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

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• Recommended 5th Wheel Rail Kit For Demco Hijacker Autoslide In 2010 Dodge Ram 6-1/2 Foot Bed
  For your 2010 Dodge Ram 6-1/2 foot bed Crew Cab truck, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs # DM8550035 doesn't need anything additional with the exception of 5th wheel rails. If you already have the 5th wheel rails, you would be all set. If you need the rails, I recommend the Reese Quick-Install Custom Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP50142-58. This rail kit includes the custom brackets...
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• How to Tow Fifth Wheel Trailer with 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel with Rambox
  You have a very interesting truck combination, but for your 2015 Ram 1500 with a Rambox there is a solution we can provide. The only way to tow a trailer with a Ram that has the Rambox is to use a Sidewinder pin box as that moves the pivot point up high enough that the narrower bed rails of the Rambox trucks would not interfere. You will need to remove the pin box of the trailer and replace it with a Sidewinder pin box. Sidewinders are pin box specific so you will first need to know what...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch For 2018 Ram 1500 With A 5.5 Bed
  If your 2002 Four Winds Dutchmen Lite fifth wheel camper does not have a rotating turret, I recommend going with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Item # DM8550040. With the auto slide feature, the trailer will naturally pull the hitch head back as needed when turning to create the needed space between the cab of the vehicle and the nose of the trailer. This hitch does require the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails Item # DM8552030-71. If you do not currently have a 7 pole plug...
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• Correct Demco 5th Wheel Frame Brackets for a 2016 Ram 1500
  The Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches part # DM8552030-71 can be purchased without the rails with just the Demco Premier Series Custom Mounting Brackets for 5th Wheel Above-Bed Base Rails part # DM8552030.
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• Towing Capacity and Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendations for 2016 Ram 1500 with Eco Diesel
  You didn't tell me what your truck bed length, but if you have a 6 foot bed we have the Demco Hijacker setup part # DM8550035 which will give you a fifth wheel hitch that will slide automatically as you make tight turns. According to Ram you would then have a max towing capacity of 9,350 lbs if your truck is a 4x2 and regular cab. For a rail kit for this hitch you would then want the # DM8552030-71. If you have an 8 foot bed you would want a stationary hitch like the Demco # DM6076P-16K...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch 2015 Dodge Ram 1500 with Short Bed
  The best complete system I can recommend for your 2015 Ram 1500 with 5-1/2 foot bed, would be the Demco Hijacker Autoslide, # DM8550040. This hitch slides automatically while you drive to give you 22-1/2 inches of additional clearance for tight turns. It's design relieves you from getting into and out of the truck to operate a manual slider. It has a built in roller-and-guide assembly that allows for smooth, controlled, and automatic movement. This hitch would be paired with the Demco...
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• Difference Between Demco 5th Wheel Base Rail Kits for 2019 Ram 1500 Versus 1500 Classic
  I reached out to my tech contact at Demco and the 2019 Ram 1500 had two different options. The Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552032-71 is the correct fit for the new 5th generation. If you have the older stock 2018 frame that was being used on some 2019 models then they put the word classic inside the door frame to signify that and then the correct fit would be the # DM8552030-71 instead. I think the installer...
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• Best 5th Wheel Hitch Option for a 2010 Ram 1500 5.5' Bed
  In order to tow a 5th wheel trailer using a truck with bed shorter than 6-1/2', you really only have one good fifth wheel hitch option which is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider part # DM8550040. The reason that this is the best option is because it allows for the most amount of travel which you will need for cab clearance due to the super short bed. It will require the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit part # DM8552030-71...
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• Is Demco Hijacker Auto Slide or Pullrite Superglide Better for 2018 Ram 1500 w/ 6-1/2 foot bed
  I'd recommend the Demco # DM8550034 Hijacker Autoslide over the Pullrite Superglide because the Hijacker Autoslide is less expensive, it doesn't require a capture plate that costs extra, and because the Hijacker Autoslide offers 3 different height settings- 15-1/4, 16-1/2 or 18 inches high versus a single height setting for the Pullrite. To install the # DM8550034 Hijacker Autoslide, you'll need the frame bracket/bed rail kit, part # DM8552030-71
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• 5th Wheel Hitch Towing in Short Bed Ram with Rambox
  Demco's 13K Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel hitch # DM8550040 will fit the # DM8552030-71 rail kit which does work with your factory air suspension install. However, your truck cannot use a slider hitch. Beds that are 6-1/2-feet can get by with a slider but because you have a very short 5-1/2-foot bed with the Rambox feature the only way to tow a 5th wheel is with a standard fixed hitch like # RP30928 and a Sidewinder, Revolution or Turning Point pivoting pin box on the trailer. The Ramboxes...
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• Best Setup for Fifth Wheel Towing with a 2016 Ram 1500 6 ft Bed EcoDiesel
  We have just what you need to install fifth wheel rails in the bed of your 2016 Ram 1500 with a 6 foot bed and EcoDiesel engine. Since you have a short bed truck you are going to need a slider hitch to give you the needed clearance to make tight turns. Since activating a slider hitch can be somewhat of a hassle the best solution is an auto-slider like the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034. This will be the option you would like the most so I would highly recommend it. Check out the review...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit for a 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel with 6 Foot Bed
  We do have hitch options for the 2015 Ram 1500 with the EcoDiesel motor and 6 foot bed. First, for an installation kit, you can use # DM8552030-71 on a short bed model. For a hitch you can use Demco slider hitch, # DM6076P-UL-16K. A slider will travel back allowing for more clearance between the trailer and truck cab. I have linked a video review of this hitch for you.
