Demco Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch FOr 2015 Ford F350 Without Factory Puck System
Updated 01/27/2026 | Published 08/25/2024
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Question:
I bought a Demco hitch,DM24YM. I thought I had the factory pucks, unfortunately, I do not. Is there a product that is bolt on, that will help me get my hitch installed without a bunch of welding and cutting, and not too expensive? Please help me thank you very much.
asked by: Franklin J
Expert Reply:
Hello Franklin. The Demco # DM24YM hitch is made only for the Ford OEM puck system. If you do not have the puck system, it is still possible to use the Demco slider hitch, but you will need new side plates and a custom underbed mounting kit. Here is what you will need:
- Side Plates for Demco Recon Manual Slide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - Under Bed Mounting System # DM44YV
- Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches # DM8551000
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Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Prep Package - 21K
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding 5th Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 18-3/8 - 20-7/8 Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Jesse M.
1/27/2026
Hey Franklin, how did things go getting your Demco hitch mounted with the new side plates and underbed kit? Your update could make it easier for the next person trying to use a Recon hitch without factory pucks.