What is Pin Weight Capacity of Demco Recon Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch
Updated 01/05/2026 | Published 09/24/2024
Question:
2020 Ram 3500 - Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs hello I am confused as Im seeing 2 different vertical load ratings on the original it says 5250 vertical load, but once i click on full dicription I noticed it says 4000 can you confirm the correct actual load rating on this hitch thank you, Ric
asked by: Ric S
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Expert Reply:
Hey Ric, sorry for the confusion on that but the Demco Recon fifth wheel hitch part # DM8550045-5W that you referenced does have a 4,000 lb pin weight capacity.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 21,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Fixed 5th Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18 Inch Tall
- Demco
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Jameson C.
1/5/2026
Hey Ric, did the 4,000‑lb pin weight rating clear up the confusion about your Demco Recon hitch? Knowing how that information matched up with what you saw earlier could help others double‑check their specs too.