Does Demco Recon Fifht Wheel Hitch Minimize Chucking and Rattling?

Updated 02/28/2018 | Published 02/27/2018

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Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs

(107)

$769.00

Replacement Head for Stationary Demco 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 31K

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$262.26

Replacement Base Assembly for Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 21K

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$456.93

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

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$437.51

Question:

How much side to side travel does this hitch have in comparison to others that are out there? How much do the two pieces weigh separately if you have to remove them? Thanx!

asked by: Gary M

Expert Reply:

The two parts of the Demco Recon # DM8550043, which are the head unit # DM6169 and base assembly # DM6180 each weigh approximately 50 lbs. This is a very lightweight hitch but still has a 21,000 lb capacity and vertical load limit of 5,250 lbs.

The Recon # DM8550043 offers a double-pivoting head as well, from front to back as well as side to side in a manner much the same as other premium fifth wheel hitches. It also has polyurethane dampeners built into the hitch head to soften the side-to-side pivoting and reduce the severity of the movement and noise.

To mount this hitch in your 2015 Chevy Silverado 3500 I recommend the Demco Custom Install Kit # DM8552011-71. This includes the brackets and base rails needed for a fifth wheel hitch and the custom option means it will not require you to drill any holes in the frame of your truck.

I've added links to video reviews of the hitch and install kit, as well as a link to an installation video of the base rails for you to take a look at.