Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch and Suspension Enhancement for 2014 Toyota Tundra with 5 foot 5 Inch Bed

Updated 05/14/2018 | Published 05/11/2018

Products Featured in This Question

Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs

(741)

$2145.00

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

(2)

$358.83

SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle

(2376)

$308.99

Question:

I HAVE A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA 2014 1794 EDITION CREWMAX WITH THE 5FT 5IN BED. IM LOOKING AT A DEMCO FIFTH WHEEL HITCH DM8550040 WITH RAIL SYSTEM DM8552020-71. BUT I WANT TO ADD HELPER BAGS P# F2445 TO MY TRUCK ASWELL. MY RESEARCH IS TELLING ME THAT I CANT HAVE A FIFTH WHEEL HITCH AND HELPER BAGS ON A 5FT 5IN BED ON A TUNDRA. HELP?!?!?!

asked by: BROCK W

Expert Reply:

For your 5 foot 5 inch bed on your 2014 Toyota Tundra, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550040 is an excellent option. It will allow 22-1/2 inches of travel to give you the turning clearance you need to keep your trailer and CrewMax cab from impact. For your base rail kit, the Demco # DM8552020-71 is a good choice and will work well with your hitch.

You are correct that there are not any air bag kits from any of our manufacturers that will work with your truck when there is a 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch. Instead, I recommend using the SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs - Rear Axle # SSR-610-47 which will use microcellular urethane to help support the weight and absorb shock. These require no maintenance and are compatible with your in bed hitch.

Finally, I also recommend the Bargman wiring harness # 50-97-410 to add a second 7-way to the bed of your truck for a clean look and easy connection.

expert reply by: Jason S