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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 21,000 lbs


Demco Fifth Wheel Hitch

581 reviews


Code: DM8550037

Retail: $2,673.00

Price:  $2,270.00
  • Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • Sliding Fifth Wheel
  • Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
  • 5250 lbs Vertical Load
  • 21000 lbs GTW
  • Double Pivot
  • Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
  • 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
  • 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
  • Demco



This hitch slides automatically as you drive to give you 14" of additional clearance for tight turns. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. Hitch removes easily for full bed access.


Do you have a question about part DM8550037?more information >     


Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Under Bed - 13,000 lbs


Demco Fifth Wheel Hitch

581 reviews


Code: DM8550041

Retail: $2,629.00

Price:  $2,225.00
  • Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • Sliding Fifth Wheel
  • Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
  • 3250 lbs Vertical Load
  • 13000 lbs GTW
  • Double Pivot
  • Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
  • 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
  • 22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
  • Demco



Hitch slides automatically as you drive to give you 22-1/2" of additional clearance for tight turns. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. Pivoting head allows easy hook up and helps to limit chucking.


Do you have a question about part DM8550041?more information >     


Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ram Prep Package - 21K


Demco Fifth Wheel Hitch

581 reviews


Code: DM89GV

Retail: $2,771.00

Price:  $2,093.30
  • Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • Sliding Fifth Wheel
  • 5250 lbs Vertical Load
  • 21000 lbs GTW
  • Double Pivot
  • Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
  • 16-7/8 - 19-1/4 Inch Tall
  • 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
  • Demco



This hitch slides automatically when you turn to give you 14" of clearance for tight turns. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. Base secures in underbed mounts and removes for full bed access.


Do you have a question about part DM89GV?more information >     


Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Chevrolet/GMC Prep Package - 21K


Demco Fifth Wheel Hitch

581 reviews


Code: DM29GV

Retail: $2,610.00

Price:  $2,142.73
  • Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • Sliding Fifth Wheel
  • OEM - GM
  • 5250 lbs Vertical Load
  • 21000 lbs GTW
  • Double Pivot
  • Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
  • 18 - 19-1/2 Inch Tall
  • 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
  • Demco



This hitch slides automatically when you turn to give you 14" of clearance for tight turns. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. Base secures in underbed mounts and removes for full bed access.


Do you have a question about part DM29GV?more information >     


Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 21K


Demco Fifth Wheel Hitch

581 reviews


Code: DM8550038

Retail: $2,924.29

Price:  $2,119.00
  • Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • Sliding Fifth Wheel
  • OEM - Ford
  • 5250 lbs Vertical Load
  • 21000 lbs GTW
  • Double Pivot
  • Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
  • 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
  • 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
  • Demco



This hitch slides automatically when you turn to give you 14" of clearance for tight turns. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. Base secures in underbed mounts and removes for full bed access.


Do you have a question about part DM8550038?more information >     


Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs


Demco Fifth Wheel Hitch

581 reviews


Code: DM8550035

Retail: $2,455.00

Price:  $2,050.00
  • Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • Sliding Fifth Wheel
  • Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
  • 5250 lbs Vertical Load
  • 21000 lbs GTW
  • Double Pivot
  • Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
  • 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
  • 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
  • Demco



This hitch slides automatically as you drive to give you 14" of additional clearance for tight turns. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. Pivoting head allows easy hook up and helps to limit chucking.


Do you have a question about part DM8550035?more information >     


Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs


Demco Fifth Wheel Hitch

581 reviews


Code: DM8550040

Retail: $2,411.00

Price:  $2,025.00
  • Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • Sliding Fifth Wheel
  • Above Bed Rails
  • 3250 lbs Vertical Load
  • 13000 lbs GTW
  • Double Pivot
  • Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
  • 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
  • 22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
  • Demco



Hitch slides automatically as you drive to give you 22-1/2" of additional clearance for tight turns. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. Pivoting head allows easy hook up and helps to limit chucking.


