{"product_id":"demco-8550023-premier-series-18k-sliding-fifth-wheel-hitch","title":"Demco 8550023 Premier Series 18K Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eUpgrade your towing setup with the \u003cstrong\u003eDemco 8550023 Premier Series Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new\u003c\/strong\u003e in-bed sliding fifth wheel hitch is rated for up to \u003cstrong\u003e18,000 pounds gross trailer weight\u003c\/strong\u003e and features \u003cstrong\u003e14 inches of slider travel\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent choice for towing fifth wheels with compatible pickup trucks where additional cab-to-trailer clearance is required.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hitch features a \u003cstrong\u003ewrap-around jaw with locking bar\u003c\/strong\u003e for a secure connection to the trailer king pin, along with a \u003cstrong\u003e4-way pivoting head\u003c\/strong\u003e for improved articulation. Three vertical height positions allow the hitch to be adjusted from \u003cstrong\u003e15-1\/2 to 18-1\/4 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping achieve a properly leveled truck and trailer combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package \u003cstrong\u003eincludes bed rails\u003c\/strong\u003e, but a \u003cstrong\u003evehicle-specific mounting kit may be required and is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e. Always verify the required mounting components for your specific year, make and model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine \u003cstrong\u003eDemco 8550023\u003c\/strong\u003e Premier Series fifth wheel hitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated for up to \u003cstrong\u003e18,000 pounds gross trailer weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4,500-pound gross pin weight capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSliding hitch design for additional turning clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to \u003cstrong\u003e14 inches of slider travel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree vertical height adjustment positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable from \u003cstrong\u003e15-1\/2 to 18-1\/4 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Hitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e In-Bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sliding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGross Trailer Weight Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGross Pin Weight Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,500 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlider Travel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 Inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Height Adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-1\/2 to 18-1\/4 Inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight Positions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePivot Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-Way Pivot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Powder 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