Which Demco 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Set-Up is Shortest Height in the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

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I currently own a Demco DM8550043 Recon for base rails that I used to tow my Grand Design 5th wheel rv. I just purchased a 2022 Chevy 2500 HD, standard bed with the factory 5th wheel prep package. I’d like to keep the Demco product and I believe I have two choices, but looking for the best alternative which would keep the RV as level as possible without being too nose high. I’m utilizing the Turning point pinbox with a Demco wedge. I want to keep that setup. #1 Purchase The Demco GM Puck to rail adapter DM6333 and put my existing Demco Recon onto it. Or #2 Purchase a Demco Side plate DM57VR and Saddle bracket DM24VR, then put my head off my Recon onto it. Thus making a complete DM37VR. I don’t have all the specs so I’m looking for information/measurements on which choice #1 or #2 would keep the RV level and not too nose high? Which one measures the lowest of the two hitch setups once installed in to the pucks in the truck bed to top of hitch plate?

asked by: George G

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Since you are already using the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # DM8550043 with above bed rails you know this height measurement for comparison. Using the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package, # DM6333 instead of the above bed rails sets the mounting point of the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # DM8550043 at about 2-1/4" above the bed. Sometimes the seating of the Rail Adapter will vary within the puck system, but this is a negligible value. The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # DM8550043 has hitch height settings of 15-1/2", 17-1/4", and 18" so add the 2-1/4" value these. This makes your listed option 1, the minimum height setting of approximately 17-3/4".

Going with your option 2, the Demco Hijacker UMS Double Pivot 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevrolet/GMC Prep Package, # DM37VR, has a height adjustment range of 16" - 19".

If your goal is to go with whichever is the least in height, then I suggest you go with your option 2 of purchasing the Saddle Bracket for Demco Hijacker, # DM24VR along with Side Plates, # DM57VR to have the equivalent of a Demco Hijacker, # DM37VR.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

Hey Ronald, great question! I personally like the design of the Demco UMS Double Pivot #DM37VR jaw system a little more than the dual jaws for the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710, but since the Companion comes with a lifetime limited warranty and the…

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Answer 2

I checked with Demco and the height settings of the Demco Hijacker UMS Double Pivot 5th Wheel Hitch #DM37VR that you referenced are 16 to 19 inches separated by one inch increments.

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Answer 3

I think what you are trying to ask is where in the fore/aft of the bed will the jaw and pivot point of this hitch set, for purpose of will it work with your short bed truck. The Demco Hijacker UMS Double Pivot 5th Wheel Hitch, #DM37VR is a confirmed…

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Answer 4

First, thanks for being a repeat customer, it is definitely appreciated. And to answer your question, you do not need anything else at all for your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 long bed to use the Demco 5th wheel hitch; the following will fit directly…

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Answer 5

The Demco Recon #DM8550043 and Curt CrossWing #C86JR have quite a few differences that separate the two similar designs. The Recon has an extra 1,000lbs of capacity and comes with a 15-1/2", 17-1/4", or 18" height setting. The…

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Answer 6

There is definitely one 5th wheel hitch that fits your 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 long bed with the factory puck system that stands out among the rest in regards to being the best value, and that is the Demco Hijacker UMS Double Pivot 5th Wheel Hitch…

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Answer 7

Since the SL series Demco fifth wheel hitches aren't still made there isn't a base rail adapter that would allow it to fit the OEM rail kit of your 2021 Chevy Silverado 3500. Best solution would be to go with a new hitch like the Demco part…

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Answer 8

A slider hitch isn't needed with an 8 foot bed truck, but it doesn't hurt anything to use one though. Only downside is that it's going to weigh more than a stationary hitch really.

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Answer 9

You definitely could use a slider fifth wheel hitch like the part #RP30051 in a long bed truck and just leave it in the forward tow position all the time. The only down side to this is that slider hitches have more moving parts so they tend to be…

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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