Base Rails for Demco SL Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
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Base Rails for Demco SL Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
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Demco Accessories and Parts - DM6012
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Rails
- Custom
- Demco
Base rails provide the attachment points for mounting your Demco SL Series fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed. Hardware is included. Installation brackets are sold separately.
Features:
- Base rails provide necessary attachment points to install your Demco SL Series 5th-wheel trailer hitch
- Kit includes 2 rails and hardware
- Mounting brackets (sold separately) are required for installation
- Glossy, black powder coated steel resists corrosion
- Made in the USA
- 5-Year limited warranty
6012 Demco Bed Rails for Hijacker SL Series Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches
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Video Transcript for Demco Fifth Wheel Installation Kit DM6012 Review
Today we're going to take a look at the base rails for the Demco Highjacker SL Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches. Now these base rails will provide the necessary attachment points to install your Demco Highjacker SL Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch to your truck bed. An SL Series 5th Wheel hitch is a manual slider that'll slide right here on these rails. This kit will include the two rails, all the hardware needed to install it. A nice set of detailed instructions to help you install it. Now the mounting brackets are required for your vehicle are required for installation.
We do sell the mounting brackets separately on our website. Now the SL Series rails attach to your truck bed with these bolts that'll connect to the mounting brackets underneath the truck bed. The finish on this, it's a glossy black powder coated steal construction, which will help resist corrosion. These parts are made in the USA. That should do it for the review on the base rails for Demco Highjacker SL Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches..
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Customer Reviews
Base Rails for Demco SL Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - DM6012
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (7 Customer Reviews)
Base rails provide the attachment points for mounting your Demco SL Series fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed. Hardware is included. Installation brackets are sold separately.by: Jason12/31/2020
I’m satisfied other than the pin being in the wrong hole, once it’s latched I can’t put the safety pin in. But fast shipping. Ordered on a Monday, received by Wednesday around lunch
by: Hands In Motion05/09/2017
AWESOME!
I came to etrailer because I needed a "low profile" 5th wheel hitch. I scrubbed the internet and the closest I came to was a 18" rise. I found just what I needed made by Demco. The price was a little suspect considering even here the price was at least $250 cheaper than anything else on the eTrailer page. I live in Iowa and see Demco grain trailers all over the place and figured farmers don't generally buy the cheapest so what the heck. Before I pressed the "Pay" button I looked at the Demco website, saw they were located in Iowa and gave them a call. I talked with a rep. who said the company bought the hitch line a few years ago from a Canadian company and that they were selling well. When I told them the price from etrailer he said "Buy, you won't find it cheaper at any of our distributors" So back to the "Pay" button. Then it got weird.
Later that day a young lady called me from etrailer to inform me that the item was "out of stock" and did I want to wait, choose something else or get my $ back. I told her that I couldn't beat their deal so I said I'll wait, she said "OK it should ship in two-three weeks". I told her don't ship anything until you can ship the hitch and the rails. Next morning, I got an email, "Your order has shipped" Wait what . . . ?
At that point I jump on the phone and called etrailer's 800 number. Another rep says "can I help you?" I said how do you bend time? she pulled up my order and says "Oh I see what happened, another person had ordered the same hitch and also told them not to ship an incomplete order also" This guy was waiting for something to be completed in June and they reordered the hitch and he would get his whole order also. Cool huh? I love that kind of flexibility in business. Lastly shipping. My product probably came in at 130+ pounds. Everyone else wanted more than $100.00 for shipping, mine was FREE. I would say I saved about $300.00 by buying at etrailer. With a great money back policy you really don't have anything to lose.
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by: Steve F07/17/2017
I received my order ahead of schedule and in good condition. Installed hitch and it is working as described. I will order from etrailer again.
by: Shane N.11/01/2018
Very easy to install.
by: Banner08/05/2020
rails are good
by: Paul 09/15/2021
Product as expected. Fast service
by: Cory P06/26/2017
These rails are easy to install.
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view full answer... - Parts List for Demco Frame Bracket Kit # 8553014 The Demco Custom Mounting Brackets for Demco Hijacker SL Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # DM8553014 does come with the fishe wire required for installation as well as all the hardware. I've attached the parts list with a diagram to assist. I confirmed with my contact at Demco this kit has everything you need including the fishe wire and the base rails so you don't need to purchase # DM6012 separately. The rails included in this kit will have one more hole due the truck frame so they...
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- Needing the Dimensions of the Demco Bed Rails # DM6012I went out to our warehouse and pull the Demco Base Rails # DM6012. These rails measure 33 inches long and 5 inches in wide.
view full answer... - Correct Base Rails and Brackets for FWH-24PA Demco Hijacker on 01 GMC Sierra 2500HD with 6-1/2 BedThe rail kit # DM6014 that you referenced will fit your older Demco 5th wheel hitch if it uses base rails that run side to side. To mount these rails to your 2001 GMC Sierra 2500HD with the 6-1/2' bed you need the Universal Mounting Brackets # DM8552009 which require drilling into the frame or the Custom Mounting Brackets # DM8552012 which install in pre-existing holes in your frame so no drilling is required. The FWH-24PA part number that you referenced is actually just the part number...
