What 5th-Wheel Hitch Do You Recommend for My 2021 Ford F-150 with a 6-1/2 Foot Bed?
Question:
looking for a 5th-wheel hitch for my 2021 Ford F-150. this is for a 6-1/2 foot bed.
asked by: Frank
Expert Reply:
For your 2021 Ford F-150 (6-1/2 ft. bed), I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw # DM8550034 (18k) or # DM8550035 (21k), depending on your load capacity needs. With both of these models, you will need the Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552028-71 to complete the installation. The Hijacker features an automatic slider that provides the clearance required for your pickup to turn safely at slow speeds. This feature stands out above all of our other hitches because all other sliders do not have an automatic sliding feature. Also, you will be able to adjust the height of the hitch to three different settings in order to fit your height needs.
If you need 5th-wheel wiring to go along with the hitch, I recommend the Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector # C57008. With this harness, you will have all hardware needed for installation.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Custom Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector for Aluminum Beds - 7' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 7 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
- 5250 lbs Vertical Load
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Demco Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Custom Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Custom
- Above the Bed
- Demco
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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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