Sliding 5TH Wheel Hitch Compatible With a 2017 Nissan Titan With 5-1/2' Short Bed

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I have a Nissan Titan SV with a 5 foot six inch box. Is there a sliding fifth wheel hitch that will mount to my vehicle available? Also, if there is one available, where can I find one?

asked by: Richard A

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The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550040 is specifically designed for trucks with a 5-1/2' bed like your 2017 Nissan Titan. It is capable of sliding 22-1/2" from the towing position for the clearance needed to maneuver your trailer. As this is an auto sliding hitch you will not have to manually unlock the hitch into the maneuvering position, it will automatically slide farther back from your cab as you turn left and right. The hitch is rated for a maximum tongue weight of 3,250lbs and maximum trailer weight of 13,000lbs. Be sure to verify your maximum towing capacity with your Nissan dealer on your Titan based on factory installed options.

You may require locking plates on your 5th wheel pin box if you have a cushioned pin box or your pin box is not between 12 and 14" wide. If you need help in determining if you need a locking plate please let me know what pin box you have on your 5th wheel.

The Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit # DM8552033-71 will provide you with the brackets needed to install the Demco 5th wheel hitch in your Titan.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The PullRite SuperGlide model 2900 5th Wheel Hitch is designed to mount to industry standard (ISR) above bed rails. The Demco 5th Wheel Adapter for the Chevy/GME OEM Towing Package, #DM6194, is designed to fit in the 2017 Chevrolet and GMC 2500…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

The Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Round Tube Receiver Hitch #76154 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2017 Nissan Titan. As you mentioned this particular model hitch features a mounting bracket on the left side (if you are facing…

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Answer 4

Most fifth wheel rails are made to the same industry standard dimensions. They aren't all though. If you measure 22 inches on center between the two rails and they look like the rails of the #RP30035 that you referenced they would be the industry…

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Answer 5

You are correct. The Pullrite SuperGlide Fifth Wheel Hitch, #2700, requires the industry standard above bed base rails to mount in a truck bed. The Reese Elite Series Adapter, #RP30156, provides the mounting slots for fifth hitches that use industry…

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Answer 6

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 7

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 8

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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Answer 9

The factory prep package or pucks are not the same between Ram, GM and Ford. The spacing is all different which means you cannot use a 5th wheel hitch for Ram pucks on a GM with pucks. Take the Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for example which is…

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Answer 10

If you take a look at the linked diagram you can see the minimum recommended clearance distances between truck and trailer for 5th wheel towing. It is recommended to have at least 5-inches from the top of the bed rails to the bottom of the trailer…

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Answer 11

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 12

The head alone for the B&W Companion hitch #BWRVK3500 weighs about 70 pounds. Everything else weighs about 130 pounds. So the total weight of the hitch is approximately 200 pounds.

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