Automatic Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Ram 2500 with OEM Rail Kit
Question:
I have a 2018 Ram 2500 short bed that has the OEM factory fifth wheel rail kit. I want a sliding fifth wheel hitch that slides automatically as I turn. My trailer weighs 16,000 lbs when fully loaded too.
asked by: Gary
Expert Reply:
We have just what you are looking for! For an 18k fifth wheel hitch that slides automatically as you make sharp turns you'll want the Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550034 which has an 18k capacity. We have a higher rated version of this hitch as the part # DM8550035 which is rated for 21k but since your trailer is 16,000 lbs the 18k version would be more than adequate.
Now to install this hitch to the factory rail kit of your truck only requires the adapter part # DM6099. This connects to the OEM rail kit you have and provides the style of rails the two mentioned hitches are designed to connect to. I attached a review video for this adapter for you to check out to show you what it looks like as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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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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