How to Tow Gooseneck Trailer with Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550034
Question:
Is there a part that would allow me to hook a gooseneck trailer to this hitch with a plate that will lock in to the side rails
asked by: Matt S
Expert Reply:
There isn't a gooseneck adapter available that is designed specifically for your Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550034, however there are some products that will allow you to modify the trailer so that it connects to this hitch or utilize your existing base rails to pull the gooseneck trailer.
If you are wanting to maintain the use of the Hijacker your only option is with a coupler adapter like the Round Tube # KPG5-R25-IP or the Square Tube # KPG5-R25-IP depending on the type of outer tube you have on the trailer. These will simply fit the existing gooseneck outer tube to provide a standard 5th Wheel king pin that will attach to the Hijacker jaws.
I have attached a couple short video reviews on these products along with a link that will take you to our available selection of similar adapters.
Another option if you do have the Hijacker # DM8550034 model mentioned above that uses industry standard, above-bed rails is to use an adapter like the Curt # 16055. This will mount to industry-standard 5th wheel base rails to provide you with a gooseneck ball for attachment. This particular model also has a 3 inch offset to allow for additional cab clearance with short bed trucks.
I have attached a video demonstration on this product that you can check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Fifth Wheel Rails - 3" Offset - 25,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Gooseneck for Fifth Wheel Rails
- Fixed Ball
- 6250 lbs TW
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Fixed Ball - Offset
- 2-5/16 Hitch Ball
- CURT
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Trailer Coupler Adapter - Inner Tube - Round - 25K lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Gooseneck Trailer to Fifth Wheel Hitch
- No Offset
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Replaces Inner Tube
- Adjustable Height
- Gooseneck Coupler Adapters
- etrailer
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
more information >
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