The BEST AUTOMATIC Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch for Short Bed Trucks (Pullrite Superglide Hitch)
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ก.ค. 2024
- 🛻FORD
👉🏼Pullrite 2714 FORD 16k amzn.to/44YXWNe
👉🏼Pullrite 2914 FORD 20k amzn.to/48sXGZN
🛻GMC/Chevy
👉🏼Pullrite 2715 GMC 16k amzn.to/468BxhR
👉🏼Pullrite 2915 GMC 20k amzn.to/3PO1c9U
👉🏼Pullrite 4500 GMC 24k amzn.to/3rnhj50
🛻RAM
👉🏼Pullrite 2315 RAM 24k amzn.to/3RyUWnz
🛻 Universal IS Rails
👉🏼Pullrite 2700 ISR 15 k amzn.to/3Pwahml
👉🏼Pullrite 2900 ISR 20k amzn.to/3rnjCF7
Nick 👉🏼 📧 Nickm@pullrite.com
🎥Install Video OEM puck • How to Install an OE P...
🎥Install Video ISR rail • Installing an ISR Supe...
Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch amzn.to/3EPmvS3
Adventure Endeavor Love • Andersen Ultimate 5th ...
Adventure Endeavor Hate • Andersen Ultimate 5th ...
0:00 Why Pullrite Supergilde Hitch
3:53 Hitching up the Superglide
9:19 Saftey Tug Test
10:17 Superglide Demonstration - In Action!
13:08 Pullrite Superglide Installation Overview
16:58 Pullrite Superglide Weight
18:12 Pullrite Superglide Jaw
19:27 Pullrite Superglide Maintenance
22:03 First Time Hooking Up to the Pullrite Superglide
23:28 Nick the Hitch Guy TH-cam Channel
24:09 Tip on Unhitching the Pullrite Superglide
25:03 Pullrite Superglide VS Andersen Ultitmate 5th Wheel Hitch
29:40 Autosliding Hitch VS Manual Slider Hitch
30:37 Gen Y Hitch, Reese Goose Box
32:11 Links and Contact Info
Thank you to our current partners and affiliates! SAVE BIG💰 👇
🔋Battle Born Batteries 👉Save $50 on Battle Born Batteries bit.ly/BattleBorn50 Code "ireneiron"
😎Rich Solar 👉Save 12%💰 with code "irene12" richsolar.com/?ref=ireneiron
💙MORryde 👉Save 7% on select products shopmorryde.com/?ref=irene Coupon Code 👉🏼 ireneironfitness7%
🌞200 watt portable solar panel richsolar.com/products/200-wa... 👉Save 12%💰 with code "irene12"
🔑Keyless RVLock www.rvlock.com/ireneirontravels 👉🏼💰SAVE 15% w/ code IRENEIRONTRAVELS
📶 Our Internet Solution ➡️ billing.insty.online/aff.php?... discount code " ireneiron "
❤️Alliance RV www.alliancerv.com/contact-sales
🛻Pullrite pullrite.com
🚲 Our E Bikes - Lectric eBike XP Lite : lectricebikes.sjv.io/GmZ6rL
👉🏼 Join / @ireneirontravels
💙Subscribe - th-cam.com/users/ireneironfi...
💻 Website - ireneironfitness.com
💵 Store - www.amazon.com/shop/ireneiron...
👫Our Story • Embracing Your Inner S...
👫 ABOUT US➡ Hello! We are Aaron and Chris, a fulltime RV couple that lives and works on the road! We run an online fitness and nutrition coaching business (Irene Iron Fitness) while traveling all around the country. Follow along the journey with us!
🚐Read our Story: ireneironfitness.com/quitting...
💪Shop Online Coaching Packages: ireneironfitness.com/online-f...
🍎Browse IIF Healthy Recipes: ireneironfitness.com/healthyr...
💎IIF AFFILIATES: These are programs and products we use, love, and recommend!
👉Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/ireneiron...
