that's the problem when you buy a short bed truck and not a longer bed
Since my towing of our camper is around only 15% of my total driving in my truck I think the convenience of the SB over the LB (significantly shorter turning radius) greatly outweighs the small inconvenience of having a slider or more recently a Reese Sidewinder hitch.
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2012 Wildcat Sterling 32RL, Gladiator Qr35 ST235/85R16 Load rating G, TST 507 TPMS w/ Flow-thru Sensors & Repeater, Reese Sidewinder 16K Pin Box, PI EMS HW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CCSB LTZ Diesel, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve, Turbo Brake activated, 39 gal Aux Tank W/ Fuel Pump transfer, Air Lift Loadlifter 5000 air bags.
I would like to post a NEWSFLASH for all of you who think your setup is the PERFECT setup for EVERYONE on the planet.
Here is the Newsflash...............IT ISN"T!!!
They make all the different versions of trucks, RVs and most all products, because there are more than one Perfect solution for different people.
I don't mind advice, but I HATE criticism for my choices, particularly when those offering up such criticism typically have NO Earthly idea of my personal needs, uses or preferences.
This post is not in reply to anyone in particular, or even only this thread, BUT, as my Dad used to say "If the shoe fits, Wear it!"
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2012 Wildcat Sterling 32RL, Gladiator Qr35 ST235/85R16 Load rating G, TST 507 TPMS w/ Flow-thru Sensors & Repeater, Reese Sidewinder 16K Pin Box, PI EMS HW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CCSB LTZ Diesel, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve, Turbo Brake activated, 39 gal Aux Tank W/ Fuel Pump transfer, Air Lift Loadlifter 5000 air bags.
Well since i bought the truck last year with NO INTENTIONS of ever owning a fifth wheel, short bed was my choice, all is well now so the people that seem to like to critisize peoples options can u please not reply, i love my 5'er and i love my slider now.
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2018 Puma Unleashed 373 QSI Toy hauler Fifth wheel
Well since i bought the truck last year with NO INTENTIONS of ever owning a fifth wheel, short bed was my choice, all is well now so the people that seem to like to critisize peoples options can u please not reply, i love my 5'er and i love my slider now.
Right... Although I have never needed my slider... But I got it just in case.
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2015 Chevy HD D-Max
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Right... Although I have never needed my slider... But I got it just in case.
i have mine now and i use it for hooking and unhooking, that way i dont have to deal with lowering and raising the tailgate. learning new things everytime i pull, lol some are the hard way LOL
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2018 Puma Unleashed 373 QSI Toy hauler Fifth wheel
How do yo not need to lower the gate? I'd smash mine unless I went way high to go over it.does not matter where the slide is at.
im sorry, what i meant was without slider, i had to lower gate back up so far raise gate to hookup, and reverse unhooking, with slider in the rear pos i can leave gate down and connect, it wont hit camper that way, sorry for confusion,
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2018 Puma Unleashed 373 QSI Toy hauler Fifth wheel
I would like to post a NEWSFLASH for all of you who think your setup is the PERFECT setup for EVERYONE on the planet.
Here is the Newsflash...............IT ISN"T!!!
They make all the different versions of trucks, RVs and most all products, because there are more than one Perfect solution for different people.
I don't mind advice, but I HATE criticism for my choices, particularly when those offering up such criticism typically have NO Earthly idea of my personal needs, uses or preferences.
This post is not in reply to anyone in particular, or even only this thread, BUT, as my Dad used to say "If the shoe fits, Wear it!"
And they probably can’t fly a helicopter either.
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I would like to post a NEWSFLASH for all of you who think your setup is the PERFECT setup for EVERYONE on the planet.
Here is the Newsflash...............IT ISN"T!!!
They make all the different versions of trucks, RVs and most all products, because there are more than one Perfect solution for different people.
I don't mind advice, but I HATE criticism for my choices, particularly when those offering up such criticism typically have NO Earthly idea of my personal needs, uses or preferences.
This post is not in reply to anyone in particular, or even only this thread, BUT, as my Dad used to say "If the shoe fits, Wear it!"
100% agreement with this comment.
[PS to the other poster: I CAN fly a helicopter, and have the FAA Commercial/Instrument Pilot's Certificate to prove it! LOL]
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Farmersville, Texas
2020 Jayco Redhawk SE 22C 2015 Chevy 2500 HD Crew Cab 6.5' and Duramax / Allison
2012 Wildcat 313RE 5th Wheel (Sold)
Demco Hijacker Auto-Slider (Sold)
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