Can the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch Work w/ a Bed Mat and the Ford Puck System?
Question:
Cam this be installed over a 7/16inch rubber bed mat, assuming access holes are correctly located?
asked by: Michael T
Helpful Expert Reply:
Thanks for the picture! There is a large gap between the bed of the truck and the base of the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider item # DM8550024 when it is installed. You should have no problem whatsoever cutting out holes in your 7/16" rubber bed mat and installing this 5th wheel hitch over the top.
The Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider item # DM8550024 is confirmed to fit the Ford Factory Puck System. It has an 18,000 lbs capacity and will give you an additional 14" of travel.
I have linked a couple of pictures below that will show you the large gap between the bed and the base of the Demco Autoslide.
Don't forget your lube plate. The Lube Plate for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 10" Diameter item # 16721 will prevent scratches on your fifth-wheel's skid plate and ease trailer hookup.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 18K
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- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- OEM - Ford
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
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