Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch

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The Demco Hijacker Autoslide fifth wheel hitch is engineered specifically for truck owners who tow large fifth wheel trailers with short bed pickups, solving the persistent problem of cab clearance during tight turns. Rather than requiring the driver to manually slide the hitch forward or backward before maneuvering, the Autoslide system automatically shifts the hitch head rearward as the truck turns sharply, then returns it to the centered towing position once the truck straightens out. This automatic repositioning happens without any driver intervention, pull cords, or electronic controls, relying instead on a mechanical cam and roller design that responds directly to the angle between the truck and trailer, making tight jackknife turns and backing maneuvers dramatically safer and easier for anyone hauling a long fifth wheel with a six and a half foot bed.

Built on Demco's reputation for rugged towing equipment, the Hijacker Autoslide features a heavy-duty steel frame construction designed to handle substantial fifth wheel trailer weights while maintaining the smooth, repeatable sliding action that defines the product. The hitch head itself offers a generous range of articulation, accommodating uneven terrain, steep driveways, and off-camber parking situations without placing undue stress on the kingpin or the truck frame. Owners often highlight the reduced noise and chucking during towing compared to older sliding hitch designs, a result of the tight tolerances and lubricated moving parts Demco incorporates into the mechanism. The hitch also includes a locking indicator system so drivers can visually confirm that the kingpin is properly secured before pulling away, adding a layer of safety confidence to every hookup.

Installation of the Hijacker Autoslide typically involves a dedicated base rail kit matched to the specific truck make and model, allowing the hitch to drop into place and lock down securely without extensive modification to the truck bed. This compatibility focus makes it a popular upgrade path for owners who already run Demco or Hijacker-branded rail systems, since many can reuse existing rails rather than purchasing an entirely new mounting setup. The product is frequently chosen by full-time RVers, livestock haulers, and weekend campers alike who value both the automatic sliding convenience and the simplified operation that eliminates an extra manual step during hookup and travel. Because it addresses a very specific and common pain point, truck bed to trailer clearance on short bed trucks, the Hijacker Autoslide remains a go-to recommendation within the fifth wheel towing community for anyone seeking a dependable, low-maintenance solution that performs consistently trip after trip.

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