Description
Tow your fifth wheel with greater confidence using the Demco 8550036 Autoslide Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch. This brand new premium automatic sliding hitch delivers a 21,000-pound towing capacity and automatically slides up to 14 inches during turning maneuvers, helping improve cab-to-trailer clearance without requiring the driver to exit the truck.
Designed for industry-standard above-bed rails, this Autoslide hitch is an excellent solution for short-bed trucks. The automatic rack-and-pinion slide mechanism eliminates the need to manually unlock or reposition the hitch before making tight turns, making towing safer and more convenient.
Built from heavy-duty steel with a durable black powder-coated finish, the hitch features a secure wrap-around jaw with locking bar, a smooth 4-way pivoting head, and three vertical height adjustment positions to help level your truck and trailer. It also serves as an easy upgrade for many existing Demco Hijacker Ultra Series manual or stationary fifth wheel hitch systems.
Features
- Genuine Demco 8550036 OEM product
- Brand new
- Autoslide automatic sliding fifth wheel hitch
- 21,000-pound gross trailer weight capacity
- 5,250-pound maximum pin weight
- Automatic slider with up to 14 inches of travel
- Designed for industry-standard above-bed rails
- Wrap-around jaw with locking bar for secure king pin engagement
- Rack-and-pinion automatic sliding mechanism
- Smooth 4-way pivoting hitch head
- Heavy-duty steel construction
- Durable black powder-coated finish
- Three vertical height adjustment positions
- Lower-profile design
- Compatible with Demco Hijacker Ultra Series mounting systems
- No drilling or cutting required when installed with the proper mounting kit
- Made in the USA
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 8550036
- Series: Autoslide
- Gross Trailer Weight Capacity: 21,000 Pounds
- Maximum Pin Weight: 5,250 Pounds
- Mount Type: Above-Bed Industry Standard Rails
- Slider Type: Automatic
- Slider Travel: Up to 14 Inches
- Pivot Type: 4-Way
- Vertical Height Adjustment: 15-1/4 Inches to 18 Inches
- Material: Steel
- Finish: Black Powder Coat
- Lock Type: Handle
- Mounting Hardware: Not Included
- Estimated Installation Time: Approximately 2 Hours
Compatibility
Designed for use with:
- Industry-standard above-bed fifth wheel bed rails
- Demco Ultra Series adapter plates
- Demco Autoslide and Hijacker mounting systems
Requires a compatible vehicle-specific fifth wheel mounting kit (sold separately).
Compatible with the following trucks when equipped with the correct above-bed rail installation kit:
Chevrolet
- Silverado 1500 (2014–2018)
- Silverado 1500 LD (2019 Classic)
- Silverado 2500 HD (2011–2019)
- Silverado 3500 HD (2011–2019)
GMC
- Sierra 1500 (2014–2018)
- Sierra 1500 Limited (2019 Classic)
- Sierra 2500 HD (2011–2019)
- Sierra 3500 HD (2011–2019)
Ford
- F-150 (1975–1996)
- F-250 (1974–1998)
- F-250 HD (1997)
- F-250 Super Duty (1999–2004, 2011–2016)
- F-350 (1974–1988, 1992–1997)
- F-350 Super Duty (1999–2004, 2011–2016)
- F-450 Super Duty (2001–2007, 2011–2016)
Ram / Dodge
- Dodge Dakota (2003–2004)
- Dodge Ram 1500 (2002–2008)
- Dodge Ram 2500 (2003–2010)
- Dodge Ram 3500 (2003–2010)
- Ram 2500 (2011–2026)
- Ram 3500 (2011–2018)
Nissan
- Titan (2004–2015)
Toyota
- Tundra (2007–2021)
Important: Vehicle fitment varies by model year, bed length, cab configuration, factory prep package, and mounting kit. Many applications require trucks without factory puck/prep systems and the correct vehicle-specific rail kit. Always verify your vehicle, mounting kit, bed length, and manufacturer part number before ordering.
Designed for use with:
- Industry-standard above-bed fifth wheel rails
- Demco Ultra Series adapter plates
- Demco automatic sliding fifth wheel systems
Requires a compatible fifth wheel mounting kit (sold separately).
This hitch is compatible with a wide variety of truck applications when installed with the correct vehicle-specific mounting kit, including many Chevrolet, GMC, Ford, Ram, Nissan, Toyota, and Dodge pickups.
Important: While the Autoslide significantly improves turning clearance, achieving a full 90-degree turn depends on truck configuration, trailer width, front cap design, king pin box style, and overall towing setup. Always verify vehicle fitment, mounting kit compatibility, trailer specifications, and manufacturer part number before ordering.
Warranty
- Limited 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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