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

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• Will Reese Sidewinder # ST400-5AS16 Fit a RBW 7027 Pin Box or What Will Be Compatible with Short Bed
  Your Sidewinder Fifth Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret by 5th Airborne, 16K # ST400-5AS16K is not a fit for the RBW 7027 pin box. There is not a Sidwinder option for that pin box. I've attached a link to an article to help you with pin box replacements to give you the Sidewinder fit. Unfortunately the RBW 7027 pin box is not a size that we have any replacement options for in any pin box style.
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• Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch For 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3L Crew Cab Short Bed
  The maximum pin weight of a truck is not usually a number listed in the owner's manual. You want to go by the maximum trailer weight listed in the owner's manual for your particular truck. Since I am not sure which transmission or if you have a towing package on the truck I cannot The pin weight of a trailer is normally 20% of the overall loaded weight so as long as you stay under your listed trailer weight capacity and payload capacity that is listed in the owner's manual you can tow...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 5-1/2' Bed
  Since you have a 5-1/2' bed on your 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 the only sliding 5th wheel hitch that has enough travel (22-1/2") to give you proper cab clearance is the Demco 13K Hijacker Autoslide 5th wheel hitch; unfortunately the B&W Patriot # BWRVK3270 doesn't have enough clearance. For standard base rails you need the part # DM8550040 with rails # DM8552027-71 but if you're wanting a system that gives you a clean bed when the hitch is removed you need the part # DM8550041 with the...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Short Bed
  Since you have a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 short bed you'd need a slider hitch to allow you the clearance you'd need to make sharp turns. For that my favorite option is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide hitch part # DM8550034 as it automatically slides as you make tight turns saving you the hassle of getting out and activating the slider mechanism. This is the hitch you'd want if you have a 6-1/2 foot bed. If you have a 5-1/2 foot bed you'd need the part # DM8550040 instead as it slides 22-1/2 inches...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  For trucks that have beds that are shorter than 6 feet like your 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 5-1/2 foot bed there's only one slider hitch with enough clearance to allow you to make tight turns. For that you'll want the Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550040 which will automatically slide 22-1/2 inches back as you make tight turns. Then for a fifth wheel rail kit you'll want the Demco Custom Install kit part # DM8552027-71 which is made specifically for your truck so install time and...
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• Can Grade 8 Carriage Bolts be Used to Install Demco 5th Wheel Installation Kit DM8552027-71
  There are both hex bolts and carriage bolts included to attach the above bed rails to the under bed brackets in 5th wheel installation kit # DM8552027-71. They are grade 5 though. If you wanted to get grade 8 hardware locally you certainly could do that.
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for a 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 6-1/2 ft Bed
  I can help you pick out everything you will need to tow a trailer with your 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 6-1/2 foot bed. Since you have a short bed you are going to have to go with a slider hitch to allow the trailer to clear your truck cab around corners. I would recommend a hitch that automatically slides as you make the turn so that you don't have to get out and activate everytime you enter or leave a parking lot. For that I would recommend the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034. I attached...
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• Installing Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch on Short Bed GMC Truck
  You can indeed install the greaseless opening of the coupler block on the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # AM3200 behind the kingpin. This is typically done if there will be a possibility that the pin box will hit the tailgate or side rails of your truck. However, this particular hitch is not recommended for trucks like yours that have a bed shorter than 6 feet. The additional clearance that the offset will provide will not be sufficient for making sharp turns when...
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• Will Convert-A-Ball 5th Wheel Gooseneck Adapter Work on 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.5' Bed
  I do have an option for you but it's not likely that the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter part # CAB-C5GX1216 will provide enough turning clearance. I'm sure you are like most people and don't want to take up bed space while not towing but unfortunately with such a short bed, we really don't have any options for this. Instead, I recommend the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550040 which not only gives you the turning clearance you need but also...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 with 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # DM8550040 has a fore/aft travel of 22-1/2" and is about the only option for your 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 with a 5-1/2 foot bed. You will need a fifth wheel rail kit too for installation, the Demco Custom Install kit, # DM8552027-71 is made specifically for this truck. You may also want the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness, # C56070. Mount this 7-way, RV-style connector in your truck bed for quick, simple hookup of your...
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 Short Bed with Demco Ultra Slide
  What you sent in a picture of is an older Demco Hijacker Premier Series Ultra Slide part # DM6076P-UL-16K so for a rail kit that works with this hitch and your 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 you'd want the part # DM8552027-71. This is a custom install kit for your truck which means it will install in less time and minimize drilling when compared to a universal rail kit.
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• Demco Hijacker Premier Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  To install the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Double Pivot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, 21K, # DM6076P-21K in your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500, you will also need the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches, # DM8552027-71.
