Can Trailer Be Disconnected At Angle With Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch On 2015 GMC Sierra
Question:
Is there a 18k 5 th wheel hitch I can buy that auto slides and I can detach from it on an angle? Seems like most of them you need to be almost in line with the trailer?
asked by: Jamie
Expert Reply:
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 14 inches of clearance for tighter turns.
I recommend the rail installation kit, part # DM8552011-71 for this hitch.
If you do not have a 7-pole plug for your trailer in the bed of your truck I recommend part # 41157. This plugs into the existing wiring on your truck.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
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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
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