Recommended 2024 GMC Puck System Side Plates for a Demco Autosliding 5th Wheel Hitch
Updated 11/17/2025 | Published 12/26/2024
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I am going from a Ford to a GM with factory 5th wheel mounts. I need to swap out the adapter plates to my Demco 18k sliding hitch. I do not see any adapters on your website.
asked by: Jr R
Expert Reply:
Hey Jr! I have exactly what you need. It's the Replacement Side Plates for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # DM49GV. These will bolt right onto the side of your Demco 18K item # DM8550024 and replace the Ford puck system side plates.
The Replacement Side Plates item # DM49GV are specifically designed to mount in the puck system on your 2024 GMC Sierra 2500.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 18K
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Jerred H.
11/17/2025
Hey Jr, how did the swap to the new side plates for your Demco 18K hitch go on your Sierra? It’d be great to hear if they bolted up smoothly to the GM puck system. Your update could make it easier for others making the same change.