Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches

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• Recommended Base Rail Kit for 2018 Chevy Silverado Short Bed to Install Demco Hijacker
  If your 2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 has the 6-1/2 foot bed and isn't equipped with the factory pucks/rail kit, then I recommend the Demco Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552011-71. This kit will include everything needed to attach the excellent Demco Hijacker # DM8550034 that you referenced to your Silverado. The custom brackets in the kit will use existing holes in the truck's frame to eliminate the need to drill into the frame during installation. I have attached...
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• Demco Underbed Rail System Dimensions for a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500
  Thanks for the picture! Those holes are not from an OEM puck system because the cab to tailgate dimensions are too short. It looks like the previous owner used the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel Hitches item # DM8551010. This system worked similar to an OEM puck system but only with Demco hitches. I have linked a dimensional drawing below for you to compare to what is currently on your truck. I have also attached an installation video. Since your 2016 GMC Sierra...
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• Parts Needed to Install Demco Hijacker Base and Head 2012 Chevy Silverado 3500
  The Demco part # DM6107 is the head and base for the Hijacker Autoslide with a 21k capacity. To attach this to a set of above bed fifth wheel rails you would need the part # DM6003. Then for a set of above bed rails that fits your 2012 Chevy Silverado 3500 you would want the part # DM8552011-71 and you'd be set.
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• Recommended Demco Above Bed Rail Kit For A 2015 GMC Sierra 2500
  When installing an above-bed base rail kit on your 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 The Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552011-71 is confirmed to fit the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 6-1/2 foot bed and the 8 foot bed. The custom-fit brackets require no drilling. They're made out of a sturdy, black powder coated steel that resists corrosion. The Demco rails are compatible with B&W, Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley...
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• Does Demco Rail Kit Require Drilling Truck Frame When Installing On 2016 Chevrolet Silverado
  The Demco Hijacker Custom Rail Kit, part # DM8552011-71, does not require drilling into the frame when installing. It uses existing holes that are already in the frame of your 2016 Chevrolet 2500. The Demco Hijacker Autoslide, part # DM8550035 will work great in your truck with the 6-1/2 ft bed. This fifth wheel features a single, wraparound jaw that gives you less rattle, and the pivoting head helps to limit chucking. This hitch has a 21,000-lb gross towing weight capacity. I have...
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• Recommended AutoSlide Fifth Wheel Hitch For 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 Without Prep Package
  I recommend the Demco Hijacker 18K Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider part # DM8550034 with the custom rails part # DM8552011-71 for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 short bed. The Hijacker is designed so you don't have to get out of the truck to adjust the slider when making a sharp turn which can become very inconvenient especially in cold weather. The Hijacker will give you about 14" of travel for cab clearance and 3" of adjustable height for bed rail clearance. We do recommend to have...
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• Does Demco Recon Fifht Wheel Hitch Minimize Chucking and Rattling?
  The two parts of the Demco Recon # DM8550043, which are the head unit # DM6169 and base assembly # DM6180 each weigh approximately 50 lbs. This is a very lightweight hitch but still has a 21,000 lb capacity and vertical load limit of 5,250 lbs. The Recon # DM8550043 offers a double-pivoting head as well, from front to back as well as side to side in a manner much the same as other premium fifth wheel hitches. It also has polyurethane dampeners built into the hitch head to soften the side-to-side...
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• Can Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitch be Used on Long Bed Chevy Silverado
  Although a sliding hitch isn't needed on a long bed truck since you don't have to worry about cab clearance, there is no reason one like the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034 can't be used on your 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500. It will still work great on your new truck to provide you with an excellent connection with the trailer and an 18,000 pound towing weight capacity. If your new Silverado is equipped with the factory puck system you will also need to add the Rail Adapter # DM6206,...
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• Automatic Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Short Bed
  The Demco Hijacker Auto Slide fifth wheel hitch part # DM8550034 is the automatic sliding hitch you need to go with for your 2019 Silverado 2500HD short bed. This USA made hitch will hold the king pin of your trailer tightly to provide a smooth ride quality and slides back automatically so you never have to worry about getting out and activating a manual slider. In the review video I attached for this hitch you'll see how well it works. To install this you'll want the custom install rail...
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• Air Bag Suspension Kit Recommendation for 2015 GMC Sierra 3500HD with Demco Rail Kit
  The Firestone air bag kit part # F2709 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 and is designed to fit trucks that have fifth wheel hitch or gooseneck rail kits like the Demco kit part # DM8552011-71 that you have installed.
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• How to Determine What Fifth Wheel Hitch Head Height is Needed for 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
  The fifth wheel hitch height you'll need can be pretty easily calculated after taking two pretty easy measurements of your truck and trailer. Measure from the ground to the top of the bed floor and then measure from the ground to the bottom of the pin box mounting plate when the trailer is sitting level. The difference between those two heights is the height you need for your fifth wheel hitch. Most likely the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034 that you referenced would work as it has a...
