Recommended Rail Kit for Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch on 2015 Ford F-250
Question:
Hi I just picked up a hitch hiker sliding rail hitch. Looking to get rails to fit and install on 2015 f250 What would you recommend?
asked by: Trevor
Expert Reply:
If you have the Demco Hijacker Autoslide hitch that mounts to above-bed rails, I recommend the Demco Custom Installation Rails # DM8552000-71 for your 2015 Ford F-250. This custom rail kit includes mounting brackets that will use existing holes in the truck's frame to eliminate the need for any frame drilling. This drastically cuts down installation time when compared to universal kits. The base rails will work perfectly with your Hijacker above-bed hitch.
If your Hijacker is actually the underbed version (like part # DM8550022) then you will instead need the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DM8551000. This kit is confirmed to fit your truck and will provide the 4 needed mounting holes that are compatible with the underbed Hijacker.
I have attached a couple short video demonstrations on these rail kits that you can check out, along with the written installation instructions for both.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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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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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Demco
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Reese Universal Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10 Bolt
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Rails
- Universal
- Reese
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