👉Lectric Ebikes lectricebikes.sjv.io/GmZ6rL
👉🔋Save $50 on Battle Born Batteries bit.ly/BattleBorn50
👉Undersun Resistance Bands amzn.to/3XO3FDs
💙MORryde 👉Save 7% select items shopmorryde.com/?ref=irene
😎Rich Solar 👉Save richsolar.com/?ref=ireneiron
👉Thousand Trails: mbsy.co/DLw8W 💰 Save $100
👉Harvest Hosts: www.harvest-hosts.com/95RRF5/... 💰 Save 15% "HHFRIENDS15"
💎SOCIAL MEDIA
🎥TH-cam (Subscribe!): th-cam.com/users/ireneironfi...
💻Website: ireneironfitness.com
📸Instagram: / ireneirontravels
💙Facebook: / ireneironfitness
🍁Pinterest: pin.it/cdyalputqukcq4
#RVLiving
#RVLife
#RV
🛻Pullrite 2714 FORD 16k amzn.to/44YXWNe
🛻Pullrite 2914 FORD 20k amzn.to/48sXGZN
🛻Pullrite 2715 GMC 16k amzn.to/468BxhR
🛻Pullrite 2915 GMC 20k amzn.to/3PO1c9U
🛻Pullrite 2315 RAM 24k amzn.to/3RyUWnz
🛻Pullrite 2700 ISR 15 k amzn.to/3Pwahml
🛻Pullrite 2900 ISR 20k amzn.to/3rnjCF7
Nick 👉🏼 📧 Nickm@pullrite.com
🎥Install Video OEM puck th-cam.com/video/1mY5KaeEIpg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BRzLsHmc0Wiuh5e6
🎥Install Video ISR rail th-cam.com/video/W2Z3fV3bNRU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NnL-vNUXjqLZYDku
Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Hitch amzn.to/3EPmvS3
Adventure Endeavor Love th-cam.com/video/R5dpCH6LXv0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=mymGA-cEMCMbZ_H8
Adventure Endeavor Hate th-cam.com/video/OeIdVfc6N1c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6B8GjFuUIGCflqb3
Thank you to our current partners and affiliates! SAVE BIG💰 👇
🔋Battle Born Batteries 👉Save $50 on Battle Born Batteries bit.ly/BattleBorn50 Code "ireneiron"
😎Rich Solar 👉Save 12%💰 with code "irene12" richsolar.com/?ref=ireneiron
💙MORryde 👉Save 7% on select products shopmorryde.com/?ref=irene Coupon Code 👉🏼 ireneironfitness7%
🌞200 watt portable solar panel richsolar.com/products/200-watt-briefcase-portable-solar-charging-kit?ref=ireneiron 👉Save 12%💰 with code "irene12"
🔑Keyless RVLock www.rvlock.com/ireneirontravels 👉🏼💰SAVE 15% w/ code IRENEIRONTRAVELS
❤Alliance RV www.alliancerv.com/contact-sales
🛻Pullrite pullrite.com
🚲 Our E Bikes - Lectric eBike XP Lite : lectricebikes.sjv.io/GmZ6rL
👉🏼 Join th-cam.com/channels/Sh2BRhXXMveamBDeOhubfQ.htmljoin
💙Subscribe - th-cam.com/users/ireneironfitness
💻 Website - ireneironfitness.com
💵 Store - www.amazon.com/shop/ireneironfitness
👫Our Story th-cam.com/video/BMVbBZNAuoI/w-d-xo.html
👫 ABOUT US➡ Hello! We are Aaron and Chris, a fulltime RV couple that lives and works on the road! We run an online fitness and nutrition coaching business (Irene Iron Fitness) while traveling all around the country. Follow along the journey with us!
🚐Read our Story: ireneironfitness.com/quitting-our-jobs-traveling-the-country/
💪Shop Online Coaching Packages: ireneironfitness.com/online-fitness-and-nutrition-coaching-packages/
🍎Browse IIF Healthy Recipes: ireneironfitness.com/healthyrecipes/
Their's alot of truck drivers out there that needs to watch this, great job.
We have had this hitch for nearly 10 years and it has never failed nor have had any issues with hitting the cab of the truck. Of course you do loose your truck bed but the safety is worth it.
