Best Base Rail Kit for Demco Hijacker DM8550034 in 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty

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Purchased a 2019 Ford F250 super cab w/ 6-3/4 foot bed. Currently have a Demco Hijacker 18000 auto slide from previous, different make truck. Assuming we can use the current Demco hitch, was wondering whats the best rail system to use? Thanks

asked by: Al

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Helpful Expert Reply:

You can still use your Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034 in your 2019 Ford F-250 with a 6-3/4' bed, and the best rail system for this hitch and truck is the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552031-71.

The reason this is the best kit is because it does not require any drilling into your frame rails to install. This is not only great for your truck but also means the installation is going to be simpler and take much less time than a universal kit. Using this kit will benefit you whether you are doing the install yourself (saving hours) or having a professional do it (less install time equals less expensive labor costs).

For a fifth wheel wiring harness you can use the 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Wiring Harness for Aluminum Truck Beds # C57008.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

It sounds like you have a Demco above bed mounted fifth wheel hitch and in which case you can mount this in a 2020 Ford F-250 using the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit part #DM8552031-71 or the Demco 5th…

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Your 2019 Ford F-250 with a short bed is going to need a sliding fifth wheel hitch to ensure your trailer does not come into contact with your truck's cab and damaging it. The good news is there is one great option for a fifth wheel hitch that is…

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By Demarco I think you meant Demco, and we do have rails for a fifth wheel hitch that will fit your 2017 Ford F-250. So long as your hitch fits industry standard above-bed base rails you can use the Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom…

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An autoslide 5th wheel hitch is going to make your life much, much simpler if you are towing a 5th wheel trailer with a short bed truck like your 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. The best autoslide hitch is the Demco Hijacker because of its highly secure…

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Answer 5

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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Generally speaking yes, you will need a sliding fifth wheel hitch in order to make full turns while towing a fifth wheel trailer with a 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty with 6-3/4' bed. For this, I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel…

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Answer 7

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…

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Answer 8

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 9

It was a good idea to check and I'm glad you did because we do have the correct custom Demco 5th wheel mounting brackets for your 2017 Ford F-350, though they are a bit different than the part number you mentioned, which are actually for Nissans.…

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Answer 10

There is absolutely an automatically sliding fifth wheel hitch that will work on your 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty and allow you to tow your Keystone Raptor toy hauler. Your concern about getting a sliding hitch with the right weight capacity is…

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The pin weight of a 5th wheel trailer will usually be around 20% of the trailer's gross trailer weight (GTW) rating. The only real way to find the loaded pin weight of your 5th wheel trailer would require access to a commercial scale used to…

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Answer 12

When it comes to installing The Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches #DM8552031-71 the kit is confirmed for both your 2020 and 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty.

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