Will the Demco UMS Series Gooseneck Hitch Fit a 2015 Silverado 2500 Short-Bed?

Published 09/28/2021

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Question:

I do have the demco ums rails my concern is the turning radius dont want to hit the cab. will it still be at least 90+ degrees or will I have to have some kind of an extension ball to move the center point back.

asked by: Bob B

Expert Reply:

As long as the rails you currently have installed on your 2015 Silverado 2500 short bed are the UMS style rails, like the Demco # DM8551010, you can definitely use the Demco Hijacker UMS Series Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # DM5988.

If you have another brand of auto slider and or rails, however, I cannot guaranty the fit.

expert reply by: Lazer S

Bob B.

9/28/2021

Lazer S.

9/28/2021

With the Demco Hijacker UMS Series Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # DM5988 being a fixed system, there will be no way to get it with an offset, unfortunately. The V-Nose on your trailer definitely makes the turning radius greater than trailers with a flat nose, but you still want to be careful when making tight turns. The only way to gain some space will be to add something like the B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler # BWTEXA4200. This will have a 10" offset and is still rated up to 24,000 pounds.