Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches

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• Distance From Front of DM8550034 Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch to Front of Bed on 2011 Ford F250
  Let me begin by saying that the fifth wheel install bracket and rail kits from different manufacturers can place the hitch in different places in relation to the truck's rear axle. So the dimension between the front of the hitch and the front wall of the truck bed can vary by a few inches between bracket kits available from Demco, Reese, Curt, Husky, B&W, etc. If the Demco # DM8552000-71 bracket kit is used, the front of the hitch would be right about even with the front edge of the bed...
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• Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch and Bracket/Rail Fits for 2015 Ford F250 Short Bed
  The correct Demco Hijacker Auto Slide 5th wheel hitch for your 2015 Ford F250 short bed would be # DM8550035. If you'd prefer a manually sliding version, use the Demco Premier Ultra Slide, part # DM6076P-UL-21K. Either hitch is compatible with the industry standard bed rails provided by the # DM8552000-71 5th wheel install bracket/rail kit. The bracket/rail kit includes all necessary installation hardware. If you'd like to install a 7-way trailer connector in the truck bed, you can use...
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• Automatic Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2016 Ford F-350 Short Bed
  To use a Demco Hijacker Autoslide like the part # DM8550034 in your 2016 Ford F-350 all you need is the correct fifth wheel rail kit for your truck which is the part # DM8552000-71 and you'd be set. This is a custom install rail kit for your truck that will install a lot easier than a universal kit.
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• 5th Wheel Installation Kit for a 2016 Ford F-250 and Reese Slider Hitch
  The trailer hitch itself, # RP30051, is not vehicle specific so you will just need the proper installation kit for your 2016 Ford F-250. You can use installation kit # DM8552000-71. It will fit long or short bed models. This is a custom installation kit so it does not require drilling into the truck frame for installation. You can also use universal installation kit # RP30035, long or short bed. This kit does require drilling into the frame for installation.
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• Demco 5th Wheel Installation Kit for a 2016 Ford F-250 Short Bed and HiJacker Ultra
  Demco installation kit DM8552029-71 is for Ram trucks so it will not fit a 2015 or 2016 Ford F-250 but we do have a kit that will fit. For the 2015 or 2016 Ford F-250 short bed you can use Demco installation kit # DM8552000-71. This kit will accept the HiJacker hitches that fit in above the bed rails (Ultra series).
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• Auto Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2016 Ford F-250 and 2013 F-150 5-1/2 ft Bed
  We do offer one fifth wheel hitch that would have an auto slider that would give you enough clearance to be used on a truck with a 5-1/2 foot bed and a 6-1/2 foot bed. For that you would want the Demco 13k Hijacker part # DM8550040. As long as the trailer you plan to tow will weigh less than 13k when loaded this would be the perfect solution. For a set of fifth wheel rails for the 2016 F-250 you would want the part # DM8552000-71 for a custom install set of rails. For the 2013 F-150...
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• Can Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch Fit 2011 F-250 With B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch
  I have two options for you, but you won't be able to use your Demco Autoslide with the B&W Underbed Installation Kit. You can't mount additional rails with the B&W hitch installed, and you can't use an adapter since it is unable to withstand the torque from the autoslide. The first option is to sell the Demco and get a B&W Companion # BWRVK3400-5W. The other option is to remove the B&W underbed hitch and install new rails to work with your Demco. You can choose above or below bed rails...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for 2016 Ford F-250 Short Bed
  Since your 2016 Ford F-250 has a short bed you are going to need a slider hitch to allow you to make tight turns. My favorite slider hitch to recommend is the Demco Slider part # DM8550034 which has an 18k capacity and the ability to automatically slide back as you make tight turns. It's a bit of a hassle to have to get out and activate the slider every time you need to make a tight turn, so the auto slide feature is really convenient. For a rail kit a custom install kit like part # DM8552000-71...
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• Automatic Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Ford F-350
  What year F-350 do you have? I can recommend you a towing setup but I'd need to know what truck you have specifically to be able to make sure everything is correct.
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• Installation Instructions for Fifth Wheel Install Kit on 2013 Ford F-250
  The exact instructions that you need will depend on which rail kit you have. Here's a list of the kits we have that will fit your 2013 Ford F-250 and we have the installation instructions for you: Reese # RP56016-53 # RP30126 # RP50026-58 # RP30035 B&W # BWRVK2401 Curt # C16424-204 Demco # DM8553000-12 # DM8552000-71 The install details are attached for each kit. As well as a video on several of them.
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• 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter or 5th Wheel Hitch Only for 2011 Ford Super Duty with 8 Inch Lift
  The first thing to look at is the type of lift your 2011 Ford Super Duty has. If it is a suspension lift then you can install a gooseneck or 5th wheel installation kit. But if it is a body lift then the truck bed will be too far from the frame to install either type of hitch. Assuming you have a suspension lift and do not already have a gooseneck hitch installed in the truck bed you can use B&W hitch # BWGNRK1111 which is the hitch itself and the installation kit. I have included a link...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Recommendations for a 2016 Ford F-250
  The Grand Design 5th wheel trailer that you plan to buy is designed to be towed with a short bed truck. You will not need to have a Sidewinder and may not need to have a slider. However a slider may still be a good idea because like I say you never know what you might tow! If your 2016 Ford F-250 short bed has the factory 5th wheel prep package then I recommend the Demco HiJacker # DM8550024 because it offers 14 inches of travel and will slide automatically. If your truck did not come...
