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

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• Recommendation 5th Wheel Hitch and Install Kit 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty 6-3/4 Foot Bed
  Hello, for your 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty 6-3/4 Foot Bed without OEM Prep Pkg, I recommend the Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552031-71. If you are looking for a 16K Fifth Wheel Hitch, I suggest the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Roller # 16516. For a 20K, the Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider # C16541.
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• Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider & 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty
  I understand your concerns about clearance, that is always something to be concerned with when towing a 5th wheel and especially with a short bed truck; but that is why the slide type 5th wheel was designed. The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # DM8550035 has a customer rating of 4.7, this is a great hitch. This has a full 14" of fore/aft travel which is one of the longer front to back travels. For your 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty with 6-3/4 Foot Bed without OEM Prep...
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• How to Tell if 2018 Ford F-250 Has Puck System to use Demco Hijacker Autoslide
  While the best and most certain way to tell if your 2018 Ford F-250 has the puck system is to call your local Ford dealer with your VIN, it should be pretty easy to tell otherwise. If your bed looks like the accompanying photo - with four accessible holes (pucks) and a gooseneck in the middle - you have the puck system. You can also tell based on how your B&W Companion mounts. If you insert it into the pucks you have the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider for Ford Towing...
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• How To Mount Demco Above Bed Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch On 2020 Ford F-250
  It sounds like you have a Demco above bed mounted fifth wheel hitch and in which case you can mount this in a 2020 Ford F-250 using the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit part # DM8552031-71 or the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter part # DM6175 if you have the factory puck system.
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• Fifth Wheel Rail Kit Recommendation for 2018 Ford F-250 Short Bed
  For a fifth wheel rail kit for your 2018 Ford F-250 short bed truck the Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552031-71 would be what you'd want. It provides you with industry standard rails that nearly all hitches are designed to work with and is a custom install kit which means it will install without frame drilling and in much less time.
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• Correct Fitting Above Bed Rails For A 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty 6-3/4 Bed
  The correct fitting rails for your 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty are the Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552031-71.
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• Recommended Base Rails for Mounting 5th Wheel Hitch in 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty
  As long as the 5th wheel hitch you'll be using mounts in the industry standard 5th wheel rails, you can use the Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552031-71. Since you'll be towing a 5th wheel trailer, I would also recommend adding a 7 way connector to your truck bed using the Curt # C57008 to help make connecting to the wiring harnesses much easier. Installing this connector will make it so you don't have to worry about climbing in and out of the...
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• Best 5th Wheel Hitch for 2019 Ford F-250 With Short Bed
  Your 2019 Ford F-250 with a short bed is going to need a sliding fifth wheel hitch to ensure your trailer does not come into contact with your truck's cab and damaging it. The good news is there is one great option for a fifth wheel hitch that is going to make your towing experience with a short bed truck much easier because it won't require you to get out of your truck and activate the slider - the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch. The correct Hijacker Autoslide will depend on...
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• Auto-Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty Towing Keystone Raptor 355TS
  If your 2017 Ford F-350 short bed has the factory 5th wheel rail kit you can use the 21K Demco Hijacker autoslide hitch # DM8550038 which will drop right into the factory pucks and provide 14-inches of slider travel automatically when you make a sharp turn. For a manual slider that will also fit the Ford factory rail kit the 20K B&W Companion Slider hitch # BWRVK3370 offers 12-inches of slider travel and among the best build quality of any 5th wheels. The Companion features a fully-articulating...
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• Best Autosliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty
  The best autosliding 5th wheel hitch on the market is the Demco Hijacker which comes in a variety of options depending on what your 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty is equipped with. If your Super Duty has the OEM Prep Package then we have the 18K # DM8550024 and the 21K # DM8550038 options which secure directly to the pucks in your bed. For a Super Duty that doesn't have the OEM Prep Package you can either use the 18K # DM8550034 or the 21K # DM8550035 with the above-bed rails # DM8552031-71...
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• What Rails do I Need to Use my Curt Fifth Wheel in my 2019 Ford F-350 Without Prep Package
  The correct rail set for your 2019 Ford F-350 with the long bed non prep is the Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552031-71.
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• Best Auto-Slide 5th Wheel Hitch Needed for 2019 Ford F-250 With Short Bed
  An autoslide 5th wheel hitch is going to make your life much, much simpler if you are towing a 5th wheel trailer with a short bed truck like your 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. The best autoslide hitch is the Demco Hijacker because of its highly secure jaw system which ensures a complete, secure connection to your trailer's king pin as well as its cushioned head which will give you a smoother and quieter ride while towing. The Hijacker is available in two different towing capacities, 18,000...
