Can Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitch be Used on Long Bed Chevy Silverado
Question:
Got a new truck, long bed will it work with a long bed truck.
asked by: James
Expert Reply:
Although a sliding hitch isn't needed on a long bed truck since you don't have to worry about cab clearance, there is no reason one like the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034 can't be used on your 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500. It will still work great on your new truck to provide you with an excellent connection with the trailer and an 18,000 pound towing weight capacity.
If your new Silverado is equipped with the factory puck system you will also need to add the Rail Adapter # DM6206, which will drop right into the pucks to provide industry standard rails that the Hijacker will mount to.
If you don't have the factory rail kit then you will need to add base rails with the Demco Hijacker Above-Bed Base Rails and Installation Kit # DM8552011-71.
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Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 8' Bed - 21K
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
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George B.
6/2/2020
I bought from a friend a Demco 5th wheel hitch #6077. Will this work ok with my GMC 3500 long bed truck? If so what part number do I need to get to mount it to the bed. Thanks.