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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 08:46 AM
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5th wheel hitch ?

I need to put a 5th wheel hitch in my 96 f-250 ext cab short box, is the slider type necessary?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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Probably not if the trailer has an extended pin box; and you are cautious. I do fine without needing a slider for my short bed.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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The operative word in '95van' message is 'and you are cautious'. I have a slider and forgot to use it one time and it cost me a new back window.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 70FORD
I need to put a 5th wheel hitch in my 96 f-250 ext cab short box, is the slider type necessary?
I have the Reese slider in my SB 06 F250 and I too have the extended pin box. To get in my driveway for cleaning etc, I do have to get close to 90 degrees so yes i needed the slider...without it, I would smack the glass.

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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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Like said above you can get away without a slider but you have to keep an eye on things with sharp turns. If you have a tight driveway or something of that nature you will want a slider. I really does help. When I worked at the RV dealer almost all short beds got a slider installed. Most of the older folks wanted them installed in long beds as well.

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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by projectnitemare
Like said above you can get away without a slider but you have to keep an eye on things with sharp turns. If you have a tight driveway or something of that nature you will want a slider. I really does help. When I worked at the RV dealer almost all short beds got a slider installed. Most of the older folks wanted them installed in long beds as well.

Matt
Good point. I also have the 5th Airbone King Pin, if you wanted the best of both worlds you could get the 5th Airbone Side Winder....get-r-done
 
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