WHICH HITCH
#16
04-13-2021, 01:20 PM
Lead Driver
I would say no, you do not need a slider. I started pulling my 5er with a CCSB and the B&W turnover ball with a B&W companion hitch. No, I could not turn 90 degrees, but did not need to either.
#18
04-14-2021, 06:13 AM
DUMB MANUFACTURER
@PhilKash Naw, you don't need no stinkin' slider.
Keep in mind the Turning Point pinbox requires maintenance like your trailers axel hubs; clean and lube bearing annually.
Keep in mind the Turning Point pinbox requires maintenance like your trailers axel hubs; clean and lube bearing annually.
#19
04-14-2021, 08:27 AM
You are right . Having to take down the pin box and do yearly maintenance. (looks like a real pain to do) is the reason I went with the Pullrite slider.
#20
04-14-2021, 09:00 AM
#21
04-14-2021, 12:57 PM
After much research this is the setup I went with. eTrailer had best price with free shipping. Can't beat it.
Originally I wanted to swap out the box with a Reese Gooseneck box but my RV dealer (Grand Design) said they may or may not honor your warranty if something fails. On a new rig I didn't want to take the chance. Also, he sells the Reese Goosebox for $2200 where I could get it from eTrailer for $1430. Issue is they won't install what they don't sell and I need something to pull the RV home when it comes in, so back to the best made fifth wheel hitch available (IMO). I'm sure others will get the job done but the B&W is stoutly designed and manufactured.
Originally I wanted to swap out the box with a Reese Gooseneck box but my RV dealer (Grand Design) said they may or may not honor your warranty if something fails. On a new rig I didn't want to take the chance. Also, he sells the Reese Goosebox for $2200 where I could get it from eTrailer for $1430. Issue is they won't install what they don't sell and I need something to pull the RV home when it comes in, so back to the best made fifth wheel hitch available (IMO). I'm sure others will get the job done but the B&W is stoutly designed and manufactured.
#22
04-14-2021, 09:03 PM
I also have the Demco Hijacker. Its been flawless. The only down side is its really heavy. I dont know what the pullrite weighs though so they may all be heavy. I am like you and cant fit a long bed truck in my garage, but even if I could, I would not want to daily a long bed again. The Demco allows me to turn way more than I hopefully will ever need. But If I do need to, I know I can. That piece of mind made the purchase worth it to me.
#23
04-15-2021, 05:40 AM
I also have the Demco Hijacker. Its been flawless. The only down side is its really heavy. I dont know what the pullrite weighs though so they may all be heavy. I am like you and cant fit a long bed truck in my garage, but even if I could, I would not want to daily a long bed again. The Demco allows me to turn way more than I hopefully will ever need. But If I do need to, I know I can. That piece of mind made the purchase worth it to me.
#24
04-15-2021, 07:49 AM
I think the spec on my Demco is more like 297.... But that's the 18K version, the 21K might be heavier... Either way, whether Demco or Pullrite, these aren't hitches that come out easily.
#26
04-15-2021, 09:11 AM
So short bed trucks arent "real" trucks? By that reasoning....why not order a "real" 1 ton with a diesel???
Last edited by RoadHand510; 04-15-2021 at 09:19 AM. Reason: because they guy above me is a dip ****
#28
04-15-2021, 11:08 AM
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