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Sep 30, 2007 | 08:46 AM

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70FORD

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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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Sep 30, 2007 | 09:20 AM

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95van

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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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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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Oct 1, 2007 | 01:50 PM

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Quote:

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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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.

Matt

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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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