Best Automatic Sliding Hitch Recommendation for 2012 Ram 3500 Short Bed with Above Bed Rails

Updated 03/12/2020 | Published 03/10/2020

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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs

(711)

$1795.00

Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs

(711)

$2173.00

Question:

i currently have a above rail set up and getting ready to upgrade to a toyhauler. my current trailer does not require me to have a slider. what is best option for my new trailer using current rails that i have installed as far as a slider hitch. i would rather have a auto

asked by: Scott M

Expert Reply:

Demco has the best automatic sliding hitches around with their Hijacker Autoslides like the # DM8550034 which has an 18k capacity and is designed to fit the standard type of rails you have in the bed of your truck. For a 21k version we have the part # DM8550035 as well. These automatic sliding hitches are the easiest to use, quietest, and have more adjustability than the competition so they are definitely the way to go.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Scott

3/11/2020

If I have a rotoflex pin box do I need any adapters. Also is there any other things that I may need to complete install

Chris R.

3/12/2020

To use with the Rota-Flex Pin Box you would just need to add the Capture Plates # DM6171. Since you already have standard rails in the bed you wouldn't need anything else for install and hookup.

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