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Demco 8550060 Autoslide 18K Fifth Wheel Hitch for Ram OEM Prep Package

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Description

Upgrade your Ram fifth wheel towing setup with the Demco 8550060 Autoslide Fifth Wheel Hitch. This brand new vehicle-specific sliding hitch is designed for Ram trucks equipped with the factory OEM puck/prep package and provides up to 14 inches of automatic travel to increase trailer-to-cab clearance during turns.

Rated for 18,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 4,000 pounds gross pin weight, the Autoslide is engineered for short-bed towing applications where additional clearance is needed. Its rack-and-pinion sliding mechanism automatically moves the hitch rearward during turning maneuvers, eliminating the need to manually release and reposition a conventional slider.

Features

  • Genuine Demco 8550060 Autoslide fifth wheel hitch
  • Brand New
  • Designed for Ram factory OEM puck/prep systems
  • 18,000 lb gross trailer weight capacity
  • 4,000 lb gross pin weight capacity
  • Up to 14 inches of automatic slider travel
  • Automatic sliding action for increased cab-to-trailer clearance
  • Rack-and-pinion gear technology
  • Wrap-around jaw with locking bar for a smoother and more secure connection
  • 2-way pivoting hitch head
  • Three vertical height adjustment positions
  • Lower-profile design
  • Durable steel construction
  • Designed to be lighter for easier installation and removal
  • UMS mounting system leaves the truck bed clear when the hitch is removed
  • No drilling or cutting required for specified applications
  • Mounting hardware included
  • Made in the USA
  • Limited 5-year warranty

Specifications

  • Manufacturer Part Number: 8550060
  • Series: Autoslide
  • Product Type: Automatic Sliding Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch
  • Gross Trailer Weight Capacity: 18,000 lb
  • Gross Pin Weight Capacity: 4,000 lb
  • Maximum Slide Travel: 14 Inch
  • Mount Type: Sliding / Ram OEM Puck System
  • Pivot Type: 2-Way Pivot
  • Vertical Height Adjustment: 3 Positions
  • Material: Steel
  • Color / Finish: Black Painted
  • Vehicle Fitment: Vehicle Specific
  • Drilling Required: No
  • Cutting Required: No
  • Mounting Hardware Included: Yes
  • Lock Position: Handle
  • Estimated Installation Time: Approximately 2 Hours
  • Country of Manufacture: USA

What's Included

  • (1) Demco Autoslide 18K Fifth Wheel Hitch
  • Ram OEM prep-package mounting system
  • Required mounting hardware

Vehicle Compatibility

Designed for compatible Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks equipped with the factory fifth wheel puck/prep system.

Specified applications include:

  • 2013–2026 Ram 2500
    • 6.5 ft. bed
    • 8 ft. bed
    • Factory Puck/Prep System Required
  • 2014–2026 Ram 3500
    • 6.5 ft. bed
    • 8 ft. bed
    • Factory Puck/Prep System Required

Please verify your exact truck year, model, bed length, and factory towing preparation package before ordering.

Autoslide Operation

The Demco Autoslide is designed primarily for short-bed trucks where trailer-to-cab clearance can become limited during sharp turns.

As the truck and trailer turn, the hitch automatically moves rearward along its rack-and-pinion sliding mechanism, providing up to 14 inches of additional clearance. As the truck and trailer straighten, the hitch returns toward its normal towing position.

This eliminates the need to stop and manually reposition a traditional fifth wheel slider during normal operation.

Turning Clearance Notice

The Autoslide may allow turns approaching 90 degrees, but a full 90-degree turn is not guaranteed.

Actual turning clearance depends on factors including:

  • Trailer width
  • Square or rounded trailer front corners
  • Truck cab profile
  • King pin box position
  • Trailer pin box configuration
  • Hitch height and trailer setup

Demco recommends using an extended pin box where appropriate and always monitoring truck-to-trailer clearance during tight maneuvering.

Installation Notes

  • Designed for compatible Ram OEM puck/prep systems
  • No drilling or cutting required for specified applications
  • Verify adequate trailer-to-cab clearance before towing
  • Three height positions help level the truck and trailer combination
  • Follow Demco installation, adjustment, lubrication, and maintenance procedures
  • Never exceed the truck manufacturer's towing, payload, axle, or gross vehicle weight limits
  • Professional installation is recommended if you are unfamiliar with fifth wheel towing systems

Warranty

  • Limited 5-Year Warranty

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