This is a great video. Nick def knows his stuff. We are in the process of getting a PullRite hitch for our new rig.
Very thorough explanation of why you chose the type of hitch you went with. As always your presentation was excellent! Thanks for all your research! It always pays off!
I have had Gen-Y gooseneck for 3 years and love it. I have a 2020 GMC 3500 Denali regular bed and use a B&W ball. Great set up and I get my bed back! Safe travels
Good review! I’ve been running one of these since about 2018 and my parents have had one for about the last 20 years or so. They’ve worked great!
As almost always Aaron great presentation. The big difference between you and I is that you learn by research and all too often I learn by screwing something up. My first tow vehicle was a short bed, I now have an 8’ bed and hope I never have to change. Safe travels.
😂 I try, thanks! 🙏
Yes, that 8ft bed is the worry free option!
We had (2) one for our 2500HD and our new 3500HD for over 85K miles over in over 8 years. Absolute love the Pullrite Superglide :)😊
I have an F350 Tremor with a Reese Sidewinder pin box and absolutely love it. This is my first short bed truck and it has been great.
This is a very detailed and info rich video. Thanks for making this. Lots of people will benefit.
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you watching and the nice comment! 😊
Pulled our 33' 5th wheel for 18 years and tens of thousands of miles with Pullrite Superglide hitch on our F250 shortbed Ford and never an issue. As mentioned in comments, a couple times we had to unhitch at an angle and had to raise up and detach the hitch head but minor issue. Our Pullrite was the first one the dealer had sold (because I requested it), and after installing it and seeing how well it work they started stocking them.
Great job in the video! I have the same hitch on a 2016 Ford F350 with a 6.5 foot bed. I absolutely love it. I pull a Solitude 310GK.
I also have the pullrite love it was the hitch that the dealer installed in my truck when I purched my 5th wheel trailer
Our first Superglide required white lithium grease or slipplate graphite lube on the rails which was kind of messy. When we upgraded to new version it was nice to just apply the WD40 because as he indicated they added some plastic wear bars to eliminate the need for grease.
thank you thankyou I'm doing alot of researching and this video was really helpful..i haven't bought our 5th wheel yet..this hitch seems like it will be great info to take and run with ..GREAT VIDEO
Thanks for watching!
We had a tiny Bigfoot 5th wheel that weighed about 4,000 pounds dry. We towed with a long bed Dodge and had universal rails. The Anderson ultimate hitch was perfect! It was so easy to take out of the bed so we had full access when not towing. And it was easier to hook up than our travel trailer - their funnel and locking system is genius!
One thing that might help with the "smooth continuous motion" when hitching, is to put the truck in low range. When you put the truck in reverse, it should start moving backwards without touching the accelerator. I do that when driving onto my Anderson levelers with my travel trailer and Chevy 3500. Never need to use the accelerator.
Great video. We have this hitch. Like it, but it is finicky. Have to line up just right and at the right height so king pin will slide in annd lock. Also slides backing up, so requires practice to make the changes in steering. The first week we had it we didn’t do it quite right and broke the release pin (or it may have been broken already due to a bad weld). We got it fixed after having to leave our 5th wheel at the campground (close to home) and towed home by our RV sales department. Wrote to Pullrite and they mailed us an extra release pin (not sure that’s the correct name). You looked a little too high on your 1st hitching when trying to connect. We were instructed that the catch plate should just be touching the angled hitch ramp before backing up. Can’t wait to add a Morryde to our set-up.
Ive always had an 8’ bed. Came over to look at other options. I still dont think I will be going to a short bed but the hitch is definitely interesting. Great presentation. Currently I’m a Curt Q20 user. I went and tried out the goosebox thing for a few thousand miles because my new trailer came with it and I went back to the fifth wheel.
NICE! Thanks for thorough demonstration.
Thanks Mary! 🙏
In the market for a 5th wheel. Experience bumper pull guy but 5th wheel hitches are a mystery to me. Very informative. Thanks
Thank you so much for this video…truly the best Pullrite Super Glide video. I purchased a used super glide based on video. I love that you purchased a Paradigm rig. I only have a F250 so we purchased an Avenue. I look forward to more of your videos.
