What is Offset of Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045

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I have a 2017 Ford F150 short bed truck with a goose neck hitch. I have tight clearance with the standard ball location now. What is the offset of this hitch?

asked by: Dennis

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The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045 that you referenced has an offset of 3 inches which would give you 3 more inches of turning clearance than what you have now.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Good morning Stephanie, the Demco Recon Stealth adapters do give you some built-in height adjustment, and typically it offers more height than some other fifth wheel hitthes. The Demco Recon Stealth models like the universal #DM63UV and the vehicle…

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Answer 2

The OEM Prep Package on your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500HD will appear as 5 holes in the bed. Four going around in a rectangle with one in the middle (see the included picture). If you have this in your bed, you do have the prep package and actually already…

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The shortest gooseneck ball we have for the 2024 Chevy puck system is the Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball #RP23FR. This is going to be very similar to the Curt ball you mentioned. I have included some dimensions of the Reese ball below. From the top…

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Thanks for your purchase of the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter for Recessed Ball #DM8550046! To determine the correct height setting for this hitch (11-1/2", 12-3/4", or 14") you need to measure from the…

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Answer 5

Really appreciate that information, and based on that, the correct over-under kit for your Highland Ridge Open Range 26BH is the following: - Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit #K71-384-00

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Answer 6

Normally a great deal of height adjustment is not needed with fifth wheel hitches. There are some really well known hitches that don't offer any adjustment at all. The height range of the B and W Patriot part #BWRVK3270 is 17-19 inches which…

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Hey Michael, the Demco Recon base part #DM6201 measures 30-1/2 inches wide by 28 inches long. I'll have to email Demco to get the height dimensions but in the meantime does the fifth wheel trailer you are planning on purchasing have a fifth wheel…

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Hello Joe, thanks for reaching out. The Demco #DM8550046 you mentioned is for a flatbed truck with a recessed gooseneck ball so this would not work for your setup. Instead what you will want is the following: - Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel…

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Answer 9

Scare lights are specifically motion sense lights to 'scare' anyone or anything away from your trailer at night and will eliminate the need to hit a switch. The Gustafson RV Light Item #277-000485 is not a scare light and no we do not have an…

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Answer 10

Hey Steve! The PullRite SuperGlide #PUL83RR will not contact the tailgate on your 2025 GMC Sierra 2500. They have tested this extensively and said making contact and causing damage is not a concern. This is a really great hitch and autoslide is the…

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Answer 11

In order to lift your Keystone Cougar 29RES I recommend using this Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit part #K71-384-00 for 2-3/8" diameter axles. This is the most cost effective option we offer to lift a trailer and it is a very…

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Answer 12

When measuring the hitch height you'll need to have the trailer level and the measure from the ground to the base of the king pin (pictured below). The trailer measurement minus the truck measurement of 36" that you got will give you the…

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What is Offset of Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045

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