add one.