5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Install Kit Recommendations for a 2008 Toyota Tundra Short Bed  

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for your 2009 Toyota Tundra with 6-1/2 foot bed the best set up is going to be a Demco HiJacker 5th wheel trailer hitch that slides automatically, # DM8550034. This hitch has more than enough capacity for the trailer. For an installation kit that will fit your truck use # DM8552020-71.

For something more economical I recommend the Reese 16K slider, # RP30051, and semi-custom installation kit # RP30035-309. The biggest difference between the Pro Series hitch and the Demco are the sliding mechanisms and the amount of travel offered by the slider.

The Demco hitch offers 14 inches of travel and slides automatically so you won't have to do anything when making tight maneuvers. The Pro series hitch offers 10 inches of travel and you will have to get in and out of the truck to operate the slider. With a short bed truck and a slider hitch the amount of travel is very important so I always recommend going with the most amount of travel when there is more than one option.

I have included a link to a video review on the Demco HiJacker for you which I highly recommend.

expert reply by: Michael H

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