Autosliding 5th Wheel Hitch for a 2020 Chevy 1 Ton Pickup

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Do or will they make a Auto slider 5th wheel hitch for the 2020 chevy 1 ton?

asked by: Paul E

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There actually are autosliders that are compatible with a 2020 Chevy Silverado 1 Ton! We have the Demco Hijacker Autoslider which comes in 18K # DM8550034 and 21K # DM8550035 versions depending on what size 5th wheel trailer you're needing to tow.

The Hijacker offers a single-piece wraparound jaw that provides 360 degrees of contact with your king pin and then Demco includes a 3/4" thick steel locking bar that reinforces the connection for extra security and peace of mind. It includes a double-pivot head and polyurethane dampeners to give you the most comfortable ride out there. The 3 height settings are unique to this 5th wheel hitch as it is currently the only autosliding hitch on the market with the varying height settings.

If you have the OEM prep package then you need the Adapter Rails # DM6333, otherwise you need the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit # C16429-204 which gives you industry standard base rails in the bed of your pickup.

Attached are some review videos for you to check out as well as a picture of this hitch installed on a 2018 Chevy 1 Ton for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The things that the 18K Demco Hijacker #DM8550034 and the 18K SuperGlide have in common are that they both offer 14" of travel, they are both automatic sliding 5th wheel hitches, have 2-point pivoting hitch heads, are compatible with industry…

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Answer 2

The Demco Hijacker Auto Slide 5th wheel hitch is a great choice for short bed trucks. For the 2021 GMC Sierra 2500, you'll want to use the #DM8550035 which is compatible with the #DM6333 adapter that fits into the GM puck system (assuming your…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 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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Answer 6

The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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Answer 7

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 8

We still recommend the use of a slider in all standard/short bed trucks. That being said, the new GM trucks like your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 do have a slightly longer bed than the typical standard bed. The best thing you can do is to measure to see if…

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Answer 9

Yes, you are going to also need the Demco Autoslide Capture Plates for Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Boxes #DM6171 when using the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #DM8550040 with your Road Armor pin box. For a suspension enhancement I…

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Answer 10

The Ford OEM puck system is different than the Chevrolet/GMC OEM puck system therefore, you can't use a 5th wheel hitch from one in the other. The Ford OEM system has pucks which are much closer together than on the Chevrolet/GMC OEM system. The…

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Answer 11

The recommendation for the 10" diameter lube plate on a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer has come from the manufacturer of the fifth wheel hitch, B&W. The Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part #RP83002 will work just fine…

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Answer 12

While it is recommended to use a sliding 5th wheel for a short bed truck so that you have plenty of clearance for sharp turns, it is not necessarily required as it depends on your truck and trailer configuration. If you are using the same trailer…

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