Does Install of Demco Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit DM8552032 Require Removal of Bed Support

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Installing the dm 8552032 kit for the Demco hitch. Question is do you have to cut the bed support out to put the bracket in? This would be for the back bracket. I have attached a picture of what I am asking about.

asked by: Mark

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I went over the instructions for the Demco fifth wheel bracket kit part # DM8552032 that you referenced and the rear brackets do not require removing the bed supports. They install just to the sides of them. You can see this in steps 9 and 10 in the attached instructions.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Bracket and Bed Support
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Answer 1

Since you already have the Universal Above-Bed Base Rails for Demco Premier Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #DM6071 you're just going to need the Demco Premier Series Custom Mounting Brackets for 5th Wheel Above-Bed Base Rails #DM8552032. This…

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Answer 2

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 3

The Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches part #DM8552030-71 can be purchased without the rails with just the Demco Premier Series Custom Mounting Brackets for 5th Wheel Above-Bed Base Rails part…

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Answer 4

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 5

Hey Jerry, GM moved the placement of their puck systems starting with 2020 models so you are correct that the pucks would have the hitch not sit directly over the axle. GM did the math and made sure that this placement wouldn't adversely affect…

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

Thanks for the picture! I checked with Progressive Dynamics the replacement power converter you need for your Parallax Series 7300 Model 7345 is the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 45 Amp item #PD4645V.

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Answer 8

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 9

Hey James, welcome back. That B&W item #BWRVK3670 is super reliable but you are not the only one who's had issues with how heavy it is. Love how you have already attempted our go to solution of taking off the lightest portion of the hitch. I…

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Answer 10

No, they will not Mark. The Replacement Legs item #RP63FR only work with the Reese M5 hitches like the item #RP30928 for example. The only way to mount the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item #RP30047 in the puck system of a 2025 Silverado is to use…

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Does Install of Demco Fifth Wheel Bracket Kit DM8552032 Require Removal of Bed Support

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