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

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

Item # DM8552025-71
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Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed with this kit. Custom brackets reduce the amount of time required to install the hitch. Brackets, base rails, and hardware included. 1-800-940-8924 to order Demco fifth wheel installation kit part number DM8552025-71 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Demco products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches. Fifth Wheel Installation Kit reviews from real customers.
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Demco Fifth Wheel Installation Kit - DM8552025-71

  • Above the Bed
  • Demco
  • Custom

Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed with this kit. Custom brackets reduce the amount of time required to install the hitch. Brackets, base rails, and hardware included.


Features:

  • Installation kit lets you mount your Demco Premier Series 5th-wheel trailer hitch in the bed of your truck
    • Demco Premier 5th-wheel must be manufactured after 2012
    • Also compatible with B&W, Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed 5th-wheel trailer hitches
  • Mounting brackets install beneath truck bed to provide attachment points for above-bed base rails
  • Base rails provide necessary mounting points for 5th-wheel hitch
  • Custom-fit brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame
    • No drilling is required
    • Drastically reduces installation time
    • Avoids known obstacles along your truck's frame
  • Sturdy, black powder coated steel resists corrosion
  • 2 Base rails, brackets and hardware included
  • Made in the USA
  • 5-Year limited warranty


8552025 Demco Custom Bracket Kit for Hijacker Premier Series Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches

6071 Demco Bed Rails for Hijacker Premier Series Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches

Installation Details DM8552025-71 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

  • 2014 - 2024 Ram 2500 6-1/2 Foot Bed without OEM Prep Pkg
  • 2014 - 2024 Ram 2500 8 Foot Bed without OEM Prep Pkg
  • 2014 - 2014 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 - 6-1/2 Foot Bed without OEM Prep Pkg
  • 2014 - 2014 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 - 8 Foot Bed without OEM Prep Pkg



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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches - DM8552025-71

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (19 Customer Reviews)

Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed with this kit. Custom brackets reduce the amount of time required to install the hitch. Brackets, base rails, and hardware included.

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Just received wont be installed till Monday, but the customer service when ordering and the shipping was awesome. Will update when installed and I pull my new camper home (50miles) with pics

Jeff

10/9/2022

Just as I had hoped, great



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2017 Ram 2500

Product fit exactly as advertised and the installation video on etrailer's website was a great help in the installation since the installation directions that came with the kit was not very informative. I hope etrailer continues to provide installation videos for products they sell and I will definitely but from them again.

Thanks etrailer.



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The Demco slider hitch I purchased with you bed kit is truly a phenomenal piece of equipment. I’ve had many questions about my hitch to which I’d recommend to any and everyone. This is my first fifth wheel and my first experience with pulling a fifth wheel. It’s truly amazing how it operates



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2015 Ram 2500

Haven't used this yet, but believe it will be terrific for lifting my Demo 5th wheel hitch to move to another truck. Purchased my Demo hitch also from Etailer.com, they are fast shipping, let you know exactly what you need for your particular vehicle. I would recommend them highly for any of your camper & auto and RVing needs!



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2018 Ram 2500

The product was in good order. The install is somewhat difficult. The backside driver and front side passenger is easy to install. The drivers front and rear passenger is the most difficult. It would be helpful if the template was sent with the package so that you could layout the bed and drill everything from the top. Because you can't get to the front drivers side from under the truck. It took me 3 hours to install this product. One last comment is that there are 2 bags of nuts, bolts and bushing but you have to figure out what ones to use. If you know the make and model of the truck why can't the correct bolts and all of the accessories be put in the box.



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I recently called Diana at etrailer and requested a product for a brand new dodge ram that know one else could locate. Without hesitation she new exactly what I needed and told me so right away without putting me on hold or anything, great job Diana and great products you guys have. Keep up the good work



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2018 Ram 2500

This is my second order for my second truck. I couldn't be happier with the pricing, service, delivery time, and courteous people.

Rick S.

10/13/2020

Great, very happy.



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Steven R.

9/6/2021

Still working great!



