Will the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM85500 Fit My 2021 Silverado 2500 HD

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Question:

Will the 18k Demco 5th wheel slider install/work in my 2021 HD silverado? My truck has spots for puck kit.

asked by: Mark S

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Expert Reply:

For your 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with factory prep/puck, the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550034 will be a fit.

You will also need the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - # DM6333 to attach your hitch to your truck.

expert reply by: Thomas M

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Answer 1

I attached a picture that I took from the install instructions for the Demco Hijacker part #DM8550034 that you referenced that shows all of the components of it that need to be lubricated. From the handle, to the head to the autosliding components.

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Answer 2

You would not need a lube plate with a Demco HiJacker Autosliding 5th wheel trailer hitch because the hitch head will turn with the trailer pin box. The locking plate #DM6095 has a piece on the bottom that wedges into the hitch head funnel. Then the…

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Answer 3

The side adjusters on the head of the Demco Hijacker Autoslide part #DM8550034 that you referenced only have to be adjusted once. You basically set them up to match the pin box that your trailer has and then after that you would not need to adjust…

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Answer 4

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider #DM8550024 should not be able to be manually turned. The movement of the hitch head side to side is only possible when the weight of the trailer is on the hitch head. The reason for this is so…

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Answer 5

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 6

When using a 5th wheel hitch like the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs #DM8550034, the slider jaws on the bottom don't need extra grease. I reached out to my contact at the…

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Answer 7

The EquaFlex is a style of suspension hanger but I am assuming you have a Trailair Rota-Flex or Flex Air based on what you mentioned. The pivoting head of the pin box should not rotate like you mentioned but to be sure I am understanding what you…

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Answer 8

If you're having issues coupling to your Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000lbs the jaws could need to be greased but it could also be the handle or the internal springs. When pulling the…

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Answer 9

If this is a new hitch Demco states that the first few times you use a Hijacker like the part #DM8550034 some of the moving mechanisms might need a few uses to "wear in" and move easier. If the hitch is older and is now starting to get…

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Answer 10

You cannot manually move the head on the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch part #DM8550024. According to the owner's manual, "The Autoslide can couple and uncouple up to a 10-15° trailer angle quite easily. Anything over this…

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Answer 11

I spoke with Demco about the issues you are having with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide Locking Plate part #DM6026 on your Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch like part #DM8550034 and they informed me that this is usually caused from trying…

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Answer 12

The Demco autoslider, like part #DM8550034 has a double pivoting hitch head which help make hooking up your trailer easier, plus it helps to limit the back and forth chucking. If it is just slightly leaning to the right then that is normal as you can…

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