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Ford F-250 with Demco Rail Kit Installed
  The Demco 5th Wheel Installation Kit # DM8552031-71. you referenced provides a set of industry standard fifth wheel rails so you have many hitch options that will fit. Since your 2019 Ford F-250 is a short bed you would need a slider hitch to allow you to have the needed turning clearance. So for that I highly recommend the Demco Hijacker AutoSlide hitch part # DM8550034 as it slides automatically as you make tight turns to provide you with the turning clearance you need. Most slider hitches...
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• Best Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation For 2017 Ford F-350 Short Bed
  For your short bed 2017 Ford F-350 we have a great fifth wheel hitch option that will provide you with a great towing experience and clear the tonneau cover box as well. Since you have a short bed you have to use a slider hitch to allow you the needed turning clearance. Since getting out and activating the slider everytime you enter and leave a parking is a hassle (especially in bad weather) an automatic slider like the Demco Hijacker part # DM8550034 is your best option. This slides back...
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• Will Demco Rails From A 2020 Ford F-250 Fit A 2022 Ford F-250
  When it comes to installing The Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552031-71 the kit is confirmed for both your 2020 and 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty.
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• Does 5th Wheel Installation Kit For Ford Super Duty Have a Weight Capacity Rating
  5th wheel installation kits such as # DM8552031-71 do not have their own weight capacity since they are part of a system. The other part of that system is the 5th wheel hitch and the capacity of it is what you will need to go by.
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• Compatibility of 5th Wheel Base Rail Kit on 2019 Ford F-250 with PullRite SuperGlide Hitch
  The PullRite Superglide 2900 uses the industry standard rails. For your 2019 Ford F-250, the Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552031-71 is a confirmed fit that will be compatible with your hitch as well as your vehicle frame. You may also want to consider adding the Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug # 41157 to give you an easy connection access in the bed of your truck for a clean look.
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• Is a Slider 5th Wheel Hitch Needed for a 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty with 6-3/4' Bed
  Generally speaking yes, you will need a sliding fifth wheel hitch in order to make full turns while towing a fifth wheel trailer with a 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty with 6-3/4' bed. For this, I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550035 with Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches part # DM8552031-71. This option has an auto-slide feature so there will be no getting in and out of the truck when...
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• Automatic Slider Fifth Wheel Hitch Rail Kit Recommendation for 2017 Ford F-250 with 6-3/4 ft Bed
  Typically any truck bed that is shorter than 8 feet in length is going to require the use a slider. We do offer the Demco Hijacker fifth wheel hitches that slide automatically as you make a sharp turn to give you the needed clearance. For your 2017 Ford F-250 you would want the Hijacker part # DM8550034 which fits the rail kit part # DM8552031-71 that is confirmed as a fit for your truck. If you happen to already have a set of fifth wheel rails in your truck the hitch I mentioned would...
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• Recommended 5th Wheel Wiring Harness and Base Rails for a 2022 Ford F-350
  Hey Tim, the Reese Quick-Install Custom Outboard Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # RP56001-53 you mention is actually not going to work with your 2022 Ford F-250. Instead, you're going to have to use the Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552031-71 which will work with both your F-250 and your Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider # RP30051. Also, for the wiring harness the Bargman...
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• Best Base Rail Kit for Demco Hijacker DM8550034 in 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty
  You can still use your Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034 in your 2019 Ford F-250 with a 6-3/4' bed, and the best rail system for this hitch and truck is the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552031-71. The reason this is the best kit is because it does not require any drilling into your frame rails to install. This is not only great for your truck but also means the installation is going...
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• Will Older Demco Premier Series 5th Wheel Hitch Fit New Demco Install Rails on a 2017 Ford F-350
  Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches Item # DM8552031-71 comes with industry standard above the bed rails. These rails have 3 sets of mounting slots for 5th wheel hitches. The outer most set is space 29 inches apart on center. The middle set is space 20-1/2 inches apart on center. And the inner set is spaced 10 inches apart on center. Front to back the slots are spaced 22 inches apart on center. I am certain that your older...
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• Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch For 2017 Ford F-350 DRW
  We do not have a fifth wheel Prep kit for your 2017 F-350 but we do have a hitch that will work great for you. I recommend the uper Duty Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit, part # DM8552031-71. This kit features mounting brackets that install below the truck bed and give you attach points for the above-bed base rails for the fifth wheel hitch. One of the hitches I recommend for your truck is part # DM6076P-16K. This hitch has a gross towing...
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• Will Demco 16k Fifth Wheel Hitch Have Height Range that works for 2017 Ford F-350 Long Bed
  For your 2017 Ford F-350 8 foot bed without the factory rail kit we have several hitches that will fit and work well. The Demco 16k hitch part # DM6076P-16K has a height of 16 to 19 inches which works for more applications but this is a slightly smaller and taller range than other hitches. Typically on newer trucks with taller bed rails though this wouldn't be an issue. Our most popular option is the B and W Companion hitch part # BWRVK3500 with the rail kit part # BWGNRK1116 which also...
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