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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 # DM8552025-71
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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 DM8552025-71 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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2016 Ram 2500 - Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches

  • Above the Bed
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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.


Features:

  • Installation kit lets you mount your Demco Premier Series 5th-wheel trailer hitch in the bed of your truck
    • Demco Premier 5th-wheel must be manufactured after 2012
    • 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


8552025 Demco Custom Bracket Kit for Hijacker Premier Series Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches

6071 Demco Bed Rails for Hijacker Premier Series Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches

Installation Details DM8552025-71 Installation instructions

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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches - DM8552025-71

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (19 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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Just received wont be installed till Monday, but the customer service when ordering and the shipping was awesome. Will update when installed and I pull my new camper home (50miles) with pics

Jeff

10/9/2022

Just as I had hoped, great



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2017 Ram 2500

Product fit exactly as advertised and the installation video on etrailer's website was a great help in the installation since the installation directions that came with the kit was not very informative. I hope etrailer continues to provide installation videos for products they sell and I will definitely but from them again.

Thanks etrailer.



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The Demco slider hitch I purchased with you bed kit is truly a phenomenal piece of equipment. I’ve had many questions about my hitch to which I’d recommend to any and everyone. This is my first fifth wheel and my first experience with pulling a fifth wheel. It’s truly amazing how it operates



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2015 Ram 2500

Haven't used this yet, but believe it will be terrific for lifting my Demo 5th wheel hitch to move to another truck. Purchased my Demo hitch also from Etailer.com, they are fast shipping, let you know exactly what you need for your particular vehicle. I would recommend them highly for any of your camper & auto and RVing needs!



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I recently called Diana at etrailer and requested a product for a brand new dodge ram that know one else could locate. Without hesitation she new exactly what I needed and told me so right away without putting me on hold or anything, great job Diana and great products you guys have. Keep up the good work



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2018 Ram 2500

The product was in good order. The install is somewhat difficult. The backside driver and front side passenger is easy to install. The drivers front and rear passenger is the most difficult. It would be helpful if the template was sent with the package so that you could layout the bed and drill everything from the top. Because you can't get to the front drivers side from under the truck. It took me 3 hours to install this product. One last comment is that there are 2 bags of nuts, bolts and bushing but you have to figure out what ones to use. If you know the make and model of the truck why can't the correct bolts and all of the accessories be put in the box.



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2018 Ram 2500

This is my second order for my second truck. I couldn't be happier with the pricing, service, delivery time, and courteous people.

Rick S.

10/13/2020

Great, very happy.



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Steven R.

9/6/2021

Still working great!



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Product came timely and great shape e trailer very helpful getting order correct worked as intended



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Worked out great! Installed this product a year ago. No issues.



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#1 customer service and as ordered.

The
best customer service from Paula, very knowledgeable.



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Great folks! The only issue I have is it was delivered with the box busted.



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Works great!



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Was easy to install. Only took a couple hours.



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2019 Ram 2500



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Good quality product



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2016 Ram 2500



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2019 Ram 2500


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See what our Experts say about this Demco Fifth Wheel Installation Kit

