Will Demco 13K Autoslider Provide Enough Turning Clearance for 2019 Toyota Tundra Crew Max

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I own a 2019 Toyota tundra crew max....will a Demco 13k autoclave work.You say it has 14in. Movement.is that enough turning radius...pullrite superglue claims to move 22in.

asked by: Erv L

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The 13K versions of the Demco Hijacker, part # DM8550040, actually do have 22-1/2" of clearance. The 18K # DM8550034 and 21K # DM8550035 versions are the ones that have the 14" of clearance. The difference between these is that the 13K hitches are for pickups with beds shorter than 6'. like your 2019 Toyota Tundra Crew Max, while the 18K and 21K are meant for pickups with a short bed more around the 6-1/2' range. The Hijacker Autosliders are actually superior to the PullRite SuperGlide options due to their ease of use and that you can adjust the height of the hitch head so your trailer rides level (the SuperGlides don't have a height adjustment). The 13K Hijacker will fit in your Tundra with the Bed Rail Kit # DM8552020-71.

With all of that being said, I believe I have an even better solution for you as the autosliding 5th wheel hitches are quite heavy. What I recommend using is the Demco Recon # DM8550043 which weighs in at about 85 lbs and has a weight capacity of 21,000 lbs. This installs in the bed of your Tundra with the same Bed Rail Kit # DM8552020-71.

This is a stationary hitch would then pair up with the Reese Sidewinder pin box (replacing your current pin box) which gives you the same 22" of clearance as the Demco and the PullRite would give you. The advantages of the Recon are that it is much lighter (like I mentioned above) and that it is a whole lot easier to reconnect to your 5th wheel trailer if you ever have to park at an angle. With the other 2 options you basically have to back up in the almost the exact same manner as when you first parked your trailer.

I have attached an article showing how to choose the correct replacement Sidewinder pin box.

Along with the article about Sidewinders I have some other attachments that you can check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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