Demco Hijacker vs. Pullrite SuperGlide for 2019 Ram 3500

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I'm looking at the pullrite superglide or the demco hijacker for my 2019 ram 3500. I know you don't carry the pullrite but which of these hitches would you go with if it was your truck?

asked by: Larry A

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Easily the better option between the Demco Hijacker and Pullrite SuperGlide for your 2019 Ram 3500 is the Hijacker, which is what I would go with and highly recommend you do as well.

The reasons are pretty straightforward, and starts with the elite jaw system of the Hijacker. It is a single-piece jaw that wraps totally around the king pin, and the connection is enhanced by a 3/4" solid steel bar that locks into place once the jaw is closed. This reinforced jaw system is what will give you a much quieter ride with less rattling and slack in the jaws than other hitches.

Additionally, the SuperGlide is at a set height, while the Hijacker has adjustable heights which means you will have options in order to ensure you will be able to tow your 5th wheel trailer level - options you don't have with the SuperGlide.

You didn't mention if your 2019 Ram 3500 had the OEM Fifth Wheel Prep Package or not, so here is what you need for your Ram depending on if you have that. I have also added links to some video reviews for you to check out.

2019 Ram 3500 WITH Factory Prep Package (Puck System):

- Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # DM8550034 - 18,000 lbs
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- Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # DM8550035 - 21,000 lbs
- Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # DM6099

2019 Ram 3500 WITHOUT Factory Prep Package (Puck System):

- Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # DM8550022 - 18,000 lbs
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- Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider # DM8550037 - 21,000 lbs
- Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DM8551006

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 21K #DM8550038 weighs approximately 305-lbs. The head of this hitch weighs around 70-lbs and can be removed to help make moving and installing this 5th wheel hitch a little bit easier.

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Answer 2

How old is the hitch? Does your fifth wheel have a standard pin box or a cushioned pin box? Has it been lubricated? Does the locking bar automatically lock when the jaw closes? The thing that comes to mind immediately is the capture plates may not be…

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Answer 3

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider part #DM8550024 is a better option for an auto slide compared to the Pullrite SuperGlide because the Hijacker has 3 different height settings 15-1/2", 16-3/4", and 18-1/4" compared…

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Answer 4

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 5

The Demco Hijacker Hitch part #DM8550035 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2017 Ram 2500 with hitch package and short bed as long as you use the adapter part #DM6099 and would be what I would recommend for you. It would not…

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Answer 6

Out of all of the sliding trailer hitches available for your 2022 Ram 2500 with the short bed and OEM prep package the one that has the lowest overall height is the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package…

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Answer 7

The 5th wheel hitch that I recommend for your 2022 Chevrolet 2500 standard bed with prep package is the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider #BWRVK3775. This hitch is sourced and made in the USA and will drop into the prep system in your…

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Answer 8

If your 2013 Ford F-250/F-350 has the 6-3/4 bed you can use the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit #DM8551000 so that you can use the 18K Demco Hijacker Autosliding 5th Wheel Hitch #DM8550022 that you referenced. The Demco Hijacker #DM8550022 weighs…

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Answer 9

I have two options for you but there is no way to use an auto-sliding 5th wheel hitch with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch installed because there is no room for anything else to mount and you can't use an adapter…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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