  • Can 2018 Ram with Ram Box Tow Fifth Wheel Hitch
    The only solution for towing a fifth wheel trailer with a Ram Box truck so that you can make turns without interference is a Sidewinder pin box on the trailer. The problem with the Ram Box is that is that it puts the rails of the bed too close together and it causes interference with the pin box of the trailer around corners. We have heard several customers say that with a Sidewinder pin box they were able to tow a fifth wheel trailer with a truck with a Ram Box. Sidewinders move the...
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  • Mounting Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch on 2018 Ram 2500
    We definitely have the parts needed to mount your existing Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch (our part # DM8550043) in the bed of your new 2018 Ram 2500. If your Ram isn't equipped with the factory prep package (those pucks in the bed designed for mounting certain 5th wheel hitches) then I recommend the Demco Above-Bed Base Rail and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552025-71. This kit includes custom brackets that will use existing holes in your Ram's frame rails so you don't have to drill...
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  • Which 5th Wheel Base Rails are Compatible with Demco DM8552025 Frame Brackets for 2017 Ram 2500
    The Demco # DM8550043 Recon 5th wheel hitch is compatible with industry standard bed rails such as those provided with the Demco # DM8552025-71 bracket/rail kit. The kit combines the # DM8552025 brackets along with the # DM6071 industry standard rails. The hitch fits on industry standard rails from Reese, Husky, Valley, B&W, Demco ISR and Curt, among others, but if you use Demco frame brackets, you'll want to use bed rails from the same manufacturer. The brackets and rails aren't capacity...
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  • 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Installation Kit for a 2016 Ram 2500 Short Bed
    If it were me I would use the Demco HiJacker 5th wheel hitch # DM8550034 which has 14 inches of travel and slides automatically like you said. Or you can use the 13K Demco hitch, # DM8550040, which has 22-1/2 inches of travel but is limited to 13,000 pounds gross trailer weight. According to Northwood the max gross trailer weight of the Fox Mountain 5th wheel is 13,500 pounds so provided you kept it below 13,000 pounds hitch # DM8550040 is a great option. The only other part you will...
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  • Compatibility of Different Brands of 5th Wheel Base Rails and Installation Kits
    Standard 5th wheel base rails have multiple hitch mounting holes spaced at different dimensions. Measured hole center to hole center these spreads are 10-inches, 20-1/2-inches or 29-inches. It certainly looks like your base rails are industry-standard since your measurement taken at the outside edges of the holes is 29-3/4-inches. Please refer to the linked photo I have prepared for you. It is possible that these rails could work with the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Custom Mounting Brackets...
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  • Best Quality Sliding 5th Wheel Hitches for 2018 Ram 2500 Short Bed
    If your Ram 2500 with 6-1/2-foot bed has the factory 5th wheel prep (with mounting pucks in the bed) then I strongly recommend going with Demco's 18K Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034 and the matching installation kit # DM6099. Not only does the Demco have 14-inches of slider travel (more than most slider hitches) it slides automatically when you make a turn. No more getting out of the truck (in the rain, of course) to release a manual slider. This USA-made Demco is shown in the linked video....
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  • Would 2012 Ram 1500 and 2019 Ram 2500 Use Same Fifth Wheel Rail Kit
    There's a very significant difference between the frame designs of a 2012 Ram 1500 and a 2019 Ram 2500 so the two would require different fifth wheel rail kits. The 2019 would need a kit like the Demco part # DM8552025-71 whereas the Demco equivalent for the 2012 1500 is the # DM8552030-71.
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  • Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2016 Ram 2500 With 6-Ft Truck Bed
    With a 6-ft bed on your 2016 Ram 2500, you will need to have a fifth wheel slider hitch or replace the pin box on your trailer with a Sidewinder. This will ensure you can execute turns without damaging the trailer or your truck. I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # DM8550034. This hitch eliminates having to get in and out of your truck cab to operate a manual slider. With the Autoslide feature the head of the hitch slides toward the rear when making...
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  • Are Demco Premier Base Rails Compatible with 13K Hijacker for a 2015 Ram 2500
    Yes, the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails # DM8552025-71 will fit both your 2015 Ram 2500 (6-1/2' or 8' bed) and the 13K Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550040 that you're currently using. If you don't already have a 7-Way plug in the bed of your pickup you might also be interested in the Bargman # 50-97-410 to make connecting/disconnecting your trailer wiring much easier.
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  • Fit of Andersen AM3200 Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection in Industry Standard 5th Wheel Mounting Rails
    The Andersen # AM3200 Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection doesn't include rails. If your existing Demco Hijacker Auto Slide uses industry standard bed rails, the Andersen # AM3200 will pin directly to them. Industry standard rails are what Demco uses with their # DM8552025-71 install kit, which is a fit for your truck. If the slot spacing of your existing rails match with what's shown in the provided photo, then you have industry standard rails.
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  • Auto Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2018 Ram 2500 without OEM Rail Kit
    For an auto sliding fifth wheel hitch that you could use in your 2018 Ram 2500 short bed the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034 which will never require you to get out of the truck and operate the slider mechanism. Then for a rail kit that fits your 2018 Ram 2500 you'd just want the part # DM8552025-71 and you'd be set.
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Ram 2500 With Short Bed
    The hitch I recommend for a 2018 Ram 2500 short bed without the fifth wheel prep package is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034 because it utilizes an autoslide so you never have to get out of your Ram in order to slide the hitch like you do with other sliding fifth wheels. The Hijacker has a head which rotates up to 90 degrees with your trailer, a single-piece jaw which gives you 360 degrees of contact with your king pin and is made in the United States of America. The base rails...
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  • Does Demco Hijacker Fifth Wheel Hitch Require Tailgate to be Removed on 2018 Ram 2500
