Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2021 Ford F150 With 5-1/2' Bed

Published 06/24/2022

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Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Ford - Gloss Finish

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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs

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$2145.00

Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches

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$323.13

Demco 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug - 10' Long

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Question:

I have a shortbed truck 2021 Ford F150, 5.5inch bed. Can I pull a 5th wheel using a slider 5th wheel hitch? will I have to unlock slider even when pulling into gas stations and such? Thanks in advance!

asked by: Rodger M

Expert Reply:

Due to the short bed length your options are greatly limited, but absolutely, pulling a 5th wheel RV with a 2021 Ford F150 and 5-1/2' Bed can be done.

- Demco Hijacker Autoslide, # DM8550040
- Above-Bed Base Rails, # DM8552028-71
- 5th Wheel 90-Degree Wiring Harness, # DM8555002

I highly recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # DM8550040 that provides a full 22-1/2" of additional clearance for tight turns. Slide hitches are commonly used in short bed trucks but most are 12-14" of slide movement. This is the only option I am aware of that provides a full 22-1/2" of movement.

The Autoslide, # DM8550040, has a built-in roller-and-guide assembly, as your truck turns, this assembly also turns. This action causes the head to be pushed down one of the exterior tracks in the base forcing the hitch head to slide down toward your truck's tailgate in a smooth, controlled motion. This way, any time that your truck turns more than 10 to 15 degrees, the Autoslide will ensure that there is enough clearance for your trailer to complete the turn as well, and it will do so without any jerking or binding.

The Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails, DM8552028-71 mount beneath your truck bed to provide attachment points for above-bed base rails. These custom-fit brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame to minimize drilling, reduce installation time and it avoids known obstacles along your truck's frame.