Do I need a slider hitch?

[Alfredo]

I have a similar setup with a 303 with a short bed Silverado and a Pullrite Superglide. Most talk about backing up and having to jacknife into a spot where, yes, you will need a slider. The situation I have been in required a sharp, nearly 90 degree turn into a driveway with quite a dip. Without the Superglide, I would either have run the cap into the cab, or been out in the road unlocking and extending my manual sliding hitch, in the rain, with a line of cars behind that may or may not have had infinite patience. In fact, when I come and go camping from my home, I have to make a U-turn in the culdesac at the end of my street. All of that said, I have never had to worry about any trailer/truck contact with Superglide, and a little wiping of the rails with a rag and then a spray of WD40 each trip is all that is needed. I have adjusted the center point bolt twice in 3 years. The capture plate has been removed twice for service and not needed any tightening in between. It is simply piece of mind and no hassles whatsoever. In our travels, we have spoken with many who have the Superglide and no one has been disappointed or would consider anything else. If you have a short bed, you need it, or one of the alternatives, or a lot of patience, or a lot of money to fix stuff...it only takes once.

I agree with you totally. Watch the youtube "greasing the turning point pin box RV DIY. I don`t have the time, effort or youthfulness to take the pin box down and do that annually. Give me the slider!

[Emurphy]

I have the same set up as you. GD and others had differing thoughts on if a slider was necessary. I installed the B&W Patriot 18K Slider on rails. I have only used it twice in 4 years. But I am constantly checking the clearance when backing. It's a worry, and there have been times I should have used the slider just for piece of mind.


E Murphy
2017 337
2016 Silverado Duramax CC

[Bungy]

I have the same set up as you. GD and others had differing thoughts on if a slider was necessary. I installed the B&W Patriot 18K Slider on rails. I have only used it twice in 4 years. But I am constantly checking the clearance when backing. It's a worry, and there have been times I should have used the slider just for piece of mind.


E Murphy
2017 337
2016 Silverado Duramax CC

That’s why an auto slider is sooo much better, I had a manual one before and forgot to pull the pin ONE time, alas it was one time too many!

[traveldawg]

I've got a slider. This is the second truck/5th wheel with one. I wouldn't be without it. Just backup and stop working about whether you're at 70, 80 or 90 degrees - focus on where you are backing into, not how close the 5th wheel is to the cab. I think it is handiest when having to make u-turns which, unfortunately, I have to do too often.

I can't even get into my driveway without it.

[Mulligan]

I’m confused, the title of your post is “Do I need a slider hitch” and then in the body of your post you state “I do not want a slider”. Sounds like you’ve answered your own question.

The post is not confusing to me at all, in-fact it’s quite clear. The poster is looking for input. The feedback given would help him make an informed decision.
Oh I see your from Alberta...

Mulligan

[Bungy]

The post is not confusing to me at all, in-fact it’s quite clear. The poster is looking for input. The feedback given would help him make an informed decision.
Oh I see your from Alberta...

Mulligan

I would comment but that would drag me down to your level...

[Mulligan]

I would comment but that would drag me down to your level...

Be kind, be safe,be careful, wear a mask,keep your distance.

Kind Regards

[william]

Bought a slider in 2014
2 different silverodos
Only used it once and then didn't need
Would not buy another
Just be careful.

[Kings7248]

Hi all, First post concerning the 2021 337RLS we purchased today. I am looking for a clear answer on the hitch required to tow this trailer with a Chevy Silverado with a 6 foot 6 inch bed. I do not want a slider or a Turning Point hitch if I can avoid it. Two answers from the dealer, one from GD. Now I want an answer from someone who has this setup. I lean toward the BW Patriot 18K rail mounted hitch.
Thanks, Tapley

Hello,
We towed a Reflection 337 with a short box Ford (6’8” box) and a fixed hitch. We made out fine. We went to a GMC short box (6’6”) box and I went to the PullRite SuperGlide and was very happy I did. Not having to worry about the nose of the camper hitting the truck was nice when getting in and out of tight camp sites.

[cstratton73]

Hi all, First post concerning the 2021 337RLS we purchased today. I am looking for a clear answer on the hitch required to tow this trailer with a Chevy Silverado with a 6 foot 6 inch bed. I do not want a slider or a Turning Point hitch if I can avoid it. Two answers from the dealer, one from GD. Now I want an answer from someone who has this setup. I lean toward the BW Patriot 18K rail mounted hitch.
Thanks, Tapley

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