{"product_id":"demco-8550022-ums-18k-autoslide-under-bed-fifth-wheel-hitch","title":"Demco 8550022 UMS 18K Autoslide Under-Bed Fifth Wheel Hitch","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eUpgrade your fifth wheel towing setup with the \u003cstrong\u003eDemco 8550022 UMS Series 18K Autoslide Fifth Wheel Hitch\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003ebrand new\u003c\/strong\u003e under-bed mounted hitch is rated for up to \u003cstrong\u003e18,000 pounds gross trailer weight\u003c\/strong\u003e and features an automatic sliding mechanism with up to \u003cstrong\u003e14 inches of travel\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it especially useful for short-bed trucks where additional cab-to-trailer clearance is needed during tight turns.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional manual slider hitches that require the driver to stop, exit the truck, and manually reposition the hitch, the \u003cstrong\u003eDemco Autoslide automatically moves the trailer rearward as the truck turns\u003c\/strong\u003e and returns it toward the towing position as the combination straightens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UMS under-bed mounting design also allows the hitch to be removed when not in use, leaving the truck bed \u003cstrong\u003efree and clear of traditional above-bed rails\u003c\/strong\u003e. A compatible \u003cstrong\u003evehicle-specific Demco UMS mounting kit is required and sold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine \u003cstrong\u003eDemco 8550022\u003c\/strong\u003e fifth wheel hitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUMS Series under-bed mounting system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18,000-pound gross trailer weight capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4,500-pound gross pin weight capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic sliding fifth wheel hitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to \u003cstrong\u003e14 inches of slider travel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack-and-pinion sliding technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatically provides additional clearance during turns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates manual slider operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap-around jaw with locking bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for a smooth and secure king pin connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-way pivoting head\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower-profile design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable hitch leaves truck bed free and clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy access for routine maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack powder-coated finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited 5-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8550022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e UMS \/ Autoslide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under-Bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic 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 Up to 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 2-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 Coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLock Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Universal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrilling Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Installation Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 Hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required and sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemco 18K Autoslide hitch assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHitch head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic slider assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle-specific fifth wheel hitch mounting kit is required and is not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAutomatic Sliding System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Demco Autoslide is designed to automatically provide additional cab clearance while maneuvering. 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