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Product came timely and great shape e trailer very helpful getting order correct worked as intended



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Worked out great! Installed this product a year ago. No issues.



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#1 customer service and as ordered.

The
best customer service from Paula, very knowledgeable.



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Great folks! The only issue I have is it was delivered with the box busted.



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Works great!



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Was easy to install. Only took a couple hours.



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Good quality product



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2019 Ram 2500



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2016 Ram 2500



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2019 Ram 2500


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See what our Experts say about this Demco Fifth Wheel Installation Kit

  • Could Demco Fifth Wheel Rail Kit be used with Pullrite Fifth Wheel Hitch
    If the Pullrite Superglide you have was designed to fit the industry standard rails (it will have ISR listed in model name), then yes the Demco rail kit part # DM8552025-71 would work. If not, then the only rail kits that will work are from Pullrite.
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  • Can 2018 Ram with Ram Box Tow Fifth Wheel Hitch
    The only solution for towing a fifth wheel trailer with a Ram Box truck so that you can make turns without interference is a Sidewinder pin box on the trailer. The problem with the Ram Box is that is that it puts the rails of the bed too close together and it causes interference with the pin box of the trailer around corners. We have heard several customers say that with a Sidewinder pin box they were able to tow a fifth wheel trailer with a truck with a Ram Box. Sidewinders move the...
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  • Fifth Wheel and Rail Kit Recommendation for a 2016 Ram 2500 without Rail Kit
    The issue you are going to have is that a short bed truck would not have enough clearance to allow a fifth wheel trailer to make tight turns. Not even with an offset ball. If you install a fifth wheel adapter on your trailer it wouldn't be able to make tight turns with your truck. You are going to have to install a fifth wheel rail kit so that you can use a slider hitch. The best fifth wheel hitch I would recommend is the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034. This hitch will automatically...
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  • Automatic Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Ram 2500 without Factory Rail Kit
    For your 2016 Ram 2500 short bed without the factory rail kit the hitch setup you would want is the Demco Hijacker Auto Slider. Part # DM8550034 for an 18k hitch or part # DM8550035 for the 21k version of the hitch. For a rail kit you then would want the custom install kit part # DM8552025-71 which is custom fit for your truck and would minimize drilling and install time. I attached review videos for the hitches for you to check out as well.
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  • How to Determine Height Setting of Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch on 2019 Ram 2500
    The first thing to know is that you'll need to have at least 5 inches to 6 inches of clearance between the top of your bed rails and the bottom of the trailer loft. You'll want to measure from the ground to the top of the bed rails on your 2019 Ram 2500 and then from the ground to the bottom of your trailer loft and the difference will be your clearance. Your Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550034 (18,000 lbs) or # DM8550035 (21,000 lbs) have height settings of 15-1/4 inches, 16-1/2...
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  • Lightweight Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Ram 2500 with RamBox
    While it may be possible for you to tow a fifth wheel hitch with your 2018 Ram 2500 that has the RamBox, there is a compromise you will need to make as there will not be an underbed mount which you will be able to use. There is a great option for an easy to remove fifth wheel hitch, the Demco Recon # DM8550043, which comes in two pieces and weighs a total of just 125 lbs, making it the easiest fifth hitch to remove for truck bed access. It has a 21,000 lb towing capacity, a wraparound...
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  • Parts Needed To Install Demco RV Fifth Wheel On Ram 2500 With Standard After Market Rails
    # DM8550035 will fit all industry-standard rails, including those from B&W, Curt, Demco, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley. All you have to do is bolt on the side plates and attach the head to the hitch base. If you have any of these industry standard rails then the hitch will fit your truck. The side plates have 2 functions. They contain the feet that fit into your above-bed rails, and they allow you to raise or lower the hitch head to better match your pin box height....
