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HI guys new to fte great site . i have a 2008 F350 shortbed . i just bought a 2006 crossroads fifth wheel trailer .has anyone used a pullrite superslide hitch.Is it worth the money and is it as good as pullrite says it is.
thanks phil
thanks phil
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If you are new to towing the fifth wheel, having a slider is important with a short bed pickup. You MIGHT get by without one IF you are extremely careful, have an extended hitch box and the trailer has sloped-inward corners. If you want to travel and forget about hitting the cab in sharp turns, get the Superglide.
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I'm thinking about the Superglide myself. I just had my DrawTite 15K installed this week (was formerly in my Silverado shortbed) and I don't like how close the front of the camper is to the cab of the truck - it's closer than it was with the Silverado. I now have a 2008 F250 V10 shortbed. Seriously considering the Superglide. One crease in the cab and it's probably paid for (not to mention glass all over the kids in the back)!
Radio Flyer - a question for you. Can you tell us how tall (height) the hitch is? (from the floor of the bed to the top of the head of the hitch). I understand that the Superglide cannot be adjusted height-wise.
Thanks,
Jon
Radio Flyer - a question for you. Can you tell us how tall (height) the hitch is? (from the floor of the bed to the top of the head of the hitch). I understand that the Superglide cannot be adjusted height-wise.
Thanks,
Jon
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The folks at Pullrite are very helpful, so do not hesitate to call them directly if you have specific questions about installation or fit. It is a small company and I have always found the folks handling the phones to know their product.
Steve
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Depends on the gooseneck that you plan to pull...
most goosenecks don't have a cargo area over the neck. The trailer basically comes to a point at the hitch so clearance issues aren't the same.
most goosenecks don't have a cargo area over the neck. The trailer basically comes to a point at the hitch so clearance issues aren't the same.
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Yea, my neighbor is looking at converting his fifth wheel to gooseneck. although he has a long bed. Just wondering the issues with a short bed to convert.
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your pivot point will be lower, which means you will have more forward movement of the trailer when the rig begins an incline.
While adapting a 5th wheel trailer to a gooseneck is possible, it's not the best idea, and you'll run out of room FAST with a short box.
While adapting a 5th wheel trailer to a gooseneck is possible, it's not the best idea, and you'll run out of room FAST with a short box.
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I have an auto sliding hitch in my truck and I love not having to think about how tight the turns are. Take a look at the Hyjacker autoslide. The nice thing about it is that you don't need an adapter plate on the trailer pin box. The bad thing is that it weighs a ton, well not a ton but 200+ lbs.