Fitment of Demco AutoSlide Hitch for 2016 Ford F-150 5.5 Foot Bed
Question:
I have a 2016 Ford F-150 with the 5.5ft bed. I really dont want add a Sidewinder to my 5th wheel. Will this hitch work for me? If so, what rail kit can I use?
asked by: Ed
Expert Reply:
I can help answer the questions you're having about this Demco AutoSlide 5th Wheel Hitch.
Demco designed this 13K Hijacker AutoSlide 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550040 with the 5-1/2 foot beds in mind. As you turn this hitch will give you an extended distance of 22-1/2 inches, which is crucial to most short bed truck owners when making sharp turns. So, this Demco 5th Wheel Hitch will work great for your 2016 Ford F-150.
The Demco AutoSlide # DM8550040 is compatible with industry standard above the bed rails, for a custom installation kit for your 2016 Ford F-150, I recommend the Reese # RP50087-58. Demco does offer a universal kit # DM8552009-71.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Universal Install Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Universal
- Above the Bed
- Demco
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 3250 lbs Vertical Load
- 13000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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