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Old 05-05-2015, 12:36 PM   #1
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Slider 5th wheel hitch

Are slider 5th wheel hitches really necessary for 6.5 foot bed?
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Old 05-05-2015, 12:47 PM   #2
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That would depend on your 5th wheel, if it is designed for short box trucks probably not. However personally I would rather have one and not need it then need it and not have it.
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Old 05-05-2015, 12:50 PM   #3
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That would depend on your 5th wheel, if it is designed for short box trucks probably not. However personally I would rather have one and not need it then need it and not have it.
I agree completely !
I bought a slider incase I did need it.
I haven't used it yet.....
Hmmmm, wonder if it works?

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If you get a Rockwood or Flagstaff with the Reese Revolution Sidewinder pin box, you don't need a slider. I just pulled a older model Rockwood without the RRS pin box and it was close when I backed it into the site, but luckily I didn't have to jack knife it altho it would have just barely cleared the cab according to measurements.
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We have a slider (see signature) with a 6.5' bed. IIRC any turn greater then 18* it will start to slide. To date the most I have seen it slide is about 5".
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Old 05-05-2015, 01:09 PM   #6
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Ok, thanks for your responses.
Pro Series 15K with ST Slider kit by Reese is what the dealer said I need in my truck since my bed is only 6.5' in length. Installed they want $650. Sound ok to me.
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Btw this is how far I can turn without activating the slider.

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I see. Much more and you gotta get out the bandaids.
Thanks.
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I can do a 90deg in my 6.6' std. bed with the Andersen Ultimate adjusted properly. For me, sliders were so heavy that they ate into my payload more than I wanted. To each his own I say ;-)
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depends on the shape of you front cap. a new sliding rear window start at 300 dollars.....I know from experience, the power ones are even more......Why take the chance?
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I would never pull a 5er with short bed with out a slider
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if you need 1 I have 1 to sell
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I would never pull a 5er with short bed with out a slider
Slider is totally useless with the Reese Revolution Sidewinder pin box activated. The trailer pivots 22" behind the pin box pin.
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Short bed for me meant bent cab...and of course maiden voyage as if I didn't have enough anxiety. I use mine in my driveway... I don't fret it now I just slide and back.


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Slider is totally useless with the Reese Revolution Sidewinder pin box activated. The trailer pivots 22" behind the pin box pin.
What's a sidewinder cost?
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What's a sidewinder cost?
No idea, standard equipment on Rockwood & Flagstaff 5er's.
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Not on a 2010 Rockwood ultra light 8280 5'er
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Not on a 2010 Rockwood ultra light 8280 5'er
Don't know when they started using them, but it was stock on my 2012 Flagstaff and the 2012 Rockwoods.
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Slider is totally useless with the Reese Revolution Sidewinder pin box activated. The trailer pivots 22" behind the pin box pin.
I had Ford Ecoboost with a Reese hitch and sidewinder at 90 degrees on Sunday. Didn't break anything so I was happy.
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Btw this is how far I can turn without activating the slider.
Hey Ron...that hitch looks familiar. Is that a Reese Pro Series with a square tube slider. I hadn't used mine for a long time and couldn't get it to slide the one time that I needed recently. I also found that it twisted making removal and re-install very difficult. I replaced it with a B&W Patriot.

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