Recommended Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel for a 2024 Ram 2500 With OEM Pucks

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Looking for a Hijacker 5th wheel for my 2024 Ram 2500, will this one work without an adapter?

asked by: Ric

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Expert Reply:

Yes the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider # DM69GV will drop right into the factory pucks on your 2024 Ram 2500 without the need for an adapter.

This hitch has an 18K weight capacity, is American made, and has a vertical load limit of 4,500 lbs.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

The Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ram Prep Package - 18K #DM69GV was added to our site last month (Aug 2022) which is why it doesn't have reviews or ratings yet but you can be one of the first to comment on their…

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Answer 2

The Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ S20 Slider #C23DR weighs approximately 201lbs and the Adapter Rails for Curt 5th Wheel Hitch #C29BR weighs approximately 95lbs so you'd be at 296lbs total. The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch…

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The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider for Ram Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3670 should sit above the bed by roughly 1/2" but it also depends on the how high the pucks sit. We've had a ton of different vehicles in the shop…

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Answer 4

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 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

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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Increasing the tire and wheel size can increase the height of the trailer but it's usually quite minimal. Before you do anything else you should see if the pin box can be adjusted. Although you have to be careful here since This will lower the…

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Answer 9

As long as the RBW Lil' Rocker mounts to industry standard base rails you'll need the Curt Adapter Rails #C29BR that fit in the OEM puck system on your 2019 Ram 2500 and give you a standard base rail connection. I'm attaching a photo…

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Answer 10

Hey John, Thanks for the purchases and you have everything you need except the wedge. I verified directly with Reese that the correct wedge to use with the Demco Recon 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch #DM8550043 and Reese Sidewinder #RP34FR is the following:…

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Answer 11

The Patriot Slider part #BWRVK3270 might be a bit more noisy than the Companion slider part #BWRVK3400 due to the increased number of mounting points, 4 at the corners vs. 1 in the center. Probably not that noticeable and certainly not something…

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The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package #BWRVK3775 you're looking at will work fine with your new Chevrolet Silverado. This hitch has 3 height adjustments so you'll be able to set the hitch height…

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