Install Instructions for Demco Fifth Wheel Rail Kit for 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 5-1/2 ft Bed

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Do you have a instruction guide for this installation kit that I can get? Looking at ordering one just wondering how much labor is involved to install it. Thanks

asked by: Joel A

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Expert Reply:

I attached a link to this page for the instructions for the # DM8552034 which is just the bracket kit of the # DM8552034-71 but will cover the install of both kits.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The best set-up for a 2022 Chevrolet 1500 with a 5.5' bed is going to be to use a fixed hitch with a rotating pin box because that is going to be what provides for the most turning clearance. But since you already have a sliding hitch you can try…

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Answer 2

Hey Greg, yes, I can definitely help with that. The head and the base of the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch #DM79GV can be separated. The head weighs about 60 lbs by itself. The base by itself is about 185 lbs. The side plates (which can also be…

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Answer 3

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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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

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 6

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 7

Since we don't carry the PullRite line I can't really speak to their quality but from what I can see from there website their 2900 model is fairly similar to the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider #DM89GV. Both hitches offer 14"…

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Answer 8

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 9

Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

Thank you for the photo of your 2016 Ram 3500's bed rail which sits 59-inches above ground. You are correct that the recommended minimum clearance between a bed rail and the underside of the trailer's overhang is 5 to 6-inches, as shown in…

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Install Instructions for Demco Fifth Wheel Rail Kit for 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 5-1/2 ft Bed

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