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Replacement Head and Base Assembly for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 18K
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Replacement Head and Base Assembly for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 18K

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Replaces the head and base assembly on your Demco Autoslide fifth-wheel trailer hitch. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. 18,000-lb Gross towing weight. 1-800-940-8924 to order Demco accessories and parts part number DM6077 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Demco products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Replacement Head and Base Assembly for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 18K. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Demco Accessories and Parts - DM6077

  • 5th Wheel Hitch
  • Head
  • Head Assembly
  • Demco
  • Autoslide

Replaces the head and base assembly on your Demco Autoslide fifth-wheel trailer hitch. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. 18,000-lb Gross towing weight.


Features:

  • Replaces the head and base assembly on your Demco Autoslide 5th-wheel trailer hitch
    • Fits DM8550022, DM8550024, and DM8550034 5th-wheel hitches
  • Rotating hitch head turns up to 90 degrees with your trailer
    • Rotation creates the force that propels the automatic slider
    • Built-in brackets stabilize your pin box so the king pin won't rotate in the hitch - no need for a separate capture plate for standard pin boxes
  • Wraparound, single-piece jaw provides a secure connection
    • 360-Degree jaw-to-king-pin contact
    • Less rattle and more security than slide-bar jaws
  • 3/4" Thick, solid steel locking bar reinforces the connection of your coupled trailer
    • Automatically locks into place when the jaw closes
  • Double-pivot design eases hookup and helps to limit chucking
    • Pivots front to back and side to side
  • Spring-loaded handle with comfort grip allows for simple coupling
    • Tethered safety pin lets you secure the handle in the open or the closed position
  • Sturdy steel construction with rust-resistant black powder coat finish
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Fits standard pin boxes 12" - 14" wide
    • Locking plates (sold separately) are required for use with Glide Ride, Mor Ryde, Trailair Tri Glide, and 5th Airborne pin boxes
  • Gross towing weight: 18,000 lbs
  • Vertical load limit: 4,500 lbs


6077 Demco Hijacker Head Assembly for Auto Slide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - 18,000 lbs

Installation Details DM6077 Installation instructions




Customer Reviews

Replacement Head and Base Assembly for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 18K - DM6077

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (7 Customer Reviews)

Replaces the head and base assembly on your Demco Autoslide fifth-wheel trailer hitch. A wraparound jaw provides a smooth ride and a locking bar offers added security. 18,000-lb Gross towing weight.

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My hitch arrived in a timely manner and was well package. I am very pleased with my purchase. I highly recommend etrailer.



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This is a wonderful auto slide hitch. I love the fact that when the bar closes and you drop the safety pin into the latch handle, there is NO earthly way my 5th wheel can come disconnected from my hitch. I have several friend who thought their 5th wheels were safely hitched only to pull away and have the kingpin crash into the truck bed and tailgate causing severe damage. I love the locking bar and pin.



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Hitch looks great. Can't wait to use it. It was a couple hundred bucks cheaper to buy the replacement head and base plus the side plates separately than together as a unit



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Excellent hitch! Shipper lost the first shipment, I contacted etrailer and they shipped another immediately. Outstanding service and great people to work with. Just got hitch today, will be installing in a few days. Will update if there is any problem with the hitch once installed. Know if there is, etrailer will stand on their reputation.



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The product is exactly as described and worked very well. I love a company that does what they say that they are going to do - then does it! The Demco products have performed perfectly, but the assistance that I received from my service representative was OUTSTANDING. Her willingness to research my questions and then deliver her responses in a professional, personal and high quality manner was amazing. What a pleasure to deal with. JG



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See what our Experts say about this Demco Accessories and Parts