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and enjoy the new set up!
You bet, thanks for watching! Enjoy your new set up!!!
I roll with a B&W slider hitch and I love it! It’s been really awesome. I have a Ram 2500 with the short box and The B&W works perfectly for me. I really dig your hitch though!
I’m always afraid the auto slider will bind and I’m assuming it slid and bam…..
Nick the hitch guy #1
So while I'm confident I would never be in a position to tow a 5th wheel with a short bed truck, I really appreciate all the info shared in this video!
I do take pause with one topic and that is using WD40 in the manner Nick is recommending. As he stated, he recommends it as a lubricant to keep the assembly from failing prematurely. As WD40 is a wet formula, it will collect an inordinate amount of dirt; look at 24:30 as the example.
IMHO, all that dirt attracted to the WD40 IS what will prematurely cause accelerated wear of the moving components. This why is seems Pullrite may recommend a daily application of WD40, as to clean the rails before travel. At a minimum I would wipe that excessive dirt off the rails before I traveled.
For sure, I would lean toward something like Tri-Flow Lube. It goes on with a wet carrier to get in the nooks and crannies, but after a while, the wet dries up, leaving the lubricating film behind. This product would ultimately attract a whole lot less dirt than what we see in your video.
Be safe and enjoy the ride!
Nicely done :) Thanks!
We have the same truck as you and use the Anderson, so far so good, zero problems. Pulled our 33 foot Brinkley to Minnesota and back from Virginia and now on the way out West. Interesting video tho! Pretty sure if you were in an accident any hitch will have issues but best of luck. We enjoy your videos.
Thank you Aaron!! Very informative video!!❤
You bet! Thanks Betty!! 😊
I have a short bed and was so worried about hitting my truck. I pull gooseneck trailers all the time. No experience with 5th wheels. It was long before i realized I'd never hit my trunk. Since you never turn tight enough. I sold my slider BW and got a Gen-Y gooseneck. Any looks like you all got a top-notch hitch.
We have the same setup, for the same reasons. We were in a collision going over a mountain pass, while towing. Our trailer brakes had failed due to an unknown cut in a hydraulic line at the time. When we collided, our truck had to take all the impact - and the hitch, which did not break and took the impact, stopping the trailer. For that reason alone, it's the only hitch I will use. They are heavy, expensive, and a bit of a beast, but so worth it.
Oh wow! Sorry to hear about the accident. I could only imagine the stress of that situation. Thanks for sharing your personal experience with it. 👍
when I bought my used 33oock sundance fifthwheel I used my my aunt's steel single point connection anderson ultimate fifthwheel hitch so it doesn't have the rails in the bed I can all most do 88 degree turn in a 2017 3500 ram cummins diesel megacab short bed srw Laramie longhorn. yes I don't like having to lift it up so high to get off the hitch and it doesn't help with 20 inch wheels on the truck. I would agree that if I was traveling like you do I would buy pullrite superglide fifthwheel hitch
My dream RV I saw in a parking lot was a 20' class A (parked in a regular parking space) with 3 slides. Obviously custom never seen anything like it.
I'd pair that with a travel trailer towed behind it for extra space, but that I can drop somewhere if I need it.
I think.
I love the "all in one" nature of my Sprinter as a solo traveler. Everything I have is always with me.
That sounds like a pretty cool class A! Would love to see that one!
We can agree with the all in one feel and we definitely had that too with our Sprinter.
there are so many that buy a truck then buying a trailer is an after thought and some wind up not being able to tow the trailer they want because of clearances and hitch wieghts...buy the right truck to do the job folks. My friend bought a 1/2 ton with a 5.5 box then had to trade up to pull a 5th wheel. I have even heard of people with a 6.5 box haveing clearance issues with a 5th wheel!
I got this hitch on the market place for 450 with a plate!! Can’t wait to use it
Nice score! 👍
Ours is a Demco brand but the auto sliding feature on both brands is amazing. But with both of these units you have to be straight to hook up and disconnect. So if you pull into a curved camping spot like in many parks you’re stuck.
