Recommended Autosliding 5th Wheel Hitch And Underbed Rails For 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab 6 Ft Bed
Question:
I live in Wrightwood Ca and am interested in your under bed mount set up for a 2008 Dodge 2500 mega cab 8550022.
asked by: Joe S
Expert Reply:
For your 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab with 6 foot bed, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs # DM8550022 is an excellent choice. This is a confirmed fit for your truck and will give you 14 inches of travel front to back. This will automatically slide for clearance on turns so there is no need to get out of your truck. The integrated rack and pinion gears create a controlled motion for a smooth driving experience. Cushioning polyurethane dampeners help reduce noise and road shock.
For the underbed mount compatible with this hitch and your truck, I recommend the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco Hijacker UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches # DM8551005. This system allows uninhibited use of your truck bed when the hitch is not installed. There are no exposed rails and the 4 holes to mount the hitch sit flush with the truck bed. The rails and installation hardware are included in the kit.
I also recommend the Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
Item # HM42137. This will give you a second 7-way trailer wiring connection in the bed of your truck for easy access and connection.
This combination will be a great system for your 2008 Ram 2500.
Products Referenced in This Question
Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- Demco
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Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Hopkins
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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