Best Auto Slide Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2019 Ford F-250
Question:
I bought a 2019 ford f-250 and it has the puck system for adding a fifth wheel hitch. I have a short bed so I know I need a sliding hitch but I want something that is as easy to use as possible, im really not looking to get in and out and in and out of the truck so something that slides by itself is what im really looking to use. what is the best?
asked by: Fred B
Expert Reply:
The best fifth wheel hitch for you to use on your 2019 Ford F-250 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 as well as its strong single-piece jaw which ensures a complete, secure connection to your trailer's king pin.
The Hijacker will fit directly in the puck system of your F-250 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 on 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. It is the perfect option for you since you mentioned not wanting to keep on getting in and out of your F-250. 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 Ford.
The single-piece jaw on the hitch provides an outstanding connection with your king pin because it wraps around it completely. The jaw-to-king pin connection is 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.
Both Hijackers, 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 a couple video reviews of this hitch for you to check out as well.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 21K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 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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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 18K
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 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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