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10-02-2016, 01:45 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Leechburg
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #19094
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Truck hitch
I have a 2016 2500 GMC with the 6 1/2' bed. We are in the process of purchasing a 2007 Keystone 2955RL Montana. Do I need a slider hitch or with the front of the trailer tapered back clear the cab? Ed
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10-02-2016, 01:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Safest bet is to get a slider
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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10-02-2016, 04:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bridgewater
Posts: 1,196
M.O.C. #13166
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Most have a slider when using the shortbed. Some need it and some don't. Better to have it.
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2010 Montana 3455SA, Mor/Ryde pin, wet bolts, TST 507, Progressive HW50C, GY G614
2019 Silverado D/A 3500HD LTZ DRW CC
B&W Companion
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10-02-2016, 04:54 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pell City
Posts: 299
M.O.C. #17209
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How much is it worth to lessen the "worry factor"? I really will take all the help I can get. The PullRite SuperGlide was on my truck when I bought it as a newby and not knowing there was such a creature. I like the "auto" feature to help protect me from myself. I have seen several popped rear windows on some who "did not need sliders".
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10-02-2016, 06:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
M.O.C. #13025
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On this forum you will hear many say they have a slider and never use it.
You will also hear many say they would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. I have a 2005 2955RL with a short bed and I believe I need it. I also have seen several broken windows and crushed cabs. I bought mine used and installed myself and am very happy.
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Russ and Linda, So. California
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, D/A, SRW, SB
2005 2955RL, Pullrite Superglide 16K hitch. Bridgestone Duravis R500 tires. EZ Flex Equilizers with wet bolts.EMS HW50C, Disk brakes
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10-03-2016, 03:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Shipman
Posts: 552
M.O.C. #10136
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I had a Pullrite slider on my 6 1/2 ft Ford and loved every minute of it...so get one..it is automatic.....and by the way..I have one for sale since I now own a Truck with an 8 ft bed...you would probably have to buy the under rails to fit you truck...I have the super rail system as well...will sell cheap...it is in excellent condition....
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10-03-2016, 11:13 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Clermont
Posts: 289
M.O.C. #17920
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Really depends on how much you're willing to chance. Older Montana's are not as friendly to SB pickups. I had a Curt Q20 slider trying to be conscientious and pulverized the back window of my 2015 F-250 in a sharp forward u-turn. This is where a Pull-Rite would have been a better choice for me.
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10-03-2016, 02:19 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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A 2007 doesn't have the rounded front corners of the newer Montana's and if you have a sliding back window you're looking at at least a grand to replace it. I'm one of the ones who never used my slider but because it was almost rusted in place I bought a Pullrite this summer. Today I came upon a really bad wreck on a two lane road (box truck ran a stop sign and got hit by two semi's going in opposite directions at highway speed) LEO asked if there was anyway I could get turned around. He couldn't see how since we're 57' front to back. Got it done and he was surprised, but I was glad I had the slider.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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10-04-2016, 06:07 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Prescott
Posts: 156
M.O.C. #15914
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I hear lots of folks say "better to get the slide" and I do have one on my short bed (Reese 16k) but I have never used the slide on the two montanas I've owned.
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10-04-2016, 03:32 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Elgin
Posts: 140
M.O.C. #15975
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I have a Reese manually operated slide. Today when I was trying to leave the campground I was hemmed in by a class A that decided to park perpendicular instead of parallel as my trailer was. I struggled to put my hitch in rear position but if I didn't have a slider, I would still be waiting for the motor home guy to move. An automatic like the PullRite is the best way to go, however you can save a few bucks and go with a manual. Just remember that if you even THINK you may need more clearance, get out and move it into maneuvering position.
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Jeff and Kristi
2015 F350 King Ranch Crew Cab SB 6.7 PSD
2013 3900FB
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10-15-2016, 10:06 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Nokomis
Posts: 464
M.O.C. #18144
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better to have it and never use it, then to not have it ands need it, take itr from me, I hit my cab twice on 2 different trucks that I though I was OK on, now I have the Pull Rite Auto Slide LOVE IT, but it is heavy LOL
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Ed
2016 Montana 3950 BR
2004 Montana 3650 RK
2019 Ram 3500 SRW Laramie CTD 6.7
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