Auto Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2016 Ford F-250 and 2013 F-150 5-1/2 ft Bed
Question:
Current vehicle: 2013 Ford F150 w 5foot 7inch bed. Tow package with EcoBoost V6. Upgrading in 1 year to 2016 F250 w 6foot 9inch bed. Just purchased a 5th wheel trailer. Would like to purchase just 1 hitch that could be reinstalled from current to future truck. I assume I will need an auto slider for current truck but maybe a manual slider would work as well. Need expert advice! Best regards,
asked by: John C
Expert Reply:
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 you would want the part # RP56006-53 which has been confirmed to fit as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 3250 lbs Vertical Load
- 13000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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