Compatibility Of Install Points With Spray In Bedliner
Question:
Will this hitch attach securely to the factory underbed rails if the bed has a spray in liner? Im concerned about the tolerances of the attachment pins with the added 1/8inch to 3/16inch of material between the hitch and the rails.
asked by: Shawn
Expert Reply:
Me and my contact at Demco RV confirmed the following information: The # DM8550038 is a 21K Auto Slide for a Ford with the factory 5th Wheel Prep System. The Demco auto slide will set down on the Ford Factory installed pucks. I would assume the shop applying the bed liner taped off the pucks and didn’t cover them with liner. If so, the liner may need to be removed just from the top of the pucks. There are also 2 shims at the tops of the pins on the mounting plates.
The install details are linked on this answer page.
See attached manual step #1 talks about removal of the one or two shims if the pins fit too tightly. I'm send this attachment in a separate email.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 21K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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