What Sliding 5th-Wheel Hitch do You Recommend for My 2022 Ram 2500 Short Bed?
Question:
I have a 2022 Ram 2500 with OEM prep and a short bed. What sliding hitch do you recommend for my fifth-wheel trailer?
asked by: Jim M
Expert Reply:
When considering a fifth-wheel hitch for your short bed 2022 Ram 2500 with OEM prep, I recommend the Demco Hijacker # DM8550035 (21k) or # DM8550034 (18k). With the Hijacker, it comes with an autoslide feature that activates the slide when you make sharp turns. This takes the headache away from having to step outside the truck in order to manually activate the slide on manual-slide hitches. It also comes with a single jaw that provides a more secure and quieter connection than sliding-jaw models.
To complete the installation on your truck, you also need the Demco Adapter # DM6099.
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Demco 5th Wheel Rail Adapter for Ram OEM 5th Wheel Towing Prep Package - 25,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
- Adapters
- Rail Adapter
- Demco
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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
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
- 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
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