markpp
chandler AZ
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My stats. new to pulling FW. 2006 Dodge swb 2500 diesel pulling a 32ft Holiday Rambler Alumalite. New 16k Reese slider hitch and just added a Moryde pin box. Have only pulled FW about four times locally. Each time have heard a lot of banging going on back at the hitch area, but couldn't tell what was going because I was always by myself. A friend helped me this weekend install the Moryde pin box and you definitely need help. We went and took it for a test run and the Moryde is doing it's job. However it could do better if there wasn't so much slop in the slider hitch.
I was now able to see what the banging sound was all about while my friend drove and I observed. When you take off the “A frame” which holds the swivel head and has the rollers, locking device, etc., lifts up somewhat off “slop” the tracks that are bolted to the bed. But man you should see what happens when you make a sudden quick slow down or stop. The maneuvering tow handle almost comes straight up and the banging going on isn't nice. I would think a product from Reese would be a little tighter or do I need to do some kind of adjustment; or is this just the way it is? Does Pullrite supergilde and others do this? When I bought the FW the dealer installed the rails hitch and head. Thanks for your time
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ssouder
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I'm having the same concerns. I was going to post the same question. Is there a way to stop that slop. At a club campout this weekend, another guy that has a slider hitch of a different brand. He used pieces of roof rubber maybe 2 inches square between the slide rails and the bed rails and then one under each slider roller. He said it made a hugh difference but wasn't sure it would be a long term solution. I will be very interested with the responses.
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tncruiser
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I have almost the same setup as you, but I don't have any movement in my hitch. The frames set tight in the bed rails. What you are describing almost sounds dangerous. I don't think I could tow like that. Are you sure the pins are the right size. My frames have to be almost perfectly aligned before it will set in the rails. I have heard of people having slop before, but I didn't think it was what you have described. Anyone else have a hitch this loose?
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CactusJohn
Scottsdale, AZ
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I have the 16K slider, but don't understand the problem you're having. You said the maneuvering handle went straight up. Does that mean it wasn't locked in? When you move that handle to either the tow or maneuvering position, move it as far as you can toward the position you want, either tow or maneuvering, before moving the truck to lock it in. Don't put it in the 12 o'clock position, because that won't allow it to lock in when you slide the 5er. Also, hold your 5er brakes manually when you're moving the slider.
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pritch272
Martinez, GA
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I might not have the same hitch as you, but there is absolutely no slop at all, very solid, even when we hit a dip or 2, still one unit. I'd be concerned with any movement, seems that it could only make things worse.
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Airbus 9e
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I have the exact same setup, and have no issues with "slop"....
Sounds like maybe an improper installation?
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ryoung
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Are you towing with the hitch in the rear (maneuver) position? Surely hope not.
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Vulcaneer
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Since you asked about the PullRite SuperGlide, I can tell you this hitch has an adjustment to take up any shucking. I have no problems in that regard.
My nephew has an older Reese non slider that is not nearly as solid. But I would think the new Reese Hitches would be better. Sound like something may need attention.
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mark1228
Helena, MT
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Vulcaneer,
How do you like the PullRite? Any problems?
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kennethwooster
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I've used several different brands. Some would bang, but nothing like you are describing. We went to the Super Glide this winter. That is one sweet hitch. I know it costs more, but even with the MorRide extended king pin we still took out the rear window. That made the hitch look cheap. Between the Morride pin, and mor ride suspension things are just smoother.
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