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07-08-2013, 05:40 AM
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Bakken, Having towed with the Reese Revolution several thousand miles, I have not experienced any ill effects of the hitch nor have I heard of anyone have even a hint of a problem. Your theory may sound/look good on paper, but in practical experience it just does not hold true. Even with the 1/2T truck, there is no 'wag the dog' effect whatsoever and we've towed in some hellacious cross winds.
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07-08-2013, 06:31 AM
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Simple physics.
End of discussion.
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07-08-2013, 09:04 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Bakken, Having towed with the Reese Revolution several thousand miles, I have not experienced any ill effects of the hitch nor have I heard of anyone have even a hint of a problem. Your theory may sound/look good on paper, but in practical experience it just does not hold true. Even with the 1/2T truck, there is no 'wag the dog' effect whatsoever and we've towed in some hellacious cross winds.
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07-08-2013, 09:10 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Michigan
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I use my slider every time I turn fwd, or back up. it sure is nice looking in the rearview and watching the cap move aft and never knowing I will hit the truck with it..
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07-08-2013, 09:42 AM
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ARLO
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: N Chili, NY
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Slider
I hd one in my F250 and used it a few times.. Did I need it?? Probably not but it did help in tight spots.
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07-08-2013, 09:45 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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Originally Posted by rlocicero
I hd one in my F250 and used it a few times.. Did I need it?? Probably not but it did help in tight spots.
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Yep, peace of mind. Never have used mine but.... good to know its there just in case.
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07-08-2013, 10:53 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Yuba City, CA
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Most of the time you won't need it but when you do you really need it! A lot of newer 5ers are designed to give you extra turning radius which really helps but is not perfect. It is a great option to have and the automatics make your life easier. I have had to use my slider multiple times over the years and it has gotten me into some really tight places.
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07-08-2013, 11:13 AM
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Location: Clarksville Va.
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Originally Posted by jeb182
I did mean hitch and not slide out. Sorry for any confusion caused. Thanks for the input also. I'm leaning toward a Husky 10 slider hitch just in case I ever do need to slide it. It looks like a good hitch. Never owned a 5th wheel before so I'm learning and doing the research so I get what I need and don't regret any expensive purchases. Thanks for all the input.
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I have a 16k husky, great hitch very solid. My slide is manuel when I owned a Jayco with the older front caps. I think I had to use it twice but I was glad I had it some CG are not to friendly to back in. Now I have a reese revolution and never use it, but I sure wasn't going to buy a new hitch. If you need it you will have it, but I used it so infrequently the automatic slide would never be worth the extra money.( I mean come on it's not that hard to get out of the cab and pull the handle to make it slide back and lock)......
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07-08-2013, 12:56 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Midland, MI
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I chose to get a slider mostely for the "Just in Case scenarios. And it actually did come in very handy a few weeks ago..not for trailer backing but for moving daughters stuff. Moving the hitch forward allows us to fit in a piece of funiture that otherwise would not have fit. Probaly not the justification you were looking for.
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Midland, Michigan
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07-08-2013, 01:19 PM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Originally Posted by SimchaSabre
I chose to get a slider mostely for the "Just in Case scenarios. And it actually did come in very handy a few weeks ago..not for trailer backing but for moving daughters stuff. Moving the hitch forward allows us to fit in a piece of funiture that otherwise would not have fit. Probaly not the justification you were looking for.
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If I need the full bed, I just pull 4 pins and take the hitch out and leave it hanging on the pin box.
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07-08-2013, 10:17 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: MT Airy, NC
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2014 Columbus 320RS
2011 Ford, F250, 6.7D, SRW
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08-27-2013, 07:28 PM
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Wayne & Kim
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Nassau County, FL
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Originally Posted by tugboat369
I have a 2011 F250 with a Columbus 320rs. Most of the time I don't need a slider but when I do I am glad that I put in a PullRight. With the auto slider it is worth not having to think about it let alone get out and do it. Money well spent.
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Hi Tugboat369, we are pondering getting a Columbus 340RK, possibly have same truck as you - we have the standard size bed, nearly 7 feet.
How does your TV handle that trailer? I have not yet looked into hitches yet, just really saw the u it for first time last week...
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2014 Cedar Creek 36CKTS
2011 Ford F250 King Ranch 4x2 Diesel, added springs
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08-28-2013, 04:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: MT Airy, NC
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Have no problem at all. I am going to put on a set of RoadMaster active helpers just to feel better. Me not the truck when I hook up I sag 1 3/4 inch if I can that will be 0.
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