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Originally Posted by rmthelen
I have pulled 5th wheels since 1995 with short beds (6.5 foot) and have never had a slider, although have seen a number of trucks with damaged cab and or back windows smashed. One had to be very careful when backing into some spots that required anything over 65 degrees and or uphill. It became quite challenging and sometimes wasn't able to get into a site because it required too tight of a turn. This was all before the new radius front caps when everything had "square fronts". The newer units cap design has reduced the need for a slider dramatically. My advise is to save your money and the extra problems associated with the slider hitches and go with a conventional good quality hitch. Enjoy your new rig!
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This is my line of thinking also. To add to this I feel that if one backs in a way that could make the fiver and truck come into contact they are putting way too much stress on the trailers suspension and tires.
