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

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

Item # DM8552026-71
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Fifth Wheel Installation Kit

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Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed with this kit. Custom brackets reduce the amount of time required to install the hitch. Brackets, base rails, and hardware included. 1-800-940-8924 to order Demco fifth wheel installation kit part number DM8552026-71 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Demco products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches. Fifth Wheel Installation Kit reviews from real customers.
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2014 Dodge Ram Pickup - Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches

  • Above the Bed
  • Demco
  • Custom

Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed with this kit. Custom brackets reduce the amount of time required to install the hitch. Brackets, base rails, and hardware included.


Features:

  • Installation kit lets you mount your Demco Premier Series 5th-wheel trailer hitch in the bed of your truck
    • Also compatible with B&W, Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Husky, Reese, and Valley above-bed 5th-wheel trailer hitches
  • Mounting brackets install beneath truck bed to provide attachment points for above-bed base rails
  • Base rails provide necessary mounting points for 5th-wheel hitch
  • Custom-fit brackets mount to existing holes in your vehicle's frame
    • No drilling is required
    • Drastically reduces installation time
    • Avoids known obstacles along your truck's frame
  • Sturdy, black powder coated steel resists corrosion
  • 2 Base rails, brackets and hardware included
  • Made in the USA
  • 5-Year limited warranty


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Installation Details DM8552026-71 Installation instructions


Customer Reviews

Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches - DM8552026-71

Average Customer Rating:  5.0 out of 5 stars   (1 Customer Reviews)

Install your fifth-wheel trailer hitch in your truck bed with this kit. Custom brackets reduce the amount of time required to install the hitch. Brackets, base rails, and hardware included.

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2014 Ram 3500

It always amazes me that the boxes come from so far away and just a few days later, in fact one day earlier than expected) the box shows up. Now I have to get the parts installed as I bought a fifth wheel trailer and it will have to sit at the dealers until I get the under frame kit and the hitch installed

Gene

6/7/2019

The DEMCO above bed rail kit was installed by an RV dealer and even they said it was one of the best kits theyd seen even though it was harder to install, it was a much better kit. So far not a single complaint after towing a 32 fifth wheel trailer about 2K miles. Im starting a 8K mile trip in July and will have a better idea about the kits quality after returning.


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    The Demco fifth wheel rail kit part # DM8552026-71 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Ram 3500 short bed and will work with your hitch.
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    A cushioned pin box replacement on the trailer will help somewhat with the chucking you are experiencing, but the hitch itself will make the biggest difference, specifically the jaw design that it comes equipped with. For your 2016 Ram 3500 with the 6-1/2 foot bed (if it does not have the factory rail kit), I recommend going with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550035 with the Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552026-71. This is an excellent, heavy-duty...
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  • 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2015 Ram 3500 Dually Short Bed and 19,000 Pound 5th Wheel Trailer
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  • Correct Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2014 Ram 3500
    The correct Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for a 2014 Ram 3500 is part # DM8550035. Please note, you will still need the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit part # DM8552026-71 or the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter part # DM6099 if you have the factory pucks. Please note, the highest weight capacity for the Demco Hijacker is 21,000 lbs but so long as the GVWR of the trailer does not exceed this (it doesn't) you'll be good
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