which 5th wheel hitch

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Aug 17, 2004 | 08:48 PM

04superduty

Thread Starter

Elder User

Joined: Dec 2003

Posts: 950

Likes: 0

From: Michigan

which 5th wheel hitch

i have been looking for a sliding fifth wheel hitch (16k) and cant decide what to get. Reese and hidden hitch seem very good to me, the hidden hitch having 12" of travel, verses 9" for the reese. I just need some personal opionions and wonder what everyone thinks and other companies to look at.

Aug 17, 2004 | 09:11 PM

BratsV10

New User

Joined: Mar 2004

Posts: 15

Likes: 0

From: Tampa, FL

I have the Reese kwik-slide 16k, installed myself. I have no complaints, has worked as promised so far. With the hitch slid back I can manuever as well as a long bed can. Can't speak for any others.

Aug 17, 2004 | 09:33 PM

johnsdiesel

Post Fiend

Joined: Aug 2002

Posts: 5,324

Likes: 1

From: Denton,TX

Check out Husky. My parents have one and have been very happy with it. The latch seems like a better design than most.

Aug 18, 2004 | 06:28 AM

captjohn

Junior User

Joined: Aug 2004

Posts: 89

Likes: 0

From: Cornersburg, Ohio

Check out RBW hitches. I have had it for about 9 years and have had no problems with it however it is not a slider but they do make them.

Aug 18, 2004 | 08:37 AM

rver

Freshman User

Joined: Nov 2002

Posts: 37

Likes: 0

Pullrite is Great

I have been using the Pullrite Superglide slider hitch for 3 years now and would highly recommend it.... It automatically move your pin back as you turn and that just takes all of the concern away when pulling a large fifth wheel (I have a 37' unit)....It's pricey but when you consider how much you are paying for your fifth wheel the cost of the hitch is small in comparison to the worry and possible repair cost to fix a dented cab/fiver front end....

Aug 18, 2004 | 08:47 PM

04superduty

Thread Starter

Elder User

Joined: Dec 2003

Posts: 950

Likes: 0

From: Michigan

some very good info so far and thanks for all the replies and advice. anyone else with info??

Aug 19, 2004 | 05:08 PM

allank

New User

Joined: Aug 2004

Posts: 1

Likes: 0

I have an 03 F150 SB and bought a used TT which came with a Lil Rocker 5th wheel hitch. I stressed over placement and what to do about needing a slider, etc. for 2 weeks, when I finally bit the bullet, placed it directly over the axle, realized I could extend the king pin box 2 inches and just finished a 600 miler with ZERO problems. Drives like a dream. HOWEVER, if you are considering the Lil Rocker, and it is a nice solution, they have recently come out with a new "pin compatible" slider that fits the existing rails. I didn't need it but someone else out there might want it for comfort sake. Its called a PS-1001 and hardly anyone knows about it.