Under Bed Auto Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch Options for 2020 Ford F-250
Question:
I want an auto sliding fifth wheel hitch for my 2020 Ford F-250 short bed. I don't have the puck system, but the idea of having rails permanently mounted in my truck bed makes me a little queasy. Are there other options?
asked by: Greg
Expert Reply:
We do have a good mounting option to install a fifth wheel hitch in your truck bed without needing the rails that sit in the truck bed. Demco actually has an under-bed mounting kit, part # DM8551009 which would be used along with the # DM8550034 Hijacker Autoslide 18K rated hitch.
When the hitch is removed, there will only be 4 holes in the truck bed, similar to the OEM puck system. To provide a 7-way tailer connector in the truck bed, you'd need the # DM8555002 wiring harness.
I've linked you to installation instructions and some product description and installation videos that you might find helpful.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- 5th 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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Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
- 5th Wheel Hitch Rails
- Custom
- Below the Bed
- Demco
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Demco 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness with 7-Pole Plug - 10' Long
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Wiring
- 10 Feet Long
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Demco
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
- 5th 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
more information >
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