  • Demco Autoslide Hitch For A 2011 Ram 2500
    Yes, The Replacement Head and Base Assembly for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # DM6077 can fit your 2011 Ram 2500, but you will need the side plates DM6003 to properly install it. I attached an installation video link below.
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  • Below Bed Base Rails for 2002 Ford F-250 and Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch
    You can absolutely use the 18,000 lb Demco Hijacker Autoslide with the underbed rails on your 2002 Ford F-250 crew cab. What you need are the following: - Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco Hijacker # DM8551000 - Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider - 18,000 lbs # DM8550022 As you mentioned, this is also compatible with the 21,000 lb version of the Hijacker # DM8550037. Additionally, if your '02 F-250 has the factory 7-way but you need a 5th wheel wiring...
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  • Which Version of Demco Hijacker Auto Slide Fits 2016 Ford F250 with OEM Prep Package
    The Replacement Head and Base Assembly for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # DM6077 that you referenced is essentially the hitch without brackets to attach to a rail system. So this is technically not designed to fit any rail kit. For a version of this hitch that would fit the Ford OEM rails of your 2016 Ford F-250 short bed you'd want the part # DM8550024 instead which comes with the correct brackets. If you needed just the Ford brackets though you'd want the part # DM6033.
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  • Parts Needed to Use Demco Hijacker AutoSlide in 2021 Ford F-350 with OEM Puck System
    Yes. The Demco Replacement Side Plates for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Ford Super Duty # DM6033 will work on your Demco Hijacker Autoslide # DM6077.
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  • Base Kits for Installing Demco Hijacker Autoslider on 2015 Ford F-250 Short Bed
    Thank you for all of the great information! You will be getting the Replacement Head and Base Assembly # DM6077 with those parts so you just need to add the side plates # DM6033 if you have the OEM puck system (4 holes in a rectangular pattern) or the side plates # DM6003 for a standard above-bed base rail kit. It sounds like you don't have a mounting system installed on your 2015 Ford F-250 yet so we'll need to get you setup with that as well. The most cost-effective option is the Above-Bed...
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  • Troubleshooting Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel 18K Trailer Hitch Head Free Turning
    It sounds like the gears inside the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM6077 may be off/damaged. I have attached a copy of the instructions which on page 10 show the parts breakdown for the gear mechanism. This will allow you to turn the hitch over and check to see if the gears are aligned. If not you can also see where the bearings and connections are to determine what parts are damaged causing the misalignment.
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  • Will Demco Hijacker Autoslide Hitch From 2016 Ram 3500 also Fit 2023 Ram 3500
    Hey Frank, the Ram OEM puck kit did not change between a 2016 Ram 3500 and a 2023 Ram 3500 so your Demco setup that used the head and base assembly part # DM6077 and the rail kit adapter part # DM6099 would transfer to your new truck.
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  • Where to Lubricate Demco Hijacker Autoslide Fifth Wheel Hitch
    I attached a diagram and instructions on where and how often to grease the Demco Hijacker part # DM6077 that you have. It's recommended that you use white lithium grease like the part # L11354 for a cartridge for a grease gun.
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  • Troubleshooting A Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch That Won't Slide
    It sounds to me like the gears of the slider inside of your Replacement Head and Base Assembly for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # DM6077 may either have debris blocking them, the teeth may be chewed up and need to be replaced, or may just need to be greased. I've attached the instruction manual below, which goes over how to remove the head to gain access to the gear assembly. I recommend checking the teeth of the gears for any wear and applying some grease at the...
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  • Demco Capture Plate Compatibility with Trailair Rota-Flex Pin Box
    Yes, Demco Capture Plate # DM6171 fits their Hijacker 18K Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch head assembly # DM6077 when it is used with a trailer that has a Trailair Rota-Flex pin box like # LC328330 (18K), # LC176440 (19K) and # LC328329 (21K).
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  • How To Upgrade Weight Capacity of Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch
    The Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitches are composed of three main components; the head, base, and side plates. The base is what determines the weight capacity so you would need a new base to upgrade the weight capacity of the fifth wheel hitch. However, the base is not available separately from the head. It would be difficult to sell the old base without the head as well so most customers just sell the old hitch and get the one they want. If you want to save some cash, you can re-use...
