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Yes you need a slider, 88 degree is not as sharp as you would think and you will have to slide the hitch back to get into some tight campsites and even some gas stations.
Avoid brands that have steel sliding on steel, you have to put the fifth jacks down to slide the hitch and many times disconnect completely which is a pain.
Reese makes a nice roller type that you can slide with the fifth wheel weight still on it.
You can spend a lot more and get an electric slider or even one that slides automatically as you turn but those are overkill for the average weekend camper.
Do not try to get away with a cheaper fixed hitch...you will take out your rear window sooner rather than later.
Avoid brands that have steel sliding on steel, you have to put the fifth jacks down to slide the hitch and many times disconnect completely which is a pain.
Reese makes a nice roller type that you can slide with the fifth wheel weight still on it.
You can spend a lot more and get an electric slider or even one that slides automatically as you turn but those are overkill for the average weekend camper.
Do not try to get away with a cheaper fixed hitch...you will take out your rear window sooner rather than later.
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You need the slider or you can get stuck if you need a tight turn. Get used to easy turns with the slider in highway mode.
You can still take out the rear window even after you get used to it. I have had the short bed since '02 and do a lot of towing and I could make a 90* turn without even looking at the trailer to cab clearance. In 2011 I made a 180* turn in a Wal-Mart parking lot and you guessed it, I took out the window.
You can still take out the rear window even after you get used to it. I have had the short bed since '02 and do a lot of towing and I could make a 90* turn without even looking at the trailer to cab clearance. In 2011 I made a 180* turn in a Wal-Mart parking lot and you guessed it, I took out the window.
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Just an FYI, B&W is coming out with a sliding companion hitch for the turnover ball setup.
NEW Product Launched | B & W Trailer Hitches
NEW Product Launched | B & W Trailer Hitches
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I had a short bed that I just got rid of. I had the B&W companion in it. It was tight at times
not having a slider. I love my hitch esp since i just bought a long bed dually. But if B&W is coming out with a slider in the companion that is what I would buy. Great company and they stand behind their products.
not having a slider. I love my hitch esp since i just bought a long bed dually. But if B&W is coming out with a slider in the companion that is what I would buy. Great company and they stand behind their products.
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Just got the camper home Thursday eve, I went with a demco non slider tight turns getting it into the drive, slider NOT needed in my case. But thanks anyway.
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The Pullrite Super glide already has that in a totally automatic slider.
Why F around. Auto is to easy. Just hook it and drive. Kinda pricy but add a few back windows to the manual slider and you gotta be close. :shock:
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