view full answer... - Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for Ram Factory Fifth Wheel Rail KitI wish there was an adapter available, but Demco does not have a way to adapt their SL series fifth wheel hitches to fit the factory rail kit of a Ram like what you have. It would be time for a new hitch all together. The B and W Companion part # BWRVK3600 is a direct fit for the factory rail kit of your truck and would not require an adapter. This hitch is considered by many to be the nicest fifth wheel hitch around so we recommend it very highly.
view full answer... - What 5th-Wheel Base Rails do You Recommend for My 2022 F-450 with a Knapheide PGND-96 Bed?If you have a 2022 F-450 with the Knapheide bed model PGND-96 and a recessed ball, I recommend the Base Rails for Demco Hijacker SL Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # DM6012. Along with the rails, you also need the Custom Mounting Brackets # DM8553003 to complete the install.
view full answer... - 5th Wheel Hitch Compatible with 2000 Chevy 3500 Dually Flat BedWhen you say you have a 12 foot bed, I can only assume you have a flatbed on your 2000 Chevy 3500 Dually. You have a couple of options for a compatible 5th wheel hitch: B&W Gooseneck hitch # BWGNRK1500 along with the B&W Companion Flatbed Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs # BWRVK3050. Reese Low-Profile 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 30,000 lbs # RP30054. Demco Hijacker SL Series Flat Deck 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Travel Adjustment - Single...
view full answer... - Correct Frame Mounting Brackets for The Demco SL Base Rails On a 2019 Ram 1500 RebelI see, well in that case for your Base Rails for Demco SL Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # DM6012 on your 2019 Ram 1500, you can use the Custom Mounting Brackets for Demco SL Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # DM8553018. These are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll bolt right up; I have also confirmed this with Demco as well.
view full answer... - Dimensions for Demco Custom Mounting Brackets # DM8553004I went out to our warehouse to take a few measurements on the brackets that are included with the Demco Custom Mounting Bracket Kit # DM8553004 that you referenced. The brackets measure 6 inches long and 6 inches tall, with a width of 2 inches. The distance between bolt holes, on center, is right at 1-1/2 inches. I have attached a diagram with these dimensions labeled that you can also take a look at. This particular bracket kit is is designed to work with the Demco SL Series Base Rails...
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- Fifth Wheel Hitch Solution for 2006 Dodge RamFor a flat bed fifth wheel hitch the Demco Hijacker SL part # DM6076SL-FLAT would be a great options since it is designed for flat bed configurations. For rails you will need the # DM6012. The install of these rails will have to be a custom install done by a qualified fabricator in your area. The rails will need to mount to the frame of your truck and not just to the bed. The hitch will be able to be removed pretty easily when not in use.
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view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install Demco Fifth Wheel Hitch FWH-24P in 1998 Toyota T100I could not find a reference to that hitch anywhere. If you could tell me the manufacturer, or possibly send in a photo I may be able to help you; I assume you are looking for the hardware to install and while I cannot guarantee you we have it if I knew the manufacturer and model I could take a look.
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- Available Reese & Demco Low-Profile 5th Wheel HitchesWe do offer low-profile 5th wheel hitches, part # RP30054 from Reese and part # DM6076SL-FLAT from Demco, but neither of these is intended for industry-standard above-bed 5th wheel base rails. The Reese hitch installs on the frame through custom welding and fabrication; the Demco installs in their own special SL series rails # DM6012. To see 5th wheel installation kits for your truck use the link to select your bed length to then see suitable base rail kits.
view full answer... - Demco Custom Mounting Brackets For Installing SL Rails In The Bed of a 2017 Ram 1500For your 2017 Ram 1500 you will want to use the Custom Mounting Brackets # DM8553010 along with the SL Base Rails # DM6012. The Brackets # DM8553004 you found will not mount into existing holes on your frame.
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view full answer... - What 5TH Wheel Rail Kit Is Needed For a 1994 Chevy K3500 To Use Demco Hijacker FWH 24 PA 5TH Wheel? The Hijacker FWH 24 PA identifies the 5th wheel hitch head but not the rails it is mounted to. It will require either the standard above bed ISR Rail Kit # DM8552009-71 or the SL Rails # DM6012 with Mounts # DM8553009 for your 1994 Chevrolet K3500. The ISR rails allow the hitch to drop into the rails and are pinned to the rails. The SL rails allows the hitch to slide under the lip on the rails. If you are unsure which you have you can send me an image of the hitch so I can verify the...
view full answer... - Can Fifth Wheel Hitch be Installed in Truck with CM Flat BedFifth wheel rail kits need to attach directly to the frame of the truck. So what you are looking to do is technically possible, but would require some serious modification. For a flat bed fifth wheel hitch the Demco Hijacker SL part # DM6076SL-FLAT would be a great options since it is designed for flat bed configurations. Flat beds are higher than standard truck beds so you need a shorter fifth wheel hitch. For rails you will need the # DM6012. The install of these rails will have to...
view full answer... - Gooseneck Adapter For Demco SL Series Base Rails The only gooseneck adapter currently available for SL rails is the Demco SL Series Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for 5th Wheel Rails # DM5992, which has a 30-1/2" measurement from center to center of the pins. I would double check the measurement on yours as it most likely has the same spacing. If not, you would have to swap out your current rails for the Base Rails for Demco SL Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # DM6012.
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