Will Pro Series 20k Slider Hitch Fit on Demco Rail Kit Adapter part # DM6175

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Will this work with a Reese pro series 20k slider fifth wheel hitch?

asked by: Bill

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Expert Reply:

Yes, your Pro Series 20k slider hitch would easily fit on the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ford Rail Kits part # DM6175. This adapter provides the exact rail style your hitch has which is the industry standard style of rails.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Demco #DM6175 is designed to work with hitches that fit in industry standard base rails- those rails will be 22" apart and the rails will have 2 sets of holes; one set is 20-1/2" apart and the other is 29-1/2" apart.…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Curt Q20 5th wheel trailer hitch is compatible with the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter #DM6175.

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Answer 3

I called Demco to check the compatibility between the 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ford OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs, part #DM6175, and a Pullrite SuperGlide. They have had no reports of these two not being compatible, so there are…

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Answer 4

You will need an adapter to use your current Demco sliding hitch. Since the 5th wheel prep package was not available in 2000, your current hitch is most likely using industry standard mounting points. The Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ford #DM6175…

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Answer 5

Having 10 inches of clearance at your bed rails is not an issue as long as your trailer rides level. You want to have at lease 6 inches of clearance above the side rails for turns on uneven ground and inclines. If your trailer is not level that is a…

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Answer 6

Your dimensions match having the Ford fifth wheel hitch prep package in the bed of your 2016 Ford F-250. The Demco rail kit adapter part #DM6175 is the correct adapter for your vehicle's rail kit and the Curt E16 hitch you have as well.

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Answer 7

The head portion of the Reese 18K Select Plus Fifth Wheel Hitch is height adjustable from 14 to 18 inches above the floor of the truck bed. To raise the head, remove the bolts that attach it to the support legs of the hitch, and reattach using the…

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Answer 8

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 12

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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