Hey Greg, yes, I can definitely help with that. The head and the base of the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch #DM79GV can be separated. The head weighs about 60 lbs by itself. The base by itself is about 185 lbs. The side plates (which can also be…
Hey Jeff, since you have the adapter plates already what you would want is the part #DM6077 which is the center section of the hitch minus the adapter plates. The plates you have now would bolt right up to this and you'd be ready to go!
For your 2023 Chevy Silverado with an 6-3/4 foot bed, I recommend the B&W Companion OEM item #BWRVK3775. This hitch installs inside your factory puck system and allows you to have full access to your bed when you are not towing. The B&W…
The instructions for the Replacement Side Plates #DM49GV which fit the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch 18K #DM79GV or 21K #DM29GV are not very helpful. I have linked them below for your verification but the 1/2" grade 5 bolts are…
Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you…
If you have a standard pin box you would not need to use any adapters with the Demco Autoslide Hijacker part #DM79GV. I can't tell you if you do or don't have one of the mentioned pin boxes on your fifth wheel as I don't have a way to…
Since we don't carry the PullRite line I can't really speak to their quality but from what I can see from there website their 2900 model is fairly similar to the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider #DM89GV. Both hitches offer 14"…
The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…
The actual puck itself is a standardized size between each brand so the only measurement that matters is the spacing of the pucks, which differs between each vehicle manufacturer. I've attached a diagram below with the spacings used by…
The correct size lube plate to use will be based on the surface area of the skid plate on the 5th wheel hitch. The majority of 5th wheel hitches will use either a 10" or 12" lube plate. However, the overall diameter is not as important as…
There is some adjustability in the pucks of the #DM49GV that you need to mess with. If you check out the install instructions in step one you can see how to remove washers from the handles to allow for a better fit. Basically a nut gets removed from…
Yes, you can change the side plates on the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch #DM8550024 for the Ford prep/puck system to fit other vehicles. Here is a list of all the side plates and the different mounting options they fit. 2020+ GM Side Plates #DM49GV…
