How to Convert a Demco AutoSlide 5th Wheel Hitch to Fit in the Ford Factory Puck System

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Do I just need replacement side rails for this to fit an oem ford luck system or would I need a rail adapter?

asked by: Mallori A

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You don't need a rail adapter. To attach the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider item # DM8550035 to your 2023 Ford F-350's puck system you will need the Underbed Mount Adapter Plates item # DM6033.

I have attached a picture below so you can see the difference between a standard Hijacker and one that uses the Adapter Plates item # DM6033. These legs will drop right down into the bed of your F-350.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

You would either need the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch #DM29GV which already has the Side Plates #DM49GV. Or if you already have the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550035 you found you would need to add the Side Plates #DM49GV. These…

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Answer 2

If you have a Demco Hijacker Auto Slide then yes, the Replacement Side Plates item #DM6033 are exactly what you need. Once installed these side plates will allow you to drop your Demco hitch right down into the factory pucks of your 2023 Ford F-350.

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Answer 3

In order to convert a Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch for use on a 2020 Ford F-250 with Puck System you simply need new side plates, the Replacement Side Plates for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #DM6033. These will…

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Answer 4

The puck spacing between the Ford and Chevy factory prep packages is not the same so you would have to replace some parts of the 5th wheel hitch when switching from one to the other. And not to make any more confusing the puck spacing is different…

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Answer 5

Yes, it is! The Reese Sidewinder 5th Wheel King Pin with Rotating Turret item #RP34FR is indeed a compatible replacement for a Lippert Rhino pin box.

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Answer 6

If you have the 13K Demco Autoslider #DM8550040 that installs on industry standard base rails, like part #RP50087-58, then yes, the Demco Recon #DM8550043 will fit in the 5-1/2' bed of your 2015 Ford F-150. As far as compatibility with the…

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Answer 7

While Reese does offer a Sidewinder #RP34FR or Airborne #RP78FR which will replace your Lippert Rhino pin box they do not have a combination Airborne/Sidewinder which will bolt to the mounting arms on your 2022 Vengeance/Rogue toy hauler. I find it…

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Answer 8

Yes there is! The Husky 31326 hitch is made to fit the industry standard fifth wheel rails (ISR). The Curt Adapter #C88KR is also made to the same industry standard measurements. So the Curt Adapter #C88KR will be exactly what you need to use your…

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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 things that the 18K Demco Hijacker #DM8550034 and the 18K SuperGlide have in common are that they both offer 14" of travel, they are both automatic sliding 5th wheel hitches, have 2-point pivoting hitch heads, are compatible with industry…

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Answer 11

Dielectric grease is basically just applied in a thin coating to the connector plug. You can use #11755 or #LT37534 if you prefer a smaller amount. I've attached a video to assist. Just like the connection on the back, you can add this to the…

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