Demco Recon 5th Wheel hitch

[Walaby]

Okay, am probably going to make the leap from TT to 5er at some point in the next few months. Been doing research on hitches and came across this hitch.

Demco recon Hitch

Wondering if anyone has used/is using this hitch and/or any thoughts anyone might have. Seems like it fills the niche between Andersen Ultimate hitch and the heavier standard 5th wheel hitches.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Mike

[2012Coleman]

I think I did too. The only issue I have is sometimes I can't get the trailer brakes to lock the wheels using the controller in order to slide, but that has nothing to do with the hitch.

[Cummins12V98]

"I almost went with the Anderson but it was a newer concept at the time and I didn't want to be on the bleeding edge."

I think you made the right choice. Their video showing downward force is a FARCE, if they did a fore and aft test like real world conditions they would have learned that it could quickly become a "Folding Hitch".

[2012Coleman]

Walaby wrote:
Thanks... I've decided against this already.

Looking at slider hitches. I have a short bed and don't want to take a chance.

Mike

Good choice - I went with the B&W Companion Slider. Bought it from ETrailer. They shipped it to my house for free. Yes, it is a manual slider - not a big deal to me, but I can back into it at an angle, unlike others where you have to back in straight. Very easy to see that your kingpin is locked in.

The only negative thing is the weight. I use an engine hoist to get it in an out - have to take off the tailgate.

I almost went with the Anderson but it was a newer concept at the time and I didn't want to be on the bleeding edge.

[Walaby]

Thanks... I've decided against this already.

Looking at slider hitches. I have a short bed and don't want to take a chance.

Mike

[Cummins12V98]

The part of this setup that is NOT good is the head pivot point is below the kingpin connection height. The offset appears to be less with the Demco than the Curt that is known to cause chucking with several inches of offset.

Looks like a good solid setup. Negatives are the pivot point height and the typical loose connection of the Standard Rails. You would have to buy 21k rails to get the full 21k rating, not sure who makes those???

The pivot point of the B&W hitch is at the same height as the kingpin connection.

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