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12-07-2017, 10:25 AM #11
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12-07-2017, 04:40 PM #12
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Our 2015 GMC turns a lot sharper than our 2003 Ford did. The GMC will turn sharp enough to be a problem for a trailer if it was a short bed.
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01-18-2018, 08:18 PM #13
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I don't know if you looked into the Anderson set up. But it is the bees knees.
I have a ram with 6'4" bed. works like a charm with my 5th wheel.
It is lite and I can carry it with one Hand. In have my full bed back in about 5 minutes.
https://andersenhitches.com/uploads/...20(lo-res).pdfLast edited by Andrepdx; 01-19-2018 at 07:54 AM.
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01-19-2018, 09:19 AM #14
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I have a B&W slider for the Ford 5th wheel prep package. It seems to be a well made unit, and so far has worked great. Even thought I can get about a 75 degree angle between the truck and camper, I slide the hitch back when the wife goes to check into a campground, and it stays that way until we leave. I also slide the hitch back when backing into my driveway. I have never encountered a sharp enough turn on the road to cause alarm. If I should see "space" between the rear of the truck and the opposite side of the camper in my mirrors during a sharp turn, then I know I need to back off a bit, as I am approaching that 75 degree angle.
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B&W slider for Ford 5th wheel prep package
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01-19-2018, 09:23 AM #15
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Thanks for all the replies. I ended up getting a sidewinder 19k king pin and then the comfort ride model 184. I haven't taken it on a shakedown yet but I will keep everyone posted as to how the combo pulls.
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02-17-2018, 04:19 PM #16
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My Demco Highjacker is over 200 pounds to maneuver it without the head attached. The complete hitch as listed weighs over 240 pounds.
All autoslides are going to be heavy. The nice thing about the Demco is that they sent me the lift attachment to pick it up with a engine hoist or overhead crane from the head.
To minimize the weight in your truck go with the sidewinder.2014 GMC Denali 3500HD
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02-17-2018, 08:48 PM #17
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You might be OK without a slider. I am not 1 to take chances, and decided on the slider as a safety measure. Other then backing into my driveway, I didn’t think I have encountered a situation where I actually needed the slider.....I have a sharp turn into my driveway plus I have to go across a swell where my truck and trailer are on different planes.
1 other advantage of the slider is if I might get into a situation where I have to back up to the trailer at an angle to hook up. At a straight on angle, my tailgate in the down position is about 1’ from the front of the trailer before latching. If I would need to come in from an angle then I would need to get the pin close to the hitch, then close the tailgate to keep from hitting the front of the camper, then complete the hitching process. Hooking up the umbilical cord would also probably be best done with the tailgate down if the Bargman plug is in the bed of the truck.
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