Where do Fifth Wheel Rail Kits Generally Mount in Truck Beds
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I have an 82 inch bed in my Chevy Silverado where do I put the above bed rails what are the measurements I am putting in a demo 18k auto slide 5th wheel hitch
asked by: Scott
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Expert Reply:
Hey Scott, generally you want to put the center of the fifth wheel rails above the rear axle or just slightly forward. I can get you an exact dimension though if you let me know the year/make/model of your truck and the rail kit you have.
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Jameson C
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 16-1/2 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
- 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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