Can Demco 18K Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used on 2018 GMC Sierra with 5-1/2 Foot Bed
Question:
Can i use this hitch on my 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab which has a 5'8" bed?
asked by: Tim
Helpful Expert Reply:
I do have a couple of great options for you, however the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550034 that you referenced features 14" of front to back travel on the slider, which almost certainly isn't enough to provide cab clearance during sharp turns on your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 that has the 5-1/2 foot bed.
If you like the idea of an automatic sliding hitch, the much better option will be with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM8550041, which actually provides 22-1/2" of front to back travel with its slider. This is the most travel of any sliding hitch we have available. For the under-bed rail kit that will be used to mount the hitch to the bed you will need part # DM8551008. This is a really nice system that allows for a completely clean truck bed when the hitch is removed.
The Hijacker itself has a towing capacity of 13,000 pounds and features Demco's signature wraparound single-piece jaw with 3/4" locking bar to create an extremely secure connection with the trailer and a smooth, quiet ride during travel.
If you need a bit more capacity your only other option with a short bed like this is to go with a fixed hitch, such as the excellent Reese M5 # RP30928 with Base Rail Kit # RP50064-58, and install a rotating pin box like the Reese Sidewinder to the trailer. This type of pin box will shift the pivot point 22" back and away from the truck to provide the necessary cab clearance. You'll also need the Wedge Kit # RP44FR to prevent the king ping from pivoting in the jaws of the hitch.
In order to choose the right Sidewinder you will need to know the factory pin box model on your trailer. If you can tell me this I will be happy to recommend the correct unit. I have attached a great article on this subject below that you can also check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Under Bed - 13,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 3250 lbs Vertical Load
- 13000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- Demco
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Reese M5 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Single Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Fixed Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 14 - 18 Inch Tall
- Reese
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Sidewinder Wedge Kit for 20,000-lb Reese ELITE, M-Series, or ProSeries Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel King Pin
- Wedges
- Pro Series 5th Wheel
- Reese 5th Wheel
- Reese
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Reese Quick-Install Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Reese
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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