Just like the title asks, Do you use a slider hitch with your short bed?? I'm just curious how many with short bed trucks are using 'em and how many aren't. I have't bought my hitch yet, but I'm leaning towards a fixed B&W companion, rather than a slider. I'd like a SuperGlide, but the cost is a bit steep.
Dante04SRT wrote: Just like the title asks, Do you use a slider hitch with your short bed?? I'm just curious how many with short bed trucks are using 'em and how many aren't. I have't bought my hitch yet, but I'm leaning towards a fixed B&W companion, rather than a slider. I'd like a SuperGlide, but the cost is a bit steep.
-Brian
2005 F350 6.0 4x4 CCSB
If you ever have to maneuver in a tight spot you will be glad you have a slider.
For total peace of mind a Superglide can't be beat. You don't have to spend $2K, just keep your eyes open for a used one.
And yes, I have one and could not park at home (see sig pic) without it.
Keith J.
1999 Sunnybrook 27RKFS Fiver.
2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD CC/SB/DA 2WD, LBZ air cleaner, 52 gal Titan tank, Bilsteins, Line-X, Westin steps, Prodigy, Retrax cover, 16K Superglide, 5th-Airborne pin-box, Multi-vex mirrors, TST TPMS.
I use the B&W Companion in my SB. Like the other poster said you have to stay out of tight spots for two reasons. The first you have figured out, the second is that tight turns force the trailer tires to slide side ways. That's bad for tires, wheels, bearings, axles, springs etc. & especially on pavement. I have more than 20K miles on my setup and by keeping those things in mind I have avoided any real need for a slider. My front cap gives me an 80 degree bend without a slider, if it was any less I might be in trouble. The newer model trailers allow a tighter turn that the older ones did.
No. But my trailer has notched out corners. So I can turn as hard as I want without making contact, as long as I am on flat ground.
If I do the same thing going down my drive, I can make some limited contact with the cab as the trailer rolls onto the flat pavement. I have done it, and it cost me. But the cost was small because I told the bump shop to leave the back window in.
I have one, but haven't had to use it, yet. It's nice to know it's there if that day ever comes. The newer rigs with the radiused caps sure help in tight situations.
trustymopars wrote: I have one, but haven't had to use it, yet. It's nice to know it's there if that day ever comes. The newer rigs with the radiused caps sure help in tight situations.
Ditto
2007 Keystone Laredo 29RL, 2000 Ford F250 7.3 PSD, Firestone bags, Pressure Pro, 16" Michelin XPS Ribs, MorRyde Pin Box, Dexter EZ-Flex, PI EMS-HW30C, Dirt Devil CV950 Central Vacuum, 2000W AllPower by Kipor, 4000/3500W Champion C46540
We have the Pullright Super Glide. Love the hitch. Definitely leaves us with a peace of mind.
kenneth wooster- retired farmer. Biblical History Teacher in public HS, and substitute teacher.
wife Diana-adult probation officer, now retired.
31KSLS Full Body paint Cameo
Ford F250 2011 model, 4X4, King Ranch.
18K SuperGlide Hitch
Had a reese 16K on my chevy c/c s/b for 10 years. I realized after pulling the rig for awhile that I never got that close to the rear window. Used it once just to see it work when I first had the rig.
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