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  • Will Demco Underbed Base Rails & Autoslide 5th Wheel Fit 2001 Chevy Silverado 3500 Long Bed
    Your 2001 Chevy Silverado 3500 with an 8 foot bed will be able to utilize the Demco underbed base rails along with the Autoslide hitch; the part number for the base rails is the following: - Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DM8551004 This will work with the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Underbed # DM8550022. That part is the combination of the Replacement Head and Base Assembly for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # DM6077 and the...
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  • Are Side Plates Needed To Install The Demco Hijacker 5th Wheel Hitch On A 2022 Chevrolet Silverado?
    Yes, there are side plates that you'll need to install on your Replacement Head and Base Assembly for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # DM6077 on the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Chevy/GMC OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package # DM6333. These side plates should've come with your Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # DM6077, however you can use # DM6003 as a replacement.
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  • Demco Hijacker Autoslide that Fits 2016 Ford F-250 OEM Prep Package
    The Demco hitch part # DM6077 is just the hitch without the brackets that attaches it to a rail kit. We have a version of this hitch that comes with the correct bracket kit to attach to a 2016 Ford F-250 rail kit with the part # DM8550024 which it sounds like you are looking for.
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  • What is Needed to Install Demco 6077 5th Wheel Hitch in 2020 GMC Sierra 2500
    Hey Rob, I can help you get what you need for your 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 to install the Demco # DM6077 hitch. I assume when you say "no mounting" that you don't have the side plates for the hitch, or the base rails for your truck. So with that in mind, here's what you'll need: - Replacement Side Plates for Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # DM6003 - Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit for Chevy/GMC Truck # C16429-204 The side plates will attach to the # DM6077, and the...
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  • Will Having Capture Plate of Demco Hijacker Too Tight Create Noise
    Sliding fifth wheel hitches have a lot of moving parts which creates more areas that be noisy due to the movement. I wouldn't say that having the capture plates too tight would create additional noise but it would be worth trying having them at the right tightness to see if that helps.
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  • Will 18k Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch Fit Demco Rail Adapter on 2018 Ram 3500
    The Hijacker 5th hitch will work, though the Replacement Head and Base Assembly # DM6077 isn't the complete 18k hitch (it doesn't have side plates) so it won't fit the Demco adapter for your 2018 Ram 3500. So you'll need the entire hitch assembly, and for the adapter and 18k Autoslide on your 2018 Ram 3500 with the factory puck system, you'll need the following parts: - Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider - 18,000 lbs # DM8550034 - Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter...
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  • Parts Needed To Install A Demco Hijacker AutoSlide Hitch In A 2016 Ram 2500 With OEM Prep Package
    To install your Replacement Head and Base Assembly for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches - 18K # DM6077 in the bed of your 2016 Ram 2500 with the factory puck system you'll need the Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000lbs # DM6099. This adapter will drop right into the pucks for quick and easy installation and removal. To attach the hitch to the adapter you'll need the Replacement Side Plates for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel...
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  • Can The Head Of The Demco Hijacker Autoslide Be Turned Manually
    The issue you are describing sounds completely normal. The head of the Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM8550022 should be very "stiff". An average human should not be able to move it manually. I know I sure couldn't do it without some help. You would need to attach something to the head with a significant amount of leverage in order to manually reposition the head. Usually this would take 1-2 people in the truck bed pulling on it - far from convenient. For this reason,...
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  • Does Demco Hijacker Autoslide from 2013 Ford F-350 Fit into Puck System of 2020 Ford F-350
    The # DM6077 that you looked at is actually just the replacement head and base assembly for the 18 Demco Hijacker Autoslide hitches. That's only part of the hitch you have in your 2013 Ford F-350. The complete hitch is part # DM8550024. The good news it that # DM8550024 fits your 2020 F-350 as well because the puck systems are the same for both model years. The new truck likely has wiring in the bed already but if not I recommend part # 50-97-410-010. The hardware is aluminum so it's...
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