    You can leave the tailgate on your 2018 Ram 2500 and still use the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550034; it will not hit the tailgate. A lot of times you may see trucks with the tailgate off or down when using a fifth wheel hitch because the gate does need to be lowered in order to couple or uncouple and it is oftentimes easier just to leave it off or down than to keep raising or lowering it. Another option that is increasing in popularity is a 5th wheel...
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  • Recommended Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for Use on a 2017 Ram 2500
    According to the online version of the owner's manual for your 2017 Ram 2500 it states that the towing weight limits for a 5th wheel trailer are 25,000 lbs Trailer Weight and 5,000 lbs Tongue Weight. You will be able to safely pull your trailer with the 2500 model. The best option that we have when it comes to a sliding 5th wheel hitch is to use the Hijacker Autosliding 5th wheel hitch. The Demco Hijacker that I recommend is the 18K # DM8550034 along with the base rails # DM8552025-71...
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  • Demco Slider For 2018 Ram 2500 Short Bed
    I do have an option for you but the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider part # DM8550022 fits a Demco UMS underbed rail kit which is not available for your 2018 Ram 2500 short bed. If your truck does not have the OEM prep puck package, I recommend the same Demco autoslide hitch part # DM8550034 (which is the same hitch but fits into the bed differently) with fifth wheel rails part # DM8552025-71. This will give you the Demco Auto Slide hitch that will fit into fifth...
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  • 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit for a 2014 Ram 2500
    I will be happy to make some 5th wheel hitch recommendations for your 2014 Ram 2500. There are a couple of things to consider first. If you have a short bed truck then I recommend a slider hitch. For a long bed truck a fixed hitch will be the way to go. If your truck is a short bed then I recommend the Demco HiJacker # DM8550034 for an 18K capacity or # DM8550035 for a 21K capacity. Out of the slider hitches we carry I recommend either of these because they offer the most travel, 14 inches,...
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  • Demco Hijacker or B&W Companion Slider 5th Wheel Hitch for 2018 Ram 2500 Short Bed
    You've asked a really great question, as the Demco Hijacker Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch ( # DM8550035 along with the Adapter Plate # DM6099 if your Ram has the factory pucks or # DM8550035 with Installation Rails # DM8552025-71 if it doesn't) and the B&W Companion ( # BWRVK3670 if you have the factory pucks or # BWRVK3400-5W with the Under-Bed Mount Kit # BWGNRK1384-5W if you don't) represent the 2 best options available for your 2018 Ram 2500 Short Bed. Between the two I give a slight edge...
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for 2016 Ram 2500 Short Bed without Rail Kit
    Since your 2016 Ram 2500 has a short bed you will need a slider hitch to give you the needed turning clearance. Since using a slider hitch can be a hassle at times the best option I recommend is the Demco Hijacker Auto Slide like part # DM8550034 as it will automatically slide as your make tight turns. For a fifth wheel rail kit confirmed as a fit for your truck you would want then the part # DM8552025-71. This is a custom install kit that will install in about half the time and minimize...
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  • Recommended 5th Wheel Rails and Install Kit For 2018 Ram 2500 With 6-1/2 Bed
    As long as the Hijacker 5th wheel hitch you have is the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Double Pivot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21K # DM6076P-21K, or # DM6076P-16K that uses above bed industry standard rails I recommend the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552025-71 which are confirmed to fit your 2018 Ram 2500 Tradesman 6'4" bed with the 6.7L diesel engine. The # C16200 you were looking at could...
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  • Compatibility of Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch with 2019 Ram 2500 Short Bed
    Fifth wheel hitches aren't vehicle specific but the mounting kits used to attach the hitch to the truck are. To install your existing hitch on your 2019 Ram 2500, you'll need the Demco install Rail/Bracket kit, part # DM8552025-71. You can see an installation video by clicking the provided link. To install a 7-way trailer connector in the bed of your truck, you'd need a # DM8555002 wiring harness.
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  • Do You Have To Drill Into Frame To Install Demco Hijacker Auto-Slide 5th Wheel Hitch 2016 Ram 2500
    The Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches part # DM8552025-71 which is what you need to use the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550035 on a 2016 Ram 2500 is a custom fit kit so there is no drilling into the frame required.
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  • Fifth Wheel Hitch for a Rotating Kingpin on a Grand Designs Reflection 150 Series Trailer
    Part of your Grand Design Reflections 150's best features is the 90 degree pivoting pin box, and it would be a shame to not use it. You're right in that you don't need to have a sliding hitch given its design. However, you'll want to verify the clearance. I've included a link to our Sidewinder FAQ so you can get a similar idea of its features. Most importantly, in this article is how to calculate the clearance to verify if you need a hitch with offset to make the most of your pivoting...
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  • Is Trailair Air Ride Pin Box Compatible with Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitch
    Trailair Air Ride 5th Wheel Pin Box # LC158778 is fully compatible with Demco Hijacker hitches such as the 18K # DM8550034 and 21K # DM8550035 which fit short beds fitted with standard above-bed base rails like Demco kit # DM8552025-71. You'll also want to use the Demco Capture Plates for Trailair Pin boxes # DM6171. Pin box part # LC158778 is a correct fit to replace a Lippert 1621HD 5th wheel pin box. This direct replacement will bolt right up in place of the 1621HD and give a smoother...
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  • Recommended Air Helper Springs for 2016 Ram 2500 Towing Heavy 5th Wheel Trailer
    The Firestone Ride-Rite Red Label Extreme Duty Air Helper Springs # F2706 referenced in your question are confirmed to fit your 2016 Ram 2500. These heavy duty air springs feature a 7,500 pound capacity, but they will not actually increase the payload capacity of your truck. This is really the case with any aftermarket suspension enhancement system. What this system will do, however, is equip your Ram to better handle weights within its capacity. This means that the Firestone air springs...
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