Can 18K Demco Hijacker Be Adapted to Fit Puck System on 2020 Ford F-250

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I have a Demco Hijacker 18.000 lb auto sliding hitch that I used on my old truck with regular rails above the bed. Is there a way I can still use this hitch on my 2020 F250 with the 4 puck system?

asked by: Bill C

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Yes, fortunately, you do have a couple of options that will allow you to use your Demco Hijacker 18K Fifth Wheel # DM8550034 on your 2020 Ford F-250 with the OEM Prep Package.

Your first option is to use the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter # DM6175, which would drop into the four pucks on your bed and give you the same connection points as standard above bed rails so you can attach your hitch to it.

Your second option is to replace the standard side plates currently on your Hijacker with part # DM6033, which feature the four lock pins that attach directly into your Ford factory pucks. This is the route I would go with to avoid having to use an adapter - the fewer moving parts the better. It's also worth pointing out that by using the Rail Adapter, you're automatically adding about 2 inches of height and an extra 100 lbs to your hitch set-up.

expert reply by: Carla M

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Richard W.

5/24/2020

Will the Demco auto slide work with the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter for Standard 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 20,000 lbs?

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Chris R.

5/27/2020

Yes, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitch # DM8550034 is perfectly compatible with the Reese Elite Series Underbed Rail Adapter # RP30156.

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Answer 1

You are right on the money because you can use the Underbed Mount Adapter Plates for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Ford Super Duty #DM6033 to convert your standard 18,000 lb Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 2

Yes. The Demco Replacement Side Plates for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Ford Super Duty #DM6033 will work on your Demco Hijacker Autoslide #DM6077.

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Answer 3

I have attached a photo for you that shows the Replacement UMS Lock Pin for Demco Ford OEM Prep Hijacker part #DM14412-95 as number 10 in the photo. Therefore, this is all that is included with the above. If you need additional parts then please just…

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Answer 4

For your 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider #DM8550034 I recommend making sure that the jaws are closed fully around the king pin, and that the capture plates are adjusted appropriately. If…

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Answer 5

For your Demco Hijacker Autoslide #DM8550034, the maintenance is fairly easy compared to the function of the slider. You will wan to remove the two side gear covers and inspect the gear system for any wear or issues. Then you may apply light grease…

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Answer 6

I reached out to my contact at Demco to see if they have ran into this problem as well, as of right now they have not had trouble with the new GM system. When GM redesigned the full size trucks, they also redesigned the factory puck systems which did…

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Answer 7

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 8

I reached out to my contact at Demco and he said that depending on the year, there was a gear adjustment bolt on the cab side of the base of the older Hijacker models. He also said some of the slide bar heads had an adjustment bolt there as well for…

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Answer 9

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550034 comes pre-greased from the factory but Demco does recommend keeping all moving parts well greased and lubricated over time as part of regular maintenance. They recommend simply applying…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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