What hitch do I need

[bob27rwls]

just put a deposit on a 315vrl have a 15 f250 with 6.5 bed do I need a slider hitch

[BOBFIDY]

Originally Posted by bob27rwls

just put a deposit on a 315vrl have a 15 f250 with 6.5 bed do I need a slider hitch

I would. Seen a couple back windows popped out when getting jack-knifed.

[dcheatwood]

If you already have a reg hitch you can hook up and see how it goes, then add a slide mechanism if needed. I just took the slide mechanism out if my hitch. Reese 16 k.

[mcnabbwr]

I put a slider in my F350 and like you may never need it, however for that one time you do you will be glad you did. Also by the time you figure out you need one it may be too late.

[camper1999]

I don't have one and have a 6.5. My trailer had cut corners. All the people i talked to with 6.5 foot beds state they never needed or used their slider. Depending on your trailer, most of the newer ones have rounded corners and with a 6.5 foot bed odds have it you will not need one

[Witch Doctor]

Most units can turn 80 to 85 degrees, but there is always that wrong turn or tight back in space at a CW. Why take the chance even if you don't use it, but you will be kicking yourself when you get caught without one. What's more important piece of mind or a few extra dollars?

[TURBS]

Here's mine

Max turning without engaging slider.

TURBS

How can I annoy OC today?

[bob27rwls]

thank you sounds like a slider would be the way to go trading in our 2014 27rlws flagstaff eram edd for a vcross 315vrl platinum 5er will pick up next week

[whj77372]

Sorry I can't help, I have a longbed, 2011 F250, CC, diesel, RWD to tow my
2012 V-Cross 275. I got the longbed so that I would not even think about a slider hitch and the bed holds more.

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by bob27rwls

thank you sounds like a slider would be the way to go trading in our 2014 27rlws flagstaff eram edd for a vcross 315vrl platinum 5er will pick up next week

A good solid hitch for the money is a Husky 16 k-s. It is a manual slider, meaning you have to get out and pull the handle to engage it, but it will then lock in as you pull forward 1'. to go back to tow position you pull the handle out again and back up a foot. No big deal the automatic sliders will cost you twice the money. Some people say they don't like the slider because it bangs around. My Husky will not bang around at all. Also Husky is a bullet proof hitch, the draw back which I don't care is they have to mount rails across your bed. Still you have 4 pins to pull and you can take it out but rails stay in place. Hope that helps you. You may never need it so why buy an automatic?.....You will have the same bed space with either.

[EdJunior]

If you can afford it, get it. As said above, you may never need it...but. I always say "Peace of Mind". I have a Curt 20K manual slider, and have never "needed" it, but used it a couple of times just 'cause. The last time I used it, I actually had to break it free...it had sat a while not used.

[Iwannacamp]

As you already know... Measure the width of the trailer...8 ft of course. Take half plus 4 inches and this is how far "it is supposed to be" from the cab. Dents in mine prove it. I bought a slide...and actually needed the last trip. It's just one less thing for me to watch/worry when backing. Posts, walls, trees, curbs, ditches, kids/dogs, hook-ups, other trailers/vehicles, etc... Worth all the effort to me.


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[wbdavey]

First TV was a F350 with 6' box that towed a Titanium 5th wheel. I had a Pullrite Superglide hitch and never regretted spending the extra money. No levers or latches to mess with, it slides back when the truck turns and slides back to the front when truck and trailer are straight. Also had a very secure pin jaw arrangement. It's your money, but you have a lot invested in the truck and trailer - the hitch is cheap in comparison. I have no financial interest in this company, I'm just a satisfied customer.

[Oakman]

Originally Posted by bob27rwls

just put a deposit on a 315vrl have a 15 f250 with 6.5 bed do I need a slider hitch

With the front design of the V-Cross 315VRL fifth wheel I wouldn’t think you would have any need at all for a slider hitch.

[GlenZ]

I have a V-Cross and have a slider hitch. Have never used the slider but someday if I upgrade, maybe I will.

glen...

[MMattox]

X2 Oakman with that angled front it may not be needed. If it was a "standard" front cap I would say most definitely yes, a standard rear sliding window, with out the power option and defroster is 300.00......don't ask me how I know, you get the picture.

[RhoZeta]

Indeed when I was looking at the VCross that was one of their selling points, no need for a slide on a 6' bed. They even have a video showing it.

All that said, if you had a TT you would not be able to crank it more than about 80 degrees either yet somehow people managed to get TT's where they needed to be without destroying camper or rear bumper on truck..

[bob27rwls]

went an got a rease hitch from ford 18k a little pricey but no mounts across bed picked up camper sat pulled great