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  • Demco Hijacker Fifth Wheel Hitch or Pullrite SuperGlide for 2019 Ram 2500
    When comparing the Demco Hijacker and Pullrite SuperGlide for your 2019 Ram 2500, I highly recommend going with the Demco Hijacker for a number of reasons The first reason is the superior jaw system of the Hijacker. As you can see by the accompanying photo, this hitch has a single-piece jaw that wraps completely around the king pin, and has an enhanced connection via a 3/4" solid steel bar that locks into place once the jaw is closed. This reinforced jaw system is what will give you a...
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  • Best 5th Wheel Hitch Option for 2019 Ram 2500 Mega Cab With 6-1/2 Foot Short Bed
    With clearance being the biggest issue for you, there is one option I highly recommend for a 5th wheel hitch that fits your 2019 Ram 2500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # DM8550034. The Hijacker gives you more clearance than any other sliding hitch because of its 14 inches of front-to-back travel; other hitches have between 10 inches and 12 inches of travel. That will give you the most possible clearance for your 2019 Ram, and you...
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendations for 2014 Ram Short Bed
    I really like the Demco Autoslide, part # DM8550034. The Hijacker Autoslide automatically slides rearward during low speed turns, which eliminates the need to exit the truck cab to unlock a manual slider. The hitch has an 18K capacity and a single piece wrap-around jaw that holds the king pin very tightly, so there's almost no rattle or bang to get transferred to the truck during acceleration and braking. For a manually operated slider, I'd recommend the Curt A20, part # C16541. This hitch...
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  • Will the 5th Wheel Mounting Brackets on a 2020 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi Mount on a 2014 Ram 2500 Diesel?
    It is possible that your industry standard rail system in your 2020 Ram 2500 may fit in your 2014 Ram 2500 Diesel but without knowing which brand or part number you have I can not say for certain. You will want to use all new hardware if you are able to transfer the kit over. Below are the 5th wheel industry standard rail kits that fit both of your trucks: Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches item # RP56009-53 Reese Quick-Install...
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  • Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch And Underbed Mounting System For A 2020 Ram 2500
    Unfortunately there isn't an aftermarket puck system available for a 2020 Ram 2500 and the only compatible rails for a Demco 18k Autoslide # DM8550034 in the bed of your Ram would be above bed # DM8552025-71. If you're wanting a completely clear bed then the only option is going to be the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # BWRVK3400-5W along with the Custom Underbed Installation Kit for B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWGNRK1320-5W. This will give you a completely...
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  • Is Trailair Air Ride Pin Box Compatible with Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitch
    Trailair Air Ride 5th Wheel Pin Box # LC158778 is fully compatible with Demco Hijacker hitches such as the 18K # DM8550034 and 21K # DM8550035 which fit short beds fitted with standard above-bed base rails like Demco kit # DM8552025-71. You'll also want to use the Demco Capture Plates for Trailair Pin boxes # DM6171. Pin box part # LC158778 is a correct fit to replace a Lippert 1621HD 5th wheel pin box. This direct replacement will bolt right up in place of the 1621HD and give a smoother...
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  • 5th Wheel Hitch Rails And 7 Way Connector For 2019 Ram 2500 w/out Puck System
    It is possible that your old rail system may fit your new 2019 Ram 2500 without prep package, but without knowing the part number or previous vehicle that you had, it is difficult to say for sure. I went ahead and gathered some information on 5th wheel rail kits that are a fit for your 2019 Ram without prep package and you can see if your current rail system happens to match one of the part numbers. Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th...
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2019 Ram 2500 w/ a Short Bed
    Due to the fact that the truck has the shorter bed, you'll want to go with a sliding fifth wheel hitch to provide enough clearance between the truck cab and the front of your fifth wheel. I recommend the Curt Q20 fifth wheel hitch, part # C16541 as well as the # RP50054-58 installation kit. The Q20 features a fully articulating hitch head and a two piece jaw mechanism that holds the king pin very tightly, which provides good ride quality. The slider mechanism will give you 12" of travel. For...
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  • Auto Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2018 Ram 2500 without OEM Rail Kit
