Weight of Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch for 2018 Ram 2500 With Factory Prep Package

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How much does the Demco 18000Lbs hitch weight?

asked by: Scott S

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The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034 is big and weighs in at approximately 275 lbs. It will fit your 2018 Ram 2500 with the factory puck system but does require the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # DM6099.

The adapter is about 90 lbs, putting the total weight to be in the 375 lb range, though the trade-off is that you get one of the best 5th wheel hitches in the industry, not to mention the one that is the most convenient. Using the Autoslide means never again having to get out of your truck in the sweltering heat or pouring rain just to make a turn, which is something nobody will miss doing.

All sliding 5th wheel hitches are going to have some large degree of weight to them due to their base requiring a large footprint, but there is a way to take the hitch out of your truck; you will need a hoist system like the Magnum Hoist with Winch for 2" Hitches # 310-VMH001 so you can attach the Demco 5th Wheel Lifting Bracket # DM6100.

I have added links to video reviews for you to check out of the bracket, adapter, and Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550034.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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The Patriot Slider part #BWRVK3270 might be a bit more noisy than the Companion slider part #BWRVK3400 due to the increased number of mounting points, 4 at the corners vs. 1 in the center. Probably not that noticeable and certainly not something…

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Answer 2

I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #DM8550034 with the in bed adapter part #DM6099 for the 2019 Ram 3500 with factory pucks because of the convenient auto slide feature. The Hijacker is one of the most convenienet…

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The autosliding 5th wheel hitch we have for you to use on your 2019 Ram 3500 is the Demco Hijacker. This comes in both an 18K #DM8550034 and a 21K #DM8550035 weight rating and secures to your OEM puck system with the adapter rail kit #DM6099. The…

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Answer 4

There are two different types of B&W Companion 5th wheel trailer hitches. There is a Companion Adapter like part #BWRVK3500 and a Companion OEM like part #BWRVK3300. The Companion Adapter installs into a B&W gooseneck trailer hitch via a…

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The Viking Solutions Rack Jack Magnum Hoist #310-VMH001 can be completely broken down for storage and will not take up very much space. This will not be an issue with your Deck system and I did include a picture of the part as it will come to you.…

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The B&W Companion Sliding Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Prep Package #BWRVK3670 weighs about 300 pounds when fully assembled. The head, part #BWRVC3006, is about 70 pounds and the base, part #BWRVB3670, is about 230 pounds. By the way, sooner…

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Answer 7

From the center of the forward-most (closest to cab) pucks on your 2017 Ford F-250 to the end of the brackets for the Demco Hijacker Autoslide #DM8550024 measures 3-1/2" and the entire unit weighs 285 lbs. I confirmed all of this with my contact…

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Answer 8

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 9

For the 2020 Ram 2500 factory prep pucks you will use the standard rail hitch #DM8550034 and then the rail adapter for RAM Pucks #DM6099. This gives you the components for the factory 5th wheel prep package and is a great fit for the truck. They will…

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Answer 10

The Patriot fifth wheel heads and the Companion hitch heads are different enough that they are not interchangeable. If you need a Companion head you'd want the part #BWRVC3006 or if you want a Patriot hitch head you'd want the #BWRVC3200.

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Answer 11

I have a solution for you, but the Viking Solutions Rack Jack #310-VMH001 hoist is secured via bolt on to the lower tube and there are no additional mounting holes on that lower tube it without voiding any warranty or compromising the integrity of…

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Answer 12

These are really good questions and we can definitely set you up with the right 5th wheel hitch for your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 short (also called standard) bed, but to quickly answer your question about underbed brackets, there aren't any…

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