Do you have a question about part DM8550040?more information >     


Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ram Prep Package - 18K


Demco Fifth Wheel Hitch

581 reviews


Code: DM69GV

Retail: $2,346.00

Price:  $1,966.52
  • Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • Sliding Fifth Wheel
  • 4500 lbs Vertical Load
  • 18000 lbs GTW
  • Double Pivot
  • Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
  • 16-7/8 - 19-3/8 Inch Tall
  • 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
  • Demco



This hitch slides automatically when you turn to give you 14" of clearance for tight turns. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. Base secures in underbed mounts and removes for full bed access.


Do you have a question about part DM69GV?more information >     


Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs


Demco Fifth Wheel Hitch

581 reviews


Code: DM8550022

Retail: $2,483.00

Price:  $1,910.00
  • Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • Sliding Fifth Wheel
  • Aftermarket Below Bed Rails
  • 4500 lbs Vertical Load
  • 18000 lbs GTW
  • Double Pivot
  • Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
  • 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
  • 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
  • Demco



This hitch slides automatically as you drive to give you 14" of additional clearance for tight turns. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. Hitch removes easily for full bed access.


Do you have a question about part DM8550022?more information >     


Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Ford Super Duty Prep Package - 18K


Demco Fifth Wheel Hitch

581 reviews


Code: DM8550024

Retail: $2,393.39

Price:  $1,849.00
  • Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • Sliding Fifth Wheel
  • OEM - Ford
  • 4500 lbs Vertical Load
  • 18000 lbs GTW
  • Double Pivot
  • Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
  • 15-1/2 - 18-1/4 Inch Tall
  • 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
  • Demco



This hitch slides automatically when you turn to give you 14" of clearance for tight turns. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. Base secures in underbed mounts and removes for full bed access.


Do you have a question about part DM8550024?more information >     


Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Chevrolet/GMC Prep Package - 18K


Demco Fifth Wheel Hitch

581 reviews


Code: DM79GV

Retail: $2,185.00

Price:  $1,926.36
  • Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • Sliding Fifth Wheel
  • OEM - GM
  • 4500 lbs Vertical Load
  • 18000 lbs GTW
  • Double Pivot
  • Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
  • 18 - 19-1/2 Inch Tall
  • 14 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
  • Demco



This hitch slides automatically when you turn to give you 14" of clearance for tight turns. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. Base secures in underbed mounts and removes for full bed access.


Do you have a question about part DM79GV?more information >     


Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs


Demco Fifth Wheel Hitch

581 reviews


Code: DM8550034

Retail: $2,030.00

Price:  $1,725.00
  • 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



This hitch slides automatically as you drive to give you 14" of additional clearance for tight turns. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. Pivoting head allows easy hook up and helps to limit chucking.


Do you have a question about part DM8550034?more information >     


Manufacturer Review - Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch


Hello neighbors, it's Brad here at etrailer, and today we are actually in the parking lot of etrailer as we have our Tow Day. So this is a chance to talk with vendors, see some products that might be new, and just what's interesting, and luckily, I'm here with Jeff who works for Demco, and he's gonna be the expert here with the Autoslide. So we're gonna take a look at this. This is gonna be a… see more >     


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Are Capture Plates Needed When Using the Demco Autoslide With a Lippert Road Armor Pin Box

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What is the Weight of the Demco 18k Autoslide Fifth Wheel Hitch ?

The Demco Hijacker Autoslide #DM8550034 has a weight of 273 lbs. I've added a couple links to video reviews of this hitch for you to take a look at.

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Does Truck with 6-1/2 ft bed Have to Use Slider Hitch for Turning Clearance with Fifth Wheel Hitch

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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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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Will The Correct Track Trailer Alignment and Lift Kit #RR23QX Work On A 2023 Dutchmen 2533RDF

Hello David. The Correct Track Trailer Alignment and Lift Kit #RR23QX is definitely going to be your best bet for lifting your 2023 Dutchmen 2533RDF. That said, this kit is not made for any one specific camper, so we generally would want you to check…

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