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03-23-2014, 01:10 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 17
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Towing a Columbus with a short bed F250
I have ordered a 325rl and have a 2003 f250 super cab and I am wondering which 5th wheel to get. I have a concern of the turning radius and smacking my cab with the nose. I have been looking at the 15k super glide but is needed or just having a slider wheel just in case is enough? Is the nose designed for a short bed if so they don't advertise it so that puts me in a quandary.
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03-23-2014, 01:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Here and there
Posts: 803
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When I had my short bed ram 3500 if I didn't slide it back if I was backing in to a spot the nose came very close to the cab I had a reese 16k slider
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03-23-2014, 06:08 PM
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Now a "Top Member"
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Roman Forest, TX
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It's all about peace of mind. Most, if not all newer 5th wheels are designed to lessen the chance of a cab strike in turns. However, there may be a time when you need it. I haven't had that need yet, but I am ready in case I do.
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2010 Wildcat 28RKBS
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03-24-2014, 06:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Clayton, NC
Posts: 695
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I've been satisfied with my basic Reese Pro 15K with a manual slide. I've only used it a few times since 2007, but it's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
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2013 Palomino Columbus 320RS
2007 Dodge RAM 2500 6.7 Cummins
Reese 15K manual slider
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03-24-2014, 06:36 PM
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Mddle of the Rd Extremist
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 553
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The Reese Revolution allows you to make 90deg turns without thumping the cab. Used it on our 2012 RAM Hemi crew cab with a short bed when we were towing our Flagstaff 8528IWKS....
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United States Navy ('65 - '87)
2014 Cedar Creek 38FL
2013 RAM 3500 6.7L diesel DRW Crew Cab
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03-24-2014, 06:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,428
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I have an Andersen Ultimate hitch and it's not been an issue thus far, I'm wanting to go to a parking lot and see what the actual limit is before I get into a bind but the idea is that it's offset enough to miss.
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03-24-2014, 10:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Tomball, TX
Posts: 298
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Pullrite 15K owner here. So far I only have one trip under my belt (we just upgraded to the Fifth from a conventional TT). My impression is that I will never be without an automatic slider. I was in two situations that would have required me to use a slider on my first trip. In both cases, it was not situations where getting out and flipping the lever, sliding the hitch, making the maneuver and then reversing the steps would have been convenient for me or the people behind me. With the superglide, not having to think about when and where to use the slider, and go through the whole process in fantastic. Some people will say, no big deal, etc. I would probably agree for backing situations. But when you are having to make those tight maneuvers in service stations, parking lots and RV park roads, it is nice to just be able to go and not worry about it. I know in my case, I would get in a hurry or whatever, and I would try to cheat it, not slide the hitch, and end up regretting it. With the Pullrite, I just do my thing and I don't have to worry about it.
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03-24-2014, 11:28 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: N. Idaho
Posts: 24
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Like Edjunior said" its all about piece of mind. We had an 03 F250 and an 04 36ft Citation 5th wheel. The Pullrite Super glide is awesome in my opinion. I don't have to worry about it. We used this outfit for over 5 years and then last year traded to a 2013 Columbus 340RK and an 08 F350. Still have the same Super glide. They are more expensive, but well worth it. My brother in-law has an 08 Dodge CC. SB with Cummins. He has had to replace 2 back windows, because of towing trailers with short pin boxes. Those repairs are expensive. He has even dinged the cab with in 5th wheel.
Good luck.
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03-24-2014, 11:33 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
Posts: 4,522
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There are many people in our Columbus RV Group the tow with a F250 short box, I do not think that they have any issues. They use a variety of hitches. On the newer Fords they are using the Reese. You should ask this question over in that group over 500 Columbus Owners
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2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
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03-26-2014, 11:30 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 21
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We have a Columbus 320 and tow with a 2002 F250 short bed pickup. I do have a manual slider hitch mainly because of the previous 5th wheel we had. We have traveled about 2000 miles with the Columbus and have yet found a need to slide the hitch back. Even with our old 2002 Montana 5th wheel I believe there were only 2 times that I needed to slide the hitch. In both instances it occurred in a camping ground when backing into a tight space. The Columbus front cap is made with more rounded and set back corners to allow for more clearance.
The manufacture of the hitch probably makes little difference as it pertains to a standard or manual slider. Since the pin should be mounted centered or within a couple of inches above the differential.
I guess if I had to do it again I would go for the manual slider for the reason stated earlier. Better to have it for peace of mind. I have a friend who has the Pull Rite auto slider and in my opinion it takes up to much of the pickup box plus it's very heavy. This takes away from your tow vehicle's max GVW.
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03-28-2014, 07:53 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 17
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Thanks for the replies. I enjoy hearing from experienced fifth wheelers and looking forward to more replies.
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03-28-2014, 10:20 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Burton, MI.
Posts: 4,522
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I hooked my Columbus up for the first timr this year today, Short Box GMC. I posted these pics so you could see the clearance!!
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2018 Silverado 3500HD Dually 6.6L Duramax/Allison
2018 Columbus 366RL 1492 Edition
Camped 2012 19, 2013 110, 2014 129, 2015 97
2016 93, 2017 79, 2018 84, 2019 59, 2020 0,
2021 4 reserved
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05-09-2014, 04:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Kenosha Wisconsin
Posts: 582
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Looks great what hitch are you using?
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2013 Ram 2500 "Cummins"
2014 Columbus 340RK
Month of July in the Egg Harbor Campground, Door County, WI
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05-09-2014, 04:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Kenosha Wisconsin
Posts: 582
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I love the Superglide with my Dodge 2500
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2013 Ram 2500 "Cummins"
2014 Columbus 340RK
Month of July in the Egg Harbor Campground, Door County, WI
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05-14-2014, 07:53 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 70
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I have a 2013 F350, and I always use the Reese slider when hooking/unhooking just to get a little more clearance with the tailgate down.
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2010 Rockwood 8280WS Fifth Wheel
2013 F350 Crew Cab SRW, Standard Bed PS Diesel
Reese Airborne Pin Box, Reese 16K Manual Slider.
Camped 36 Days in 2012, 23 Days in 2013, 35 Days in 2014, 30 Days in 2015, 46 Days in 2016, 5 days in 2017.
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05-19-2014, 12:52 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 17
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Well got the 15k installed Saturday and it looks like it is going to be great. Thanks for all the post. Still will welcome any more info.
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05-19-2014, 04:38 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: N. Idaho
Posts: 24
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One thing to remember is you have to be really straight when hooking and unhooking. Other than that the hitch is awsome.
Happy travels
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05-19-2014, 07:05 PM
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Camper Less Camping
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NW
Posts: 3,642
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sammy
Well got the 15k installed Saturday and it looks like it is going to be great. Thanks for all the post. Still will welcome any more info.
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Make sure to wipe down and re spray rails good with wd40 during every hookup for smooth flawless operation with the Pullrite.
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05-19-2014, 07:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Kenosha Wisconsin
Posts: 582
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajun Po-Boy
Make sure to wipe down and re spray rails good with wd40 during every hookup for smooth flawless operation with the Pullrite.
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Great hitch.. I WD40 every trip and it's been flawless, have 3000 miles on my pullright. 3000 miles forward and 1/2 mile backing up..LOL
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2013 Ram 2500 "Cummins"
2014 Columbus 340RK
Month of July in the Egg Harbor Campground, Door County, WI
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