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• Does Demco Base Rail Kit For 2015 Ford F-250 Have Template & Are Rails Industry Standard
  I'll go ahead and take each of your questions one by one regarding the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552000-71. The kit does not have a template, it will require you to take measurements; this is normal though as 5th wheel bracket kits and base rails do not come with templates. The Demco # DM8552000-71 are indeed industry-standard, and I assume by gooseneck plate you are assuming to an adapter such as the Curt...
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• Parts Needed to Install Demco Hijacker AutoSlide Hitch In Bed of 2012 Ford F-350 Short Bed
  The Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550034 that you referenced is a really great fifth wheel hitch option. It slides automatically as you make tight turns which is incredibly convenient. To install this hitch in the bed of your 2012 Ford F-350 requires an above bed rail kit like the # DM8552000-71 which is custom fit for your truk and that's it. You'd be ready to tow with just the hitch and rail kit.
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• Best Fifth Wheel Hitch for Towing a Grand Design Reflection 295RL With 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty
  If have a great 5th wheel option that will work for you, however, the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter # AM3200 can only be used with fixed pin boxes. The design of the Anderson Ultimate Hitches would create two pivoting points when used with the turning point pin box. You only want one pivot point when towing. As a result your best option is using a fixed 5th wheel hitch. One of our lightest and best 5th wheel hitches we have is the Demco Recon...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty
  I have some recommendations for you, depending on some of the specifications of your 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty. If you have a short bed truck, I recommend a sliding hitch to gain the necessary clearance while turning. Starting in 2011, Ford began offering a factory fifth wheel tow package. If your pickup has a factory fifth wheel tow package, you can use a fifth wheel hitch designed for the package, or an adapter for a standard hitch. If you have a short bed pickup and do not have a...
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• What is Fifth Wheel Towing Capacity of 2013 Ford F-350 with Diesel Engine
  I did some checking and it looks like the towing capacity of your 2013 Ford F-350 short bed with a diesel engine, 4x4 and crew cab is 12,500 lbs. Since you have a short bed truck you'll need a slider hitch to allow you to make tight turns without cab interference. For that I recommend the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034 because it will automatically slide back as you make tight turns. To install this in the bed of your truck I recommend a custom install kit part # DM8552000-71 because...
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• Recommendation of Autoslide Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch for 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty
  I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034 with the custom installation kit # DM8552000-71. This hitch will automatically slide to give you 14 inches more inches of clearance for turning. This automatic sliding feature eliminates the need to get out of your truck multiple times in order to make a turn. This Demco Hijacker is rated for a gross towing weight of 18,000 pounds and has a vertical load limit of 4,500 pounds. Above bed rails are used for this...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit Recommendations for a 2012 Ford F-350 Short Bed
  The 6-3/4 foot bed on the 2012 Ford F-350 is going to require a slider 5th wheel trailer hitch or you will need to use a stationary hitch with a Sidewinder replacement pin box on the trailer. If a slider hitch is an option then I recommend a Demco HiJacker # DM8550034 for a model that fits above the bed rails (kit # DM8552000-71) or hitch # DM8550022 for a model that fits below the bed rails (kit # DM8551000). Both hitches are rated for 18,000 pounds, offer 14 inches of travel, and they...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Sliding Hitch For 2015 Ford F-250 4x4 and Gooseneck Trailer
  The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs # DM8550034 is an excellent hitch for your 2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4x4. I personally think this is the best hitch available for short bed trucks because it has the autoslide ability to give you the clearance you need for safe turning. This hitch connects to industry standard 5th wheel rails, so I recommend the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation...
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• Best Above Bed 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2015 Ford F-350 Short Bed Without Factory Prep Package
  I have two great options for your 2015 Ford F-350 short bed without the factory prep package. The best option I have for you is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550034 with the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit part # DM8552000-71. The reason that this is the best option for you is because it is the most convenient. As you mentioned, a slider hitch is needed for turning clearance because you have a short bed truck....
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit for 2016 Ford F-350 for Demco Hijacker Hitch
  The correct rail kit you need for your Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550040 to fit your 2016 Ford F-350 is the part # DM8552000-71.
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for 2011 Ford F-250/350 with Short Bed
  We do not currently carry PullRite products, so I am not too familiar with their hitches, but according to my research it looks like the SuperGlide has a single height setting of 18-1/2 inches. If your 2011 Ford F-250/350 has a 6-3/4 foot bed without the factory rail kit, I instead recommend looking at the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034 along with the Custom Installation Kit and Base Rails # DM8552000-71. Like the PullRite model, this hitch will slide automatically to give you 14...
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• How To Use Demco 18K Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch on 2011 Ford F-350 Without Prep Package
  In order to use the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550022 (6077) on a 2011 Ford F-350 without prep package you'll simply need the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches part # DM8552000-71. It looks like the photo shows a prep-package drop-in rail adapter being used but you won't be using that for this setup, just the hitch and bolt-on rail kt.
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