Will Demco Recon 5th Wheel Hitch Fit a 27" Wide Trough on a Flatbed Truck

Question:

I have the same trough. 27” wide. Will both of the demco models fit this space?

asked by: Timothy W

Expert Reply:

The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045 for a standard bed has a base measuring 28" x 30-1/2" while the Demco Recon # DM8550046 for a recessed gooseneck ball has a base measuring 22" x 22".

Since the recessed part of your truck measures 27" wide it doesn't look like either option will work for you as the standard base is too big and the recessed based is designed to sit on top of the bed and not inside the trough as you mentioned.

With all of that being said, if you have a 27" wide trough then you may have a form of industry standard base rails installed which means you can use the Demco Recon # DM8550043 instead. This has mounting tabs measuring 20-1/2" side to side and 22" front to back/ The base is just a little bigger at 24-13/16" x 24" so it will fit your application.

If you don't think this will work please send me some photos of the mounting brackets the 5th wheel will be connecting to and I can see if we have any other solutions for you.

expert reply by: Jon G