Best 5th Wheel Hitch Option for 2019 Ram 2500 Mega Cab With 6-1/2 Foot Short Bed
Published 03/09/2020
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Is there a below bed rail option as I have a retraction bed cover?
asked by: Doug W
Expert Reply:
With clearance being the biggest issue for you, there is one option I highly recommend for a 5th wheel hitch that fits your 2019 Ram 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # DM8550034.
The Hijacker gives you more clearance than any other sliding hitch because of its 14 inches of front-to-back travel; other hitches have between 10 inches and 12 inches of travel. That will give you the most possible clearance for your 2019 Ram, and you aren't sacrificing quality or capacity with the Hijacker, which has an 18,000 lb capacity, and will work in reverse, and you'll never have to get out of your truck to make a turn with the autoslide feature.
The Hijacker also has a unique, single-piece jaw that wraps totally around the king pin, and that connection is reinforced via a 3/4" solid steel bar that locks into place once the jaw is closed. So the ride quality is among the best you'll find, which is another reason I think this is the best hitch for you and your 2019 Ram 2500.
To install this hitch in your truck you will need base rails, the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552025-71.
I have added installation instructions and video reviews for you to check out of the rails as well as the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # DM8550034.
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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
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Doug W.
3/9/2020
Is there a below bed rail option as I have a retraction bed cover?