Don't have a fifth wheel and pretty sure I never will but still found the video very interesting. 1050 foot pounds of torque is so impressive. I remember when I pulled my 318 engine out of my truck and replaced it with a 440 to pull my 7,000 pound boat. Way more torque and HP but that had nothing like the torque you now have. By the way that truck never came with a 440 so was an interesting install. Took the motor out of an old Imperial wagon. Just can Aaron is a car guy I also had a different boat (41 foot) with 427's and took them out and installed 3116 Cat Diesels. Another interesting swap. WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH ME LOL.
Sounds like a fun engine swap! Nothing wrong with more power! ARR ARR ARR! 😂
Couldn't have done them without my Binford tools.
Replacing 427s with cat diesels would make for a wonderful speedy cruiser!
Used to have 502s on a 31 Scarab. 85 was too fast!
41 foot 15 foot beam steel hull did not make a speedy cruiser LOL
Great video as always. I had an autosliding hitch and hated that thing. So many downsides to them for us, glad you enjoy yours but you couldn't give me another one.
Thanks 👍 Can you share what you didn't like about it?
I’m not sure that you mentioned it but the sliding hitch is necessary when you have a short bed truck AND a standard front overhang of your fifth wheel (like the Grand Design Series). We have a similar F350 short bed and we use a Reese Goosebox hitch and have no trouble turning our truck 90 degrees. That’s because we have an Outdoors RV fifth wheel that has a short overhang that is tapered at the sides of the front cap. We love our Goosebox as we have full use of our truck bed once we unhitch. There are many of us that don’t want to have to deal with trying to remove a heavy hitch whenever we want to use our truck bed.
Yes lots of variables! I did mention that it will depend on everyones individual setup of 5th wheel and truck combo. Lots of variables and you don't 100% know until you actually try it yourself. Your ORV is also a 96'' in wide fifth wheel and our Alliance (and GD) have the widebody 101". Which also comes into play with the front cap design, offset balls, truck manufacture, etc. Glad to hear you're liking the Goosebox.😊 👍
FYI powerblock adjustable dumbbells are the way to go for rving
We personally use the Anderson on our 40' 5th wheel. And I love it for many reasons. And I know everyone thinks there gear is the best lol, but I have to say when you talk about failures, every hitch has them. If you look up "Pullrite Superglide Hitch failures" there is also many posts on the internet and youtube vids showing failures for that hitch also. Just try a search. Too many moving parts in my opinion. I just rather to have a hitch that isnt moving around. But good luck with it, im sure its as good as any of them. None are perfect.
Yes for sure! Anything can have problems or failure. Most likely due to improper installation, maintenance, or some sort of improper use. Maybe even just defects in the build. I really liked the Andersen (simple, lightweight, etc)... but again it all came back to guarantee we would not have clearance issues. But it was a really overwhelming struggle to research all the options out there! 👍
We were in a wreck with the pullrite and it stopped our trailer. I don't think the Anderson would have held up. We've had an Anderson and sent it back after a week.
Well there is no way you can confidently say that. I will say I have seen failures on all these hitches. Why did you send it back? @@NomadicLiving
Great video as always. We had the Anderson and burned out 2 Jack motors lifting the trailer so high. Back to Curt now. What truck bed cover do you have?
Thant’s a great setup! Just curious what your F-350 diesel payload is and what leftover capacity you have after the hitch, OEM style pucks and fifth wheel with solar/batteries and full time belonging. Your videos are always informative and very professional. Thx.
It's still amazing how long the stabilizers are on some of these 5th wheels. I see the same thing on Grand Designs and I would be crazy nervous that one of those would sheer off if you got off the road that isn't flat. This slider does seem to make things a lot easier for sure.
Speed bumps and potholes would be scary.
DOT requires the break away be not attached to any part of the hitch, some officers will issue a ticket if it’s connected to any part of the hitch
Tailgate is super close😮
I have the Pullrite and have had it for 8 years but it is not the slider because I do have a 8' box and I have had no problems and where the locking arm is in that slot I had a big padlock because you never know when someone want to pull the lever out and stopped for eating or shopping
Just curious what. Made. You go with pull rite over some of. The other. Sliding hitches on the market
Anderson ultimate . 7 years now. Full time .
