How To Use Above Bed Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch On 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 with Pucks

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I traded my 2019 f150 for a GMCserria 2500HD. I have a 13k Demco Autoslider that was on above bed rails but my new truck has ums system. What mounting kit will I need to install this hitch in the 2500? It has 82 bed. Thanks

asked by: Bill V

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The Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package part # DM6333 will allow you to use any of the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitchs - Above Bed like part # DM8550040 on a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 with OEM Prep Package.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco Hijacker #DM8551011 is absolutely a fit for your 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 with a 6-1/2 foot bed and this does come with the needed hardware for installation. There is a fantastic hitch for this rail…

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Answer 2

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 3

Thank you for the photo of your 2016 Ram 3500's bed rail which sits 59-inches above ground. You are correct that the recommended minimum clearance between a bed rail and the underside of the trailer's overhang is 5 to 6-inches, as shown in…

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Answer 4

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 5

Stander pin size for 5th wheel trailer hitches that install in the industry standard above the bed rails, such as those included with Husky kit #HT31404-686, are 1/2 inch in diameter and 3-1/4 inches long like #6014. A longer pin could be used but…

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Answer 6

According to my research, the Pullride 2700 Series Superglide uses industry standard bed rails, which is what the Demco #DM6333 adapter provides. You can check this for yourself. If the mounting tabs for your hitch (not the pucks in the bed) measure…

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Answer 7

The Pullrite SuperGlide 2900 5th wheel hitch fits industry-standard base rails, and we do have an adapter that will allow you to use that hitch in your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 with the 5th wheel prep package: - Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC…

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Answer 8

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 10

We still recommend the use of a slider in all standard/short bed trucks. That being said, the new GM trucks like your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 do have a slightly longer bed than the typical standard bed. The best thing you can do is to measure to see if…

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Answer 11

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 12

You can replace the Lippert Rhino pin box on your Brinkley 5th wheel. The right one though is going to depend on the pin weight of your trailer. Here are the options that will work to replace the Lippert Rhino: - Pin Weight of 1,500 lbs - 3,500 lbs:…

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