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

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• Parts Needed to Install Demco Hijacker Base and Head 2012 Chevy Silverado 3500
  The Demco part # DM6107 is the head and base for the Hijacker Autoslide with a 21k capacity. To attach this to a set of above bed fifth wheel rails you would need the part # DM6003. Then for a set of above bed rails that fits your 2012 Chevy Silverado 3500 you would want the part # DM8552011-71 and you'd be set.
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 Short Bed
  The manufacturer of the truck is always the final authority on the towing capacities. For your 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 with the Allison transmission you should have a very healthy towing capacity and I would recommend going with the higher one that GMC gave you. You can try contacting a dealer local to you with your VIN for even further clarification. Since you have a short bed truck you are going to need a slider hitch. The slider hitch I recommend is the Demco Hijacker Auto Slider part...
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• Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 Short Bed
  For a sliding fifth wheel hitch for your 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 short bed without the factory rail kit the best option is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550034 as it will slide automatically as you make tight turns. Then for a rail kit that is confirmed as a fit for your truck you'd want a custom install kit part # DM8552011-71 which is going to minimize drilling and install time on your 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 when compared to a universal kit.
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• Demco 18K Hitch DM8550034 and Rails for 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD
  The Demco 18k Fifth Wheel hitch part # DM8550034 fits your 2018 GMC Sierra 2500. As long as your trailer weighs less than 18,000 lbs fully loaded, the Demco 18k is a great choice for your short bed truck because of its automatic sliding feature. The rails that hold the hitch into the bed of the truck are different depending on if the Sierra has an OEM towing package or not. If the Sierra does not have an OEM prep package the rails are part # DM8552011-71. These rails come with custom...
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• 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Auto Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch
  For your 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with 6.5' bed I recommend going with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034. It is rated for 18,000lbs and provides 14" of travel. The Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552011-71 will include your above bed rails and custom mounting brackets that attach to existing frame holes. If you have a drop in bed liner it will have to trimmed or removed to fit...
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• Recommended Demco Hijacker Autoslide Compatible with 2012 GMC Sierra and 2021 GMC Sierra
  I have a solution for you, but Demco does not make a hitch that will drop directly into the pucks on a GMC truck, so you would have to use an adapter on the new truck. For the hitch, you can use the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550035; this hitch has a 21k capacity and will fit into industry standard base rails or the adapter mentioned below. I think it's always a good bet to go up to a higher capacity if there's a chance that you might end up with a trailer that's higher weight; so if...
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• Recommended AutoSlide Fifth Wheel Hitch For 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 Without Prep Package
  I recommend the Demco Hijacker 18K Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider part # DM8550034 with the custom rails part # DM8552011-71 for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 short bed. The Hijacker is designed so you don't have to get out of the truck to adjust the slider when making a sharp turn which can become very inconvenient especially in cold weather. The Hijacker will give you about 14" of travel for cab clearance and 3" of adjustable height for bed rail clearance. We do recommend to have...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed
  A fifth wheel hitch properly rated for the weight of the trailers you are considering that has a slider since you have a short bed truck would work well. My favorite slider hitch is the Demco Hijacker AutoSlide like part # DM8550034 for the 18k version or part # DM8550038 for the 21k version. These will be your best options since using this hitch will not require you to get out and activate a slider every time you get to a parking lot. Since you will be traveling quite a bit you will REALLY...
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• 5th Wheel Towing Capacity and Hitch Recommendations for a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500HD Short Bed
  The dry hitch weight, also called tongue weight for travel trailers or pin weight for 5th wheel trailers, is the amount of weight pushing down on the trailer hitch. Dry means the trailer is empty; no cargo, water, propane, just the trailer by itself. So the dry weight is less important than the actual hitch/tongue/pin weight when the trailer is loaded and ready to tow. Based on the figures you have provided the trailer has a hitch weight that is 21 percent of the gross trailer weight (21...
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• Automatic Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2013 Chevy Silverado
  Easiest fifth wheel solution you have is to install the Companion hitch part # BWRVK3400. This is designed to fit the B&W gooseneck hitch you have installed and provide you with basically the nicest slider hitch around. Down side is that it's not an automatic slider. If a slider is what you need then you would want to go with the Demco Slider hitch part # DM8550034 which will slide automatically as you make tight turns. Then for a rail kit once you removed the B and W you would want the...
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• Can Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitch be Used on Long Bed Chevy Silverado
  Although a sliding hitch isn't needed on a long bed truck since you don't have to worry about cab clearance, there is no reason one like the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034 can't be used on your 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500. It will still work great on your new truck to provide you with an excellent connection with the trailer and an 18,000 pound towing weight capacity. If your new Silverado is equipped with the factory puck system you will also need to add the Rail Adapter # DM6206,...
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• Position of Demco HiJacker Auto Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch in a 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed
  Demco does not provide measurements for rail placement for installation kit # DM8552011-71 for your 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 but what they do say is that the hitch can be centered over the center of the rear axle up to 3 inches forward. On a short bed truck you will want it as far back as you can so centered over the axle is a good place for the hitch. Now, from the center of the hitch forward on the truck to the front of the rail will be approximately 14 inches. So you would measure...