    For an auto sliding fifth wheel hitch that you could use in your 2018 Ram 2500 short bed the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034 which will never require you to get out of the truck and operate the slider mechanism. Then for a rail kit that fits your 2018 Ram 2500 you'd just want the part # DM8552025-71 and you'd be set.
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  • Are Demco Premier Base Rails Compatible with 13K Hijacker for a 2015 Ram 2500
    Yes, the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails # DM8552025-71 will fit both your 2015 Ram 2500 (6-1/2' or 8' bed) and the 13K Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550040 that you're currently using. If you don't already have a 7-Way plug in the bed of your pickup you might also be interested in the Bargman # 50-97-410 to make connecting/disconnecting your trailer wiring much easier.
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  • Can Demco Hijacker Autoslide Be Installed on 2016 Ram 2500 w/o Removing Existing B&W Turnover Ball
    I have looked over the installation instructions and videos for both the # BWGNRK1384 B&W Turnover Ball and the # DM8552025-71 Demco install kit for the # DM8550034 18K or # DM8550035 21K Demco Hikacker Autoslide. From everything I can see, the Turnover ball won't interfere with installing the Autoslide 5th wheel hitch, and the folks at Demco didn't see a problem with it either so there's no reason to believe it wouldn't work. I'll link to the two installation videos for the Turnover...
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  • Compatibility of Different Brands of 5th Wheel Base Rails and Installation Kits
    Standard 5th wheel base rails have multiple hitch mounting holes spaced at different dimensions. Measured hole center to hole center these spreads are 10-inches, 20-1/2-inches or 29-inches. It certainly looks like your base rails are industry-standard since your measurement taken at the outside edges of the holes is 29-3/4-inches. Please refer to the linked photo I have prepared for you. It is possible that these rails could work with the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Custom Mounting Brackets...
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  • Automatic Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Dodge Ram 2500
    We have just what you need! The Demco Hijacker hitches slide automatically as you make tight turns so they are the perfect solution for you. For an 18k Hijacker you would want the part # DM8550034. And then for a rail kit custom fit for your 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed you'd want the part # DM8552025-71 which is also designed to work with the Demco hitch.
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  • Parts Needed To Install Demco Hijacker Auto Slide 5TH Wheel Hitch in 2019 Ram 2500
    As long as the Demco Hijacker has mounting tabs like the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034 you will only need the Rail Kit # DM8552025-71. This kit will allow you to install the above bed 5th wheel rails in your 2019 Ram 2500. If the hitch has the Demco Underbed # DM6004 or another factory set of mounts you will need to replace the mounts with the Side Plates # DM6003. These plates allow you to use above bed rails.
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  • Demco Hijacker or B&W Companion Slider 5th Wheel Hitch for 2018 Ram 2500 Short Bed
    You've asked a really great question, as the Demco Hijacker Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch ( # DM8550035 along with the Adapter Plate # DM6099 if your Ram has the factory pucks or # DM8550035 with Installation Rails # DM8552025-71 if it doesn't) and the B&W Companion ( # BWRVK3670 if you have the factory pucks or # BWRVK3400-5W with the Under-Bed Mount Kit # BWGNRK1384-5W if you don't) represent the 2 best options available for your 2018 Ram 2500 Short Bed. Between the two I give a slight edge...
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  • Gooseneck or 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Ram and Grand Design 5th Wheel Trailer
    I looked up the BDS lift kit and it is a suspension lift which is good because that means the truck bed and frame are still the same distance apart from each other so you can install a hitch in the bed. If towing a 5th wheel trailer you will want a 5th wheel hitch but given your situation I do have a recommendation that will work as long as the 5th wheel trailer has the tapered front end for short bed trucks and as long as it has a pin box that is compatible with a Reese Goose Box. The...
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  • Recommended Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for Use on a 2017 Ram 2500
    According to the online version of the owner's manual for your 2017 Ram 2500 it states that the towing weight limits for a 5th wheel trailer are 25,000 lbs Trailer Weight and 5,000 lbs Tongue Weight. You will be able to safely pull your trailer with the 2500 model. The best option that we have when it comes to a sliding 5th wheel hitch is to use the Hijacker Autosliding 5th wheel hitch. The Demco Hijacker that I recommend is the 18K # DM8550034 along with the base rails # DM8552025-71...
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