Are There Different Mounting Brackets Available To Transfer A Demco Autoslide To A GM Puck System
Question:
I have a Demco auto-slide 18k 5th wheel hitch in my 2017GMC 3500 that is attached on a rail system. Im looking to purchase a new GMC truck that has a puck system. Is here a conversion for this, or must I purchase a new hitch? The 2017 has a 6.5 bed and the potential TV has an 8 bed. I know I wouldnt need the autoslide, but then again would it be advantageous to just buy a new hitch?! Thanks for any advise you can provide.
asked by: Steven
Expert Reply:
You can definitely swap out the hitch for a new one if you're wanting to go with a fixed base that would weigh less than your Demco Autoslide # DM8550034, but you could also just swap out the mounting plates to save money. If you want to just swap out the plates you'll need part # DM49GV.
If you want to switch to a new hitch with a fixed base then I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package # BWRVK3710. This hitch has feet to drop right into the pucks of your new Sierra and will take up way less space. The head can be removed from the base to make it lighter so that you can remove the hitch without the need of a lift or an extra set of hands.
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B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 5000 lbs Vertical Load
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 16-3/4 - 18-3/4 Inch Tall
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Replacement Side Plates for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Chevrolet/GMC
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Plates
- Side Plates
- Autoslide
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Chevrolet/GMC Prep Package - 18K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - GM
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 18 - 19-1/2 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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