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12-21-2016, 04:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,659
M.O.C. #9969
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Ditto Rich's comments. We actually pulled two TTs with a Dually before we finally moved up to a 5er. Was nice not to worry about limits when we went shopping.
Didn't want to be like friends two sites down, pulling one of the new Monty FLs with the Picture window, GVWR just under 17K with a 2500 Standard Bed and a 16K Hitch, hope they never get into a situation where someone checks the numbers.
Another words, get what you need to do the job, and do it right.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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12-21-2016, 05:08 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Ferndale
Posts: 273
M.O.C. #16033
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I have short box Chevy with slider. 2104 Montana HC. I am glad I have the slider and it is automatic. I have a tight turn to get it into my driveway for backing. Did I need it? Don't know but wasn't wanting to find out the hard way.
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12-22-2016, 07:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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We did about 3 years full timing in 2 different Montana fivers. Used same 2012 F350 with short box. Had a manual slider and never had to use it for the first two years and I was in some really tight forward and reverse situations. Then I was backing into a spot in a Florida CG and almost found out the hard way. I didn't even have it turned as far as I had on previous occasions when a neighbor yelled at me to stop. I got out and looked and discovered that the soft ground had allowed my trailer to lean so much that the front corner of the trailer was barely touching the cab of my F350. If he would not have yelled at me and I would have backed up another 6 inches I would have had major damage.
Sometimes it is not just the angle you are turning or backing, it is how the truck and/or trailer is leaning that could require the need for a slider.
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Current: Full Time 2022 SOB TT Toy Hauler
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12-22-2016, 09:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We had pulled 4 other RV's all TT's over the years leading up to our 1st 5th wheel and recognized the value of space in the bed of the truck. With the 5th wheel hitch now in the bed of a new truck the bed space would be greatly diminished. We never considered a short bed truck.
The short bed is fine if it suites your needs but IMO should have the slider hitch. We have seen several damaged truck cabs over the years.
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12-22-2016, 01:36 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Warrenton
Posts: 56
M.O.C. #13360
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I did not need a slider on my 2013 until I did. I put a $2K dent in the cab of my truck and took out the rear window. Ordered a Pulrite slider hitch. have not had a problem since as some one mentioned experience can be a tough teache.
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12-23-2016, 06:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Eugene
Posts: 1,053
M.O.C. #5091
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I feel that having the long bed saved our cab several time after making very sharp turns getting out of a situation. I also carry a big tool box in the back of my truck and carry firewood, so I need the extra space.
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12-31-2016, 01:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
Posts: 1,648
M.O.C. #13157
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A picture is worth a bunch of words, so I have been told. What you need for proper towing in in my sig pic.
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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01-10-2017, 03:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Kissimmee
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #14096
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We pulled our first Monty with a short-bed and no slider. I didn't have a problem. Just have to keep an eye on the front cap/cab when backing in turns.
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01-11-2017, 01:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fall Creek
Posts: 1,329
M.O.C. #3699
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Do your homework and make the decision that is right for you. We pulled a 2005 Montana for 10 years with a standard (short bed) Chevy, never had a problem even on a 10000 mile trip to Alaska.
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2015 Montana 3440RL Legacy Edition, G614's, Pressure Pro TPMS, Dish Tailgaters
2016 GMC Sierra Denali 3500 CC SRW, Iridium Metallic, Duramax Allison Transmission
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01-12-2017, 10:33 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Medford
Posts: 498
M.O.C. #18546
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If I ONLY used my truck to tow my 5er, and never ventured into a major city, I might have opted for a long wheelbase DRW 3500. But, I use my truck for lots of other things, and frequently need to park it in a parking lot. A short bed SRW is hard enough to park in most metropolitan parking lots; wouldn't want to try it in a dually, long bed. We bought our HC because it is lighter, designed to be pulled with a 3/4 ton (which we already owned). As has been noted elsewhere, the difference between the 2500 and 3500 SRW is the rear springs and the door badges. Period. Same axle (AAM 11.5) frame, wheels, tires, drive train, and brakes. Pin weight capacity is governed primarily by tire capacity, which is why DRW has higher rating.
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2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD LT CC 4x4 Duramax
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01-12-2017, 11:34 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Eureka Springs
Posts: 432
M.O.C. #17829
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Bad Moon
[As has been noted elsewhere, the difference between the 2500 and 3500 SRW is the rear springs and the door badges. Period. Same axle (AAM 11.5) frame, wheels, tires, drive train, and brakes. Pin weight capacity is governed primarily by tire capacity, which is why DRW has higher rating.
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2015 Ram 3500, diesel, SB, 4x4, SRW -------11,700 GVWR & 4,070 payload
2015 " 2500, " , " , " , " -------10,000 " & 2,360 "
3500 better met my needs.
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01-16-2017, 03:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 1,252
M.O.C. #17163
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I think weather you need a slider depends on the truck. We have a 2015 ram short bed mega cab. The bed length is 6 foot 3 inches. The shortest of he sb trucks. We also have a 2015 Montana with rounded caps and were using an Anderson ultimate hitch. While backing into our drive way the truck and trailer met. This caused 1800 in damages on a 70,000 truck with only 2000 miles. The dealer took the hitch back and gave us a full refund. Found a pullrite superglide on Craigslist for 550... problem solved. It is worth noting that the side of the trailer hit the truck, not at the caps corner...if you have a sb and need a slider, get the auto slide....the slider does no good if one thinks they don't need to slide it back and still causing damage..
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01-16-2017, 04:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by MARK A
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quote:Originally posted by scattershot
I have a short bed Ford F250 that I have been towing 5ers with since 2000, when I bought it. I have a slider hitch, and have never used it. It's also a single rear wheel. Unless you're towing some knid of monster rig, I think duallys are a PITA.
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O BOY! You better get your flame suit on....
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LOL!
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LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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