How to Use the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch On a 2019 Ford F-250

Question:

I am considering a Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs Item # DM8550043 I believe the above bed rail kit for the 2019 Ford F250 can be mounted using 4 of the existing bed bolts only longer. Is this correct? If so, what kit is required as I cant seem to find it here?

asked by: Doug

Expert Reply:

There are two ways to install the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550043 on your 2019 Ford F-250 which will depend on whether or not you have the puck system (see photo). If you don't have the puck system then you can use the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit part # DM8552031-71 or any other above bed mounting kit so long as it contains industry standard base rails. This kit will install using pre-drilled holes in the frame so there is no drilling here but you will need to drill four new holes in the bed floor to attach the frame brackets to the base rails. If you do have the factory puck system then you would actually want to use the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550045-5W instead which attaches via the factory goosneck hitch ball. The Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # DM8550043 would not be able to attach to the factory puck system even with longer bolts.

Unfortunately, I am not really sure I know what you are referring to as the "existing bed bolts" but if you are able to further clarify this for me I would be happy to provide additional assistance.

expert reply by: Conner L