Parts Needed to Install Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch On 2017 Ford F250

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What extra parts will I need to buy for this hitch the camper comes with a rotoflex pin box

asked by: Marvin H

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Given our previous conversation, I recall that your truck is equipped with the factory tow prep package and the in-bed 7-way trailer connector. So, all you'll need is the hitch itself # DM8550024 and the correct capture plate which is # DM6171.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Yes, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider is exactly what you need. It has an automatic sliding head so you do not need to get in and out of the vehicle to make a sharp turn on a short bed truck like your 2017 Ford F-250…

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Answer 2

The Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider #C16521 referenced in your question features a non-binding slider that will require manual operation before making a tight turn. This is not an automatic slider. If you would like the convenience of…

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Answer 3

What I think you are asking is, will you need a slide type hitch for the 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty with the short bed, 6-3/4' length that has the OEM Prep Package (puck system) when towing a 5th wheel RV. The short answer is no you do not have…

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Answer 4

I looked up your 2017 Ford F-250's towing capacity and it looks to be between 12,300 and 13,300 lbs so towing a trailer that weighs 11,388 lbs is definitely possible but it really depends on how much weight you'd put in the trailer. Since you…

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Answer 5

We have just what you are looking for! The Demco Hijacker Autoslide part #DM8550024 is an automatic sliding fifth wheel hitch, has an 18k capacity, and also fits directly to the factory rail kit of your 2017 Ford F-250 short bed! As you make tight…

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Answer 6

Typically any truck bed that is shorter than 8 feet in length is going to require the use a slider. We do offer the Demco Hijacker fifth wheel hitches that slide automatically as you make a sharp turn to give you the needed clearance. For your 2017…

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Answer 7

Based on the GVWR of your 2006 Forest River Wildcat I'm pretty positive you need 12 inch brakes. Before you purchase you should pull the hub and measure it's diameter and depth. it should be 12 x 2. If they are then I recommend part…

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Answer 8

The Demco #DM6107 only includes the hitch head and base assembly while the #DM8550035 is the entire hitch which also includes the side plates necessary to attach to industry standard bed rails such as those provided by the rail adapter for the puck…

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Answer 9

I reached out to my contact at Demco and he mentioned that you will want to make sure you are using the universal locking plate the was included with your Lippert turning point pin box on your New Jayco 5th wheel trailer. There is a long side and…

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Answer 10

The gears of the 21k Demco Hijacker #DM8550035 are a bit heavier duty than the 18k capacity version #DM8550034 to allow it to have a higher capacity. The lighter duty hitch weighs 276 lbs and the heavier duty version weighs 308 lbs. To install this…

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Answer 11

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitches are composed of three main components; the head, base, and side plates. The base is what determines the weight capacity so you would need a new base to upgrade the weight capacity of the fifth wheel…

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Answer 12

As far as the footprint they'd take up in the bed of your truck, and the height go, the dimensions of the 21K #DM8550038 and the 18K #DM8550024 are exactly identical. The 21K model weighs right at 30 lbs more than the 18K (21K is about 320 lbs…

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