What Type of Rail Kit can Demco Hijacker Autoslide Fifth Wheel Hitch be Used With

Question:

Hello, currently I have a Goose neck hitch in my Truck. I use the Curtis adapter plate for my 5th wheel hitch. I would like to Get an auto slider hitch. Please give me recommendations. Is there a rail system out there? So the Goose neck hitch can still be in my Truck? I have a 2016 3500 Crew cab Silverado short bed. Goose neck hitch is a Curtis. Thanks.

asked by: Dave G

Expert Reply:

Auto sliding fifth wheel hitches like the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034 require a set of standard fifth wheel rails that would not also fit with your gooseneck hitch. There isn't a gooseneck adapter that can work either as the auto sliding hitches need rails that attach in four corners to truck frame due to additional torque the hitch puts on rails.

So with the Hijacker your best solution would be to remove the gooseneck and install the fifth wheel rail kit part # DM8552011-71 and then if you ever need to tow a gooseneck use the Curt adapter # 16085 which fits the rail kit and provides a gooseneck ball.

expert reply by: Jameson C