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What Does Demco Hijacker Autoslide and Rail Kit for 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500 Weigh  

Updated 01/05/2026 | Published 01/24/2022

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A follow up question. I want to know if I need anything else with the DM8550022 to hook up to a Curt Rota-flex? I have ordered a fifth wheel that has the Curt Rota-flex and I want to buy the Fifth Wheel Hitch: DM8550022. Just double checking. Thanks.

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The combined weight of the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed # DM8550022 and the rail kit part # DM8551010 that fits your 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500 short bed is 374 lbs.

You should note that this does not count against your payload as that is the weight capacity of the truck bed whereas this attaches to the truck frame directly for supporting the weight.

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Dennis

11/3/2021

Thank you. Then what is the weight of just the hitch? I ask because I would like to know how heavy it is if I want to remove it from the truck to make use of the full truck bed.

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Les D.

11/5/2021

Demco # DM8550022 Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel referred to in the article, the weight of the part that lifts out of the bed is 280 pounds, but you can take just the 62 pound head off first if you like.
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Dennis S.

1/24/2022

A follow up question. I want to know if I need anything else with the DM8550022 to hook up to a Curt Rota-flex? I have ordered a fifth wheel that has the Curt Rota-flex and I want to buy the Fifth Wheel Hitch: DM8550022. Just double checking. Thanks.

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Jameson C.

1/24/2022

Yes, since you have a Rotaflex the hitch would also need the adapter capture plates part # DM6171.
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Eddie

1/5/2026

Jameson, I disagree with your answer. Weight goes to over and reduces payload.

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Jameson C.

1/5/2026

@Eddie Could you rephrase your comment? I am not sure what you mean by weight goes to over.
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Eddie

1/5/2026

@JamesonC weight of the hitch adds to the gvwr of the tow vehicle. This reduces your payload capacity.
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Jameson C.

1/5/2026

@Eddie I see what you mean now thank you.

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