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03-26-2010, 05:28 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 214
M.O.C. #7994
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Measure. I just went out and measured mine. A short box with a 2955RL>
From the centre of the pin box to the outside of the trailer is 50-51"
From the centre of the pin hole in the hitch to the back of the cab is ~ 40".
There is 10" of interference which will hit the cab.
The cut back trailer cap helps but does not eliminate the problem that you can get only about 65-75 degree jacknife before trouble.
I've been in two spots where I had to pull fwd. and put the slider back, but I had to do it or not get into the site. There have been other spots where I have been knowingly close. Hopefully I don't forget.
Get the manual slider as the minimum. I have the manual slider, didn't know about auto sliders at the time. And to give credit to my dealer, they didn't ask me but simply put the slider hitch in.
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03-27-2010, 04:11 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Somerset
Posts: 104
M.O.C. #6664
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We have an 03 2880 with a 07 Silverado short bed. We installed a manual slider. DH didn't use the slider and was backing into our home storage space and the front truck tire fit a rut... Broken back window in a second. We had put the Monty in it's spot several times without the slider pulled out without a problem.
We put the Monty on a seasonal site last summer. The backing was a mess, the sandy road was crowned and the truck/trailer were never level. I'm certain that would have cost another window if we had not had the slider. As said before, sliders are effective insurance.
Judi
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03-28-2010, 01:35 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Summerville
Posts: 375
M.O.C. #8908
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I have the Reese 16k manual slider. The first few times out I didn't bother using it as I watched the crush points close. In a State Park thesite was tight, so I moved the slider back. It made a lot easer on me getting the Montie in the site. I now use it often.
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2019 "3791RD" Montana - 2019 Chevy Duramax/Allison 3500 Crewcab
Summerville, South Carolina
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05-05-2010, 10:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Wampum
Posts: 571
M.O.C. #9928
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Get the slider.....Period. I have the manual one on a short bed Ford. I have used it many times with my old fiver and will use it with my new 3150RL. You would be amazed at what a difference uneven ground will make in your clearances. The automatic sliders are nice but several of them require you to be 100% dead straight on to couple up. Many times I have had to couple up at a sharp angle due to campground layout. I could never have done this with the fancier automatic sliders I've seen. Just my opinion here but the slider is a 99% must!
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"What happens at camp stays at camp"
2018 3121RL
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05-05-2010, 02:15 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Coeur D Alene
Posts: 159
M.O.C. #9827
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Get a PULLRITE AUTO,18K no levers to pull,no getting out of truck..
This trip alone, on some of the roads less traveled I have use mine at leased 20 times NO JOKE!!!!! Yes you will pay more but worth every dime.
David (bear) in beautiful Coeur D Alene
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05-07-2010, 06:22 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Albany
Posts: 287
M.O.C. #9222
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We have a dodge mega cab short bed and do not have a slider and have not had any problems because of the slope of the front of the Montana.....
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05-07-2010, 10:37 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: St Catharines
Posts: 176
M.O.C. #6415
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I think I will be in the minority here and almost hesitate to post! I tow a 3075 Monty with a short bed Ford and DO NOT have a slider hitch. I have never had a problem and have stayed in state parks, provincial parks and many private campgrounds. Of course I try to avoid extremely sharp turns especially when backing up as it puts a very large strain on the rig especially on the trailer suspension and axles. A few times we have had to decline a site because of insuffient space and/or uneven or rutted ground but this has been quite rare. Both our 07 and 09 trailers have had the recessed cap and this along with a shorter trailer length has helped avoid trouble.
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