Do Demco Hijackers for Ford Hitch Prep Package Fit Directly to 2016 Ford F-350 Rail Kit

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I have a 2017 F350, Crew Cab, Short Bed, 4x4 Diesel. I see the Demco 21k DM8550038 will work with my factory installed 5th wheel towing kit. Its not clear if the Demco 18k DM8550034 will install the same way, since the video only describes connecting to bed rails rather than the Ford OEM mounting. Will the Demco 18k auto slider mount just like the 21k hitch? Thanks!

asked by: David H

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Both the 18k Demco Hijacker part # DM8550024 and the 21k Hijacker part # DM8550038 will fit the factory fifth wheel rail kit of your 2016 Ford F-350 without needing an adapter. They mount directly to the rail kit.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide hitches can fit a few different rail variations with the only change needing to be made the brackets that attach to the sides of the main assembly. So if you went with the Ford Rail Kit Demco 21k Hitch part #DM8550038 you…

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Answer 2

The spacer that is included with the Demco 21k Hijacker part #DM8550038 that goes between the attachment bracket of the hitch and the main body of the hitch is 3/8 of an inch thick. If you check out the install instructions link I attached it's…

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Answer 3

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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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 5

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 6

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 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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Answer 11

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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