Best Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Ram 2500 Short Bed with Fifth Wheel Rail Kit
Question:
I have a 2018 Ram 2500 short bed with the factory rail kit and I need a slider fifth wheel hitch to allow me to make tight turns. What's the easiest to use setup that you'd recommend?
asked by: gerry
Expert Reply:
I have a great solution for you. The easy to use slider fifth wheel hitch I recommend for your 2018 Ram 2500 short bed with factory rail kit is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550034 with the Ram Rail Kit adapter part # DM6099. The hitch is the easiest to use option because unlike other manual sliders that require you to get out and operate them when needed this one will automatically slide back as you make tight turns so you don't ever have to think about it. I attached a review video that shows how it works for you to check out as well.
The # DM6099 fits the Ram rail kit you have and then provides a set of rails that the Hijacker is designed to fit.
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Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs
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- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
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- Rail Adapter
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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
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