Auto Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2012 Ford F-250 with Factory Rail Kit

Published 04/03/2018

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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 21K

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$2245.00

Demco 5th Wheel Lifting Bracket

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Question:

I need to ask a follow up question. My truck is the 2012 F350 DRW with an 8 foot bed. Still want the 21k capacity. Because of a Headache rack i install and the 5th wheel camper as i turn 50 to 90 degree, may come in contact with each other. Will the DM8550038 fit in my 8 foot bed and do what it is designed to do for the smaller bed box????

asked by: Coley

Expert Reply:

I have a perfect solution for you. The Demco Hijacker Autoslide hitch part # DM8550038 is an auto-sliding fifth wheel hitch with a 21k capacity that fits directly to the factory Ford fifth wheel rail kit you have in your 2012 Ford F-350.

I attached a review video for this hitch for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Coley

3/28/2018

I have looked over the information several times, video too. Looks like a very good option. I have not found the weight of the unit. if i use the Demco 5th Wheel Lifting Bracket Item # DM6100, it will hold up to 500 lb. So i'm guessing the hitch weight is under 500 lbs. Maybe? Do you have weight of the 21k slider hitch?

Jameson C.

3/28/2018

The weight of the Demco 21k hitch part # DM8550038 I mentioned is 321 lbs so the # DM6100 would work easily with it since it has a 500 lb capacity.

Coley

4/3/2018

Jameson C.

4/3/2018

Yes, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550038 will fit the Ford factory rail kit of your 2012 Ford F-250 long bed. The rail kits on the Ford trucks are the same size regardless of bed length and the slider mechanism will still operate like it's designed to in a long bed truck.