Recommendation on How To Easily Lift Demco Autoslider Into Bed of Truck
Updated 09/25/2017 | Published 09/24/2017
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Im new to RVing and recently purchased a DEMCO Autoslide to mount in my Sierra 3500. I anticipate that there will be times when its just my wife and I installing and removing the receiver ourselves when it is time to go RVing for a while. Any recommendations on loading that 250lb receiver onto the bed of the truck? What are others experiences? Im thinking engine hoist.
asked by: Dan
Expert Reply:
This is a great question. We actually addressed this with Demco and we came up with a solution. They started making the Demco 5th Wheel Lifting Bracket # DM6100 which can be used with an engine hoist, or winch. This allows you to easily load and unload a heavy hitch like the Demco Autoslider # DM8550034 into or out of the bed.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding 5th Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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