Nice! 👍 it is a popular option out there!
What tonneau cover do you have and does it interfere with the fifth wheel at all?
Aaron, one option you didn’t mention is a Reese Sidewinder pin box. It moves the turning point back 22” which should be plenty to prevent the trailer overhang from contacting the truck cab. Were you aware of that pin box and if so did you consider it? It allows you to use a smaller, regular hitch.
I use the 20K Reese Sidewinder pin box with a Reese 20K Titan hitch in the bed of my Ram 3500 SRW short bed truck. I pull a 39 foot Montana 5th wheel and have had no problems. The Sidewinder uses a wedge block as well which at times can be tough to uncouple. A couple slight movements with the auto leveling and it releases nicely. The hitch saved some weight with a smaller footprint in the truck bed.
Really great detail and info. Thinking of changing from TT to 5er so your content is really relevant for us! Unrelated, but where do you store your Berkey on travel days?
Thanks! We’re really happy moving to the 5er. We “nest” the top part into the bottom part so it’s half the height. Then we just put it in the cabinet under the sink. Same as the TT. 👍
Can you compare a goosebox hitch?
Aaron, I have been following you guys since your Airstream van. I know you had an ankle injury, but wondering why you don’t drive any more?
Great video, I run the super glide in my Ram 2500 short bed. What rollup tonneau cover do you have on your truck. I have been looking for a new one after I learned the hard way that my previous one with the inside bed rails wasn't going to work well with my king pin box on a tight turn.
It is the BAK xs4. 👍
If I did a 5th wheel, I would definitely go with an auto slide. Definitely don't want to make contact.
👍For sure!
☺️💕
When backing up, sometimes you have to just hit it.
With that handle do you think you could fit a tool/fuel box combo in the bed if it could sit flush underneath the bed
Yes! I think I've seen people do that with the Superglide.
Cab wouldn't be your problem, the rear bumper would hit long before that. On my short box ram, I can actually jackknife the trailer (truck and rear of trailer moving in opposite directions) when getting out of a super tight spot. I wouldn't make it a habit, but some times you don't have a choice when you get into a jam.
Excellent video and details. I also use this hitch but recently I read that Lippert, who makes most RV pin boxes, does not recommend or approve this hitch, or any type of sliding hitch that uses a plate, due to potential frame damage. In all your research, have you found any information about this? Thanks
Hello and thanks! I spoke with Nick at Pullrite on your question and he said that there is not any manufacture of pin boxes that has taken a negative stance on using their capture plate. 👍
Around 20:11 the installer is spray the rails with WD-40. I did not thnk WD-40 was a lubricant, just a solvent.
I HAVE AN F350 4X4 DIESEL. LONG BED.. THIS SUMMER IM BUYING MY 5TH WHEEL AND PROPERTY IN N. IDAHO AND DRIVE UP FROM S. CALIF. I DONT KNOW WHAT HITCH IS BEST FOR ME
Great Video. Very informative. What model Paradigm is yours?
Thanks! We have the 33ft 295mk 👍
You Wont Believe this 33ft Mid-Kitchen, Custom Desk 5th Wheel RV! (Alliance 295mk)
th-cam.com/video/2MONZKwOB-I/w-d-xo.html
Just wondering if your have tried then all
We ordered a 2024 F250 Super Duty Lariat with the Tremor Package and the HO 6.7 Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel. We will be towing a 13,000lb Forest River Sabre 38DBQ. Why did you decide on an F350?
You need to check your available payload numbers. The diesel engine is much heavier than a gas engine and so your remaining payload on an F-250 may not be enough to support the pin weight + hitch weight + passengers + anything else you load into the truck. Hence the need for the higher payload and max rear axle weight of the 350. The limiting factor with towing a 5th wheel is always the max payload.
