Will Demco Hijacker Autoslide Work With Factory Tow Package On 2017 Ford F-250

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Will demco 8550038 fit my f250? I have the factory kit. thanks

asked by: Asdf

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Expert Reply:

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider, part # DM8550038 will work great on your 2017 F-250.

This fits right in the factory puck system you said you have and gives you an additional 14-inches of clearance when you are making turns. The gross towing limit for this hitch is 21,000 lbs.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

I reached out to my contact at Demco to see if they have ran into this problem as well, as of right now they have not had trouble with the new GM system. When GM redesigned the full size trucks, they also redesigned the factory puck systems which did…

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Answer 2

I called my contact at Demco and asked about the slack you said you have with the #DM8550038 on your 2016 F-250. On the forward side of the hitch(closest to the cab) there is a bolt you can make a bit of adjustment with to tighten the head up. My…

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Answer 3

The procedure to engage the slider on the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #BWRVK3370 is as follows: 1) While the trailer is coupled, set the trailer brakes and/or chock the trailer wheels. 2) Pull the handle toward the rear of the…

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Answer 4

There isn't quite enough info yet for your setup to know if you'd have issues with bed rail to fifth wheel overhang clearance. The pin box of the trailer is going to hang down quite a bit from the frame of the trailer it is attached to.…

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Answer 5

The height setting really depends on the trailer you plan on towing. You want to go with the setting that allows the trailer to be towed as level as possible. One size does not fit all as trailer and truck heights vary slightly so that's why the…

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Answer 6

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 21K #DM8550038 weighs approximately 305-lbs. The head of this hitch weighs around 70-lbs and can be removed to help make moving and installing this 5th wheel hitch a little bit easier.

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Answer 7

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 10

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 11

There are a couple of options that'll work great with your Lippert Turning Point Pin Box, however one hitch stands out to me more than others. Take a look at the: -Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs #C16115 This 5th…

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Answer 12

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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