Is There A Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2009 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2' Bed
Published 05/05/2020
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Is there a way to install this hitch so that it is quick connect and leaves an unobstructed bed when taken out? Sort of like the B&W companion?
asked by: David W
Expert Reply:
I do have a sliding 5th wheel hitch that will work on a 2009 Ford F-150 with 5-1/2' bed, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550040 which has a unique auto-slide mechanism that won't require you to get out of the truck each time you need to make a sharp turn. In order to use this, you'll need the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit part # DM8552004-71.
Please note, most sliding 5th wheel hitches don't provide enough front to back travel to offer clearance on a model with 5-1/2' bed but the above option will and the only one I am aware of. The other option would be to use a fixed 5th wheel hitch and rotating pin box if applicable.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 3250 lbs Vertical Load
- 13000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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David W.
5/5/2020
Is there a way to install this hitch so that it is quick connect and leaves an unobstructed bed when taken out? Sort of like the B&W companion?