Description
The Demco Autoslide 8550034 Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch is an 18,000-pound automatic sliding fifth wheel hitch designed for above-bed mounting systems. Its Autoslide mechanism provides up to 14 inches of travel, helping increase trailer-to-cab clearance during turns without requiring the driver to stop, exit the truck and manually reposition the hitch.
Designed especially for applications where additional turning clearance is beneficial, the hitch uses rack-and-pinion gear technology to control its sliding movement. A wraparound jaw with locking bar provides a secure king-pin connection, while the four-way pivoting head helps accommodate movement between the truck and trailer.
Features
- 18,000-pound gross trailer weight capacity
- 4,500-pound gross pin weight capacity
- Automatic sliding fifth wheel hitch
- Up to 14 inches of slider travel
- Eliminates manual slider operation
- Rack-and-pinion gear technology
- Wraparound jaw with locking bar
- 4-way pivoting hitch head
- Three vertical height adjustment positions
- 15-1/2 to 18-inch height adjustment range
- Lower-profile design
- Heavy-duty steel construction
- Black powder-coated finish
- Designed for above-bed mounting
- Compatible with applicable Demco mounting systems
- Made in the USA
- Limited 5-year warranty
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Demco RV
- Manufacturer Part Number: 8550034
- Series: Autoslide
- Product Type: Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch
- Gross Trailer Weight Capacity: 18,000 lb
- Gross Pin Weight Capacity: 4,500 lb
- Mount Type: Sliding
- Slider Travel: Up to 14 Inches
- Vertical Height Adjustment: 15-1/2 to 18 Inches
- Height Positions: 3
- Pivot Type: 4-Way
- Material: Steel
- Finish: Black Powder Coat
- Lock Position: Handle
- Vehicle Fitment: Vehicle Specific
- Drilling Required: No
- Cutting Required: No
- Mounting Hardware Included: No
- Estimated Installation Time: 2 Hours
What's Included
- Demco 18K Autoslide fifth wheel hitch
- Hitch head
- Head support
- Handle kit
Important Installation & Fitment Information
Vehicle-specific mounting brackets and related mounting components are required and are not included. The correct mounting components depend on the truck application.
Some vehicles may require additional parts. Verify the truck's year, make, model, bed configuration and required Demco mounting system before ordering.
Vehicle Applications
Applicable configurations include select:
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500 HD and 3500 HD
- Dodge Dakota
- Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500
- Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty
- GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 HD and 3500 HD
- Nissan Titan
- Ram 2500
- Toyota Tundra
Exact model-year compatibility and required mounting components vary by vehicle.
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