Fantastic video Aaron! Can you tell me what the GVWR is on your fifth wheel? I was just wondering how much wiggle room you had between your max weight and the rating of the hitch which is 16 K
Thanks! Our 5th wheel is 16,800 GVWR, because of the Morryde Independent suspension we put on at the Alliance factory. Normally our 5th wheel would be 15k GVWR. I thought about going with the 18k Pullrite hitch, but it is heavier than the 16k and with our SRW 1 ton truck we need to watch our payload. 👍
Our 22 F350 SRW short bed payload capacity is 3721 and we have the 7.3 gas engine. Could you tell me what your payload capacity is for your truck? We’re also running fire stone airbags on our truck as well which makes a huge difference for us. Thanks for your time and thanks for all the great videos.
@joeallison2779 we have a little less because of the weight of the diesel engine. 3442 lbs. Also the I think the Tremor package might hurt too. 👍
Can you connect or disconnect the truck in a 90° angle, for example when it’s a smal spot and not enough space to drive the truck straight out?
No, you can only very a 10° angle. But if you had to you could pull the pin on the head and just disconnect with the head attached to the 5th wheel. So you could do a 90° in this situation.
I really thought the hitch/unhitch from any angle was going to be a big deal for us, but in reality it hasn't been a situation for us...ever. We are always in a straight line while parking and that way we can exit safely as well. Campsites, boondocking... everywhere so far.
@@IreneIronTravels thanks.. we would like to buy actual the same car like you and a new Paradigm 340RL.. The only problem right now is too know the length of the hole rig.. We live in Europe and the max length of the car/rv combination need too be less then 57ft for a get a registration here😤😤
@Sindy4212 hmmmm yes… not sure our exact length, but I think it’s around 50ft. The 340rl is about 5ft longer. You’d be really close to your max! But might be under????
@@IreneIronTravels yeah, it’s still a lot of research we need to do😜.. almost not sure we will go for the 340RL or a Brinkley z3100.. Need to do a travel tour to Germany, found a dealer with 2 z3100 in stock😍 But thanks for your help, by the way, why are only Chris is driving in the last videos?😜
Yes, but you cannot do it the normal hook up and disconnect method because the hitch head turns, as it slides and does not keep the king pin slot pointed straight back, so its a bit more complicated, and really not very practical for this hitch, or any other one. While you can get into an unplanned 90 degree turn due to traffic obstructions, etc. while driving most campground spots will give you enough space to have the truck and trailer at 45 degrees at the most.
To disconnect at angles, you have to pull the two pins on each side of the hitch head, and leave it attached to the pin box., raise the 5th wheel higher than normal until it clears, and pull out. Hooking up is a lot more tricky because you have to get things lined up to lower the hitch head back into place and reinsert the two pins that hold it in place.
Good video 😊 just saying that style hitch been around for twenty years only because people did not buy a long bed truck most rv'er have long bed truck that style of hitch will not work long bed truck the hitch sits over rear axles for better weight distribution also dully are better but more expensive 🤔😀
On a short bed truck the hitch is still over the rear axle. However, you loose the space between cab and rear axle; therefore, the need for a slider hitch (slider hitch would still work on a long bed truck, but unnecessary)
Great video! I've recently upgraded from my Ram 1500 to a 2500 and looking at getting a 5th wheel. I've seen reviews on the pullrite and have a question after watching your video. Do you know why pullrite only has a 24k lb rating Hitch for the Rams and factory puck system and not a 16k like they do for the fords and gm? Thanks
Thanks! I think because the Ram puck spread is so much further apart than ford/gm that it makes the hitch physically bigger giving it the larger capacity. It does make the hitch about 100 more lbs than the 16k.
You can use the 16k ISR with a oe ram adaptor piece but it’s a little taller than the puck version and adds more attachment points.
@@IreneIronTravels Thanks so much for the reply and information. Safe travels
Also, if you have any specific questions, reach out to Nick the hitch guy at Pullrite and he can pretty much answer anything!
@@IreneIronTravels Fantastic, thank you. Knowing the ram oem weighs an extra 100lbs was good to know. Thanks.
How does it act when backing up?
It does the same as going forward. So it’s straight and forward when backing straight and then it turns and moves backwards when you turn. That way you don’t hit your cab while backing too. 👍
Have you missed any of the storage you lose in your truck bed from the hitch?
