Just took delivery of a new tow vehicle this week. (2008 GMC 3500HD SRW Longbed)
I currently have a short bed truck and am using a Pullrite slider.
Trying to decide between the Reese Signature, B&W, and Pullrite Super Fifth.
I like the quality and support from Pullrite, however, how does the price stack up against the other two?
The other question I have is if the Pullrite Super requires a special adapter plate like their slider does. I would rather have a common hitch than have something specialized.
Thanks!
2008 GMC Sierra 3500HD SRW CCLB
2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD D/A CC SB 4WD Edge/Attitude, Superglide 16k, Bilstiens, Airlifts, Amsoil, Espar, Moto Metal 951, BFG A/T TA KO, Optima Yellow Tops, LineX, Pioneer Avic N2
A non-autosliding Pullrite hitch does NOT need the Superglide wedge plate as the hitch head is fixed, instead of rotating like the Superglide does.
In fact if your trailer HAS the wedge plate you will severely damage your hitch and/or pinbox the first turn you make!!
Just throw a Teflon lube plate on there and not worry about grease anywhere but on the latch and pin.
Keith J, Retired from GM Engineering
2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLE 2WD/CC/SB/DA.
1999 Sunnybrook 27RKFS Fiver
Bilsteins, Line-X, Westin steps, Prodigy, Retrax, 16K Superglide, 5th-Airborne pin-box, Multi-vex mirrors.
C.B. wrote: Why not just install your current PullRite slider in your new long bed truck?
I thought about that. Not sure if I want to keep it or not. I have about had my fill of the banging when coming to a stop or pulling away. I have made all the adjustments per factory specs. The factory also sent me shims to put in the rails and that still hasn't fixed it.
The B&W can be had for as little as $350 for the gooseneck portion and $700 for the 5th wheel portion. Installation is very simple and easy if you dont have to drill holes, a little more tiring if you have to drill the frame. I had to drill 2 holes in the frame to install my gooseneck hith.
Just for your knowledge. The adapter plate, often called a Capture Plate, is used on the automatic slider hitches to 'tell' the hitch what angle exists between the truck and 5th wheel. Without the capture plate, you just have a kingpin turning in the hitch like any other hitch. The hitch doesnt know when to slide back.
I think since you dont need the slider (they do contribute to clanking but maybe not the most) there are several others to consider and not a lot of money.
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edited 09/29/08 02:35pm by wittmeba *
Bruce & Carolyn Wittmeier
Viet Nam Vet 1968-69
2001 Ford F250 4X4 OffRoad, Auto ESOF, KingCab, ShortBed, Airlift Airbags, DiPricol gauges, SCT-Tuner from DP-Tuners (40/80/120HP), Bilsteins, Reese Slider, Jordan, 2001 30RKFS SunnyBrook w/personal touches.
Congrats-- on the new truck. I have one identical, except it's a 2007. The B & W Companion and Colibert Freeride systems both work great and are easily removed if you require a clean bed when not towing. A plus is they also include a gooseneck hitch, if you ever need one. You will NOT need a slider because you got the long bed. The entire system should run you about $1K.
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