Recommended Auto-Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch that Fits Industry Standard Rails
Updated 10/02/2025 | Published 10/01/2025
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I am considering switching to an Auto slider Reese 5th wheel. Will a Reese slider fit my existing Reese 16 K 5th wheel bed mounts?
asked by: Michael R
Expert Reply:
Hey Michael. As far as I know the only Auto-Slider Reese makes is exclusively for the Ford factory puck system so it's not going to work on industry standard 5th wheel rails like your Reese 16k mounted to.
For an auto-sliding 5th wheel hitch that does mount to industry standard rails, I recommend the 18,000 lbs Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider item # DM8550034 or the 21,000 lbs capacity item # DM8550035. These 5th wheel hitches will give you 14" of travel from front to back and have hitch height settings of 16-1/2", 17-3/4", and 19-1/4".
What kind of truck do you have?
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding 5th 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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Michael R.
10/2/2025
Thank you so much