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• Suspension Enhancement Recommendation for 2014 Ram 1500 with Fifth Wheel Rail Kit
  You would be able to install a jounce style suspension enhancement like the Timbren part # TDR1500DQ which is a confirmed fit, but the air spring kits all state that they cannot be installed with an in bed rail kit like the Demco part # DM8552030-71 that you referenced.
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• Recommendation for Towing 5th Wheel Trailer with 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 with 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  I have a couple different recommendations that will allow you to pull a trailer with your 2014 Dodge Ram that has a 5-1/2 foot bed. The first is with a fixed fifth wheel hitch and a Sidewinder King Pin. This combination will give you the necessary cab clearance to make sharp turns with your short bed truck. Starting with the hitch, I recommend taking a look at the Reese M5 5th Wheel Hitch # RP30928, along with the Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit # RP50142-58. This is an excellent...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Hitch for 2015 Ram 1500 Short Bed
  I have a solution for you, but the Reese Select you were looking at is not going to work since you've got a 6-1/2 foot long bed and you will need a sliding hitch typically for this application. I recommend using the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034, which will require a rail kit like the Demco Premier Above Bed Rail Kit # DM8552030-71. The Hijacker Autoslide is a great choice because it automatically engages the slider, which means that you won't need to get out of the truck each time...
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• Fifth Wheel Install Kit for 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 with 5 Foot 7 Inch Bed
  Curt Manufacturing offers a custom install kit for your 2011 Ram 1500, part # C16420-104. The bed rails are compatible with Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky fifth wheel hitches. Due to the short bed on your Ram, the best way to successfully tow a fifth wheel trailer without having the front of the trailer loft strike the rear of the cab during turns would be to use a Sidewinder extended pin box. The Sidewinder relocates the pivot point from the connection of the hitch...
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• Automatic Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2012 Ram 1500 5.5 ft Bed
  When towing a fifth wheel trailer you want to have the king pin of the trailer/fifth wheel hitch jaws centered right above the rear axle. Since your 2012 Ram 1500 has a 5-1/2 foot bed there's only one automatic sliding hitch that would have the needed clearance to allow you to make tight turns and that's the Demco Hijacker # DM8550040 as it slides 22-1/2 inches whereas other hitches only slide about half that. To install it in your truck you'd just need the rail kit part # DM8552030-71...
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 with 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  If the pin box on the trailer is a Revolution or Sidewinder then yes you would use a fixed 5th wheel hitch in your 2012 Ram 1500 with the 5-1/2 foot bed. If it is just an extended pin box then no, you would have to use a Sidewinder pin box to move the pivot point of the trailer back 22 inches. Sidewinders fit in place of specific pin boxes so I would need to know the manufacturer and model number of the pin box itself. This information is usually found on a plate or sticker on the pin box. If...
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• Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2011 Ram 1500 Short Bed
  For your 2011 Ram 1500 6-1/2 foot bed I'd recommend you go with an automatic slider hitch so that you don't have to get out and operate the slider when needed. The Demco Hijacker Autoslide part # DM8550034 would be the best option for this. Then for a custom install rail kit that is a custom fit for your 2011 Ram 1500 short bed you would want the part # DM8552030-71. Custom install kits will install in much less time and minimize drilling when compared to a universal kit.
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• Demco Hijacker Premier Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Install Brackets for 2016 Ram Short Bed
  The Demco Hijacker Premier Series brackets, part # DM8552016, are confirmed to fit models of the Ram up to 2012 but not your 2016. Which kit fits your truck depends on the size of your Ram: Part # DM8552030-71 for the 1500 Part # DM8552025-71 for the 2500 Part # DM8552026-71 for the 3500
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Air Bags for a 2014 Ram 1500 with 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  Since your 2014 Ram 1500 has the super short 5-1/2 foot bed I recommend going with the 13K Demco HiJacker, # DM8550040. This hitch automatically slides up to 22-1/2 inches which you will need to be able to make 90 degree turns when towing a 5th wheel trailer. I looked up the specs on the trailers and it looks like each one has a gross weight rating just under 10,000 pounds. This means that the 13,000 pound rated HiJacker listed above will have plenty of capacity assuming the boat and...
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• Parts Needed to Tow Fifth Wheel Trailer with 2014 Ram 1500 5-1/2 ft Bed and Ram Box
  We can help you get setup to tow your fifth wheel trailer but you cannot use a Sidewinder with an automatic sliding hitch (nor would you need to since the Sidewinder takes care of the clearance problems.) The Sidewinder has to be used too in your application since you have a Ram Box and the Sidewinder is only way to prevent bed rail interference. So what you'd need is a custom fit rail kit for your truck with a fixed hitch that's Sidewinder compatible. So for that you'd want the custom...
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• Where do I Mount My Bed Rails in my 2017 Ram 1500 to use the Anderson Ultimate Fifth Wheel
  To use the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter part # AM3200 I recommend using the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit part # C16444-204 this will give you the industry standard rails you are looking for and also it will tell you exactly where to install it. Please refer to the linked instructions for positioning information. I have also linked a video for you on the installation we did on a 2016 for reference. There are generally interference...
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• 5th Wheel Towing with 2018 Ram Mega Cab with Short Box
  Lippert's Trailair Flex Air 5th Wheel Pin Box # LC369535 that you referenced is designed specifically as a bolt on replacement for their OEM model 1621 pin box. It appears you have a different model of telescoping pin box. The Flex Air will not work. 6-1/2-foot bed trucks need a sliding 5th wheel hitch which usually give you 10 to 12-inches of travel for extra turning clearance. Some hitches like the 18K Demco # DM8550034 and the 21K Demco # DM8550035 give a full 14-inches of travel and...
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