If you have a short bed absolutely do not settle for less than a sliding hitch.
True big trucks do not have side pivots. But there is a huge weight difference that pushes down on the fifthwheel plate and have positive lock air brakes to hold the trailer still while backing under it.
This is in great contrast to hooking up a 5er.
I have a sliding Reese 16K that side pivots and am very pleased with it. No noticeable towing unstability. And my TV is a SRW.
Rick
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