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• Automatic Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Short Bed
  The Demco Hijacker Auto Slide fifth wheel hitch part # DM8550034 is the automatic sliding hitch you need to go with for your 2019 Silverado 2500HD short bed. This USA made hitch will hold the king pin of your trailer tightly to provide a smooth ride quality and slides back automatically so you never have to worry about getting out and activating a manual slider. In the review video I attached for this hitch you'll see how well it works. To install this you'll want the custom install rail...
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• Compatibility of Demco Recon Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch with Revolution or Sidewinder Pin Box
  You are correct that the Curt Q Series fifth wheel hitches, like # C16245, are not compatible with a Sidewinder or Revolution pin box because the spherical axial bearing that allows the pivoting of the hitch head. The Demco Recon # DM8550043 that you purchased does not have this issue and will work great with a Sidewinder or Revolution. For the install kit into your 2012 GMC Sierra you'll want # DM8552011-71.
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Dual Cab with 6-1/2-Foot Bed
  Pulling a 5th wheel trailer with your short bed 2015 Silverado 2500HD will require a sliding type 5th wheel hitch in order for you to have enough clearance for making tight turns. Most slider hitches require you to get out of the truck to release the slider mechanism before you can finish your maneuvering, but we have Demco's Hijacker automatic 5th wheel hitches that save you that hassle. Their 18K model # DM8550034 and their 21K model # DM8550037 both give you a full 14-inches of slider...
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• Does Demco Fifth Wheel Rail Kit for 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 Position Hitch Jaws Above Rear Axle
  All of the custom fit fifth wheel rail kits we offer for your truck like the Demco Rail Kit part # DM8552011-71 will position the fifth wheel hitch jaws exactly where they need to be. Either directly above the rear axle or slightly forward of it.
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• Recommended Demco Auto-Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD
  The easiest 5th wheel install comes with a custom-fit bracket kit that is designed for your specific truck; these reduce the drilling required and substantially reduce the overall installation time as compared to the lower-priced universal kits. For your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD I suggest Reese's kit # RP56001-53 which will provide you with industry-standard above-bed base rails. The Demco 5th wheel hitches are the current options we can offer in an auto-sliding 5th wheel hitch. For a 15K...
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• Demco Hijacker Autoslide Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 GMC Sierra 2500
  For your 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD short bed without the hitch prep package you'd want the Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550034 and then for the custom rail kit that fits your truck you'd want the part # DM8552011-71 which is custom fit for your truck. Custom rail kits install much quicker than universal rail kits and minimize drilling. I attached an install video for this rail kit in a similar 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 for you to check out as well.
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• Can Demco Hijacker Autoslide Fit Reese Fifth Wheel Rails for 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500
  Yes, the vast majority of the fifth wheel rail manufacturers make them all to the same "industry standard" design which is what the Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550034 is designed to fit. We have a Demco set of custom rails that fit your truck with the part # DM8552011-71 but if you wanted to use a Reese custom rail kit you could too and for that you'd need # RP50066-58 and you'd be set.
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• Can Trailer Be Disconnected At Angle With Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch On 2015 GMC Sierra
  We do have an Autoslide fifth wheel hitch that may work for you. It is the Demco Hijacker, part # DM8550034. I called my contact at Demco and asked about disconnecting and the angle it can be detached. They told me that there is a 10 degree angle that the trailer can be disconnected to with the Autoslide. Since the opening that the king pin slides into has a limited amount of movement, trying to detach the trailer at a sharper angle would not work. With the Autoslide you have an additional...
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• What Type Base Rails for Demco Hijacker Autoslide, # DM8550034
  If your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has ISR above-bed base rails and you are referring to the Demco Hijacker Autoslide, # DM8550034 then yes. The Demco Hijacker Autoslide, # DM8550034 cannot be used with rails that are a part of a gooseneck adapter plate, the base rails must be securely bolted to your truck. Please note the installation video that linked below. This shows the Demco Hijacker Autoslide, # DM8550034 being installed on 2015 GMC 2500 Series Truck. For the Demco Hijacker...
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• How to Determine What Fifth Wheel Hitch Head Height is Needed for 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
  The fifth wheel hitch height you'll need can be pretty easily calculated after taking two pretty easy measurements of your truck and trailer. Measure from the ground to the top of the bed floor and then measure from the ground to the bottom of the pin box mounting plate when the trailer is sitting level. The difference between those two heights is the height you need for your fifth wheel hitch. Most likely the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034 that you referenced would work as it has a...
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 For FEB 24PA Demco Hitch
  That part number actually reflects a Demco fifth wheel hitch that fits industry standard fifth wheel rails. So all you need is a custom fifth wheel rail kit to fit your 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 like the Demco kit part # DM8552011-71 which is a custom fit kit designed for your truck.
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Short Bed
  Yes, a 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 short bed can tow a fifth wheel trailer. What you'll need is a slider hitch though to allow you to make tight turns without cab interference. I really like the Demco Hijacker Autoslide fifth wheel hitches as they will automatically slide as you make tight turns. For that you'd want the part # DM8550034 for a 18k fifth wheel hitch. Then for a set of custom install fifth wheel rails confirmed as a fit for your 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500 you'd want the part...
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