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• Can Trailer Be Disconnected At Angle With Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch On 2015 GMC Sierra
  We do have an Autoslide fifth wheel hitch that may work for you. It is the Demco Hijacker, part # DM8550034. I called my contact at Demco and asked about disconnecting and the angle it can be detached. They told me that there is a 10 degree angle that the trailer can be disconnected to with the Autoslide. Since the opening that the king pin slides into has a limited amount of movement, trying to detach the trailer at a sharper angle would not work. With the Autoslide you have an additional...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 with 6-1/2-ft Bed
  Sliding 5th wheel hitches are recommended for towing with a short-bed pickup like your 2012 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Series with 6-1/2-foot bed. Sliding hitches from B&W and Demco are the ones I most often recommend because of their build quality (both are made here in the USA). Their products cost more because they are worth more. They are beautifully made products that inspire confidence, potential sticker shock notwithstanding. Although you state your trailer will not ever be loaded up to...
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• Best Slider Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed
  Since you have a short bed truck you will need to go with a slider hitch to allow you the clearance to make tight turns without cab interference. I really like the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034 because it will automatically slide when you are in a tight turn. Other sliders require you to get out and manually operate the slider which be somewhat of a hassle. I attached a review video that shows this hitch being used and sliding. For a rail kit you would also want a custom install kit...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation For 2016 Chevrolet Silverado With Factory Tow Package
  Based on the dimensions of your truck and the trailer you can probably execute about 50 degree turns with a stationary fifth wheel hitch. That can be tough and can cause a lot of issues if a shorter turn is required. My recommendation is to replace the pin box on your trailer with a Sidewinder. The pin box on the trailer should have a plate or sticker, identifying the model. I have attached a link to our product page for the Sidewinders we offer. You can use the filter on the page to select...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 6.5 Foot Bed Pulling a 15K Trailer
  If the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of your 5th Wheel Trailer is 15K then you will want to get a 5th wheel hitch that is rated for a little over that capacity as you don't want to be stressing out the hitch at its max. Since your 2016 GMC Sierra 2500 has a 6-1/2 foot bed you will want to get a sliding 5th wheel hitch to make sure that you have proper cab to trailer clearance when making tight turns. The best option for you is the 18K Demco Hijacker Autosliding 5th Wheel Hitch #...
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• Can Demco Hijacker Autoslide Fit Reese Fifth Wheel Rails for 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500
  Yes, the vast majority of the fifth wheel rail manufacturers make them all to the same "industry standard" design which is what the Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550034 is designed to fit. We have a Demco set of custom rails that fit your truck with the part # DM8552011-71 but if you wanted to use a Reese custom rail kit you could too and for that you'd need # RP50066-58 and you'd be set.
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• Install Kit for Old Demco FWH 24P 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed
  Check the legs/base of your hitch. If it indicates Ultra or UL then you can use installation kit # DM8552011-71 on your 2011 Chevy Silverado 2500 short bed. If it shows SL then you would instead use # DM8553007-12. If there is no indication send some pictures of the legs/base so I can see how it attaches to the rails.
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• Do Demco Base Rails on 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 Short Bed Allow Use of 16k and 21k 5th Wheel Hitch
  Yes, you can definitely use either a 16,000 lb or 21,000 lb capacity 5th wheel hitch in your 2019 GMC Sierra 2500 that has the Demco 6071 base rails that come in the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552011-71. For a short bed truck, it is really hard to go with anything else than an auto-sliding hitch, which is also from Demco. These don't have a 16k option, but you can go with either the 18k or 21k hitch: - 18,000 lb Capacity: Demco...
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• Demco 18K Hitch DM8550034 and Rails for 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD
  The Demco 18k Fifth Wheel hitch part # DM8550034 fits your 2018 GMC Sierra 2500. As long as your trailer weighs less than 18,000 lbs fully loaded, the Demco 18k is a great choice for your short bed truck because of its automatic sliding feature. The rails that hold the hitch into the bed of the truck are different depending on if the Sierra has an OEM towing package or not. If the Sierra does not have an OEM prep package the rails are part # DM8552011-71. These rails come with custom...
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• Compatibility of Demco Recon Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch with Revolution or Sidewinder Pin Box
  You are correct that the Curt Q Series fifth wheel hitches, like # C16245, are not compatible with a Sidewinder or Revolution pin box because the spherical axial bearing that allows the pivoting of the hitch head. The Demco Recon # DM8550043 that you purchased does not have this issue and will work great with a Sidewinder or Revolution. For the install kit into your 2012 GMC Sierra you'll want # DM8552011-71.
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• Rails Needed For A Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch In A 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500
  If the 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 has the puck system in their truck bed then the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550035 would require the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 6-1/2' Bed - 21K # DM6194 to attach to the puck system. If there isn't a puck system installed in the truck bed then you would need the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552011-...
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• Recommended Ffith Wheel Hitch For 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Short Bed
  The fifth wheel hitch I recommend for your 2012 Silverado 2500 is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide, part # DM8550034. This hitch slides automatically so you do not have to manually operate a slider. It gives you an additional 14 inches of clearance for executing turns. It slides toward the tailgate when you make a turn and then returns when you straighten out. The installation kit you need is part # DM8552011-71. This kit requires no drilling into the truck frame when installing. If you...
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit to Install Demco AutoSlide Fifth Wheel Hitch in 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500
  The Demco Hijacker Autoslide hitch part # DM8550034 is a great hitch that can easily be used in the bed of your 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500 without the factory rail kit. Demco recommends their rail kit part # DM8552011-71 which is a confirmed fit for your 2019 Chevy Silverado 3500. This is a custom fit kit which means it will minimize drilling and install time when compared to a universal kit.
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