We really haven’t. Great storage in the 5th wheel. 😊
What brand cooler was that tho?
Yeti! 😂 idk 🤷
So with the new 8 foot bed will you keep this hitch?
No, I wouldn't recommend a slider hitch with an 8ft bed as it's just not needed for clearance issues anymore. And it adds weight, size and moving parts you don't need with a 8ft. But, we have a twist/surprise next week. 😊
Does the Gen-Y permanently set the 5th wheel farther back from the cab? For short cab & tongue weight.....this is an important topic. You had me at the 30 minute mark. I don't want to end up like that guy pulling off the highway and having no choice to cause significant damage.
What people are doing with a Gen Y type gooseneck is using an “offset” ball in the truck bed. So this will move the connection point back like 6-8 inches. I think this would help…. But you’re still going to have to try your exact setup to know for sure!
@@IreneIronTravels Moving the connection point back will change the whole balance; more weight on the rear axle and unloading the front axle.
One huge problem with the Pullrite automatic sliding hitch is that the truck and trailer have to be lined up perfectly straight to hook or unhook. Often where you park that is a real problem.
Thanks for the comment John. Yes, you can be up to a 10 degree angle off from straight while hooking up. We're now at about 9,000 miles towing and probably 40 different campsites including boonodocking sites. We can honestly say it hasn't been a problem once. Not to say we wont run into a site where we don't have room to straighten out while parking, but for us this is not a huge problem at all. 👍
We have had a couple of problems being just a hair off.
What is the length of your bed mine ford f150 is 5’6”
Ours is 6'9. Yours is a super short and they do make a couple sliders for those too www.pullrite.com/3100
Thank you
IMO, a F-150 is NOT suitable for towing a fifth wheel trailer unless you get the F-150 with their heavy duty payload option. They may have the power to pull it but they won’t have the weight carrying capacity needed. A 3/4 ton and 1 ton pickups are not offered with that short of a bed length and have significantly more payload capacity.
BS & BK & BC !!
The Reese GooseBox is my choice.
👍
How much does this hitch weigh?
The hitch itself is around 180lbs and then the mounting hardware is about 40. I think it's in the video at around 220ish lbs.
👍🇺🇲
👍😊
Buy a little tiny house to go home to and have a little RV to take out during the summer
We may agree to disagree with Anderson. The pics floating around the internet. One was rear ended by a semi. Another was taking a corner to fast and rolled over. And yet to get the story on the other. So with our Montana and now our valor we have never had an issue at all.
I just can’t understand for the life of me why people buy short bed trucks to tow. Why? Long wheel base truck is mandatory. I slider hitch needed, more weight on steer axle, way better stability with long wheel base.
Vice grips on a brand new product.... Really?
Not having an impact wrench outside of the shop, Im guessing to hold the round retainment rods in place.
@@IreneIronTravels yeah, it's the damage it causes to the plating. Anyway, great job on the coverage of the topic. I had thought it was going to be about the driving, but I loved the hardware stuff too. I'd like to hear about how you got the under bed upgrade done, we looked into it and that part alone was over $2k (we have a 2021 F250 tremor w/o the 5th wheel kit). Maybe a driving video next time...
I hear ya! 👍
Thanks, I tried to cover as much as I could to make it a complete video for someone researching these things.
I unfortunately didn’t record any of the Ford puck OEM 5th wheel hitch prep. I found the prep package online from a Ford dealer ( fairway Ford I think around $500) and I had them ship it to a Ford dealer in Texas. I was in Arizona at the time! I got the Ford dealer in Waco Texas to match the online labor price at FordAccesories.com of $300. But it took me a lot of calling around to 1) find a Ford dealer that would do the work and 2) Not charge me a grand!
The main SAFETY issue with a slide hitch, is never properly on the axel. No thanks family means to much too me.
Gen Y gooseneck. Better towing, with a lower center of gravity. We have less chucking as well. Had the hitch for 3 years now and would never go back to 5th wheel plate design. We tow with a 2021 3500hd with 6'9" bed & 36' RV. Less weight in the truck too.
Same had ours for three years and love it.