Automatic Sliding Hitch Recommendation for a 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500 Short Bed
Question:
I am currently looking for a Pullrite or Demco or any other quality fully fifth wheel hitch with automatic slide. My vehicle is a 2012 Chevrolet 2500 HD Duramax diesel, with a 61/2 foot bed. Needing a 20K HITCH . I currently have a Trail Air hitch and with a Rota Flex attachement. Please include rail kit and plate box attachment. Please Thanks
asked by: Reed S
Expert Reply:
I spoke with my contact at Demco about the locking plates and the HiJacker autosliding 21k 5th wheel hitch # DM8550035. You do NOT need a locking plate for a Rota-Flex pin box! The hitch works as it should without a locking plate. I have included a link to a video review of this hitch for you.
This would be the best option for you as it is an auto slider like you said you wanted, has a 21k capacity and works as-is with your Rotaflex.
For a rail kit you would want the part # DM8552011-71 which is a custom fit kit that would minimize drilling and install time.
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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
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- Above the Bed
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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