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CarnationSailor's avatar
Jan 14, 2015

5th Wheel Hitch - Underbed Mount or Not?

We just traded our travel trailer for a 5th wheel and need to get a hitch for our new 2015 Silverado 2500HD Duramax. I am leaning toward the Demco Hijacker (autoslide) hitch, but can't decide whether to go with the under bed mount model or the above bed model.

I don't plan on using the truck for much other than towing the 5th wheel so I have no real need for a "clean" bed for cargo hauling. However, why wouldn't I want the flexibility of having a clean bed in case my needs change?

I guess I'm asking, "What is the downside of going with an under bed mount?

Also, any pros or cons regarding the Hijacker are welcome.

22 Replies

  • The only downside I can see is the additional cost which isn't that much considering how much you have invested in the total package.
  • Don't know of any downside.

    I have a PR SuperGlide - it stays in the bed almost always.
    (I'd say 99.9 percent of the time)

    But on a (very) few occasions I have had the need for a clean bed.

    So - why not?..:@

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