How to Adjust Height of the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch for 2020 Ford F-250
Question:
How do you adjust the height on the DM8550024, Im not seeing it in the instructions. It is already mounted in the bed of the truck. What steps would I need to do. thank you
asked by: Jerry
Expert Reply:
The height adjustment for the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch with Slider - Ford Super Duty Prep Package # DM8550024 (18,000 lbs) and # DM8550038 (21,000 lbs) is found in the "Side Rail Assembly Instructions" of the hitch.
I have cut out the section of the instructions - as well as linked them - that details exactly what you need to do in order to adjust the height of your hitch.
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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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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 18K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 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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Mike E.
6/6/2020
What determines what height to set the side rails? I have a 2019 Ford F-250 SD truck, I had my Demco Slider hitch installed and they put it in the lowest 151/4” setting. Because of COVID 19 I have not used the hitch but plan to on June 10. I have hooked up to trailer and It looks ok, but I don’t want to damage my new truck. When the hitch slides back in a turn will the frame of the trailer hitch catch my side retails or tailgate. How do you determine whether to set it at 15 1/2, 16 3/4 or 18 1/4???