Can the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch Be Used Between Different OEM Prep-Packages?

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I currently have a Demco auto slide hitch for the Ford factory prep system. Is the main body of the hitch the same for all systems? If so, can I buy the side pieces separate for the GM prep system?

asked by: Adam S

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Expert Reply:

Yes the main body for the Demco Autoslide hitch is the same between them so in your case you'd just need to pop-off the Replacement Side Plates for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM6033 you currently have installed, and put on the Replacement Side Plates for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM49GV.

These adapter plates will now allow you to use your Demco Autoslide hitch with your factory GM prep package.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

Hey Cory! Yes, you can use the Curt Adapter Rails #C88KR for the Demco Hijacker Autoslide with the puck system on your 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. You might be interested in the Replacement Side Plates #DM49GV instead because they allow you to fit the…

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Answer 2

The instructions for the Replacement Side Plates #DM49GV which fit the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch 18K #DM79GV or 21K #DM29GV are not very helpful. I have linked them below for your verification but the 1/2" grade 5 bolts are…

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Answer 3

I checked out your 2016 Solitude 321RL and since it has a tapered nose and an extended pin box you wouldn't need a slider hitch installed in the bed of your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500. You could use the B and W Companion Fixed Hitch for GM rail kit…

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Answer 4

Thank you for the pictures and number information. I was able to determine that you have the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider #DM8550024 and yes, the Replacement Head for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches #DM6081 is the correct…

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Answer 5

I reached out to my contact at Demco and he said that depending on the year, there was a gear adjustment bolt on the cab side of the base of the older Hijacker models. He also said some of the slide bar heads had an adjustment bolt there as well for…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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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