Demco Slider For 2018 Ram 2500 Short Bed
Question:
Want to make sure it fit a 2018 short bed 2500 4x4 Dodge turbo diesel. Having trouble finding one that works . Thank you .
asked by: Chad E
Expert Reply:
I do have an option for you but the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider part # DM8550022 fits a Demco UMS underbed rail kit which is not available for your 2018 Ram 2500 short bed.
If your truck does not have the OEM prep puck package, I recommend the same Demco autoslide hitch part # DM8550034 (which is the same hitch but fits into the bed differently) with fifth wheel rails part # DM8552025-71. This will give you the Demco Auto Slide hitch that will fit into fifth wheel rails in the bed.
If your truck happens to have the OEM prep puck package, I recommend Demco autoslide hitch part # DM8550034 with adapter part # DM6099 that will fit down into the pucks of the bed.
Please keep in mind neither one of these boxes will fit with a Rambox. Please let me know if you have a Rambox and I can make additional recommendations.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs
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- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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