Can Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Be Used With Ford Factory Puck System?

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Your recommendation of one of these 5th wheel hitch is Demco 21K non-slide or the B W companion 20 K hitch or Curt Q 25 hitch for a ford park system for a raptor toy hauler 19,500 total weight why dosnt b w make the 25k hitch for ford puck system ? Why dose not BW companion make a heavyier fifth wheel hitch then 20K with the ford puck system ? What are my options I have a 2017 raptor 412 dry weight 16 K tong 3900 ?

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The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs # DM8550043 is able to tow 21,000 lbs, but it does not come ready to install with the Ford factory puck system. To use it with the factory rail kit, you will need to use an adapter like the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter for Standard 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs # RP30156. This is the only adapter that we know is compatible with this hitch and your factory rail kit and it will reduce your max towing capacity to 20,000 lbs. This combination will be a light weight and easy to use option if your trailer is 20K or less.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Vernon H.

9/26/2017

Your recommendation of one of these 5th wheel hitch is Demco 21K non-slide or the B W companion 20 K hitch or Curt Q 25 hitch for a ford park system for a raptor toy hauler 19,500 total weight why dosnt b w make the 25k hitch for ford puck system ? Why dose not BW companion make a heavyier fifth wheel hitch then 20K with the ford puck system ? What are my options I have a 2017 raptor 412 dry weight 16 K tong 3900 ?

Jason S.

9/26/2017

For your 2017 Ford factory rails, I honestly don't know why certain companies don't make larger capacity 5th wheel hitches when the rails can support it. I see the options you listed and recommend out of them the Curt Q25 # C16039. However, I recommend the Curt A25 # C16036. It has a slightly higher height adjustment, a higher vertical load limit, and all of the other components are almost identical. The part that really puts it above the other hitches in my opinion is the interlocking jaw design. This will handle your 2017 Raptor 412 and make your towing experience a great one. I do recommend the Curt wiring harness # C56000 to put a second working 7-way trailer connector in the bed of your truck for easy access.

Answer 1

Hey Miguel, this is a great question but I think your first though of going with the B and W setup is the best. So for that you'd want the part #BWRVK3500 for the fifth wheel hitch and then for the rail kit that also doubles as a gooseneck hitch…

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Answer 2

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 3

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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Answer 4

Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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Answer 5

Hey Tom, congrats on the new truck! Typically when we hear that someone has the OEM tow prep package they mean the puck system. This is going to be five circular holes built into the bed of your Ram truck and is by far the best way to attach a 5th…

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Answer 6

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 7

Since we don't carry the PullRite line I can't really speak to their quality but from what I can see from there website their 2900 model is fairly similar to the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider #DM89GV. Both hitches offer 14"…

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Answer 8

Hey John, thanks for the picture of your truck bed! To install a set of 5th wheel rails in your 2022 Ram 2500, I recommend the B&W Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails item #BWRVK2602. This set of rails are industry standard so they'll work…

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Answer 9

Hey Robert, congrats on your new 5th wheel trailer! It is highly recommended to use a sliding hitch like the B&W Companion item #BWRVK3370 the shorter 6-3/4' bed on your 2026 Ford F-350. The slider will ensure you have clearance when making…

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Answer 10

Hey Hadiya! No, the Curt E16 5th Wheel Hitch w/ S20 Slider for Ram #C85PV will not give you enough clearance to maneuver the Layton Skyline 5th wheel with your 2021 Ram 1500 with a 5-1/2' bed. This unit only moves you 12" back from the…

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Answer 11

Hey Paul! The PullRite SuperGlide #PUL43RR (2714) and #PUL73RR (2914) do weigh the same. The main difference is the capacity, which is going to come from the base of the 5th wheel hitch. Since your 2027 Keystone Cougar 316RLS has a GVWR of 12,900 lbs…

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Answer 12

Hi Frank; the #RP74FR (68204) and #SWW-06 look different because they are a little different. The #RP74FR is only designed to work with the 68220 and 69220. If you have a different Sidewinder this wedge will not fit. It also fits a wider range of 5th…

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