Best Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty Short Bed With Factory Puck System

Question:

I'm looking for a really good 5th wheel hitch for my 2019 ford f-350. I have a short bed so I know i'll need a slider and I also have the puck system so I want something that just fits in there without any type of adapter rails.

asked by: Ralph D

Expert Reply:

The best fifth wheel hitch for your 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty short bed with the fifth wheel prep package is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide because you will never again need to get out of your truck just to make a turn, and because it uses a strong single-piece jaw which ensures a complete, secure connection to your king pin.

The Hijacker will fit directly in the puck system of your 2019 F-350, as you can see in the accompanying photo, and is available in two different towing capacities, 18,000 lbs at part # DM8550024 and 21,000 lbs at part # DM8550038.

The auto-slide feature of the Hijacker is one of those features that you'll think back on one day and wonder how you ever used a fifth wheel hitch with a manual slider. As fantastic as the auto-slide is, that feature isn't the only thing that makes the Demco fifth wheel the best option for your F-350.

The single-piece jaw on the hitch provides an outstanding connection with your king pin because it wraps completely around it; that connection is also reinforced via a 3/4" solid steel bar that locks into place once the jaw is closed. The Hijacker also utilizes cushioned dampeners which minimize the noise often associated with fifth wheel towing. Chucking is also reduced when you use this hitch because its head pivots both front-to-back and side-to-side.

Both models of the Demco Hijacker, the 18,000 lb model # DM8550024 and 21,000 lb model # DM8550038 give you 14 inches of front-to-back travel, have three different height settings (15-1/2", 16-3/4", and 18-1/4") and are made in the USA.

I have added links to video reviews of this hitch for you to check out as well.