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• Can a Slider 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used on a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with 5.8 Foot Bed
  I do have an option for you but a manual sliding 5th wheel hitch like the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # 16516 will not allow for proper turning clearance between the cab of the truck and loft of the trailer while executing a 90 degree turn on a truck with a bed shorter than 6-1/2' long. In order to obtain sufficient clearance you will need to use a fixed 5th wheel hitch and a rotating pin box. For a fixed 5th wheel hitch I recommend the Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # RP30047...
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• Can An Above Bed Demco Hijacker Be Transferred From a Dodge Ram to a Chevrolet Silverado
  Yes, an above bed mounted version of the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch like part # DM8550034 will fit both a 2018 Ram 1500/2500/3500 and a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500/2500/3500 with industry standard above bed base rails. If you don't already have these for your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado then you can use the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit part # DM8552027-71 for 1500 models or part # DM8552011-71 for 2500 and 3500 models.
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch For A 2018 Chevy Silverado With 5-1/2' Bed
  The Max Turn technology is just a more rounded trailer nose to allow for a bit more turning clearance. With a 5-1/2' bed I would typically recommend replacing the pin box on the trailer with a rotating pin box to get enough clearance, but fortunately the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550040 can be installed in your truck bed to give you an additional 22-1/2" of turning clearance. This hitch automatically slides back as you turn so you won't have to get out of...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 5-1/2 ft Bed
  Since your 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 has a 5 foot 8 inch bed you would have to use the Demco Slider part # DM8550040 that can slide 22-1/2 inches. 14 inches of clearance would not be adequate. This hitch also has more than enough capacity for your trailer. For a rail kit you would want the part # DM8552027-71 which is a custom install kit that will minimize drilling and install time.
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• Recommended Auto Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for 2017 GMC Sierra 1500
  If your 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 has the 6-1/2 foot bed, I highly recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034. This is an excellent, auto-sliding hitch that features a wraparound, single piece jaw. This, along with its 3/4 inch thick, solid steel locking bar will provide for an incredibly secure connection with the trailer, resulting in minimal rattle and superior security. The automatic slider will give you 14 inches of front to back travel and the hitch has...
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• Custom Mounting Brackets for Old Style Demco Base Rails on 2016 Silverado 1500
  I'm assuming you still have the old rails so you can use the # DM8552027 to mount them in your 2016 Silverado 1500. If that is not the case, you would need to switch to universal rails like # DM8552027-71 and a different 5th wheel hitch like # DM8550034 or # DM8550043. The old rails have been discontinued and are no longer available.
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• Fifth Wheel and Installation Kit Recommendations for 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500
  The exact 5th wheel hitch set up you'll need will depend on and vary with the bed length of your truck. For a 5-1/2 foot bed, you'll either need a stationary hitch along with a Reese Sidewinder or use a Demco Hijacker Autoslide, part # DM8550040 and install kit, part # DM8552027-71. The Autoslide is definitely the easier to use option, and would also be easier to install. For a 6-1/2 foot bed, you'll still need a slider but you won't need as much travel as provided by the hitch mentioned...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Installation Kit for a 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 and Demco HiJacker Hitch
  It looks like you have a set of 4-bolt rails already with your HiJacker 5th wheel hitch so for just the under bed brackets and hardware so you can use the rails you have you can use # HT32831. The brackets are custom for your 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500. Or for a whole new kit including the rails, brackets, and hardware you can use # DM8552027-71 which is what I would do.
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• What Does Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails # DM8552027-71 Weigh
  The Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552027-71 that you referenced weighs 80 lbs.
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• Best 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Turning Clearance for a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Short Bed
  There are a couple of ways you can get increased clearance between the truck cab and the 5th wheel trailer when making tight turns. In your picture it doesn't look like you have a hitch yet so the most cost effective solution is going to be a sliding 5th wheel hitch. I recommend a Demco HiJacker auto-sliding hitch. That way you don't have to get in and out of the truck to operate the sliding mechanism. I assume that your 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 is a short bed but it is the really short 5-1/2...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 Short Bed
  Yes, your 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500 was rated for fifth wheel towing and as long as you stay under the towing capacity of the (looks like 9,400 lbs based on numbers mentioned) you'd be perfectly fine. Since you have a short bed truck the kind of hitch you'll need is a slider hitch which will slide back to give you the turning clearance you need for sharp turns. For that my favorite option is the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034 which actually slides back as you make tight turns to give...
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• Is a Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch Required for a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with 6-1/2 Bed
  There needs to be some sort of pin box or hitch extension in order to tow a 5th wheel trailer and make full 90 degree turns with your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the 6-1/2' bed assuming the trailer does not have a tapered nose. For a sliding 5th wheel hitch, I recommend the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # 16516 with the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16400-204. For a fixed 5th wheel hitch, I recommend the Reese M5 5th wheel hitch # RP30928 with the same...
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