Base Kits for Installing Demco Hijacker Autoslider on 2015 Ford F-250 Short Bed

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So I am thinking about buying a 5th wheel and it comes with a 18k demco sliding hitch. I have a 2015 f250 short bed dont know about oem trailer mounting or not. I guess not what do I need to install in my truck and wiring ? The hitch is a Demco 6077 base and 6081 head and right now it is in a 2019 Nissan Titan XD with an OEM puck system hope that will work in my 2015 f250

asked by: William H

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Expert Reply:

Thank you for all of the great information!

You will be getting the Replacement Head and Base Assembly # DM6077 with those parts so you just need to add the side plates # DM6033 if you have the OEM puck system (4 holes in a rectangular pattern) or the side plates # DM6003 for a standard above-bed base rail kit.

It sounds like you don't have a mounting system installed on your 2015 Ford F-250 yet so we'll need to get you setup with that as well. The most cost-effective option is the Above-Bed Rail Kit # C16424-204 which pairs with the side plates # DM6003, but for the OEM puck system we have the kit # RP30138-26 which pairs with the side plates # DM6033 .

I personally like the puck system better because it gives you the 4 anchor points for the 5th wheel hitch, a gooseneck receiver and hitch ball (if you ever need to tow a gooseneck trailer) and it means that you have a completely clear bed when you remove the hitch. The above-bed kit is definitely effective (and costs less) but it means those rails will still be there when the hitch is removed.

You might also be interested in adding the Pollak 7-Way # PK11893-11932 so you have a 7-Way in the bed of your truck for easier access.

Attached are a handful of videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Above-Bed Base Rail Kit for 5th Wheel Hitch
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Reese Puck System - Same as Ford OEM Pucks
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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

Yes, you can use the PullRite SuperGlide 2900 Model 5th Wheel Hitch on a 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty with the Curt Custom 5th Wheel Installation Kit for Ford part #C16424-104 (part #C16104 + part #C16424).

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Answer 3

There are a couple measurements you can take to determine how much clearance you will have for the tank and tool box you want to use in your truck bed. I have attached a photo of the #DM8550024 and have some dimensions noted from the center of the…

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Answer 4

A spray-in bed liner will not be an issue for Demco HiJacker 5th wheel trailer hitch #DM8550024 for a 2017 Ford F-250 short bed with the factory puck system. There is some adjustability in the T-bolts should the slight height difference be an issue…

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Answer 5

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 options.…

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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

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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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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