Plate Kit Recommendation to Fit Demco Hijacker Auto Slide to Ford Factory Fifth Wheel Rail Kit

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Question:

Already have a Demco auto slide 18K, going from a Dodge under the bed mount to a 2015 Ford F350 6-3/4 Foot Bed with Factory Rail Kit. Is this the correct adapter kit?

asked by: Wayne

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Expert Reply:

Yes, the Demco Side Plate kit part # DM6033 that you referenced is what you'll need. It is designed to fit your Demco hitch and adapt it to Ford factory fifth wheel rail kit.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

If you have a Demco Hijacker Auto Slide then yes, the Replacement Side Plates item #DM6033 are exactly what you need. Once installed these side plates will allow you to drop your Demco hitch right down into the factory pucks of your 2023 Ford F-350.

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Answer 2

In order to convert a Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch for use on a 2020 Ford F-250 with Puck System you simply need new side plates, the Replacement Side Plates for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #DM6033. These will…

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Answer 3

You don't need a rail adapter. To attach the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider item #DM8550035 to your 2023 Ford F-350's puck system you will need the Underbed Mount Adapter Plates item #DM6033. I have attached a picture below…

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Answer 4

It sounds like you're looking for the Replacement Side Plates for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM6033 for the Ford Super Duty pickups. This is the 6033 kit from Demco that includes the 14411-76 side plate part you asked…

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Answer 5

The puck spacing between the Ford and Chevy factory prep packages is not the same so you would have to replace some parts of the 5th wheel hitch when switching from one to the other. And not to make any more confusing the puck spacing is different…

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Answer 6

Having the puck system is a great feature. If you ever plan on loading the bed with mulch, sand or rock you'll quickly find that having rails permanently bolted to the bed floor is a real pain. Not only that, but the pucks look a lot better.…

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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

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 9

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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