How to Mount the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch on Short Bed 2017 Ram 2500
Updated 06/10/2022 | Published 06/09/2022
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Have 2017 ram 2500 6.4 hemi 6.5 ft bed wondering what under rail kit i need to install this 5th wheel hitch.
asked by: Timothy R
Expert Reply:
The item that you linked to, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # DM8550022 is an underbed Mount 18K Auto Slide. Unfortunately, Demco is not able to fit the 2017 Ram 2500 with their Underbed Mounting System, UMS. The Ram 2500 has a large cross member in the frame just above the rear axle. The Demco UMS has to mount directly above the rear axle and the factory cross member interferes with the ability to mount the Demco UMS where needed for purpose of setting the hitch in proper location within the bed.
You can however, install using an ISR above bed rail kit, Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails, # DM8552025-71 and the Replacement Side Plates for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches for Above Bed Mount, # DM6003.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding 5th Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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