Auto Slide Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for a 1999 Ford F-250 Short Bed
Question:
Im going to be purchasing the DM8550034 Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs. Will this rail kit work for that hitch? Reese Fifth Wheel Installation Kit RP50082-58 I have a 99 F250 SuperDuty shortbed and looking for rail kit without having to drill into the frame. Thanks,
asked by: James T
Expert Reply:
Yes, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034 that you referenced will fit industry standard fifth wheel rails like the what come with the # RP50082-58 that you referenced so the two would work well together.
The # RP50082-58 is the correct custom install fifth wheel rail kit for your 1999 Ford F-250 Short Bed so it would work well for you in that regard too. This is a no-drill kit also.
I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth 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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