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Old 03-25-2017, 06:46 PM   #1
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To slide or not to slide

Noob here and need advise. Going to leave in a couple of weeks to pick up a new 5'ver, GP f26cis. TV is a short bed, see sig. Looking at hitches at the moment and need to make a decision real quick so ordering, delivery and install can occur pronto. Although I've been informed that a slider isn't necessary, just that additional level of comfort for a first timer will provide great relief.

Sliders - currently reviewing two, DEMCO autoslider and Pullrite Superglide. Both use the Ram "picture frame" configuration to install in the OEM 5th wheel prep pkg. Seeing this is my first RV, for dependability, reliability, operability, which of the two would you select. Want to protect both my investments, TV & RV!
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Some 5ers are advertised as OK to tow with a standard bed pickup. That may/may not be factually true; however, this is YOUR investement, protect it as you would everything else you value.
I would not take the chance of damaging both investments from one unexpected sharp turn in a tight CG. The price increase to buy an automatic slider hitch will likely be less than insurance deductible for one claim.
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I too am a newbie, purchased a pullright superglide for our short bed truck to protect our purchase and minimize the stress/downtime if I forget to get out of the truck and manipulate the hitch for sharp turns. I used it twice, two short trial runs, glad I purchased the Pullright.

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A while back, someone here on iRV2 gave what I thought was excellent advice on a sliding hitch for a short-bed TV. He said, "You don't know you need a sliding hitch until you need one." He went on to say, when backing the front of the trailer will approach the cab of the TV a lot faster than you think even with one of the trailers that say they are designed for short bed trucks. You may not even know the trailer is hitting the cab of the truck until suddenly and unexpectedly your rear window explodes. Personally, if I had a short bed truck, I would have a slider.
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I have a pullrite hitch and love it. Alot of folks will say it's too heavy. IMHO yes it's heavy but then again so is my 5er. Peace of mind is priceless.
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Had a Reese slider on my F250 short bed pulling a Montana 5er. Never used it. But, felt better that I had it just in case.
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Old 03-26-2017, 07:17 AM   #7
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Check the height adjustment on both sliders. The PR was too high for my current application; had to go with Demco and still had to raise my pin to the max.
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I had a short bed truck with a slider. 3 years and I never used it until I got into a tight campground. In my honest opinion it is better to have and not use than not have it when you do need it. It's worth the extra money in the long run!
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I towed 50K+ miles with a non-slide B&W Companion hitch with a '12 GMC Sierra 3500HD standard bed SRW and a '13 Excel Winslow 34IKE.

I primarily camp at state parks and COE's. I never had a need for the sliding hitch.

If makes you feel better to have a sliding hitch, that is your choice.

I chose non-slide and have no regrets.
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Standard bed would not need a slider my friend.
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According to GM:
standard bed 6.5'
long bed 8'
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Maybe I'm just confused. My 2002 GMC clearly states I have a short bed.
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Maybe I'm just confused. My 2002 GMC clearly states I have a short bed.
I think between 2002 and modern day there has been a change in truck language. In 02 yours was considered a short bed but now the short beds have become more common so they are called standard and the 8' beds are now called long.
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OP - in looking at the picture of that trailer and doing some quick research I don't see anything bragging about the cap being friendly to trucks with 6.5' beds. Many manufacturers are making caps with little indents to help cab clearance. My Keystone is advertised that I can go to 89 degrees. Even with that I have a slider hitch just to be safe. Every year you'll see a couple folks on these message boards who have bashed up their truck and trailer.

So, unless you see the manufacturer bragging about being setup for 6.5' beds I'd say a slider is a must. Even if they are bragging I'd still consider getting a slider.
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