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03-14-2017, 06:15 PM #41
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03-18-2017, 08:22 AM #42
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On the PullRite Superglide, you can only be out of line by 10 degrees. If you are a newbie like me it might take you a couple of moves to get straight but people tell me it gets easier. Good Luck
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03-24-2017, 12:12 PM #43
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I currently have an 2011 F-250 Crew cab Diesel with a short bed and a Reese slider hitch. I have been towing a fifth wheel for 5 years and have yet to use the slider part of my hitch. It all comes down to placement of the pin box and hitch. I say both because I actually had a hitch place and RV dealer tell me I could install a universal rail kit a couple of inches back to help prevent the collision issue with short beds. BAD idea!! It positions the weight of the trailer in the wrong place on the tow vehicle. That being said some of the newer trailers are designed with the short bed trucks in mind. So they place the pin box out and change the front cap to minimize contact issues. As I am about to own a 310 GK-R soon myself (on order) please let me know what you go with and how it works out. Thanks.
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03-24-2017, 01:25 PM #44
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Well, I finally made a decision and went with a Demco Hijacker auto-slide that mounts in the factory puck system. I really went round and round with all the options and determined no one product is "perfect" for everyone and everything. I really wanted the Andersen Hitch to work for me with being light weight and its ease of hookup. For 98% of people it could work but it just seemed no matter how you set it up you gained in one area but sacrificed in another (i.e. do you want bed rail clearance, tight turning radius, tailgate clearance, etc) ... I didn't feel comfortable with a manual slide as some have problems with tailgate clearance/pin box and I knew there would be the time I didn't manually change it.... With the auto slide I just don't have to think about will I hit the cab on an off angle backup turn, or will I hit the bedrail, etc... Of course I now have to deal with 300lbs of hitch and making sure I am straight (=/-10deg) to hitch/unhitch and extra space in the truck bed...
Again, every hitch open has its pros and cons....2017 F350 Bronze Fire XLT short bed SuperCab, SRW power stroke Diesel, 3.31 rear end, 18" AT tires
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03-24-2017, 01:42 PM #45
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2017 F350 Bronze Fire XLT short bed SuperCab, SRW power stroke Diesel, 3.31 rear end, 18" AT tires
Demco hijacker autoslide hitch
2018 303RLS VIN#: 573FR3329J3313328. Built 4/2017. Dual AC's, freestanding table/chairs
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03-25-2017, 04:48 PM #46
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Ram&Lab2,
I have the Solitude 310GK and a short bed 2016 GMC 3500 Denali. I use the Andersen Ultimate hitch and I've pulled the trailer about 2,000 miles in the last 3 months and I've had zero problems with cab/cap clearance. I have the Anderson adaptor on the pin rotated so the pin is to the cab, not the tailgate. When I installed the adaptor with the pin to the tailgate I would have experienced contact with the side rails of the truck when turning. Rotating the adaptor took care of that and again, NO issues with cab/trailer clearance. I estimate I can make a 70 degree turn with no problem.2017 Solitude 310GK; 2016 GMC Denali 1 ton; Andersen Ultimate Hitch
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03-25-2017, 05:24 PM #47
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My 37 lb Andersen has been removed and installed by me at least 5 times in the last month, and I have a bad back.
I can get at least 70 degrees of turn and no issue with bed rail clearance with the pin forward of the ball on the coupler. I have a 2017 Short Bed SRW F-350 and Reflection 337RLS.
I recently modified the Andersen Hitch to accept the Ford Factory pucks by drilling 3.25" holes in the base with the blessing of Andersen. This was done as recommended and approved by Andersen, They also confirmed in writing that it would not affect the 5 million dollar supplemental warranty
http://www.andersenhitches.com/uploa...ate%202015.pdf
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2022 F-450 King Ranch Ultimate, 4,868 lb Payload, Bedrug Bedliner, Andersen Ultimate II Aluminum 5th wheel hitch
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03-25-2017, 05:25 PM #48
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We have a 2017 F350 standard bed. After researching and a recommendation from another forum member and friend, we purchased the Hensley BD3 Trailersaver hitch. It's an air ride hitch and although pricey, it's worth every penny. It rides like the trailer isn't even there, no jerking at all. Since the hitch absorbs the up and down and side to side jolts when we hit the potholes or crappy road surfaces, it probably saves the truck a lot of wear and tear on the suspension. We also have a new Solitude 310GK. We have had the trailer in some tight turn radius situations already and closely watched the truck cab to trailer front width, we have still maintained at least an 18" clearance. If we had to turn tighter than the situations we've been in so far, we'll just start over with our turn/back up process. I realize you have a short bed truck, but thought I'd throw in my 2 cents mainly for the air ride hitch consideration. All the best! Mary
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03-25-2017, 06:30 PM #49
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I have a RAM 2500 6'4" with the Pullrite and love. Just apply a light silicone before each use.
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