Parts Needed For Installing Demco DM8550022 Auto Slide 5TH Wheel Hitch on 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500

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I just bought a 5th wheel from a friend who is also giving me his Demco Autoslide hitch. I was able to find the hitch as your item number DM8550022. My question is what mounting kit do I need for this hitch to fit on my 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with the short bed? I don't have the factory prep system so it is a clean bed.

asked by: Kevin A

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Expert Reply:

To install the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550022 on your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD you will need the Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DR37FR. This kit is custom fit for the short bed on your Silverado and will not require drilling on your frame rails to install the brackets. Drilling must be done on the bed itself for the 2" openings required for the mounting points.

I recommend installing the Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness # HM54FR inside the bed of your Silverado. This will allow you to plug in the 7-way inside your bed rather than trying to route it over the tailgate where the wiring is likely to become damaged from chafing or pulling on the connector.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter #DM8550045 was updated on May 7th, 2021. This update changed the ball height from 4" to the new 5" tall gooseneck ball height. All of the old product we have already sold…

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Answer 2

For your application I recommend installing the Demco UMS Underbed Rail Kit #DR37FR on your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 and using the Hijacker Autoslide #DM8550037. The reason behind this is twofold; the Hijacker has more height adjustability and it…

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Answer 3

There is one option for you to add a 5th wheel hitch to your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 that already has the Curt Custom Underbed OEM-Style Gooseneck Trailer Hitch #C60642 installed. The best option for this is a hitch from Demco that will actually attach…

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Answer 4

The base of the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter #DM8550045 needs to sit directly on the truck bed, which means you do have to cut the bed liner on your truck for the Recon to properly secure. If you check out the accompanying…

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Answer 5

We have previously confirmed with the manufacturer that the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter #DM8550045 will only work with a gooseneck ball that is flush to the truck bed. So you will need to use the standard 2-5/16"…

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Answer 6

I spoke to Demco about the height settings on the Recon #DM8550045, and it will be from the bed of your truck to the absolute top of the head. With your measurement being 15-3/4", the middle 17-1/4" setting or top 18" setting will be…

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Answer 7

When using a fixed hitch like the Demco Recon gooseneck to fifth wheel adapter part #DM8550045 that you referenced with a short bed truck it is possible you could get away without having to need more offset for turning clearance but the trailer would…

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Answer 8

For your 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 short bed, I recommend the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch #DM8550034 and the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter #DM6333. This hitch has a maximum towing capacity of 18,000 pounds, and a vertical load limit of 4,500…

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Answer 9

The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter #DM8550045 referenced in your question uses a coupler at the base to securely attach to a standard 2-5/16 inch diameter gooseneck ball. Top and side coupler bolts hold it in place so that…

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Answer 10

Currently the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box #GY98GR is the only replacement gooseneck pin box for the Lippert Rhino box. This specific box is auto latching and is rated for tongue weights of 1,500-3,500lbs. Your 2022…

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Answer 11

I have a great replacement pin box solution for you, but currently the Reese Goose Box is in a type of "Limbo" state (May 2023) as the Reese parent company was bought out and they are trying to figure out inventory and what all they will…

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Answer 12

We do have fifth wheel to gooseneck adapters similar to the Goose Box that fit in place of the Lippert Rhino Box like with the #GY98GR which has a 21k capacity, the part #GY45GR which has a 25k capacity, or the part #GY53GR which has a 30k capacity.…

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